Toy moving device

Abstract

The utility model provides a toy moving device, the toy moving device can be attached to a target so as to be hung on the target, the toy moving device comprises a body, the body is provided with an upper portion and a lower portion, and the upper portion and the lower portion are separated in the middle of a central reference plane of the body along a central shaft of the body; and at least one arm, the upper portion comprising a target connection member for attaching the body to the target, and the arm having a distal end allowing a toy to be connected thereto, and a proximal end at which the at least one arm is mounted to the body between the upper portion and the lower portion, the at least one arm is pivotable at least partially between a retracted position in which the distal end is located at a first distance from the central axis and an extended position in which the distal end is located at a second distance from the central axis.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to a small mobile toy that can be hung on a target, a connector for hanging the mobile toy on a target, and a toy set comprising the mobile toy and the connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] The mobile toy of the type to which the subject matter of the present disclosure relates is generally arranged to be hung in a play area of a child having one or more toys connected thereto for the child to playfully interact with these toys. Such mobile toys must be compact, safe and robust for their hanging and their operation. The mechanism for hanging such mobile toys should be robust from the perspective of the child and easy to hang from the perspective of the parents. Furthermore, the operation or the functioning of the mobile toy needs to be safe for the child's interaction even if the child interferes with such functioning. SUMMARY

[0003] The subject matter of the present disclosure relates to different aspects of a mobile toy allowing the mobile toy to be hung on a target, which can generally be the frame of a child's cradle, a baby bed, a baby carriage, a child's carriage or any equivalent device for carrying a child, while the frame can comprise any support bar, hooking means, or any equivalent designated part for hanging the mobile toy in the child's field of view.

[0004] Some aspects of the subject matter of the present disclosure aim at allowing safe utilization and proper functioning of the mobile toy even if the child interferes with such functioning, and other aspects aim at compact design of the mobile toy.

[0005] According to one aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure, there is provided a toy mobile device configured to be used with a connector for hanging the toy mobile device on a target by means of a coupler for facilitating coupling between the toy mobile device and the connector.

[0006] The toy mobile device can have a connector coupling member fixable to the coupler at a first portion of the coupler, and the connector can comprise: a target engagement part detachably and robustly attachable to the target for hanging the toy mobile device on the target by means of the connector; and a toy coupling member fixable to the coupler at a second portion of the coupler. The coupler can be integrally assembled with at least one of the toy mobile device and the connector.

[0007] The toy mobile device and the connector described above, wherein the coupler is integrally assembled with one or both of them, can be sold separately or together, either in a disassembled state or as a toy assembly, and will be further referred to as "kit" in the present specification as they are designed to be used primarily as an assembly.

[0008] According to the above aspect of the subject-matter of the present disclosure, there is thus also provided a toy assembly comprising the above toy moving device, the connector and the coupler, and further comprising a first rotational interface between the body and the connector coupling member and a second rotational interface between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member, the second rotational interface selectively allowing relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member, the first rotational interface allowing relative rotation between the body and the connector coupling member at least when relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member is limited by the second rotational interface.

[0009] Providing the above two rotational interfaces can facilitate use of the toy assembly in a normal use condition when rotation of the toy moving device is allowed as designed, and use of the toy assembly in an abnormal use condition in which such rotation is limited by some external force, which can for example be a pulling force applied at least indirectly by a child onto the toy moving device.

[0010] The toy moving device, the connector and the toy assembly of this aspect of the subject-matter of the present disclosure can have other features described in the further listed embodiments (e.g. embodiments 1 to 44 listed below) of the present disclosure.

[0011] According to another aspect of the subject-matter of the present disclosure, in the above toy kit or toy assembly or any other toy kit / assembly, the toy kit or toy assembly comprising a toy moving device having a body and a connector for suspending the toy moving device from a target by means of the connector, the toy kit or toy assembly can have a normal use condition in which the body of the toy moving device is rotatable about its central axis, and an abnormal use condition in which a force is applied to the toy moving device thereby at least indirectly interfering with rotation of the body of the toy moving device, the following features can be implemented:

[0012] - the toy moving device can comprise a normal static part which is static in the normal use condition of the toy assembly, and a connector coupling member which is statically connected to the normal static part; and

[0013] - the connector can comprise:

[0014] o a target engagement part which is detachably and securely attachable to the target so as to suspend the toy moving device from the target by means of the connector, and

[0015] o a toy coupling part which is at least indirectly fixed to the connector coupling member of the toy moving device, the fixing being such that the connector coupling member rotates together with the normal static part relative to the toy coupling part while remaining fixed to the toy coupling part in the abnormal use condition of the toy assembly.

[0016] The toy moving device, the connector and the toy assembly of this aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure can have other features described in the embodiments further listed in the summary of the present invention (e.g. embodiments 45 to 70 listed below).

[0017] According to yet another aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure, there is provided a compact toy moving device which can be used in a toy set / toy assembly according to any of the above aspects, can be attachable to a target so as to be hangable thereon by means of the connector described in the above aspects or by means of any other device. The toy moving device can comprise a body having an upper part and a lower part spaced apart in a central reference plane of the body along a central axis of the body, and at least one arm, the upper part comprising a target connecting member for attaching the body to a target, and the arm having a distal end allowing a toy to be connected thereto and a proximal end of the at least one arm mounted to the body between the upper part and the lower part, the at least one arm being pivotable at least partially between a retracted position in which the distal end is located at a first distance from the central axis and an extended position in which the distal end is located at a second distance from the central axis, the second distance exceeding the first distance, the at least one arm having a shape and orientation relative to the body such that in both positions of the at least one arm, a height of a protrusion of the arm above the central reference plane is shorter than a distance between the distal end and the proximal end of the arm.

[0018] The toy moving device of this aspect can be an electrically powered toy moving device or can be manually operated. The number of arms can be one or more, as desired.

[0019] The toy moving device of this aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure can have other features described in the embodiments further listed in the specification (e.g. embodiments 71 to 88 listed below).

[0020] According to yet another aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure, there is provided a compact electrically powered toy moving device that can be used in a toy set / toy assembly according to any of the above aspects, that can be connected to a target so as to be suspendable therefrom by the connectors described in the above aspects or by any other means. The toy moving device can operate in a normal state of use, in which a body of the toy moving device is rotatable about a central axis thereof, and in an abnormal state of use, in which a force is applied to the toy moving device thereby at least indirectly interfering with the rotation of the body of the toy moving device, the toy moving device comprising: an interior space defined by the body of the toy moving device; and a motor having a motor body and a shaft extending at least partially along the central axis, the motor being at least partially disposed within the interior space, one of the motor body and the shaft being at least indirectly statically connected to the body so as to be rotatable with the body about the other of the motor body and the shaft during the normal state of use and the other of the motor body and the shaft being rotatable relative to the body during the abnormal state of use.

[0021] The toy moving device of this aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure can have other features described in the embodiments (e.g., embodiments 89 to 102 listed below) further listed in the present specification.

[0022] According to yet another aspect of the subject matter of the present disclosure, there is provided a connector for quickly and securely detachably attaching an external component to a target. The external component can be, for example, any of the toy moving devices or any other toy moving device or toy described above in relation to the previous aspects of the subject matter of the present disclosure. The target can have a catchable portion having a length and two dimensions perpendicular to the length.

[0023] The connector of this aspect can comprise:

[0024] - a catch space having a shape and dimensions corresponding to those of the catchable portion, a length shorter than the length of the catchable portion, and an open end through which the catchable portion can be received in a direction perpendicular to the length of the catchable portion;

[0025] - a lock space through which the catch space is accessible from outside the connector;

[0026] - a lock member movable within the lock space between an open position, in which access to the catch space from outside the connector via the lock space is allowed, and a closed position, in which access to the catch space from outside the connector via the lock space is prevented;

[0027] - a prevention mechanism for limiting access from the catch space into the lock space when the lock member is in the closed position; and

[0028] - an external component engagement portion operable to securely receive a corresponding portion of an external component.

[0029] The connector of this aspect of the presently disclosed subject matter can have other features described in the embodiments (e.g., embodiments 103 to 133 listed below) further listed in the summary of the application.

[0030] Embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter are listed below.

[0031] 1. A toy set comprising: a toy mobile having a body; a connector for suspending the toy mobile from a target therefrom; and a coupler for facilitating coupling between the toy mobile and the connector, the toy mobile and the connector constituting at least when assembled a toy assembly, wherein:

[0032] - the toy mobile comprises a connector coupling member secured to the coupler at a first portion of the coupler;

[0033] - the connector comprises: a target engagement component detachably and securely attachable to a target for suspending the toy mobile from a target by the connector; and a toy coupling member secured to the coupler at a second portion of the coupler; and

[0034] - the toy assembly comprises a first rotational interface between the body and the connector coupling member and a second rotational interface between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member, selectively permitting relative rotation therebetween, the first rotational interface permitting relative rotation between the body and the connector coupling member at least when relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member is restricted at the second rotational interface.

[0035] 2. The toy set according to embodiment 1, wherein the first rotational interface permits relative rotation between the body and the connector coupling member at least when relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member is permitted at the second rotational interface.

[0036] 3. The toy set according to embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the toy assembly comprises a rotational restriction mechanism for selectively restricting relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member at the second rotational interface.

[0037] 4. The toy set according to embodiment 3, wherein at least a first portion of the rotational restriction mechanism is associated with the toy coupling member and at least a second portion of the rotational restriction mechanism is associated with the connector coupling member.

[0038] 5. The toy set of embodiment 4, wherein one of the first and second portions of the rotation limiting mechanism comprises a first magnet and the other of the first and second portions of the rotation limiting mechanism comprises a second magnet or a magnetic material.

[0039] 6. The toy set of embodiment 5, wherein the first and second portions of the rotation limiting mechanism operate to allow coupling of the connector coupling member with the toy coupling member.

[0040] 7. The toy set of any one of embodiments 1 to 6, wherein the toy assembly can have a normal use condition in which the body of the toy movement device is rotatable about its central axis and an abnormal use condition in which a force is applied to the toy movement device thereby at least indirectly interfering with rotation of the body of the toy movement device.

[0041] 8. The toy set of embodiment 7, when dependent on embodiment 3, wherein in the normal use condition, the rotation limiting mechanism limits relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member at the second rotational interface.

[0042] 9. The toy set of embodiment 7 or 8, wherein in the normal use condition, the connector coupling member remains static with the coupling and the toy coupling member, and the body rotates relative to the connector coupling member at the first rotational interface.

[0043] 10. The toy set of any one of embodiments 7 to 9, wherein in the abnormal use condition, the body remains static and the connector coupling member rotates relative to the body at the first rotational interface with the coupling.

[0044] 11. The toy set of any one of embodiments 7 to 10, when dependent on embodiment 3, wherein in the abnormal use condition, the rotation limiting mechanism allows relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member at the second rotational interface.

[0045] 12. The toy set of any one of embodiments 1 to 11, wherein, when assembled into the toy assembly, the coupling has a coupling first portion fixed to the toy coupling member and an opposing coupling second portion fixed to the connector coupling member.

[0046] 13. The toy set of any one of embodiments 1 to 12, wherein the coupling is integrally assembled with the connector coupling member.

[0047] 14. The toy set of any one of embodiments 1 to 13, wherein the coupler is statically connected to the connector coupling member, and the second rotational interface is located between the coupler and the toy coupling member.

[0048] 15. The toy set of any one of embodiments 1 to 12, wherein the coupler is manufactured as a unitary body with the connector coupling member, and the second rotational interface is located between the coupler and the toy coupling member.

[0049] 16. The toy set of any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the toy movement device comprises a body having an upper portion facing the connector and a lower portion extending downwardly from the body, the toy movement device being suspended along a central axis of the body in a central reference plane of the body, and at least one arm having a distal end allowing a toy to be connected thereto and a proximal end of the at least one arm being mounted to the body between the upper portion and the lower portion, the at least one arm being pivotable between a retracted position in which the distal end is located at a first distance from the central axis and an extended position in which the distal end is located at a second distance from the central axis, the second distance exceeding the first distance, and the shape and orientation being relative to the body such that in both positions of the at least one arm, a height of the arm above the central reference plane is shorter than a distance between the distal end and the proximal end of the arm.

[0050] 17. The toy set of embodiment 16, wherein an outermost point of the upper portion is located in an upper reference plane of the body and an outermost point of the lower portion is located in a lower reference plane of the body, and wherein in both the extended position and the retracted position of the arm, at least a majority of the arm is disposed between the upper reference plane and the lower reference plane.

[0051] 18. The toy set of embodiment 17, wherein in both the extended position and the retracted position of the at least one arm, the distal end of the arm is disposed above the lower reference plane.

[0052] 19. The toy set of embodiment 17 or 18, wherein in both the extended position and the retracted position of the at least one arm, the distal end of the at least one arm is disposed below the upper reference plane.

[0053] 20. The toy set of any one of embodiments 16 to 19, wherein the proximal end of the at least one arm is connected to a pivot joint, and the at least one arm is radially extendable by pivoting about the pivot joint.

[0054] 21. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 16-20, wherein the body comprises at least one recess to at least partially accommodate the at least one arm when in the retracted position and to allow the at least one arm to protrude from the recess along at least a substantial part of the length of the arm when in the extended position.

[0055] 22. The toy set according to embodiment 21, wherein the at least one arm is pivotably mounted to the body by means of a pivot joint with a proximal end of the arm, the pivot joint being disposed within the recess and being operable to allow the at least one arm to pivot between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0056] 23. The toy set according to embodiment 21 or 22, wherein the at least one recess extends along a periphery of the body and has a shape corresponding to a shape of the at least one arm, thereby allowing the arm to be accommodated within the recess at least along a substantial part of the arm.

[0057] 24. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 21-23, wherein the recess has a height along the central axis and a depth perpendicular to the central axis, the height and the depth corresponding to a height and a depth of the arm to enable the arm to be accommodated in its entirety with the recess when in the retracted position.

[0058] 25. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 16-24, wherein the at least one arm is constituted by at least two arms.

