US 4,214,674 A · Hydro pistol with pressurized water container and with variable water ejection capability

Abstract

A toy water gun assembly capable of ejecting water in bursts or in a continuous manner, is disclosed. A separate, pressurizable water container is connected by a flexible hose, to a pistal shaped member. A section of the flexible hose, mounted in the pistol shaped member, is continuously clamped by a lever. A spring biases the lever to prevent the release of a water stream through a nozzle which is mounted on the front of the pistol shaped member. A trigger member having a pointed pawl pivotably mounted thereto, is operatively connected to the lever. An initial movement of the pawl member caused by a quick pull on the trigger member momentarily removes the lever from its position clamping the hose. Additional movement of the pawl causes it to slide off the lever, thereby allowing the lever to return to its regular position wherein the hose is clamped. A control member is provided which may be adjusted to restrict the movement of the lever and the pawl whereby the pawl is rendered incapable of sliding off the lever. In this manner a continuous flow of water results upon depression of the trigger piece.

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Dependent claims

An improved toy water gun assembly for providing an extended projection of water comprising:

a portable container for storing water;
means for pressurizing the container to provide and maintain a supra-atmospheric pressure in the container to propel the water;
means for transporting the container in a position relative to the operator to permit pressurization of the container;
gun means fluidly connected to the container for permitting relative movement to permit discretionary aiming and for releasing a predetermined projection of water including, a housing, a flexible hose, a nozzle with an orifice limiting the water projection to a narrow stream, the hose and the nozzle being mounted in the housing, and
means for clamping the hose comprising a lever pivotally mounted in the housing, a first spring, the first spring continuously biasing the lever against the hose thereby clamping the same, a trigger piece pivotally mounted in the housing, the trigger piece being operatively connected to the lever, and a second spring, the second spring being mounted in the housing and urging the trigger piece away from the lever, a force exerted by the second spring capable of being overcome by a pressure pulling the trigger whereby a motion of the trigger piece is transmitted to the lever causing the lever to move away from the hose allowing flow of water therethrough.

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Hydro pistol with pressurized water container and with variable water ejection capability

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Hydro pistol with pressurized water container and with variable water ejection capability

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