Model train running mechanism

Abstract

To provide a travel body which stably floats on a track and a compact and simple track travel toy using a self-propelled travel body that drives the same. [0029]SOLUTION: Immediately below a first vehicle 12 and a first track 20 being in the floating state with the magnetic force, a magnet 5 arranged in the direction resisting the magnetic force of a model vehicle and a second track 30 including a second vehicle 7 having the motive power and self propelled are arranged. The magnet 5 of the vehicle in the second track 30 that advances with the motive power presses the magnet 10 of the first vehicle 12 that floats in the first track 20 immediately above with the repulsive force, and the first vehicle 12 travels in the track in the floating state. By the travel of the self-propelled second vehicle 7 and the first vehicle 12 in the floating state using the repulsive force of the magnet 5, the first vehicle 12 in the total weight of 35 g can stably travel in about 30 cm / sec. Since the second vehicle 7 being the self-propelled vehicle is invisible from the outside in a form that is almost contained in the second track 30, the state where the first vehicle 12 is self propelled in the floating state is visually realized.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a running mechanism for a model train. [Background technology]

[0002] A running mechanism for a model vehicle having a first vehicle that levitates within the first track by having a first track having magnets on both side walls of the track, wheels that have a function of reducing friction with both side walls of the first track while maintaining an equal distance from the track walls, and magnets that attract each other and the magnets on both side walls of the first track. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 3176707 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] An external force is required to drive a model train that is magnetically levitated within a track. If you try to install a power source such as a motor in a model train that is magnetically levitated, you will need to install a power source, which will increase the weight and make it impossible to levitate. Also, while it is possible to run the train using the repulsive force of electromagnets, this requires a large-scale device, which does not meet the requirements of being small and simple. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The first solution is characterized by having magnets on both wall surfaces of the track, and directly below the first track, which levitates a first car containing a magnet on the track by its attractive force, a second track containing a magnet arranged in a direction that repels the magnet of the model car, and a second car which has a prime mover and is self-propelled, is disposed.

[0005] The second solution is characterized in that the magnet of a vehicle in a second track, which is moving forward further by power, pushes against the magnet of a first vehicle, which is levitated in the first track directly above, with a repulsive force, so that the first vehicle runs within the track while remaining levitated.

[0006] The third solution is characterized in that the second track structure further includes a structure for introducing a second vehicle having a power into the track, and a structure for discharging the second vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0007] The first car is driven by the repulsive force of the magnets of the second car, and there is no increase in weight. In addition, the second car is almost completely enclosed within the second track, making it almost invisible from the outside, allowing for a visually levitated running state.

[0008] The second vehicle running within the second track does not require sensors, etc., and its structure can be made relatively simple and small. Furthermore, the second track has a structure that allows the powered second vehicle to enter the track and a structure that allows it to be discharged, so that the running of the first vehicle can be started and stopped at any time, and operation is simple. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1a] FIG. 1 is a front view of a first vehicle according to the present invention; [Figure 1b] Top view of the first vehicle according to the present invention and a coupling mechanism when multiple vehicles are connected [Figure 1c] A side view of a first vehicle according to the present invention and a coupling mechanism when multiple vehicles are connected [Figure 2a] A top view of a second vehicle according to the present invention. [Figure 2b] FIG. 1 is a front view of a second vehicle according to the present invention; [Figure 2c] FIG. 1 is a side view of a second vehicle according to the present invention; [Diagram 3] (a) Front and side views of a first track according to the present invention. [Diagram 3] (b) Front and side views of a second track according to the present invention. [Diagram 3] (c) Front and side views of a two-story structure with the first track above the second track [Figure 4a] FIG. 2 is a diagram of a second vehicle entrance path in a second track according to the present invention. [Figure 4b]FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an entrance operation of a second vehicle entrance path in a second track according to the present invention. [Figure 5a] FIG. 2 is a diagram of a second vehicle ejection structure on a second track according to the present invention; [Figure 5b] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the operation of the ejection structure of the second vehicle on the second track according to the present invention; [Figure 5c] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second vehicle running on a second track according to the present invention; [Figure 5d] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second vehicle running on a second track according to the present invention when the ejection structure is in operation. [Figure 5e] FIG. 2 shows the ejection of a second vehicle on a second track according to the present invention. [Figure 6] Orbital layout example DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] In Fig. 1a, 12 denotes the entire first vehicle. 11 denotes tires that keep the vehicle at an equal distance from both side walls of the track, making the vehicle run smoothly.

[0011] In Fig. 1b, 13 is a connector. 10 is a magnet that attracts magnets arranged on the left and right sides of the first track, thereby levitating the first vehicle 12 within the track.

[0012] In Fig. 1c, 14 is a connecting shaft that is inserted into a hole in the connector to connect the first cars 12. 15 is a joining part that is fitted above and below the connecting shaft 14 that passes through the connector 13 to maintain the connection.

[0013] In Figure 2a, 7 indicates the entire second vehicle. 3 indicates tires for running on the second track by friction resistance. 8 indicates a drive gear shaft that connects both tires to the drive gear. 1 indicates a motor. 2 indicates a group of gears that transmit power from the motor to the drive gear shaft 8. 9 is a switch that is connected between the motor and a power source and is used to start and stop the motor.