[0059] 26. The toy set according to embodiment 25, when dependent on any one of embodiments 21-24, wherein the at least one recess is constituted by at least two recesses, each recess corresponding to one of the at least two arms.

[0060] 27. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 15-26, wherein the body has an outer surface and at least a part of the outer surface has a continuously curved shape extending around the central axis.

[0061] 28. The toy set according to embodiment 12, wherein the part of the outer surface has a variable diameter or a constant diameter around the central axis along a length of the central axis.

[0062] 29. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 16-28, wherein the at least one arm is rotatable around the central axis.

[0063] 30. The kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the toy movement device is an electrically powered toy movement device having a body and being operable in a normal use condition in which the body of the toy movement device is rotatable about a central axis thereof and in an abnormal use condition in which a force is applied to the toy movement device thereby at least indirectly interfering with the rotation of the body of the toy movement device, the toy movement device comprising:

[0064] - an interior space defined by the body of the toy movement device; and

[0065] - an electric motor having a motor body and a shaft extending at least partially along the central axis, the electric motor being at least partially disposed within the interior space, one of the motor body and the shaft being at least indirectly statically connected to the body so as to be rotatable about the other of the motor body and the shaft together with the body during the normal use condition, and the other of the motor body and the shaft being rotatable relative to the body during the abnormal use condition.

[0066] 31. The toy kit according to embodiment 30, wherein the other of the motor body and the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable together with the connector coupling member during the abnormal use condition.

[0067] 32. The toy kit according to embodiment 30 or 31, wherein the motor body is at least indirectly statically connected to the body of the toy movement device and rotatable about the shaft together with the body of the toy movement device during the normal use condition.

[0068] 33. The toy kit according to embodiment 32, wherein the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable about the motor body together with the connector coupling body during the abnormal use condition.

[0069] 34. The toy kit according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the connector is operable for quick and secure detachable attachment to a target of the toy movement device or any other external component, the target having a catchable portion having a length and two dimensions perpendicular to the length, the connector comprising:

[0070] - a catch space having a shape and size corresponding to a shape and size of the catchable portion, a length shorter than the length of the catchable portion, and an open end through which the catchable portion can be received in a direction perpendicular to the length of the catchable portion;

[0071] - a lock space through which the capture space is accessible from outside the connector;

[0072] - a lock member movable within the lock space between an open position allowing access to the capture space from outside the connector via the lock space and a closed position preventing access to the capture space from outside the connector via the lock space;

[0073] - a prevention mechanism for limiting access from the capture space into the lock space when the lock member is in the closed position; and

[0074] - an external component engagement portion operable for securely receiving a corresponding portion of the toy movement device or any other external component.

[0075] 35. The toy kit of embodiment 34, wherein the prevention mechanism comprises a barrier separating the capture space and the lock space.

[0076] 36. The toy kit of embodiment 35, wherein the barrier is movable with the lock member to allow access from the lock space into the capture space during the open position and to limit access from the capture space into the lock space during the closed position.

[0077] 37. The toy kit of embodiment 35 or 36, the barrier at least partially comprised of a protrusion extending from the lock member.

[0078] 38. The toy kit of embodiment 37, wherein the lock space is at least partially defined by an inner wall of the connector, the inner wall comprising a cavity for receiving the protrusion therein at the open position of the lock member.

[0079] 39. The toy kit of any one of embodiments 1 to 5, wherein the lock member is comprised of a spring-loaded lever mechanism, the spring-loaded lever mechanism comprising a target engagement portion having a first surface facing outside the connector, the spring-loaded lever mechanism biased in a first direction towards the closed position.

[0080] 40. The toy kit of embodiment 39, wherein the lock member is movable to the open position by pressing against the first surface to introduce the capturable portion of the target into the capture space.

[0081] 41. A toy set according to embodiment 39 or 40, said spring-loaded lever mechanism further comprising a handle portion, said handle portion being pushable in a second direction opposite to said first direction to move said locking member to said open position.

[0082] 42. A toy set according to any one of embodiments 34 to 41, wherein said outer part engagement portion is operable for detachably receiving said corresponding portion of said toy moving device or other outer part.

[0083] 43. A toy set according to embodiment 42, wherein said outer part engagement portion comprises a slot for detachable receipt of said corresponding portion through the slot, said connector comprising a blocking member for selectively allowing and blocking access through said slot.

[0084] 44. A toy set according to embodiment 43, when dependent on embodiment 41, wherein said blocking member is constituted by said handle portion, wherein access through the slot is allowed during the open position of the locking member and access through the slot is blocked during the closed position of the locking member.

[0085] 45. A toy set comprising: a toy moving device having a body; and a connector for suspending said toy moving device from a target therefrom, said toy moving device and said connector constituting a toy assembly when assembled, said toy assembly can have a normal state of use in which said body of said toy moving device is rotatable about a central axis thereof and an abnormal state of use in which a force is applied to said toy moving device thereby at least indirectly interfering with the rotation of said body of said toy moving device by at least partially restricting, wherein at least when said assembly is assembled:

[0086] - the toy moving device comprises a normal static part which is static in the normal state of use of the toy assembly and a connector coupling member which is statically connected to the normal static part; and

[0087] - the connector comprises:

[0088] o a target engagement part which is detachably and securely attachable to the target so that the toy moving device is suspended from the target by means of the connector, and

[0089] o a toy coupling member which is at least indirectly fixed to said connector coupling member of said toy moving device, the fixing allowing said connector coupling member to rotate in the abnormal state of use of said toy assembly relative to said toy coupling member together with said normal static part while remaining fixed to said toy coupling member.

[0090] 46. The toy set according to embodiment 45, said fixation allowing said connector coupling member to be static with respect to said normal static part in a normal use condition of said toy assembly relative to said toy coupling member.

[0091] 47. The toy set according to embodiment 45 or 46, wherein said body and said connector coupling member are connected to be rotatable relative to each other.

[0092] 48. The toy set according to embodiment 47, wherein said connection allows said body to rotate relative to said connector coupling member in a normal use condition.

[0093] 49. The toy set according to embodiment 47 or 48, wherein said connection allows said connector coupling member to rotate relative to said body in an abnormal use condition.

[0094] 50. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 45 to 49, wherein, after assembly, said toy assembly comprises a rotation limiting mechanism for selectively limiting relative rotation between said connector coupling member and said toy coupling member during a normal use condition.

[0095] 51. The toy set according to embodiment 50, wherein said rotation limiting mechanism allows relative rotation between said connector coupling member and said toy coupling member during an abnormal use condition.

[0096] 52. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 45 to 51, wherein said fixation between said toy coupling member and said connector coupling member is of the quick attach type.

[0097] 53. The toy set according to embodiment 52, wherein said fixation is a magnetic coupling.

[0098] 54. The toy set according to embodiment 53, wherein said coupling is of the feed- and-lock connector type.

[0099] 55. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 52 to 54, wherein, after assembly, said toy assembly comprises a coupling interface between said toy coupling member and said connector coupling member, the coupling interface extending at least partly along a plane perpendicular to said central axis.

[0100] 56. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 45 to 55, wherein said toy moving device is an electrically powered toy moving device, the electrically powered toy moving device comprising:

[0101] - an internal space defined by a body of said toy moving device; and

[0102] - an electric motor having a motor body and a shaft extending at least partially along the central axis, the electric motor being at least partially arranged within the interior space, one of the motor body and the shaft being at least indirectly statically connected to the body so as to be rotatable together with the body around the other of the motor body and the shaft during normal use conditions, and the other of the motor body and the shaft being rotatable relative to the body during abnormal use conditions.

[0103] 57. The toy set according to embodiment 56, wherein the other of the motor body and the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable together with this connector coupling member during the abnormal use conditions.

[0104] 58. The toy set according to embodiment 56 or 57, wherein the motor body is at least indirectly statically connected to the body of the toy moving device and rotatable together with the body of the toy moving device around the shaft during normal use conditions.

[0105] 59. The toy set according to embodiment 58, wherein the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable together with this connector coupling member around the motor body during the abnormal use conditions.

[0106] 60. The toy set according to any one of embodiments 45 to 59, wherein the connector is operable for quick and secure detachable attachment to a target of the toy moving device or any other external component, the target having a catchable portion having a length and two dimensions perpendicular to this length, the connector comprising:

[0107] - a catch space having a shape and size corresponding to the shape and size of the catchable portion, a length shorter than the length of the catchable portion, and an open end through which the catchable portion can be received in a direction perpendicular to the length of the catchable portion;

[0108] - a lock space through which the catch space is accessible from the outside of the connector;

[0109] - a lock member movable within the lock space between an open position allowing access to the catch space from the outside of the connector via the lock space, and a closed position preventing access to the catch space from the outside of the connector via the lock space;

[0110] - a prevention mechanism for limiting access from the catch space into the lock space when the lock member is in the closed position; and

[0111] - an external component engagement portion operable to securely receive a corresponding portion of the toy movement device or any other external component.

[0112] 61. The toy set of embodiment 60, wherein the prevention mechanism comprises a barrier separating the interception space and the locking space.

[0113] 62. The toy set of embodiment 61, wherein the barrier is movable with movement of the locking member to allow access from the locking space to the interception space during the open position and restrict access from the interception space to the locking space during the closed position.

[0114] 63. The toy set of embodiment 61 or 62, the barrier is at least partially comprised of a protrusion extending from the locking member.

[0115] 64. The toy set of embodiment 63, wherein the locking space is at least partially defined by an inner wall of the connector, the inner wall comprising a cavity for receiving the protrusion therein at the open position of the locking member.

[0116] 65. The toy set of any one of embodiments 60 to 64, wherein the locking member is comprised of a spring-loaded lever mechanism, the spring-loaded lever mechanism comprising a target engagement portion having a first surface facing an exterior of the connector, the spring-loaded lever mechanism biased in a first direction towards the closed position.

[0117] 66. The toy set of embodiment 65, wherein the locking member is movable to the open position by pressing against the first surface to introduce the interceptable portion of the target into the interception space.

[0118] 67. The toy set of embodiment 65 or 66, wherein the spring-loaded lever mechanism further comprises a handle portion, the handle portion pushable in a second direction opposite the first direction to move the locking member to the open position.

[0119] 68. The toy set of any one of embodiments 60 to 67, wherein the external component engagement portion is operable to detachably receive the corresponding portion of the toy movement device or other external component.

[0120] 69. The toy set of embodiment 68, wherein the external component engagement portion comprises a slot for detachable receipt of the corresponding portion through the slot, the connector comprising a blocking member for selectively allowing and blocking access through the slot.

[0121] 70. The toy set according to embodiment 69 when dependent on embodiment 41, wherein the blocking member is constituted by the handle portion, wherein access through the slot is allowed during the open position of the locking member and access through the slot is blocked during the closed position of the locking member.

[0122] 71. A toy moving device attachable to a target so as to be hangable therefrom, the toy moving device comprising a body having an upper portion and a lower portion spaced apart in a central reference plane of the body along a central axis of the body, and at least one arm, the upper portion comprising a target connecting member for attaching the body to a target, and the arm having a distal end allowing a toy to be connected thereto and a proximal end of the at least one arm mounted to the body between the upper portion and the lower portion, the at least one arm being pivotable at least partially between a retracted position in which the distal end is located at a first distance from the central axis and an extended position in which the distal end is located at a second distance from the central axis, the second distance exceeding the first distance, the at least one arm having a shape and orientation relative to the body such that in both positions of the at least one arm, a height of a convexity of the arm above the central reference plane is shorter than a distance between the distal end and the proximal end of the arm.

[0123] 72. The toy moving device according to embodiment 71, wherein an outermost point of the upper portion is located in an upper reference plane of the body and an outermost point of the lower portion is located in a lower reference plane of the body, and wherein in both the extended position and the retracted position of the arm, at least a substantial part of the arm is disposed between the upper reference plane and the lower reference plane.

[0124] 73. The toy moving device according to embodiment 72, wherein in both the extended position and the retracted position of the at least one arm, the distal end of the arm is disposed above the lower reference plane.

[0125] 74. The toy moving device according to embodiment 72 or 73, wherein in both the extended position and the retracted position of the at least one arm, the distal end of the at least one arm is disposed below the upper reference plane.

[0126] 75. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 71 to 74, wherein the proximal end of the at least one arm is connected to a pivot joint, and the at least one arm is radially extendable by pivoting about the pivot joint.

[0127] 76. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 71 to 75, wherein the body includes at least one recess to at least partially accommodate the at least one arm when in the retracted position, and to allow the at least one arm to protrude from the recess along at least a majority of the length of the arm when in the extended position.

[0128] 77. The toy moving device according to embodiment 76, wherein the at least one arm is pivotally mounted to the body by means of a pivot joint via the proximal end of the arm, the pivot joint being disposed within the recess and operable to allow the at least one arm to pivot between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0129] 78. The toy moving device according to embodiment 76 or 77, wherein the at least one recess extends along the periphery of the body and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the at least one arm, thereby allowing the arm to be received within the recess at least along a large portion of the arm.

[0130] 79. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 76 to 78, wherein the recess has a height along the central axis and a depth perpendicular to the central axis, the height and the depth corresponding to the height and depth of the arm, so that the arm can be accommodated entirely by the recess when in the retracted position.

[0131] 80. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 71 to 79, wherein the at least one arm is composed of at least two arms.

[0132] 81. The toy moving device according to embodiment 80, when belonging to any one of embodiments 76 to 79, wherein the at least one recess is composed of at least two recesses, each recess corresponding to one of the at least two arms.

[0133] 82. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 71 to 81, wherein the body has an outer surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface has a continuously curved shape extending about the central axis.

[0134] 83. The toy moving device according to embodiment 82, wherein the portion of the outer surface has a variable or constant diameter around the central axis along its length.

[0135] 84. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 71 to 83, wherein the at least one arm is rotatable about the central axis.

[0136] 85. The toy moving device according to any one of embodiments 70-84, wherein the toy moving device is an electrically powered toy moving device, the electrically powered toy moving device comprising:

[0137] - an internal space defined by the body of the toy moving device; and

[0138] - an electric motor having a motor body and a shaft extending at least partially along the central axis, the electric motor being at least partially disposed within the internal space, one of the motor body and the shaft being at least indirectly statically connected to the body so as to be rotatable together with the body about the other of the motor body and the shaft during a normal use condition, and the other of the motor body and the shaft being rotatable relative to the body during an abnormal use condition.

