Model vehicles
OwnerJohn Mark Nichollsinventor
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Abstract
A model vehicle runs on a running surface which comprises a substrate having an array of contact pins, the tops of the contact pins forming one electrode and the sides of the contact pins forming a second electrode. The model vehicle comprises wheels for running over the running surface, an electrically powered drive means, a first pick-up for engaging the tops of the contact pins, and a second pick-up for engaging the sides of the contact pins.
Claims9
1) A running surface for a model vehicle, comprising a substrate having an array of contact pins projecting upwardly from it, the tops of the contact pins forming a first electrode and the side surfaces of the contact pins forming a second electrode.
5) A model vehicle for use on a running surface as claimed in any preceding claim, the vehicle comprising wheels for engaging said running surface, electrically powered drive means for driving said wheels, and a pick-up arrangement which comprises a first pick-up for making contact with the tops of said pins of said running surface, and a second pick-up for making contact with the side surfaces of said contact pins.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.