Movable model train car parts to aid model train maneuverability as it travels on model railroad track
AssigneeAlbert C. Ruocchio & Associates, Inc.
InventorsAlbert C. Ruocchio, Frederick W. Terrell, Jr.
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Abstract
A model electric train car possessing various movable parts which allow the train car's pivotally-mounted truck and coupler assembly to maneuver around tight curves without interference from model train steps, skirts or other train car parts in close proximity to the train coupler, thereby, avoiding derailment of the toy train. The steps, skirts or other train parts to swing, slide, rotate, or otherwise move away from the truck and coupler assembly, being attached to the train car by pins, hinges, slides, snap connectors or the like to allow the free movement of the train parts.
Claims30
A model train car comprising:
- a car body;
- at least one truck and coupler assembly,
- wherein said assembly is movably attached to said car body so as to define a range of movement, and wherein said car body includes a portion extending into the range of movement;
- and
- means for enabling said portion to move out of the range of movement of said assembly.
A model train car comprising:
- a car body;
- at least one truck and coupler assembly,
- wherein said assembly is movably attached to said car body so as to define a range of movement, and wherein said car body includes a portion extending into the range of movement;
- and
- a connection mounting said portion on the rest of said car body such that said portion is able to move out of the range of movement of said assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.