[0139] 86. The toy moving device according to embodiment 85, wherein the other of the motor body and the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable together with the connector coupling member during the abnormal use condition.

[0140] 87. The toy moving device according to embodiment 85 or 86, wherein the motor body is at least indirectly statically connected to the body of the toy moving device and rotatable together with the body of the toy moving device about the shaft during a normal use condition.

[0141] 88. The toy kit according to embodiment 87, wherein the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable together with the connector coupling body about the motor body during the abnormal use condition.

[0142] 89. An electrically powered toy moving device that is detachably attachable to a target so as to be suspendable from the target in a child’s field of view, the toy moving device having a body and being operable in a normal use condition in which the body of the toy moving device is rotatable about a central axis thereof and an abnormal use condition in which a force is applied to the toy moving device thereby at least indirectly interfering with rotation of the body of the toy moving device, the toy moving device comprising:

[0143] - an internal space defined by the body of the toy moving device; and

[0144] An electric motor having a motor body and a shaft extending at least partially along the central axis, the electric motor being at least partially arranged within the interior space, one of the motor body and the shaft being at least indirectly statically connected to the body so as to be rotatable with the body around the other of the motor body and the shaft during normal use conditions and the other of the motor body and the shaft being rotatable relative to the body during abnormal use conditions.

[0145] 90. The electrically powered toy movement device according to embodiment 89, further comprising a connector coupling member for at least indirectly fixing the toy movement device to a connector, the other of the motor body and the shaft being statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable with the connector coupling member during the abnormal use conditions.

[0146] 91. The electrically powered toy movement device according to embodiment 90, further comprising a rotational interface between the body and the connector coupling member, the rotational interface allowing relative rotation between the body and the connector coupling member in normal use conditions and in abnormal use conditions.

[0147] 92. The electrically powered toy movement device according to any one of embodiments 89 to 91, further at least partially comprising a rotational restriction mechanism for restricting rotation of the other of the motor body and the shaft during normal use conditions.

[0148] 93. The electrically powered toy movement device according to any one of embodiments 89 to 92, wherein the motor body is at least indirectly statically connected to the body and rotatable with the body around the shaft during normal use conditions.

[0149] 94. The electrically powered toy movement device according to embodiment 93, wherein the shaft is statically connected to the connector coupling member and rotatable with the connector coupling member around the motor body during the abnormal use conditions.

[0150] 95. The electrically powered toy movement device according to any one of embodiments 89 to 94, further comprising at least one arm having a proximal end connected to the body and a distal end allowing a toy to be connected thereto.

[0151] 96. The electrically powered toy movement device according to embodiment 95, wherein the at least one arm is operable to change its position between a retracted position and an extended position in which the distal end of the arm is located at a distance from the central axis greater than in the retracted position.

[0152] 97. The motorized toy movement device of claim 96, wherein the body has an outer surface comprising at least one recess to at least partially house the arm when in the retracted position and to allow the arm to protrude from the recess along at least a majority of the length of the arm when in the extended position.

[0153] 98. The motorized toy movement device of claim 97, wherein the arm is pivotably mounted to the body with a proximal end of the arm by means of a pivot joint, the pivot joint being disposed within the recess and operable to allow the arm to pivot between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0154] 99. The motorized toy movement device of claim 97 or 98, wherein the recess extends along a perimeter of the body and has a shape corresponding to a shape of the arm, thereby allowing the arm to be housed within the recess along at least a majority of the arm.

[0155] 100. The motorized toy movement device of any one of claims 97 to 99, wherein the recess has a height along the central axis and a depth perpendicular to the central axis, the height and the depth corresponding to a height and a depth of the arm, thereby enabling the arm to be housed with the entirety of the recess when in the retracted position.

[0156] 101. The motorized toy movement device of any one of claims 95 to 100, wherein the at least one arm is made up of at least two arms.

[0157] 102. The motorized toy movement device of claim 101, when dependent on any one of claims 97 to 100, wherein the at least one recess is made up of at least two recesses, each recess corresponding to one of the at least two arms.

[0158] 103. A connector for quick and secure detachable attachment of an external component to a target having a catchable portion, the catchable portion having a length and two dimensions perpendicular to the length, the connector comprising:

[0159] - a catch space having a shape and size corresponding to a shape and size of the catchable portion, a length shorter than the length of the catchable portion, and an open end through which the catchable portion can be received in a direction perpendicular to the length of the catchable portion;

[0160] - a lock space through which the catch space is accessible from outside the connector;

[0161] - A locking member that is movable within a locking space between an open position and a closed position, wherein the open position allows access from outside the connector via the locking space to the intercepting space, and the closed position prevents access from outside the connector via the locking space to the intercepting space;

[0162] - An anti-interception mechanism for restricting entry from the intercepting space into the locking space when the locking member is in the closed position; and

[0163] - An external component engagement portion, operable to securely receive a corresponding portion of an external component.

[0164] 104. The connector according to embodiment 103, wherein the prevention mechanism includes a blocking member that separates the interception space and the locking space.

[0165] 105. The connector according to embodiment 104, wherein the blocking member is movable as the locking member moves to allow entry from the locking space into the intercepting space during the open position and to restrict entry from the intercepting space into the locking space during the closed position.

[0166] 106. In the connector according to embodiment 104 or 105, the blocking member is at least partially constituted by a protrusion extending from the locking member.

[0167] 107. The connector according to embodiment 106, wherein the locking space is at least partially defined by an inner wall of the connector, the inner wall including a cavity for receiving the protrusion therein in the open position of the locking member.

[0168] 108. The connector according to any one of embodiments 103 to 107, wherein the locking member is constituted by a spring-loaded lever member, the spring-loaded lever member including a target engagement portion having a first surface facing the outside of the connector and an opposing second surface facing the locking space, the spring-loaded lever member being biased toward the closed position in a first direction.

[0169] 109. The connector according to embodiment 108, wherein the locking member is movable to the open position by pressing against the first surface to introduce the interceptable portion of the target into the interception space.

[0170] 110. The connector according to embodiment 108 or 109, wherein the spring-loaded lever mechanism further includes a handle portion that is pushable in a second direction opposite to the first direction to move the locking member to the open position.

[0171] 111. The connector of embodiment 110, wherein the spring-loaded lever mechanism comprises an engagement arrangement via which the handle portion and the target engagement portion engage one another, and the engagement arrangement is designed to facilitate coordinated movement between the handle portion and the target engagement portion.

[0172] 112. The connector of embodiment 111, wherein the engagement arrangement comprises a first engagement element on the handle portion and a second engagement element on the target engagement portion, the engagement elements being operable to engage one another and being movable relative to one another.

[0173] 113. The connector of embodiment 112, wherein the first engagement element comprises one of: one or more mating protrusions and one or more slots, and the second engagement element comprises the other of: one or more mating protrusions and one or more slots.

[0174] 114. The connector of embodiment 113, wherein the first engagement element comprises one or more slots, and the second engagement element comprises one or more mating protrusions, the mating protrusions being slidable within the slots.

[0175] 115. The connector of any one of embodiments 108 to 114, wherein the target engagement portion comprises two dynamic elements, one of the dynamic elements comprising the first surface, and at least one of the two dynamic elements being movable relative to the other of the two dynamic elements.

[0176] 116. The connector of embodiment 115, wherein the two dynamic elements are biased away from one another.

[0177] 117. The connector of embodiment 115 or 116, when dependant at least indirectly on embodiment 104, wherein the barrier is at least partially constituted by a protrusion extending from at least one of the two dynamic elements.

[0178] 118. The connector of embodiment 117, wherein the barrier is at least partially constituted by a respective protrusion extending from each of the two dynamic elements.

[0179] 119. The connector of any one of embodiments 115 to 118, wherein the connector comprises a target engagement portion pivot mechanism, and each of the two dynamic elements has a first end portion pivotably connected to the target engagement portion pivot mechanism.

[0180] 120. The connector of embodiment 119, wherein each of the two dynamic elements has a second end portion spaced from the first portion, the second end portions of the two dynamic elements being spaced apart from each other by a first distance when the locking member is in its closed position, and the second end portions of the two dynamic elements being spaced apart from each other by a second distance greater than the first distance when the locking member is in its open position.

[0181] 121. The connector of embodiment 120, when dependent at least indirectly on embodiment 117, wherein a protrusion extends from the respective second end portion of the at least one of the two dynamic elements.

[0182] 122. The connector of any one of embodiments 111 to 121, wherein the connector comprises a handle pivot mechanism that allows the handle portion to pivot about a handle pivot axis, the handle portion comprising a handle first end portion to which a pushing force can be applied by a user and a handle second end portion that operatively moves the target engagement portion, wherein, when the pushing force is applied to the handle first end portion, the handle portion pivots about the handle pivot axis and the target portion engagement end portion moves the target engagement portion through the engagement device.

[0183] 123. The connector of any one of embodiments 103 to 122, wherein the external component engagement portion is operable to detachably receive the corresponding portion of the external component.

[0184] 124. The connector of embodiment 123, wherein the external component engagement portion comprises a slot for detachable receipt of the corresponding portion of the external component, the connector comprising a blocking member for selectively allowing and blocking access through the slot.

[0185] 125. The connector of embodiment 124, when dependent at least indirectly on embodiment 110, wherein the blocking member is constituted by a portion of the handle portion, wherein access through the slot is allowed during the open position of the locking member and access through the slot is blocked during the closed position of the locking member.

[0186] 126. The connector of embodiment 125, when dependent at least indirectly on embodiment 110, wherein the blocking member is movable between an allowing position in which access through the slot is allowed and a preventing position in which access through the slot is blocked, the blocking member being biased towards the access preventing position.

[0187] 127. The connector of claim 126, wherein the handle portion further comprises a barrier member engagement portion operable to selectively move the barrier member toward the entry-permitting position when a force is applied thereto.

[0188] 128. The connector of claim 127, wherein the barrier member engagement portion moves the barrier member toward its entry-permitting position when the handle is pushed to move the locking member to its open position.

[0189] 129. The connector of any one of claims 103-128, wherein the external component has a connector coupling portion, and the connector constitutes part of an assembly comprising the connector and a coupler for facilitating coupling between the external component and the connector, the coupler having a first portion connectable to the connector coupling portion of the external component; the connector comprising a toy coupling member fixed to the coupler at a second portion of the coupler and configured to create a rotational interface between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member that selectively allows relative rotation therebetween.

[0190] 130. The connector of claim 129, wherein the assembly comprises a rotational restriction mechanism for selectively restricting relative rotation between the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member at the rotational interface.

[0191] 131. The connector of claim 130, wherein at least a first portion of the rotational restriction mechanism is associated with the toy coupling member, and at least a second portion of the rotational restriction mechanism is associated with the connector coupling member.

[0192] 132. The connector of claim 131, wherein one of the first and second portions of the rotational restriction mechanism comprises a first magnet, and the other of the first and second portions of the rotational restriction mechanism comprises a second magnet or a magnetic material.

[0193] 133. The connector of claim 132, wherein the first and second portions of the rotational restriction mechanism are operable to allow coupling of the connector coupling member with the toy coupling member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0194] For a better understanding of the subject matter of the disclosure and to show how the same can be carried into practice the embodiments will now be described, by way of non-limiting examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0195] FIG. 1AA toy set comprising a mobile toy and a connector is schematically illustrated according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0196] FIG. 1B A toy set in an assembled state is schematically illustrated, thereby constituting a toy assembly in its normal state of use; FIG. 1A

[0197] FIG. 1C A toy assembly in its abnormal state of use is schematically illustrated; FIG. 1B

[0198] FIG. 2A A toy set according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure is schematically illustrated, the toy set comprising a mobile toy, a coupler and a connector;

[0199] FIG. 2B A toy set in an assembled state is schematically illustrated, thereby constituting a toy assembly in its normal state of use; FIG. 2A

[0200] FIG. 2C A toy assembly in its abnormal state of use is schematically illustrated; FIG. 2B

[0201] FIG. 3A A front perspective view of a toy set according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure is schematically illustrated, showing a portion of its mobile toy and a portion of its connector;

[0202] FIG. 3B A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 3A is schematically illustrated, showing the interior of a toy set according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure; FIG. 3A

[0203] A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 3C is schematically illustrated, showing the interior of a toy set according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure; FIG. 3A FIG. 3A A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in

[0204] is schematically illustrated, showing the interior of a toy set according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure; FIG. 3D FIG. 3A FIG. 3A A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in is schematically illustrated, showing the interior of a toy set according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0205] FIG. 3E FIG. 3A A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 3A is schematically illustrated, showing the interior of a toy set according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0206] ​​​​​​FIG. 3F is the same sectional view, showing a mobile toy and a connector of the toy set of FIG. 3E in an assembled state; FIG. 3E

[0207] FIG. 4A schematically illustrates a mobile toy according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure in its normal state of use;

[0208] FIG. 4B schematically illustrates a mobile toy of FIG. 4A in its abnormal state of use;

[0209] FIG. 4C schematically illustrates a mobile toy according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure in its normal state of use;

[0210] FIG. 4D schematically illustrates a mobile toy of FIG. 4C in its abnormal state of use;

[0211] FIG. 4E is a sectional view of a mobile toy according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its interior;

[0212] FIG. 5A schematically illustrates a front view of a mobile toy according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0213] FIG. 5B schematically illustrates a side view of a mobile toy of FIG. 5A ;

[0214] FIG. 5C is a front perspective view of a part of a mobile toy according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its arm in a retracted position;

[0215] FIG. 5D shows a part of a mobile toy of FIG. 5C , wherein its arm is in an extended position;

[0216] FIG. 5E is a front perspective view of a part of a mobile toy having two arms according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its arms in a retracted position;

[0217] FIG. 6A is a side perspective view of a part of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its locking member in a closed position;

[0218] FIG. 6B shows a part of a connector of FIG. 6A , wherein its locking member is in an open position;

[0219] ​FIG. 6C is a side perspective view of a portion of a connector according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its locking member in a closed position;

[0220] FIG. 6D shows a portion of the connector of FIG. 6C with its locking member in an open position;

[0221] FIG. 6E is a side perspective view of a portion of a connector according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0222] FIG. 6F is a side perspective view of a connector according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its locking member in a closed position;

[0223] FIG. 6G is a bottom perspective view of the connector of FIG. 6F ;

[0224] FIG. 7A is a side perspective view of a portion of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its locking member in a closed position;

[0225] FIG. 7B shows a portion of the connector of FIG. 7A with its locking member in an open position;

[0226] FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C in FIG. 7A , showing the interior of a portion of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0227] FIG. 7D is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D in FIG. 7B , showing the interior of a portion of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0228] FIG. 7E shows a perspective view of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its blocking member in its access-preventing position;

[0229] FIG. 7F shows a perspective view of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, showing its blocking member in its access-preventing position;

[0230] FIG. 7G is a cross-sectional view taken along line E-E in FIG. 7E , showing the interior of a connector according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure;

[0231] FIG. 7H is a cross-sectional view taken along line F-F in FIG. 7Fis a cross-sectional view taken along line F-F in

[0232] FIG. 8A is a front perspective view of a toy assembly according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure; and

[0233] FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along line F-F in FIG. 8A the interior of the toy assembly of DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0234] The following details provide a detailed description of the various examples of a compact mobile toy, a connector to hang a mobile toy according to any of the examples described herein or any other conventionally known mobile toy on a target, a toy kit comprising one or more mobile toys according to any of the examples described herein and one or more connectors according to any of the examples described herein, the mobile toy and the connector can be assembled to constitute a toy assembly.

