A toy gearbox comprising at least one gear shaft (1, 2) rotatably supported by a gear support construction and having at least one spline, and at least one gear wheel (21, 22, 23, 24) rotatably arranged on the gear shaft (1, 2), a first clutch member (50) being attached to the gear wheel (21, 22, 23, 24) and rotatably arranged on the gear shaft (1, 2) and a second clutch member comprising a driving ring (41, 42) being fixed against rotation about and slidably arranged on the gear shaft (1, 2) and comprising a guide member (45) and at least one claw clutch (46, 47) for selectively engaging or disengaging with the first clutch member (50) and thereby engaging or disengaging the gear wheel (21, 22, 23, 24) from rotating along with the gear shaft and where an axial cam (10) arranged on a gear shifter axle (11) being mounted in the gear support construction and having an axis of symmetry extending parallel with the gear shaft (1, 2), so that the guide member (45) on the axially slidable driving ring (41, 42) engages with the axial cam (10).

A toy gearbox comprising at least one gear shaft (1, 2) rotatably supported by a gear support construction and having at least one spline, and at least one gear wheel (21, 22, 23, 24) rotatably arranged on the gear shaft (1, 2), a first clutch member (50) being attached to the gear wheel (21, 22, 23, 24) and rotatably arranged on the gear shaft (1, 2) and a second clutch member comprising a driving ring (41, 42) being fixed against rotation about and slidably arranged on the gear shaft (1, 2) and comprising a guide member (45) and at least one claw clutch (46, 47) for selectively engaging or disengaging with the first clutch member (50) and thereby engaging or disengaging the gear wheel (21, 22, 23, 24) from rotating along with the gear shaft and where an axial cam (10) arranged on a gear shifter axle (11) being mounted in the gear support construction and having an axis of symmetry extending parallel with the gear shaft (1, 2), so that the guide member (45) on the axially slidable driving ring (41, 42) engages with the axial cam (10).

A form changing toy includes a moving part, a rotating part, a first stopper, a motor, and a holding mechanism. The rotating part is configured to move the moving part in first and second directions. An operation direction of the moving part is changed between the first and second directions at an inflection point of the rotating part. The rotation of the rotating part is configured to stop rotating in a first rotation direction when the rotating part rotating contacts the first stopper. The holding mechanism is configured to hold the moving part in a first state at a location between an inflection point and the first stopper, and to release the holding when the rotating part starts rotating in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction after the stopping at the first stopper.

A form changing toy includes a moving part, a rotating part, a first stopper, a motor, and a holding mechanism. The rotating part is configured to move the moving part in first and second directions. An operation direction of the moving part is changed between the first and second directions at an inflection point of the rotating part. The rotation of the rotating part is configured to stop rotating in a first rotation direction when the rotating part rotating contacts the first stopper. The holding mechanism is configured to hold the moving part in a first state at a location between an inflection point and the first stopper, and to release the holding when the rotating part starts rotating in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction after the stopping at the first stopper.

A self-propelled rocket toy includes an elongated body located along a longitudinal axis having a top end opposite a bottom end. The body includes at least two supports outwardly extending from and fixed relative to the body. A propeller is centered about the longitudinal axis located at the bottom end. An electric motor is disposed within the body and mechanically connected to the propeller. A power source is disposed within the body and electrically connected to the electric motor. An activation mechanism is electrically connected to the electric motor and the power source. The activation mechanism may be a launch button. A countdown timer is in communication with the electric motor and the power source configured to delay the activation of the rocket after the launch button is pressed by a user. A flight timer is configured to automatically turn off the electric motor after a predetermined time has elapsed.

A mobile device (e.g., wireless wheeled vehicle) that includes one or more propulsion mechanisms (e.g., one or more drive wheels) and a member (e.g., a mechanized tail). The propulsion mechanism(s) are operable to propel the mobile device across a driving surface. The member is positionable to maintain or change an orientation of the mobile device with respect to the driving surface. The member has a base portion opposite a free end portion. The base portion is pivotably mounted to a portion of the mobile device. The base portion is pivotable to move the free end portion toward and away from the driving surface.

A mobile device (e.g., wireless wheeled vehicle) that includes one or more propulsion mechanisms (e.g., one or more drive wheels) and a member (e.g., a mechanized tail). The propulsion mechanism(s) are operable to propel the mobile device across a driving surface. The member is positionable to maintain or change an orientation of the mobile device with respect to the driving surface. The member has a base portion opposite a free end portion. The base portion is pivotably mounted to a portion of the mobile device. The base portion is pivotable to move the free end portion toward and away from the driving surface.

A sensory stimulating apparatus and methods of use, comprising an elongated connector having opposing first and second ends, said first and second opposing ends being respectively operably coupled to a first ratchet having a first hollow cavity and to one of a second ratchet having a second hollow cavity, and a solid disk. The first ratchet has teeth, a click that engages with the teeth, such that the click easily slides over the teeth in an unrestricted direction of rotation and will catch or lock on the first tooth it encounters in a restricted direction of rotation. A first soft ball rotatably coupled within the hollow cavity of the first ratchet, such that rotation of the elongated connector in the restricted direction causes the ratchet to rotate. The first soft ball moves the first ratchet when rotated in the unrestricted direction, producing a vibration.

A sensory stimulating apparatus and methods of use, comprising an elongated connector having opposing first and second ends, said first and second opposing ends being respectively operably coupled to a first ratchet having a first hollow cavity and to one of a second ratchet having a second hollow cavity, and a solid disk. The first ratchet has teeth, a click that engages with the teeth, such that the click easily slides over the teeth in an unrestricted direction of rotation and will catch or lock on the first tooth it encounters in a restricted direction of rotation. A first soft ball rotatably coupled within the hollow cavity of the first ratchet, such that rotation of the elongated connector in the restricted direction causes the ratchet to rotate. The first soft ball moves the first ratchet when rotated in the unrestricted direction, producing a vibration.

The present invention is a toy projectile and launcher system. The lightweight projectile has an exterior surface symmetrically disposed about an imaginary longitudinal axis. The launcher has a holding cavity composed of three semi-flexible sides, two of which sides apply counter-acting forces to the surface of the projectile along the imaginary longitudinal axis. The launcher has a mechanism for applying a motive force perpendicular to the counter-acting force vectors and perpendicular to the projectile's imaginary longitudinal axis. When the motive force is applied to the projectile, the semi-flexible sides deform and return to pre-deformation positions, thereby launching the projectile into flight.