[0014] In Fig. 2b, 5 is a magnet, which is arranged in a direction that repels the magnet 10 in the first vehicle in Fig. 1. 6 is a power source, which is used to drive the motor 1 connected thereto.

[0015] FIG. 2c shows a side view of FIG. 2b.

[0016] In Fig. 3a, 12 represents the entire first car body in Fig. 1. 20 represents the first track. 21 represents an in-track magnet. The magnets in the first car body receive the attractive forces of the in-track magnets 21 from both sides, and the car body 12 floats in the track. This allows the first car body to move in the forward and backward directions in the second track 20 with very little frictional resistance.

[0017] In Fig. 3b, 7 represents the entire second vehicle in Fig. 1. 30 represents the second track. By turning on the switch and causing the motor to generate power, the second vehicle 7 can move forward and backward within the second track due to the frictional resistance of the tires.

[0018] FIG. 3c shows the relationship of magnets when the first track 20 and the second track 30 are connected in a two-story structure. The magnets of the first vehicle 12 receive attractive forces from the left and right of the magnets in the first track 20, levitating the first vehicle 12 within the track. Meanwhile, the magnets of the second vehicle 7 within the second track 30 repel the magnets of the first vehicle directly above. When the second vehicle 7 within the second track 30 starts to move, the magnets of the second vehicle 7 within the second track 30 repel the magnets of the first vehicle 12 within the first track 20, generating a force pushing the first vehicle 12. As a result, the first vehicle 12 moves within the first track 20 while maintaining a levitated state in accordance with the movement of the second vehicle 7.

[0019] 4a shows an entrance path for the second vehicle 7 on the second track 30. 41 indicates a normal running path on which the second vehicle 7 runs, and 40 indicates an opening through which the second vehicle 7 enters.

[0020] 4b shows the running track of the second vehicle 7 entering through the opening 40. When the second vehicle 7, which is powered on and in a driven state, is placed near the opening 40, which is the entrance path, the self-propelled second vehicle travels straight from the entrance side runway 50, enters the track along the track wall, and runs toward the running side runway 51.

[0021] FIG. 5a shows the ejection path of the second vehicle 7 on the second track 30 and its mechanism.

[0022] Figure 5b shows the operation of the ejection path. The second vehicle, powered on and running, rotates the curved side wall, which is set for ejection, around a vertical axis at one end and opens on one side of the track side wall.

[0023] FIG. 5c shows the ejection passage and its mechanism in an inoperative state.

[0024] Figure 5d shows the discharge path and its mechanism in operation. When the opening on one side of the track side wall is set for discharge and the curved side wall is rotated around the vertical axis at one end as the center of rotation toward the inside of the track, the second vehicle 7 runs along the side wall.

[0025] 5e shows the state where the second vehicle 7 is exiting. When the second vehicle 7 exits the exit path outside the second track 30, the first vehicle 12, which has lost its power source, stops.

[0026] 6 is a track diagram in the case where the first track 20 and the second track 30 are connected in a double-decker configuration. Reference numeral 60 denotes an entrance path for the second vehicle 7 on the second track 30, and reference numeral 61 denotes an exit path for the second vehicle 7 on the second track 30. EXAMPLES

[0027] By using the repulsive force between the self-propelled vehicle and its magnets to keep the vehicle levitated, it has become possible to make the first vehicle 12, with a total weight of 35 g, run stably at a speed of about 30 cm per second.

[0028] The second vehicle 7, which is a self-propelled vehicle, is almost entirely contained within the second track 30 and is invisible from the outside, so that the first vehicle 12 appears to be floating and self-propelled. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] 1 Motor 2 Transmission gears 3 Tires 5 Magnet in second car 07 6 Power supply 7 Second Car 8 Drive gear shaft 9. Switch 10 Magnet of first carriage 12 11 Guide wheel 12 First Car 13 Connecting part 14 Connecting shaft 15 Connecting parts 20 First orbit 21 magnet in first orbit 20 30 Second orbit 40 Inlet opening 41 Normal running path of the second track 30 50 Inlet runway 51 Runway after inflow 55 Runway before spill 56 Outflow side track 60: an access path for the second vehicle 7 on the second track 30 61 exit path for second vehicle 7 on second track 30

Claims

[Claim 1] A model vehicle running mechanism that drives a vehicle by the repulsive force of magnets, comprising a first track having magnets on both side walls of the track, and a first vehicle that is levitated by the mutual attractive force between the magnets on both sides of the first track and a magnet contained within the first track, the model vehicle running mechanism further comprising a second track having the same length and turning radius as the first track, and a second vehicle that runs on a prime mover and has magnets arranged on its top surface in a direction that repels the magnets in the first vehicle, A two-story structure in which the first track is disposed directly above the second track drives the first car by a magnet of the second car self-propelled within the second track pushing against a magnet of the first car in a levitated state with a repulsive force; A model car running mechanism comprising: a structure for introducing a powered second car into the second track, thereby enabling the first car in a levitated state to start running on the first track; and a structure for expelling the second car from the second track, thereby stopping the first car running in a levitated state on the first track.

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