[0235] It is to be understood herein that, although the same reference numerals have been designated in the different examples described herein for the same elements (kits, mobile toys, connectors and their components) for purposes of consistency and clarity, the elements designated by the same reference numerals can have different structures.

[0236] For the purposes of all the examples described in the present specification, it is to be understood herein that the term "integrally formed" or "integrally connected" or "integrally assembled" or the like with respect to two elements or parts is intended to designate that the elements are formed separately and connected together so as to be inseparable from each other or at least not readily separable from each other. Furthermore, the term "integrally formed" or "integrally connected" or "unitary body" or the like with respect to two elements or parts is intended to designate that the elements are formed as a unitary structure or a single element. Furthermore, the term "statically connected" or "statically coupled" or the like with respect to two elements or parts is intended to designate that the elements are formed separately and coupled or assembled or connected or mounted or fastened together so as to be non-rotatable relative to each other. Furthermore, the term "rotatably connected" or "rotatably coupled" or the like with respect to two elements or parts is intended to designate that the elements are formed separately and coupled or assembled or connected or mounted or fastened together so as to be rotatable relative to each other.

[0237] FIG. 1A is a schematic view of a toy kit (herein also referred to as a kit) according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, the kit is generally designated 1. According to FIG. 1AThe toy set 1 of the illustrated example includes a mobile toy (generally indicated as 10) and a connector (generally indicated as 100) for suspending the mobile toy 10 from a target (not shown) via the target engagement component 102, for example. The target can generally be a frame of a child's cradle, a baby bed, a baby carriage, a child's car, or any equivalent device for carrying a child, while the frame can include any support bar, hooking means, or any equivalent designated portion for suspending the mobile toy thereon in the child's field of view. In some examples, the target can be any suitable fixed portion equivalent to those described above on walls, ceilings, or furniture in a room. Generally, the target engagement component 102 can have any structure corresponding to that of the target for detachably and securely connecting to the target engagement component 102. For example, the detachable connection of the target engagement component 102 to the target can be any type of quick-fit connection through suitable structures including any of the following: a snap-fit connection, a magnetic coupling, a hooking means, a clamp connection, a strap fastener, a nylon fastener, a glue connection, and equivalents thereof. In some examples, the connection of the target engagement component 102 to the target can be of a type that is more difficult to detach, for example, through fasteners or screws.

[0238] The mobile toy 10 has a body 12 (also referred to herein as a mobile body 12 or a toy body 12 or a mobile toy body 12) that defines its entire external shape. It is understood herein that, although the body 12 is shown as having curved top and bottom surfaces, the body 12 can have any shape, for example, rectangular, square, oval, circular, or equivalent cross-sections with flat or curved tops and / or bottoms, suitable for being suspended by means of the connector 100 and suitable for connecting the toy thereto in the child's field of view.

[0239] For example, as shown in FIG. 1B and 1C The mobile toy 10 also has a connector coupling member 14 for connecting the mobile toy 10 to the connector 100 via the toy coupling member 104 of the connector 100. Generally, the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 can have any structure corresponding to each other for at least indirectly coupling or securing to each other. For example, the securing of the connector coupling member 14 to the connector coupling member 104 can be any type of quick coupling through suitable structures including any of the following: a power lock connector type, a snap-fit connection, a magnetic connection, an electrical connection, and equivalents thereof. In some examples, the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 can be directly coupled to each other. In other examples, the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 can be indirectly coupled to each other, for example, via an intermediate coupling member (generally referred to herein as a coupler).

[0240] Reference will now be made to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C , FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C A mobile toy 10 and a connector 100 are shown assembled together to constitute a toy assembly (generally designated 5) which is shown in FIG. 1B in its normal state of use and in FIG. 1C in its abnormal state of use. For the purposes of all the examples described in the present specification, the normal state of use will be understood as the state in which the toy assembly and / or the mobile toy is intended to operate normally (to perform its intended operation), i.e. the body of the mobile toy is rotatable about the central axis CA, while the abnormal state of use will be understood as the state in which the toy assembly and / or the mobile toy does not operate as normally intended (does not perform its intended operation), i.e. a force (push or pull force) is applied to the body which at least indirectly interferes with the rotation of the body (the intended rotation of the body in the normal state of use). The interfering force at least limits (if not prevents) the rotation of the body about the central axis CA.

[0241] The toy assembly 5 comprises a coupling interface CI between the toy coupling member 104 and the connector coupling member 14, which coupling interface extends along a plane P which is perpendicular to the central axis CA. The fixation between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 is a rotatable connection, thereby allowing the connector coupling member 14 to rotate relative to the toy coupling member 104 while remaining fixed thereto in the abnormal state of use of the toy assembly 5.

[0242] It will be understood here that the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 can be sold as a kit 1 in a disassembled state, or as a toy assembly 5 in an assembled state. Therefore, for the purposes of all the examples described in the present specification, the scope of the terms “fix”, “fixing”, “fixed” or “fixation” in relation to the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 should be understood as including the coupling or assembly together by a user when the mobile toy and the connector are sold as a kit, and as including the detachable or non-detachable (unitary) connection together when the mobile toy and the connector are sold as a toy assembly.

[0243] The mobile toy 10 has a normal static component 16, which in the example shown is mounted within the body 12. It will be appreciated herein that the normal static component 16 can be positioned wholly or partially external to the body 12. For the purposes of all examples described in this specification, it will be appreciated herein that the normal static component 16 has been referred to because it is intended to remain static or stationary during the normal use state of the mobile toy / assembly. Generally, the normal static component 16 can be any component intended to be static during the normal use state, and can have any structure. For example, the normal static component 16 can constitute a shaft of a motor, a fastener, or even a portion of the connector coupling member 14. For example, in some examples, the normal static component 16 can be integrally formed or monolithically formed with the connector coupling member 14. In other examples, the normal static component 16 can be detachably connected to the connector coupling member 14. In the example shown, the normal static component 16 is shown as being separate from the connector coupling member 14 and statically (non-rotatably) connected to the connector coupling member 14 so as to rotate with the connector coupling member 14 during the abnormal use state of the toy assembly.

[0244] Generally, the body 12 can be connected to the connector coupling member 14 so as to allow relative rotation between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14. For example, during the normal use state of the toy assembly 5, the body 12 can rotate about the central axis CA relative to the connector coupling member 14, which remains static during the normal use state due to its fixation with the toy coupling member 104. For example, the fixation between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 can be such that relative rotation therebetween is limited during the normal use state, and allowed during the abnormal use state. In some examples, the fixation can comprise a rotation limiting mechanism for selectively limiting relative rotation, which can comprise a magnetic mechanism, an electrical mechanism, a mechanical mechanism, or equivalents thereof. In some examples, the rotation limiting mechanism can consist of friction between portions of the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member that engage one another, which limits relative rotation until a rotational force greater than the friction is applied. In some examples, the rotation limiting mechanism can consist of two components: each component is associated with one of the connector coupling member and the toy coupling member, while the two components can be magnetically, mechanically, or electrically coupled to one another so as to selectively limit rotation therebetween. In such examples, relative rotation between the two components can be limited until a triggering event is sensed (e.g. a rotational force exceeds a threshold).

[0245] On the other hand, during an abnormal use condition of the toy assembly 5, the rotation of the body can be limited by an external interference force (pull or push force), and the connector coupling member 14 can rotate relative to the body 12 by its fixation with the toy coupling member 104. It should be understood here that the connection between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 can be any detachable or integral (non-detachable) connection means suitable for allowing relative rotation between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14. For example, the connection means can include any of the following: a mechanical coupling, a magnetic coupling, and an electrical coupling. In some examples, the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 can be slidingly engaged with each other to allow one to rotate relative to the other. In some examples, the connection means can include a ball joint, a feed-lock connection joint, or an equivalent thereof.

[0246] A normal use condition of the toy assembly 5 is shown in FIG. 1B , while the rotation of the body 12 about the central axis CA relative to the connector coupling member 14 is shown by the rotation arrow RA1. Thus, generally, the toy assembly 5 includes a first rotational interface between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14. An abnormal use condition of the toy assembly 5 is shown in FIG. 1C , while the rotation of the body 12 about the central axis CA is shown as being limited by the force F, and the rotation of the connector coupling member 14 relative to the toy coupling member 104 is shown by the rotation arrow RA2. Thus, generally, the toy assembly 5 includes a second rotational interface between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104.

[0247] For the purpose of all examples described in this specification, it should be understood here that the relative rotation between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 and / or the relative rotation between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 can be an infinite rotation in either of the clockwise and counterclockwise directions, or can repeat the rotation back and forth in the clockwise and counterclockwise directions.

[0248] It should also be understood here that, in some examples, the connector coupling member 14 can be formed as two parts that are detachably or non-detachably connected to each other while being rotatable relative to each other, and a first part of the two parts can be statically coupled to the toy coupling member 104, while a second part of the two parts can rotate relative to the first part and thereby relative to the toy coupling member 104. In some examples, the toy coupling member 104 can be formed as two parts that are detachably or non-detachably connected to each other while being rotatable relative to each other, and a first part of the two parts can be statically connected to the connector, while a second part of the two parts can be statically connected to the connector coupling member, thereby allowing rotation of the connector coupling member relative to the first part.

[0249] FIG. 2A is a schematic view of a toy kit 1 according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure. It is understood here that, for purposes of consistency and clarity, the kit and its components shown according to FIG. 2A the example shown can have the same structure as the kit and its respective components according to FIG. 1A the example shown can have the same structure as the kit and its respective components according to FIG. 2A the example shown can have the same structure as the kit and its respective components according to FIG. 1A the example shown can have the same structure as the kit and its respective components according to FIG. 2A The toy kit 1 according to the example shown comprises a mobile toy (generally indicated as 10), a connector (generally indicated as 100) for suspending the mobile toy 10 from a target (not shown) by means of the same, and a coupler (generally indicated as 15) for facilitating the coupling between the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 to constitute a toy assembly 5. According to FIG. 2A The toy assembly 5, the mobile toy 10, and the connector 100 of the kit 1 according to the example shown can comprise some or all of the above-mentioned features of the toy assembly 5, the mobile toy 10, and the connector 100 according to FIG. 1A the example shown, with the main difference being that the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 of the kit 1 according to FIG. 2A the example shown are couplable to each other (or coupled in the case of being sold as a toy assembly) via the coupler 15.

[0250] In general, the coupler 15 can have any structure suitable for facilitating the coupling between the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 to constitute the toy assembly 5, as FIG. 2B and 2C indicated. In general, the coupling means or fixing means between the connector coupling member 14 and the coupler 15 and / or the coupling means or fixing means between the coupler 15 and the toy coupling member 104 can have any structure corresponding to each other for coupling or fixing to each other. For example, the fixing means or the coupling means can be any type of quick connection type through suitable structures, including any of the following: a power lock connector type, a snap-fit connection, a magnetic connection, an electrical connection, and equivalents thereof.

[0251] In the example shown, in the toy assembly 5, a first portion 15A of the coupler 15 (also referred to here as first portion of the coupler) is fixed to the connector coupling member 14, and a second portion 15B of the coupler 15 (also referred to here as second portion of the coupler) is fixed to the toy coupling member 104. The toy assembly 5 has a first rotational interface 18 between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14. For example, the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 can be rotatably connected to each other. In general, the above with respect to the toy assembly 5 according to FIGS. 1A-1CThe description of the connection means between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 of the kit 1 of the illustrated example applies to the kits 1 according to FIGS. 2A-2C The connection means between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 of the kit 1 of the illustrated example. Thus, the body 12 can rotate about the central axis CA with respect to the connector coupling member 14.

[0252] Furthermore, the toy assembly 5 has a second rotational interface 20 between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104. It is understood here that, although in the illustrated example the second rotational interface 20 is shown between the coupler 15 and the toy coupling member 104, in other examples the second rotational interface 20 can be generally located anywhere between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 that allows relative rotation therebetween. For example, in some examples the second rotational interface 20 can be located between the connector coupling member 14 and the coupler 15. In some examples, the coupler 15 can be formed in two parts that are detachably or non-detachably connected to each other while being rotatable with respect to each other at the second rotational interface located therebetween, and a first one of the two parts can be statically coupled to the connector coupling member 14 while a second one of the two parts can be statically coupled to the toy coupling member 104, thereby allowing the connector coupling member 14 to rotate with respect to the toy coupling member 104. FIG. 2B and 2C The connection means between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 of the kit 1 of the illustrated example. Thus, the body 12 can rotate about the central axis CA with respect to the connector coupling member 14.

