US2679395A - Simulated vehicle toy - Google Patents

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May 25, 1954 v J GREEN 2,679,395

SIMULATED VEHICLE TOY Filed April 28, 1952 2 sheds-sheet 1 V/CZOP 4/, 6 9 5 7 INVENTOR- BY we y 5, 1954 v. J. GREEN SIMULATED VEHICLE TOY 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed April 28, 1952 MC for re er) .mlmmlllml INVENTOR.

175w 7'7'O/P/VEY Patented May 25, 1954 SIMULATED VEHICLE T-OY Victor J. Green, Houston, Tex.

Application April 28, 1952, Serial No. 284,738

Claims.

This invention relates to a simulated vehicle toy, and more particularly to a toy having an overall shape resembling that of the body of a vehicle into which a childs body may fit, so that the toy may be carried about by the child and cause to move in a manner simulating the motions of a vehicle.

The invention has for its chief object the provision of a simulated vehicle toy which may be formed as a one-piece article of sheet material, which is readily foldable into the shape of a vehicle, and having means for securing the parts in an assembled condition for use.

Another object of the invention is to provide a simulated vehicle toy formed in one piece of sheet material and which in its assembled condition has a shape resembling that of a vehicle body with its various appurtenances, such as wheels, windshield, and the like, and having an opening which may be occupied by a childs body to give an appearance as though the child were riding in the vehicle.

A further object of the invention is the pro vision of a toy of the type referred to which may be manufactured and transported in a flat condition, and which may be easily folded into assem bled condition and secured therein for use.

Another object of the invention is to provide a toy of the character mentioned which is of simple design, and when in assembled condition is of substantial and rugged construction, capable of withstanding to a high degree the rough treatment to which such an article is likely to be subjected.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a toy of the kind referred to which is formed of one piece of sheet material, and provided with interlocking parts so that it may be completely assembled and held in assembled condition without the use of glue or separate fastening means.

The above and other objects and advantages of the invention will best be understood from the following detailed description, constituting a specification of the same, when taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings wherein- Figure l is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the invention, in its completely assembled condition ready for use;

Figure 2 is a bottom plan view of the invention in its assembled condition; and

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the invention in its unassembled condition.

Referring now to the drawings in greater detall, the invention comprises a single blank cut from sheet material, and scored for folding into assembled condition. The toy may be made to simulate the shape of any desired type of vehicle, that shown in the present illustration being the body of an automobile.

As shown in Figure 3 of the drawings the toy is cut out as a blank, and scored along the longitudinal lines I2 and I4, to provide side sections I6 and I8, respectively, and is also scored along the lateral lines 20 and 22, to provide a front end section 24, and a rear end section 26.

The longitudinal score lines I2 and I4, and lateral score lines 20 and 22 also define a central panel 28, which in the present illustration, forms the top of the simulated vehicle.

The side sections I6 and I8 are each provided with an end fiap 30, of generally triangular configuration, beyond the score line 20, and also has end flaps 32, which are triangular in shape, defined by score lines 34. The front end section 24, is provided with end flaps 36, beyond the score lines I2 and I4, which flaps are of generally triangular configuration. Front end flaps 30 of the side sections I6 and I8, and end flaps 36 of the front section 24, may be conveniently formed from substantially rectangular portions defined by the score lines I2, I4 and 20, by cutting these portions in the manner shown in Figure 3, to

form on each of these end fiaps an outwardlyextending tongue 38, partly defined by a notch 40 inwardly of the outer end of the tongue, for a purpose later to be made apparent.

The rear end section 26 also has a score line 42, substantially parallel with score line 22, defining the rear panel 44, and a rear skirt portion 46. Short end flaps 48 are provided at the opposite ends of the panel 44, which are for a purpose later to be explained, and end flaps 50 are also provided at the ends of the skirt portion 46, which are formed with outwardly extending tongues 52, partly defined by notches 54 disposed inwardly of the outer ends of the tongues. In cutting the sheet material to form the end flaps d8 of the panel portion 44 the material may be conveniently out along the curved lines 56, to provide the curved portions 58 adjacent to the rear ends of the side sections I 6 and I8.

Central. panel 223 is cut out to form an openilig El! therein, and the panel is cut to form a portion e2 at the rear of the opening, and a portion 54 at the front of the opening, the rear portion 82 being scored along the parallel lines 68 and Hi, and the forward portion 64 being scored along the parallel lines ill and 72. The rear section 52 has the end notches 74 cut therein, and

projections 16 are formed in the central panel with which the notches 14 may cooperate in a manner later to be described. End notches are also provided in the forward portion 64, and

the central panel is formed with corresponding projections 80. Hand holes 82 may be provided in the side sections l6 and i8 opposite the opening It, to enable a child to carry the toy about when using the same.

The side sections 16 and iB' may be provided with outwardly-extending portions 84, of any desired configuration, those in the present illustration being intended to simulate the wheels of a vehicle extending downwardly from the body I The side sections !6 and 1 Bare also provided withslits 86 and 88, respectively, extending .inwardly from theirfree edges somewhat inwardlyofthe-end fia-pstli and 32 thereof.

Front end flaps 39 of the side sections [6' and:

H; are then .folded inwardly beneath the front end section 24, which extends downwardly, and. the end flaps 36 of the front endsection are extendedsthrough the-slits -8B- of the side sections, until the bottoms :of the slits engage in the notches 40 of these endfiaps-36. At the rear end 35 of. the toy the end flaps 4 8 .of the panel portion i l are folded downwardly, to lie within the side sections l6 and 18, the rear end flaps 32 of the side sections are folded inwardly,'and the panel portion is foldeddownwardly:along thescore line 22. to cover the end flaps 32.. End 'fiaps '53 of the panel portion 46 are then extended into the slits 38 of the side sections, until the bottoms-of the .slits are in the notches, 54 of these end flaps 50,50 that the parts-aresecurely locked 45 together.

Panel section 62 ofv the central panel. 28 isfolded along. the score lines 66, 68, to permitthe projections 16 to extend into thenotches 14,

whereby this panel portion is securely held in.

the position shown in Figure 1 to simulate the bacx of an automobile seat- Panel portion id-is likewise folded alon -the scored .lines It and -12, to bring the projections sflzinto the'notches 78 thereof, whereby this panel portion .will have the-'55 appearance shown in Figure 1, to simulate the windshield of the vehicle.

In the assembled condition of the toy, as seen in Figure. 1, the rear end panel portion sliextends downwardly at an angle to the central panel portion, so that the-curved portions 58 of the side sections extend upwardly, to further simulate the rear portion of an automobile, It will be apparent that because of the manner in which the end flaps -48 of the rear panel portion -55 44 extend within the side sections, and also because of the formation and arrangement of the panel portions 52 and as within the opening in the central panel, the toy is greatly reinforced,

making the same capable of withstanding considerable mistreatment at the hands of a child without becoming crushed, or having the parts become separated.

To make use of the toy it is only necessary for thechild to stand within the opening 50, and by .75

grasping the side sections through the openings 82 the toy may be held in an elevated position and carried about as the child moves from place to place, and may be made to simulate the movements of a vehicle.

It will thus be seen that the invention, as described above, provides a simulated vehicle toy which can be cheaply manufactured, is easily assembled, and which is a source of great amusement to small children. The invention may be made to simulate any desired character of vehicle, that shown in the drawings being merely used as a preferred embodiment.

While the: invention has been illustrated in connection with a specific embodiment of the same; it will :be understood that this is intended by way of illustration only, and that numerous changes can be made in the shape and arrangementrof. the various parts, without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus clearly shown and described the invention, what is claimed as new anddesiredtosecure by Letters Patent is l. A simulated vehicle toy comprising apnepiece blank of sheet material scored to forms central panel, side and end sectionsatthe respec tive sides and ends of said panel and :foldable relative thereto to form an inverted tray-likebody open at its lower side, cooperable-meansradjacent the ends of the sections for retaining-the sections in folded relation, said panel havingzan opening through which a-childfs body may textend, said panel also having simulated seat back and Windshield portions adjacent-the endsiofsaid opening which are folded to positions out of the plane of said panel.

2. A simulated vehicle toy comprisinga onepiece blank of sheet material scored toform-a central panel, sid and .end sections :at. the=-respective sides and ends of said panel and .foldable relative thereto to form an inverted traylike body open at its lower side, said panel .having an opening through which a childs body may extend, said panel being scored *and cut to provide portions within said opening and which are foldable to positions -.out of the plane of said panel to form a simulated windshieldat oneend of said opening anda simulated seat :baokat the other end of said opening.

3. A simulated toy vehicle comprising a onepiece blank of sheet material scored to form a substantially rectangular central panel and side and end sections on the respective sides and-ends of said panel and foldable relative thereto to form an inverted tray-like body open at its lower side;

said panel having a substantially rectangular opening through which a childs body may extend, said panel being also scored and outto-provide a portion within said opening which is fold.-

able to a position out of the plane of said-panel.

to form a simulated windshield at oneend, of said. openin and means in saidopening interengageable with said portion to retain said portion in its folded position.

4. A simulated toy vehicle comprising a, onepiece blank of sheet material scored to form ta central panel of generally rectangular shape'and side and end sections on the respective sides'and ends of said panel and foldable relative thereto to form an inverted tray-like body open at its lower side, said panel having an-openingthrough which a childs body may extend, said panel'being cut .and scored, to. provide portions 'in said opening, which are. foldable to positions out of.

the plane of said panel to form a simulated windshield at one end of said opening and a, simulated seat back at the other end of said openin and interengageable means on the panel and said portions for holding said portions in said positions.

5. A simulated toy vehicle comprising a onepiece blank of sheet material scored to form a central panel of generally rectangular shape and side and end sections on the respective sides and ends of the panel and foldable to form an inverted tray-like body open at its lower side, said panel having an openin through which a childs body may extend, said panel being cut and scored to provide a portion in said opening which is foldable in planes out of the plane of said panel to form a. simulated body part for said vehicle at one end of said opening, and interengageable means on the panel and said portions for holding said portion in folded position.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,590,683 Helfrich June 29, 1926 1,772,890 Fuchs Aug. 12, 1930 2,249,657 Junkin July 15, 1941 2,264,214 Lawrence Nov. 25, 1941 2, 98,146 Mersbach Oct. 6, 1942 2,562,570 OBrien July 31, 1951 2,578,878 Buttery Dec. 18, 1951 2,585,279 Sickelbower Feb. 12, 1952

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