[0253] For the purposes of all examples described in this specification, it is understood herein that the first rotational interface and / or the second rotational interface can be configured to have any suitable rotatable connection means between the respective elements. For example, the connection means can include any of the following: a mechanical coupling, a magnetic coupling, and an electrical coupling. In some examples, the respective elements intended to be rotatable with respect to each other can be slidingly engaged with each other to allow one element to rotate with respect to the other element. In some examples, the connection means can include a ball joint, a feed-lock connection joint, or an equivalent thereof, the basic purpose of which is to allow relative rotation between the connected elements.

[0254] The second rotational interface 20 selectively permits relative rotation between elements rotatably connected at the second rotational interface 20. In other words, the second rotational interface 20 can selectively permit and restrict relative rotation between elements rotatably connected at the second rotational interface 20. The toy assembly 5 can include a rotational restriction mechanism for selectively restricting relative rotation at the second rotational interface 20, which can include a magnetic mechanism, an electrical mechanism, a mechanical mechanism, or equivalents thereof. In some examples, the rotational restriction mechanism can consist of friction between elements engaging one another at the second rotational interface 20, which restricts relative rotation until a rotational force greater than the friction is applied. In some examples, the rotational restriction mechanism can consist of two components, each associated with one of the elements rotatably connected at the second rotational interface 20, while the two components can be magnetically, mechanically, or electrically coupled to one another to selectively restrict rotation therebetween. In such examples, relative rotation between the two elements can be restricted until a triggering event is sensed (e.g., a rotational force exceeds a threshold).

[0255] The first rotational interface 18 permits relative rotation between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14 at least when rotation at the second rotational interface 20 is restricted. When rotation at the second rotational interface 20 is permitted, the first rotational interface 18 permits relative rotation between the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14.

[0256] In some examples, the toy assembly 5 can have a normal use state and an abnormal use state. Generally, the descriptions above regarding the normal use state and the abnormal use state of the toy assembly 5 of the examples shown in FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C apply to the normal use state and the abnormal use state of the toy assembly 5 of the examples shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C . In the examples shown, in the normal use state, relative rotation at the second rotational interface 20 is restricted while relative rotation at the first rotational interface 18 is permitted, thereby permitting the body 12 to rotate relative to the connector coupling member 14, as indicated by the rotation arrow RAl in FIG. 2B . In the abnormal use state, relative rotation at the first rotational interface 18 and the second rotational interface 20 is permitted, thereby permitting the connector coupling member 14 to rotate relative to the body 12 at the first rotational interface 18 and relative to the toy coupling member 104 at the second rotational interface 20, as indicated by the rotation arrow RA2 in FIG. 2C , while rotation of the body 12 is restricted (and in some examples, prevented) by the external force F.

[0257] It should be understood here that the mobile toy 10, the coupler 15 and the connector 100 can be sold as a toy kit 1 in a disassembled state (the coupler 15 is separated from the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 and is couplable to the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100, or the coupler 15 is already coupled or fixed to one of the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 and is separated from the other one) or as a toy assembly 5 in an assembled state. Thus, for the purpose of all the examples described in the present specification, the terms "fix", "fixing", "fixed" or "fixation" in relation to the coupler 15 and either or both of the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104 should be understood to include when the mobile toy, the coupler and the connector are coupled or assembled together by a user when sold as a kit, and to include when the mobile toy, the coupler and the connector are detachably or non-detachably (integrally) connected together when sold as a toy assembly.

[0258] It should also be understood here that the coupler 15 can have any of the following configurations in relation to the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104:

[0259] i) if the coupler 15 can be integrally formed with the connector coupling member 14 so as to be rotatably couplable to the connector coupling member 14, the coupler can be statically couplable (in case of being sold as a kit) to the toy coupling member 104 or statically coupled (if sold as a toy assembly) to the toy coupling member 104;

[0260] ii) the coupler 15 can be integrally formed with the toy coupling member 104 so as to be statically coupled to the toy coupling member 104, while the coupler can be rotatably couplable (in case of being sold as a kit) to the connector coupling member 14 or rotatably coupled (if sold as a toy assembly) to the connector coupling member 14;

[0261] iii) the coupler 15 can be integrally formed with the connector coupling member 14 so as to be statically coupled to the connector coupling member 14, while the coupler can be rotatably couplable (in case of being sold as a kit) to the toy coupling member 104 or rotatably coupled (if sold as a toy assembly) to the toy coupling member 104;

[0262] iv) the coupler 15 can be integrally formed with the toy coupling member 104 so as to be rotatably coupled to the toy coupling member 104, while the coupler can be statically couplable (in case of being sold as a kit) to the connector coupling member 14 or statically coupled (if sold as a toy assembly) to the connector coupling member 14;

[0263] v) The connector 15 may be integrally formed with the connector coupling member 14 (i.e., the connector 15 constitutes part of the connector coupling member 14), and the connector may be rotatably coupled (when sold as a kit) to the toy coupling member 104 or rotatably coupled (if sold as a toy component) to the toy coupling member 104; and

[0264] vi) The connector 15 may be integrally formed with the toy connector 104 (i.e., the connector 15 constitutes part of the toy connector 104), and the connector may be rotatably connectable (when sold as a kit) to the connector connector 104 or rotatably connectable (if sold as a toy component) to the connector connector 104.

[0265] In configurations i, ii, and vi, the second rotary interface 20 may be located between the connector connecting member 14 and the connector 15, and in configurations iii, iv, and v, the second rotary interface 20 may be located between the connector 15 and the toy connecting member 104.

[0266] In addition to the above-described configuration, in another configuration, the connector 15 can be formed as two parts rotatably connected (detachably or non-detachably) to each other, and each part is statically connectable (when sold as a kit) to one of the connector connecting member 14 and the toy connecting member 104 or statically connectable (when sold as a toy component) to one of the connector connecting member 14 and the toy connecting member 104. In this configuration, a second rotating interface 20 can be located between the two parts rotatably connected to each other. In some examples, the two parts can be formed integrally, and in other examples, the two parts can be user-connectable (detachably or non-detachably).

[0267] Now for reference FIGS. 3A-3F It shows toy kit 1, which embodies various examples of the subject matter of this disclosure. It should be understood herein that, for purposes of consistency and clarity, according to... FIGS. 3A-3F The example kits and their components shown are used in accordance with FIG. 1A and FIG. 2A The kits and their corresponding components shown in the examples are represented by the same reference numerals; however, according to FIGS. 3A-3F The kits and components of the embodiments shown may have the same characteristics as those according to... FIG. 1A and / or FIG. 2A The example kits and their corresponding components shown have different structures. According to... FIGS. 3A-3F The toy kit 1 shown in the example includes a movable toy (generally denoted as 10) and a connector (generally denoted as 100) for thereby suspending the movable toy 10 on mutually connectable targets (not shown) to form toy component 5. According toFIGS. 3A-3F The toy assembly 5, the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 of the kit 1 of any of the examples shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 2A some or all of the above features of the toy assembly 5, the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 of the kit 1 of any of the examples shown in FIGS. 3A-3F The toy assembly 5, the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 of the kit 1 of any of the examples shown in

[0268] It is to be understood herein that, although in the examples shown in FIGS. 3A-3F the coupler 15 has been shown as already connected to the connector coupling member 14, generally the coupler 15 can be separate from the connector coupling member 14, as described above in relation to the examples shown in FIG. 2A or can have any of the configurations described above in relation to the examples shown in FIG. 2A In the examples shown, the coupler 15 is connected to the connector coupling member 14 via a screw 17 of the coupler 15 and a corresponding screw 19 of the connector coupling member 14. In other examples, the coupler 15 can be connected to the connector coupling member 14 via any suitable connecting means described above in relation to FIGS. 2A-2C any of the examples described above in relation to the connection between the coupler and the connector coupling member.

[0269] It is to be understood herein that, FIGS. 3A-3F Only the parts of the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 cut along the virtual cutting line CL are shown. The parts not shown can be understood as having any suitable structure according to any of the examples described herein, or having any suitable structure of a conventionally known mobile toy and connector.

[0270] Generally, the body 12 can comprise an upper portion having a mobile toy opening, wherein a bottom portion of the connector coupling member can be at least partially positioned while rotatably connected to an edge of the opening. An upper portion of the connector coupling member can be connected to the first portion 15A of the coupler 15, while the second portion 15B of the coupler 15 can be rotatably couplable (in case the mobile toy and the connector are sold as a toy kit) to a lower portion of the toy coupling member 104 or rotatably coupled (in case the mobile toy and the connector are sold as a toy assembly) to a lower portion of the toy coupling member 104. An upper portion of the toy coupling member 104 can be statically connected to the body of the connector.

[0271] In FIGS. 3A-3FIn the example shown, the body 12 comprises an upper portion, indicated as 22, having a moving toy opening, indicated as 24. The bottom portion of the connector coupling member 14, indicated as 26, has a flange 26A extending in a direction perpendicular to the central axis CA. The edge 24A of the moving toy opening 24 is positioned on the flange 26A and slidingly engages the flange 26A, thereby rotatably connecting the body 12 and the connector coupling member 14. The edge 24A and the flange 26A can slide with respect to each other, thereby defining a first rotational interface 18 therebetween, allowing rotation of the body 12 with respect to the connector coupling member 14 during normal use conditions of the toy assembly constituted by assembling the moving toy 10 and the connector 100, and rotation of the connector coupling member 14 with respect to the body 12 during abnormal use conditions of the toy assembly constituted by assembling the moving toy 10 and the connector 100. It is understood here that the above provided description of the normal use conditions and the abnormal use conditions of the toy assembly 5 according to the example shown in FIG. 1B 、 FIG. 1C 、 FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C the example shown in reference to FIGS. 3A-3E the normal use conditions and the abnormal use conditions.

[0272] The upper portion of the connector coupling member 14, indicated as 28, is statically connected to the first portion 15A of the coupling 15 via screws 17 and 19, while the second portion 15B of the coupling extends outwardly from the moving toy opening 24 for being secured to the lower portion of the toy coupling member 104, indicated as 106, e.g. when assembled in the toy assembly. The second portion 15B of the coupling 15 and the lower portion 106 of the toy coupling member 104 constitute a snap-fit connection device. In the example shown, the second portion 15B of the coupling 15 comprises a recess 30 for receiving therein a snap element 108 formed at the lower portion 106 of the toy coupling member 104. The lower portion 106 of the toy coupling member 104 has a connector opening 110 for receiving the second portion 15B of the coupling 15 therethrough, to allow coupling of the coupling 15 with the toy coupling member 104. The snap element 108 is flexible and shaped so as to be moved in a direction extending perpendicular to the central axis CA by an axial (along the central axis CA) force exerted thereon by the second portion 15B of the coupling 15 during coupling, thereby being received in the recess 30 and snap-fit coupled to the coupling 15.

[0273] The upper portion 112 of the toy coupling member 104 is statically connected to the connector body, indicated as 101.

[0274] FIGS. 3A-3FThe connector assembly 14, connector 15, and toy assembly 104 shown in the examples are of the type manufactured by Fidlock® under the trade names SNAP male M screw low® and SNAP female M screw®. However, it should be understood here that in some examples, the snap-fit ​​elements and recesses may be interchanged, or the snap-fit ​​connection may have a structure completely different from that shown herein.

[0275] The connection between the second portion 15B of the connector 15 and the lower portion 106 of the toy connecting member 104 defines a second rotation interface 20 therebetween, which selectively allows rotation of the connector 15 relative to the toy connecting member 14 during abnormal use of the toy assembly consisting of the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 and selectively allows rotation of the connector 15 relative to the toy connecting member 104 during normal use of the toy assembly consisting of the mobile toy 10 and the connector 100.

[0276] exist FIG. 3B In the example shown, friction between the second portion 15B of the connector 15 and the lower portion 106 of the toy connecting member 104 constitutes a rotation limiting mechanism. This friction prevents (or at least limits) rotation between the connector 15 and the toy connecting member 104 in normal use, for example, until a rotational force greater than the frictional force is applied to rotate the connector 15 relative to the toy connecting member 104. It should be understood that although friction constitutes the rotation limiting mechanism in the example shown, in other examples, the rotation limiting mechanism may have any suitable structure as described in this specification.

[0277] FIG. 3C The interior of kit 1, yet another example of the subject matter of this disclosure, is shown. According to... FIG. 3C The example shown is kit 1 and according to FIG. 3B The example shown is identical to kit 1, except that the only addition is a magnetic coupling device and a rotation limiting mechanism consisting of a first part 32 and a second part 114, which together are designated as the magnetic device MA constituting the magnetic coupling device and the rotation limiting mechanism.

[0278] Generally, the first portion 32 associated with the coupler 15 can be a magnet or can be a magnetic material, and the second portion 114 associated with the toy coupling member 104 can be a magnet (if the first portion is a magnet or any of a magnetic material) or a magnetic material (if the first portion is a magnet). In other words, the first and second portions can be any combination of a magnet and a magnet, a magnet and a magnetic material, and a magnetic material and a magnet, respectively. For the purposes of this specification, a magnetic material is to be understood as a material that adheres to or attracts or is attracted to a magnet.

[0279] It is to be understood here that, although in the illustrated example the first portion 32 is shown as being associated with the coupler 15 and the second portion 114 is shown as being associated with the toy coupling member 104, in some examples the first portion 32 and the second portion 114 can be associated with each other, each of the two elements defining between them a second rotational interface.

[0280] In one aspect, the magnetic arrangement MA constituted by the first portion 32 and the second portion 114 constitutes a magnetic coupling device between the coupler 15 and the toy coupling member 104, and the magnetic pull between the first portion 32 and the second portion 114 facilitates coupling the coupler 15 and the toy coupling member 104 when one of the coupler 15 and the toy coupling member 104 approaches the other along the central axis.

[0281] In another aspect, the magnetic arrangement MA constituted by the first portion 32 and the second portion 114 constitutes a rotation limiting mechanism for selectively restricting (or even preventing) and allowing rotation of the coupler 15 relative to the toy coupling member 104. For example, the magnetic adhesion force between the first portion 32 and the second portion 114 restricts rotation of the coupler 15 relative to the toy coupling member 104, for example in a normal use condition of the toy assembly, until a rotation force greater than the magnetic adhesion force is applied to the coupler 15, for example in an abnormal use condition of the toy assembly, which is when the rotation limiting mechanism allows rotation of the coupler 15 relative to the toy coupling member 104.

[0282] Although in the illustrated example the rotation limiting mechanism has been shown as comprising a magnetic coupling, it is to be understood here that in other examples the rotation limiting mechanism can comprise a mechanical coupling or an electrical coupling between the two portions. In some examples, the coupling device and the rotation limiting mechanism can be separate or distinct from each other.

[0283] FIG. 3D The interior of a kit 1 according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure is shown. According to FIG. 3D The kit 1 of the illustrated example is the same as the kit 1 according to FIG. 3B the illustrated example, with the only addition being the normal static part 16. It is to be understood here that the above reference to the normal static part 16 is also applicable to the kit 1 according to the example of the subject matter of the present disclosure.FIG. 1A The example of the kit 1 shown is applicable to all the description provided for the normal static component 16 FIG. 3D The normal static component 16 of the kit 1 shown.

[0284] In the example shown, the connector coupling member 14 comprises a central portion 34 and the normal static component 16 is statically connected to this central portion 14. In other examples, the normal static component 16 can be statically connected to any other portion of the connector coupling member 14.

[0285] FIG. 3E The interior of a kit 1 according to yet another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure is shown. According to FIG. 3E The kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3C is the same as the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3E , with the only addition being the normal static component 16. In other words, the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3D is the same as the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3C , with the only addition being the magnetic means MA according to the example shown in FIG. 3E is the same as the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3B , with the two additions being the magnetic means MA according to the example shown in FIG. 3C and the normal static component 16 according to the example shown in FIG. 3D . Thus, the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3E comprises the features and components of the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3B and the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3C and the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3D and they are applicable to the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3E .

[0286] FIG. 3F The mobile toy 10 and the connector 100 of the kit 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 3E are shown assembled to constitute the toy assembly 5.

[0287] Reference is now made to FIGS. 4A-4E , various examples of the mobile toy 10 are shown. It is to be understood herein that for the sake of consistency and clarity, the mobile toy and its components according to the example shown in FIGS. 4A-4E have been designated with the same reference numerals as the mobile toy and its respective components according to the examples shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3F , however, according to FIGS. 4A-4EThe mobile toy and its components of any of the examples shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3F may have a different structure than any of the mobile toys and their respective components of the examples shown in FIGS. 4A-4E . The mobile toy and its respective components according to any of the examples shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3F may comprise some or all of the above-mentioned features of the mobile toy and its respective components according to any of the examples shown in FIGS. 4A-4E , and their description applies accordingly to the mobile toy and its respective components according to any of the examples shown in

[0288] Generally, the mobile toy 10 according to all of the examples shown in FIGS. 4A-4E is an electrically powered mobile toy 10 which is detachably connectable to a target so that the mobile toy 10 can be suspended in the child’s field of view on the target in any manner similar to the above or according to any conventional known manner. The mobile toy 10 can be operated in a normal use state in which the body 12 of the mobile toy 10 is rotatable about the central axis CA and in an abnormal use state in which a force F is applied to the mobile toy at least indirectly so as to interfere with the rotation of the body 12 of the mobile toy 10. Generally, the above-provided description of the mobile toy 10 or the toy assembly 5 with respect to the normal use state and the abnormal use state according to any of the examples of the mobile toy 10 and / or the toy assembly 5 described herein applies accordingly to the normal use state and the abnormal use state with respect to any of the examples of the mobile toy 10 shown in FIGS. 4A-4E .

[0289] The body 12 defines an interior space S having the electric motor 36 at least partially arranged therein. The electric motor 36 has a motor body 38 and a shaft 40. Generally, any of the motor body 38 and the shaft 40 can be statically connected, directly or indirectly (via an intermediate component), to the body 12 so as to rotate together with the body 12 (rather than relative to the body 12) during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10. During the abnormal use state of the mobile toy 10, the other one of the motor body 38 and the shaft 40 (i.e. the other one which is not statically connected to the body 12) can rotate relative to the body 12.

[0290] In the examples shown in FIG. 4A and 4B , the motor body 38 is statically connected to the body 12 and, during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10, the motor body 38 is rotatable together with the body 12, as indicated by the rotation arrow RA1, as shown in FIG. 4A . During the abnormal use state of the mobile toy 10, the motor body 38 is rotatable relative to the body 12, as indicated by the rotation arrow RA2, as shown in FIG. 4BAs shown, an external force F is applied on the body 12 that limits its rotation, and during this phase, the motor body 38 becomes static with the body 12, and the shaft 40 can rotate relative to the body 12, as depicted by the rotation arrow RA2. The mobile toy 10 can include at least a portion of a rotation limiting mechanism (not shown) according to any of the examples thereof described herein, to selectively limit the rotation of the shaft 40 during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10.

[0291] In the example shown in FIG. 4C and 4D , the shaft 40 is statically connected to the body 12, and during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10, the shaft 40 is rotatable with the body 12, as depicted by the rotation arrow RA1, as FIG. 4C shown. During the abnormal use state of the mobile toy 10, as FIG. 4D shown, an external force F is applied on the body 12 that limits its rotation, and during this phase, the shaft 40 becomes static with the body 12, and the motor body 38 can rotate relative to the body 12, as depicted by the rotation arrow RA2. The mobile toy 10 can include at least a portion of a rotation limiting mechanism (not shown) according to any of the examples thereof described herein, to selectively limit the rotation of the motor body 38 during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10.

[0292] In the example shown in FIG. 4E , the motor body 38 is statically connected to the body 12 by a screw 41, and is rotatable with the body 12 during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10. The shaft 40 is statically connected to the connector coupling member 14, which can be connected to a connector for hanging the mobile toy 10 on a target. The connector can be according to any of the examples of the connector 100 described herein. During the normal use state of the mobile toy 10, the body 12 rotates with the motor body 38 relative to the connector coupling member 14 at the first rotation interface 18. During the abnormal use state of the mobile toy 10, the rotation of the body 12 is limited (or even prevented), and the connector coupling member 14 rotates with the shaft 40 relative thereto at the first rotation interface 18. The mobile toy 10 can include at least a portion of a rotation limiting mechanism according to any of the examples thereof described herein, to selectively limit the rotation of the connector coupling member 14 and the shaft 40 during the normal use state of the mobile toy 10.

[0293] It is to be understood herein that in the examples shown in FIG. 4A , 4B and 4E, the shaft 40 can constitute the normal static component 16 described above with respect to the examples shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , FIG. 3D and FIG. 3F , and inFIG. 4C and 4D In the example shown, the motor body 38 can be configured as described above. FIGS. 1A-1C , FIG. 3D and FIG. 3F The example shown describes a normal static component 16.

[0294] Now for reference FIGS. 5A-5E Various examples of the movable toy 10 are shown. It should be understood here that, for the purposes of consistency and clarity, according to... FIGS. 5A-5E The example movable toy and its parts shown have been specified as being in accordance with FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C , FIGS. 3A-3F and FIGS. 4A-4E The illustrated example of a movable toy and its corresponding parts uses the same reference numerals. FIGS. 5A-5E Any example of a mobile toy and its components shown may have the same characteristics as those described above. FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C , FIGS. 3A-3F and FIGS. 4A-4E The examples shown depict any moving toys and their corresponding parts with different structures. According to... FIGS. 5A-5E Any example of a mobile toy shown, and its corresponding parts, may include, according to FIGS. 5A-5E , FIGS. 5A-5E , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B The movable toy and its corresponding parts shown in any example possess some or all of the features described above, and their description is applicable to [the following]. FIG. 5D The examples shown are of mobile toys and their corresponding parts.

[0295] Generally, according to FIG. 5A All examples of the movable toy 10 shown are attachable to a target, for example, via a target connecting member, so that the movable toy 10 can be suspended on the target in a child's field of vision in a manner similar to any of those described above or in any conventionally known manner. The movable toy 10 has an upper portion 22 and a lower portion 42, which are spaced apart along the central axis CA of the body 12 in its central reference plane CRP. The upper portion 22 has a target connecting member 44 for attaching the body 12 to the target. It should be understood here that the target connecting member 44 can have any suitable structure for detachably or non-detachably connecting the body 12 directly or indirectly to the target. In some examples, the target connecting member 44 can be constituted by a connector connecting member 14 according to any of the examples described herein.

[0296] according to FIG. 5AAll of the examples shown, the mobile toy 12 includes an arm 46 having a distal end (or distal portion) 48 that allows toys to be connected thereto and a proximal end (or proximal portion) 50 that is mounted to the body 12 between the upper portion 22 and the lower portion 42. It will be understood herein that the toys to be connected to the distal end 48 can be any toys that are typically and conventionally known to be connected to mobile toys by any typically and conventionally known connecting means.

[0297] Generally, the arm 46 can have any shape and / or orientation relative to the body 12. For example, the arm 46 can have a curved shape or a straight shape in a plane that is perpendicular to the central axis CA, and can be oriented perpendicular or at another angle relative to the central axis. The arm 46 can be at least partially in a retracted position (as shown in FIG. 5B and 5C shown, in which the distal end 48 is located at a first distance D1 from the central axis CA) and an extended position (as shown in FIG. 5B , 5D and 5E, in which the distal end 48 is located at a second distance D2 (as shown in FIG. 5B ) from the central axis CA). The second distance D2 is greater than the first distance D1. The shape, size, and orientation (e.g., the angle Al as shown in FIG. 5A ) of the arm 46 relative to the body (or relative to the central axis CA of the body) is such that, in both the retracted position and the extended position of the arm 46, the height of the protrusion of the arm 46 above the central reference plane CRP is shorter than the distance between the distal end and the proximal end of the arm 46. In some examples, the distance between the distal end and the proximal end of the arm 46 can be the shortest distance between them, regardless of whether the arm is straight or curved, and in some examples, the distance between the distal end and the proximal end of the arm 46 can be the curved length of the arm when the arm is curved.

[0298] It will be understood herein that, in the examples shown herein, the arm 46 has been described as being pivotable between the retracted position and the extended position, in some examples, the arm 46 can be movable between the retracted position and the extended position by any movement mechanism other than a pivoting mechanism, for example including linear movement into and out of the body 12.

[0299] It will be clear from the examples shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5A , that the height HPR of the protrusion PR (as shown in FIG. 5C ) of the arm 46 above the central reference plane CPR (as shown in FIG. 5C ) in its extended position (as shown in FIG. 5D ) is shorter than the distance D between the distal end 48 and the proximal end 50 of the arm 46. Likewise, it will be clear from FIG. 5CA center axis CA extending parallel to the plane of the paper and comprising the center axis CA) will be equal to the maximum dimension of the arm 46 in the direction along the center axis CA, denoted as a height HA, which is shorter than the distance D between the distal end 48 and the proximal end 50 of the arm 46.

[0300] Furthermore, the upper portion 22 has an outermost point 22A in the direction extending along the center axis CA within an upper reference plane URP, while the lower portion 42 has an outermost point 42A in the direction extending along the center axis CA within a lower reference plane LRP. As shown, FIG. 5C and 5B A majority of the arm 46, particularly the distal end 48, is disposed between the upper reference plane URP and the lower reference plane LRP. The distal end 48 of the arm 46 is disposed above the lower reference plane LRP and below the upper reference plane URP.

[0301] In the example shown, FIG. 5E and 5D The proximal end 50 of the arm 46 is connected to the body 12 via a pivot joint 52 and is radially extendable by pivoting about the pivot joint 52. The body 12 has an outer surface 12A extending about the center axis CA. In general, the outer surface can have any shape about the center axis, including a continuously curved shape or a flat shape, or a combination thereof, and can have a variable diameter about the center axis along the length of the center axis or a constant diameter. The pivot joint 52 can allow the arm 46 to rotate about the center axis CA.

[0302] In the example shown, the outer surface 12A has a continuously curved shape about the center axis CA and a variable diameter about the center axis along the length of the center axis CA. The outer surface 12A includes a recess 54 (also referred to herein as an arm recess) that at least partially accommodates the arm 46 therein when in the retracted position FIGS. 5A-5E and that allows the arm 46 to protrude therefrom along at least a majority of the length of the arm 46 when in the extended position FIGS. 6A-6G It will be understood herein that although the pivot point 52 is shown as being disposed within the recess 54, in some examples the pivot point 52 can be positioned partially or completely outside of the recess 54, and the corresponding proximal end 50 of the arm 46 can accordingly be outside of the recess in both positions of the arm 46.

[0303] In general, the recess 54 has a shape and size corresponding to that of the arm 46, thereby allowing the arm 46 to be accommodated within the recess 54 at least along a majority of the arm 46. For example, as shown, FIGS. 7A-7H and 5DAs shown, the recess 54 is elongated along the circumference of the body 12 and has a length LR along the circumference of the body 12 corresponding to the length LA of the arm 46, a height HR along the central axis CA corresponding to the height HA of the arm 46, and a depth DR perpendicular to the central axis CA corresponding to the depth DA of the arm 46, so as to be able to accommodate the arm 46 in its entirety when in the retracted position. FIGS. 6A-6G Generally, the arm 46 can be accommodated within the recess 54 so that no portion of the arm 46 extends outside of the recess 54 when in the retracted position.

[0304] In FIGS. 7A-7H the example shown, the mobile toy 10 has two arms 46 and 46'. It will be understood herein that the description provided above in relation to any example of the arm 46 applies to the arm 46'. Furthermore, the mobile toy 10 can have an additional recess (not shown) corresponding to the arm 46', and in this case, the description provided above in relation to any example of the recess 54 applies to the additional recess. It will be understood herein that the arm 46' and the additional recess (if any) can operate in the manner described in relation to any one of the examples of the arm 46 and the recess 54 (in the case of the additional recess).

[0305] In the mobile toy 10 according to any one of the examples shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , the arm 46 (and / or the arm 46', if any) can be spring loaded to be biased into either of the retracted and extended positions, and can include a retention mechanism to retain the arm in the other of the two positions. Furthermore, the mobile toy 10 can have a trigger mechanism to trigger the release of the arm 46 from the retention mechanism.

[0306] Reference is now made to FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3F , which show connectors 100 according to various examples of the subject matter of the present disclosure. It will be understood herein that, for consistency and clarity, the connectors and components thereof according to the examples shown in FIGS. 6A-6G and / or FIGS. 7A-7H are denoted by the same reference numerals as the connectors and their respective components according to the examples shown in FIGS. 6A-6E , ​ and ​ , however, the connectors and components thereof according to the examples shown in ​ and / or ​ may have a different structure than the connectors and their respective components according to the examples shown in ​ , ​ and ​ as well as in ​ and ​ . According to the examples shown in ​ and / or ​The connector of any example shown in ​ , ​ and ​ some or all of the above-mentioned features of the connector of any example shown in ​ and / or ​ and its description is applicable to the connector of any example shown in

[0307] It will be appreciated here that ​ and FIGS. 7A-7D only a portion of the connector 100 cut along a virtual cutting line CL is shown. The portion not shown can be understood to have any suitable structure according to any example described herein, or to have any suitable structure of a conventionally known connector to quickly, securely and detachably connect an external component to a target.

[0308] Generally, the target can be any target as described above in relation to the kit 1 of any example described herein, and the external component can be any component to be attached to the target via the connector 100. The connector 100 can comprise a respective external component engagement portion to securely receive the external component and connect it thereto. In some examples, the external component can be a mobile toy according to any example of the mobile toy 10 described herein, or any other generally and conventionally known mobile toy, and the external component engagement portion can be a toy coupling member according to any example of the toy coupling member 104 described herein. Generally, the target can have a catchable portion having a length generally perpendicular thereto and two dimensions (e.g. height and width).

[0309] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B shows a portion of the connector 100 according to an example of the subject matter of the present disclosure, and FIGS. 7A-7DA portion of a connector 100 according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure is shown. Generally, the connector 100 can have a capture space having a shape and size corresponding to a shape and size of a capturable portion of an object. The capture space can be formed in any shape and size suitable for receiving and retaining the capturable portion of the object therein. The length of the capture space can be formed shorter than the length of the capturable portion (the dimension along the length of the capture space), and the capture space can have an open end through which the capturable portion can be received in a direction generally perpendicular to the length of the capture space. The connector 100 can also include a lock space through which the capture space is accessible from outside of the connector. The lock space has a shape and size to allow insertion and removal of the capturable portion therethrough. The connector 100 also includes a lock member movable within the lock space between an open position allowing access to the capture space from outside of the connector through the lock space, and a closed position preventing access to the capture space from outside of the connector through the lock space. The lock member can have any structure suitable for selectively preventing access to the capture space via the lock space, and any suitable mechanism can be used to move the lock member. In some examples, the lock member can pivot between the open and closed positions. In some examples, the lock member can move linearly between the open and closed positions. In some examples, the lock member can be comprised of a single movable component, while in other examples the lock member can include more than one movable component.

[0310] The connector 100 also includes a prevention mechanism for limiting access from the capture space to the lock space when the lock member is in the closed position. The prevention mechanism can include a blocking element in the form of a barrier or stop for preventing (or limiting) access from the capture space to the lock space such that the capturable portion, when received in the capture space, cannot move into the lock space and thus does not interfere with movement of the lock member from the closed position to the open position. In some examples, the barrier can be movable with the lock member, for example, to allow access from the lock space to the capture space in the open position of the lock member, and to prevent access from the capture space to the lock space in the closed position of the lock member. In some examples, the barrier can be connected to the lock member. In some examples, the barrier can be movably connected to an inner wall of the connector at least partially defining the lock space. In some examples, the barrier can have a variable length. For example, the barrier can have a greater length when the lock member is in its closed position than when the lock member is in its open position.

[0311] In FIG. 6A and 6BIn the example shown, the intercepting space, denoted as 116, has a length TL, and the interceptable portion can be received within the intercepting space via an open end, denoted as 118, through a locking space, denoted as 120, in a direction perpendicular to the length TL and depicted by arrow AR1. A locking member, denoted as 122, selectively allows and prevents entry into the intercepting space 116 via the locking space 120. A first end 122A of the locking member 122 is pivotally connected to the connector body 101, and an opposing second end 122B of the locking member 122 moves within the locking space 120 in a closed position (…). FIG. 6A (as shown) and open position ( FIG. 6B They move between the points shown in the diagram, following the path depicted by arrow AR2.

[0312] Generally, the locking member 122 can be biased in a closed position in the first direction depicted by arrow AR3 by a biasing mechanism having any suitable bias locking member 122 structure, and automatically return to the closed position when forced into the open position. The locking member 122 may have a target engagement portion having a first surface facing the exterior of the connector 100. The locking member 122 can be moved to its open position by pressing at least partially along arrow AR1 on the first surface of the target engagement portion, or by the target or by the user's hand during target-connection to the connector.

[0313] exist FIG. 6A and 6B In the example shown, the locking member 122 is constituted by a spring-loaded lever mechanism having a target engagement portion, indicated as 124, which has a first surface 124A facing the exterior of the connector 100 and an opposing second surface 124B facing the locking space 120. A spring 126 constitutes a biasing mechanism and biases the locking member 122 to its closed position in the direction depicted by arrow AR3.

[0314] The prevention mechanism is constituted by a blocking member 128, which is formed as a protrusion extending from the second end 122B of the locking member 122. For example... FIG. 6A As shown, in the closed position of the locking member 122, the blocking member 128 prevents entry from the interception space 116 into the locking space 120. Therefore, the interceptable portion of the target cannot move from the interception space 116 into the locking space 120, thus preventing interference with the openability of the locking member 122. In some examples, the blocking member 128 may be integrally formed with the locking member 122 or may be formed as a single unit together with the locking member 122.

[0315] exist FIG. 6A and FIG. 6BIn the illustrated example, the lock space 120 is defined on one side by an inner wall 130 of the connector 100, and the inner wall 130 has a cavity 132 formed therein for receiving the barrier 128 therein at the open position of the lock member 122. For example, when the lock member 122 is moved to its open position, the second end 122B moves along with the barrier 128 along the path depicted by arrow AR2, and the barrier 128 is received into the cavity 132 (as FIG. 6B illustrated) to allow full unobstructed access between the capture space and the lock space to receive the capturable portion into or remove the capturable portion from the capture space via the lock space.

[0316] The barrier 128 is comprised of a protrusion extending from the second end 122B of the lock member 122, however, in some examples, the barrier can be movably connected to the inner wall 130 of the connector so as to be movable to selectively allow and prevent access between the capture space 116 and the lock space 120.

[0317] FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D A portion of a connector 100 is shown that is according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure. According to FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D The connector 100 of the illustrated example is the same as the connector 100 according to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B The connector 100 of the illustrated example is the same as the connector 100 according to FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D The connector 100 of the illustrated example is the same as the connector 100 according to FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D The connector 100 of the illustrated example is the same as the connector 100 according to For example, a user can grip and press the handle portion 134 toward the second direction, which will cause the lock member 122 to pivot to the open position. In some examples, the handle portion 134 can extend from any other position of the lock member 122 other than the first end 122B, as shown in the illustrated example.

[0318] FIG. 6E A portion of a connector 100 is shown that is according to another example of the subject matter of the present disclosure. According to FIG. 6E The connector 100 of the illustrated example is the same as the connector 100 according to FIG. 6C and 6D The connector 100 of the illustrated example is the same as the connector 100 according toFIG. 6E The connector 100 shown in the example has only one addition: a support member. FIG. 6E The connector 100 shown includes a support member 136 for providing support to the user's hand while operating the locking member 122, for example, via the handle portion 134. It should be understood here that the support member 136 can be any rigid member positioned close to the handle portion 134, allowing the user to rest a portion of their hand on it while operating the handle portion 134.

[0319] FIG. 6F and FIG. 6G A connector 100, yet another example of the subject matter of this disclosure, is shown. According to... FIG. 6F and FIG. 6G The example connector 100 shown is according to FIG. 6E The connector 100 shown in the example is the same, and its description is applicable to [the following]. FIG. 6F and FIG. 6G The connector 100 shown in the example differs only in that the example of the external component engagement portion 138 is in... FIG. 6F and FIG. 6G As shown in the image.

[0320] Generally, the external component engagement portion 138 may include a slot for detachably receiving an external component through the slot, and the connector 100 may include a blocking member to selectively allow and block entry through the slot.

[0321] In the example shown, the slot is designated 140, and a blocking member is formed by a handle distal end 134B, which selectively blocks entry through the slot 140 during the closed state of the locking member 122. For example, when the locking member 122 moves to its open position, the handle distal end 134B is pushed away from the slot 140 in the second direction depicted by arrow AR4, thereby providing entry through the slot 140 for insertion or removal of an external component. Thus, the external component can only be removed from the connector 100 when the connector 100 is being removed from or is being removed from the target, thereby minimizing the risk of accidental removal of the external component from the connector 100, if unavoidable.

[0322] In some examples, the blocking member can be detached from the handle portion 134 and can be operated independently.

[0323] Now for reference FIGS. 7A-7H The present invention illustrates connector 100, which is a variety of examples of connectors according to the subject matter of this disclosure.

[0324] FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B A portion of a connector 100, purportedly based on the subject matter of this disclosure, is shown, andFIG. 7C and FIG. 7D show cross-sectional views taken along lines FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B C-C and D-D, respectively.

[0325] The capture space, indicated as 116, has a length TL, and the receivable portion can be received within the capture space via a locking space, indicated as 120, through an open end, indicated as 118, in a direction perpendicular to the length TL, depicted by arrow AR1. A locking member, indicated as 122, selectively allows and prevents entry into the capture space 116 via the locking space 120.

[0326] In a connector according to the subject matter of the present disclosure, a handle portion and a target engagement portion of a spring-loaded mechanism can be connected to a body of the connector, respectively. The connector according to the subject matter of the present disclosure can include a target engagement portion pivot mechanism, and the target engagement portion can be pivotable via the target engagement portion pivot mechanism. The connector can further include a handle pivot mechanism that allows the handle portion to pivot about a handle pivot axis. The handle portion can include a handle first end to which a pushing force can be applied by a user, and a handle second end that operably moves the target engagement portion. When the pushing force is applied to the handle first end, the handle portion pivots about the handle pivot axis, and the target portion engagement end moves the target engagement portion via an engagement device.

[0327] In the example shown in FIGS. 7A-7D , the locking member 122 is comprised of a spring-loaded lever mechanism that includes a target engagement portion, indicated as 124, having a first surface 124A that faces an exterior of the connector 100, and a handle portion 134. The target engagement portion 124 is pivotably connected to a target engagement portion pivot mechanism 125, comprised of a pivot rod 125A, as shown in FIG. 7C and 7D , allowing the target engagement portion to pivot within the body 101 of the connector. The handle portion 134 is connected to the body 101 of the connector via a handle pivot mechanism 135, allowing the handle portion 134 to pivot about a handle pivot axis 135X. The connector 100 includes a biasing mechanism that biases the spring-loaded lever mechanism in a first direction, depicted by arrow AR3, toward a closed position, as shown in FIG. 7A , and when the spring-loaded lever mechanism is forced into an open position, as shown in FIG. 7B , the spring-loaded lever mechanism is at least partially biased by a spring 126, as shown in FIG. 7C and 7G , that is part of the biasing mechanism. The spring 126 biases the spring-loaded lever mechanism in a second direction, depicted by arrow AR4, opposite the first direction, toward the open position, as shown in FIG. 7D or FIG. 7HThe handle portion 134 includes a handle first end 134C to which a user can apply a pushing force and a handle second end 134D that operably moves the target engagement portion 124. When a force is applied to the handle first end 134C, the handle portion pivots about a handle pivot axis 135X, causing the handle second end 134D (see FIG. 7A ) to move the target engagement portion 124. As a result, the spring-loaded lever mechanism is movable to an open position (shown) by at least partially pressing on the first surface 124A along the arrow AR1, by the target during connection with the connector, or by the user's hand. FIG. 7B At least a portion of the target engagement portion 124 moves within the locking space 120 while moving along a path depicted by the arrow AR2 between the closed position (shown as FIG. 7A ) and the open position (shown as FIG. 7B ).

[0328] In some examples of the subject matter of the present disclosure, the locking member can be composed of a spring-loaded lever mechanism. The target engagement portion and the handle portion of the spring-loaded lever mechanism can be separate components that are engaged with each other by an engagement device. The engagement device can be designed to facilitate coordinated movement between the handle and the target engagement portion. In some examples, the engagement device can allow rotation or movement of one component to cause the other component to move or rotate in the same direction. Alternatively, the engagement device can allow rotation or movement of one component to cause the other component to move or rotate in a different direction. In further examples, the engagement device can allow rotational movement of one component to cause linear movement of the other component, or allow linear movement of one component to cause rotational movement of the other component.

[0329] The engagement device can include a plurality of engagement elements disposed on the connector. In some examples, at least a first engagement element and a second engagement element can be disposed on the handle portion and the target engagement portion, respectively, and a third engagement element can be disposed on the body of the connector. The first and second engagement elements can each directly interact with the third engagement element and indirectly interact with each other in order to facilitate coordinated movement between the handle portion and the target engagement portion.

[0330] In other examples, the engagement device can include a first engagement element on the handle portion and a second engagement element on the target engagement portion, and the engagement elements can be operable to engage one another and movable relative to one another. For example, in some examples, the first engagement element can be a cam surface on the handle portion, and the second engagement element can be a follower pin on the target engagement portion. As the handle is rotated, the cam surface can guide the follower pin, causing the two components to rotate in the same direction. In other examples, the engagement elements can include interlocking gears, where rotation of one component in one direction causes the other component to rotate in the opposite direction due to the gear interaction.

[0331] In further examples, the engagement device can include a sliding mechanism, such as a mating protrusion and slot configuration. In such examples, the first engagement element can include one or more mating protrusions or slots, and the second engagement element can include one or more of the other of mating protrusions or slots. More specifically, in some examples, the first engagement element can include one or more slots, and the second engagement element can include one or more mating protrusions that are slidable within the slots.

[0332] In FIG. 7A and 7B In the example shown, the connector 100 includes an engagement device 150 for facilitating coordinated movement between the handle portion 134 and the target engagement portion 124. The engagement device 150 includes a first engagement element comprised of two mating protrusions 152 positioned on the handle portion 134 and a second engagement element comprised of two corresponding slots 154 positioned on the target engagement portion 124. Each mating protrusion 152 is designed to slide within a respective slot 154, thereby providing controlled interaction between the handle portion 134 and the target engagement portion 124.

[0333] The prevention mechanism is comprised of a barrier, indicated as 128, that is at least partially formed as a protrusion that protrudes from the locking member 122. As FIG. 7A shown, in the closed position of the locking member 122, the barrier 128 prevents access to the locking space 120 from the capture space 116. Thus, the capturable portion of the target cannot be moved from the capture space 116 into the locking space 120, and thus cannot interfere with the openability of the locking member 122. In some examples, the barrier 128 can be integrally formed with the locking member 122, or can be formed as a unitary body with the locking member 122. In other examples, the locking member can include multiple elements, and the barrier 128 can be formed by two or more such elements.

[0334] In FIG. 7A and 7BIn the illustrated example, the lock space 120 is defined on one side by an inner wall 130 of the connector 100, and the inner wall 130 has a cavity 132 formed therein for receiving the barrier 128 therein at the open position of the lock member 122. For example, when the lock member 122 is moved to its open position, the barrier 128 moves along the path depicted by arrow AR2, and the barrier 128 is received into the cavity 132 (as FIG. 7B illustrated) to allow unobstructed access between the capture space and the lock space for receiving the capturable portion into or removing the capturable portion from the capture space via the lock space.

[0335] In some examples of the subject matter of the present disclosure, the target engagement portion can include at least two dynamic elements. One of the dynamic elements can include a first surface, and at least one of the two dynamic elements can be movable relative to the other of the two dynamic elements. In some embodiments, each dynamic element can be movable relative to one another. The two dynamic elements can be biased away from one another, for example, by springs or by any other suitable means. In some examples of the subject matter of the present disclosure, the barrier can be at least partially constituted by a protrusion extending from at least one of the two dynamic elements. In some examples of the subject matter of the present disclosure, the barrier can be at least partially constituted by respective protrusions extending from each of the two dynamic elements.

[0336] In some embodiments of the subject matter of the present disclosure, the connector can include a target engagement portion pivot mechanism, each of the two dynamic elements can have a first end portion pivotably connected to the target engagement portion pivot mechanism. Each of the two dynamic elements can have a second end portion spaced apart from its first portion, the second end portions of the two dynamic elements being spaced apart from one another by a first distance when the lock member is in its closed position, and the second end portions of the two dynamic elements being spaced apart from one another by a second distance greater than the first distance when the lock member is in its open position. For each dynamic element, its protrusion can extend from its second end portion. By movement of the dynamic elements relative to one another, the effective length of the barrier can change as a function of the distance between the second end portions of the dynamic elements.

[0337] As FIG. 7C and 7D illustrated, the target engagement portion 124 includes two dynamic elements 160, one of which includes a first surface 124A. Each of the two dynamic elements 160 has a first end portion 160A pivotably connected to a target engagement portion pivot mechanism 125. Each dynamic element 160 is movable relative to one another about the target engagement portion pivot mechanism 125. The two dynamic elements 160 are biased away from one another by springs 162 disposed therebetween (shown in FIG. 7C Fig. 4B). The barrier 128 is at least partially constituted by a protrusion 128A extending from the first end portion 160A of one of the two dynamic elements 160.FIG. 7D (Not shown in the image) and offset away from each other. Each of the two dynamic elements 160 has a second end 160B spaced apart from its first portion 160A. When the locking member 122 is in its closed position, the second ends 160B of the two dynamic elements 160 are spaced apart by a first distance d1, and when the locking member is in its open position, the second ends 160B of the two dynamic elements 160 are spaced apart by a second distance d2 greater than the first distance. A protrusion 161 extends from the second end 160B of each dynamic element 160. The blocking member 128 is at least partially constituted by the protrusion 161. FIG. 7E and FIG. 7F A connector 100, yet another example of the subject matter of this disclosure, is shown. According to... FIG. 7E and FIG. 7F The example connector 100 shown is according to FIGS. 7A-7D The connector 100 shown is identical to the example connector, and its description is applicable to [the following]. FIG. 7E and FIG. 7F The connector 100 shown is the only difference in the example of the external component engagement portion 138. FIG. 7E and FIG. 7F As shown in the image.

[0338] Generally, the external component engagement portion 138 may include a slot for detachably receiving an external component through the slot, and the connector 100 may include a blocking member to selectively allow and block entry through the slot.

[0339] The blocking member is movable between an entry-allowing position and an entry-preventing position, allowing entry through the slot in the entry-allowing position and preventing entry through the slot in the entry-preventing position. The blocking member can be biased toward its entry-preventing position. The handle portion may also include a blocking member engagement portion operable to selectively move the blocking member toward the entry-allowing position when a force is applied thereto. When the handle portion is pushed to move the locking member to its open position, the blocking member engagement portion moves the blocking member toward its entry-allowing position.

[0340] More specifically, the blocking member may include a handle engagement portion and a blocking portion. The handle portion may include a blocking member engagement portion that is operably engaged with the handle engagement portion when the locking member is in its closed position and biases the locking member to its entry-preventing position. When a force is applied to the handle portion to move the locking member to its open position, the blocking member engagement portion may move, thereby allowing the blocking member to move freely toward its entry-allowing position. The connector may also include a spring to bias the blocking member to its entry-allowing position, so that when the handle portion is pushed to move the locking member to its open position, the blocking end may move to allow entry into the slot.

[0341] In FIGS. 7E-7H the example shown, the slot is denoted 140, and the blocking member, denoted 170, has a handle engagement portion engagement end 170A and a blocking end 170B that selectively blocks access through the slot 140 during the closed state of the locking member 122. The handle portion 134 includes a blocking member engagement portion 134E (see FIG. 7G and FIG. 7H ), which is operable to contact the handle engagement portion engagement end 170A and move the blocking member 170 towards its access prevention position when the push handle portion 134 moves the locking member 122 to its open position FIG. 7E and FIG. 7G ), with the blocking end 170B protruding into the slot 140. A spring 172 is provided within the connector to urge the blocking member 170 towards its access allowing position, such that when the locking member is pushed in the second direction depicted by arrow AR4 away from the slot 140, the blocking end 170B moves out of the slot 140, thereby providing access through the slot 140 for insertion or removal of the external component.

[0342] Thus, the external component can only be detached from the connector 100 when the connector 100 is being detached from the target, thereby minimizing, if not avoiding, the risk of accidental detachment of the external component from the connector 100.

[0343] Reference is now made to FIG. 8A and 8B , showing a kit 1 in an assembled state as a toy assembly 5 according to one example of the subject matter of the present disclosure. It is to be understood herein that, for purposes of consistency and clarity, the kit 1 or toy assembly 5 and its components according to the example shown in FIG. 7A and 7B are denoted by the same reference numerals as the kit, mobile toy, connector and their respective components according to the example shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3F , FIGS. 4A-4E , FIGS. 5A-5E and FIGS. 6A-6G , however, the kit 1 or toy assembly 5 and its components according to the example shown in FIG. 8A and 8B may have a different structure than the kit, mobile toy, connector and their respective components according to the example shown in FIGS. 1A-1C , FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 3A-3F , FIGS. 4A-4E , FIGS. 5A-5E and FIGS. 6A-6G . According to FIG. 7A and8B The kit 1 or toy component 5 shown in the example may include, according to FIG. 8A , FIG. 6F and FIGS. 3A-3F , FIGS. 3A-3F , FIG. 6F and FIG. 6G The kits, mobile toys, connectors, and their respective components in any of the examples shown possess some or all of the features described above, and their description is applicable to kits, mobile toys, connectors, and their respective components according to the examples shown. FIG. 8A and 7B The example shown is kit 1 or toy component 5 and its corresponding parts.

[0344] exist FIG. 8B and 8B In the example shown, connector 100 includes the above reference. FIGS. 7E-7H and 6G All features of the connector 100, and its external component engagement portion 138 are as described above. FIG. 6F The toy connecting member 104, therefore, refers to FIG. 6G as well as FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B The description of the corresponding components of the provided connector 100 is applicable to FIGS. 3A-3F and FIG. 4E The example connector 100 is shown. FIG. 5E Any of the connectors shown in the reference can be used with the reference. FIGS. 3A-3F and FIG. 4E The connector 100 is interchangeable in kit 1.

[0345] FIG. 5E and FIG. 7A The example movable toy 10 shown is an electrically powered movable toy and includes the above-mentioned reference. FIG. 8A , FIGS. 2A-2C and FIGS. 1A-1C All features of the described movable toy 10, and corresponding references ​ , ​ and ​ The descriptions of the corresponding parts of the provided mobile toy 10 are applicable to ​ and 7B The example shown is a movable toy 10.

[0346] ​ and 8B Kit 1 assembled into toy assembly 5 is shown; therefore, connector 15 is shown as being fixed to connector coupling member 14 and toy coupling member 104. However, it should be understood here that connector coupling member 14, connector 15, and toy coupling member 104 can be configured according to the above references. ​ Any construction of the connector 15 described above, or in accordance with the above references​ Any connection means between the connector coupling member 14 and the toy coupling member 104.

[0347] In the illustrated example, in addition to the features described above, the mobile toy 10 further includes a retaining mechanism to hold the arm 46 in its retracted position and a trigger mechanism to release the arm 46 from the retaining mechanism. Generally, the retaining mechanism can be positioned proximate the arm 46 within the recess 46 or on the body 12 (in examples with or without a recess). The retaining mechanism can include a fixed member (e.g., a hook or equivalent thereof) positioned at one of the body 12 (within or outside the recess, in examples including a recess) and the arm 46 and a fixable member positioned at the other of the body 12 (within or outside the recess, in examples including a recess) and the arm 46. Either of the fixed member and the fixable member can be movable to selectively retain and release the other, and the movable one can be biased to a position retaining the other. The trigger mechanism can be operable to move either of the fixed member and the fixable member, and thus can be positioned at the body 12 or the arm 46 accessible to a user when the arm is in the retracted position. The trigger mechanism can be a button, a lever member, or any other actuator to move the fixed member or the fixable member. In some examples, the mobile toy 10 can further include a biasing mechanism (e.g., a spring or equivalent thereof) to bias the arm 46 to its extended state. For example, upon release from the retaining mechanism, the arm can be moved to the extended position by virtue of the biasing mechanism.

[0348] In the illustrated example, the fixed member is formed as a movable hook 56 to retain a fixable member 58 formed on the distal end 48 of the arm 46. The trigger mechanism is formed as a button 60 formed on the outer surface 12A of the body 12 to be pressed to move the hook 56 to release the fixable member 58. It should be understood here that, for the sake of brevity of this description, only the arm 46 (and not the arm 46') is described in detail here, however, it should be understood that all the description provided above with respect to the arm 46 applies to the arm 46' as well.

[0349] Further, in accordance with the illustrated example, the mobile toy 10 includes a controller 62 positioned within the body 12 to control operation of the motor 36 and a power source 64 to provide power for operation of the motor 36. The mobile toy 10 further includes a control panel 66 positioned on the outer surface 12A for a user to provide input to control operation of the mobile toy 10, including operation of the motor 36. The user can provide input via the control panel 66 to control turning on and off of the motor, to adjust the speed of the motor, or any other generally and conventionally known operation of the mobile toy.

Claims

1. A toy moving device, characterized in that, The toy moving device is capable of attaching to a target for suspension on the target. The toy moving device includes: a body having an upper portion and a lower portion spaced apart along a central axis in a central reference plane of the body; and at least one arm, the upper portion including a target connecting member for attaching the body to the target, and the arm having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end allowing the toy to connect to the distal end, and at the proximal end, the at least one arm being mounted to the body between the upper and lower portions. The at least one arm is capable at least partially of retracting at the distal end at a first distance from the central axis and at the distal end... The at least one arm is pivotable between extended positions located at a second distance from the central axis, the second distance exceeding the first distance, and the at least one arm has a shape and orientation relative to the body such that, in both positions of the at least one arm, the height of the protrusion of the arm on the central reference plane is shorter than the distance between the distal and proximal ends of the arm, wherein the body includes at least one recess to at least partially accommodate the at least one arm when it is in the retracted position, and to allow the at least one arm to protrude from the recess along at least a majority of the length of the arm when it is in the extended position.

2. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outermost point of the upper part is located in the upper reference plane of the body, and the outermost point of the lower part is located in the lower reference plane of the body, wherein at least a majority of the arm is disposed between the upper reference plane and the lower reference plane in both the extended position and the retracted position of the arm.

3. The toy moving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, In both the extended position and the retracted position of the at least one arm, the distal end of the arm is positioned above the lower reference plane.

4. The toy moving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, In both the extended position and the retracted position of the at least one arm, the distal end of the at least one arm is positioned below the upper reference plane.

5. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The proximal end of the at least one arm is connected to a pivot joint, and the at least one arm is radially extendable by pivoting about the pivot joint.

6. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one arm is pivotally mounted to the body via a pivot joint located within the recess and operable to allow the at least one arm to pivot between the retracted position and the extended position.

7. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one recess extends along the periphery of the body and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the at least one arm, thereby allowing the arm to be received within the recess at least along a large portion of the arm.

8. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recess has a height along the central axis and a depth perpendicular to the central axis, the height and the depth corresponding to the height and depth of the arm, so that the arm can be accommodated entirely by the recess when the arm is in the retracted position.

9. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one arm is composed of at least two arms.

10. The toy moving device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The at least one recess is composed of at least two recesses, each recess corresponding to one of the at least two arms.

11. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body has an outer surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface has a continuously curved shape extending around the central axis.

12. The toy moving device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The portion of the outer surface has a variable or constant diameter around the central axis along its length.

13. The toy moving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one arm is rotatable about the central axis.

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