A toy (10) comprising a rotor (20) and a centrally arranged capsule (30), wherein the capsule comprises an actuator mechanism (33) that is configured to cooperate with a launch element (40) and an actuator means (50), wherein the actuator means is configured for engaging with the actuator mechanism (33) to transfer a momentum to the rotor (20), whereby the rotor can rotate and be launched from the launch element (40), wherein the capsule (30) is a separate part relative to the rotor, and the capsule (30) comprises at least two capsule parts (31, 32) whereby the two capsule parts can be opened when the rotor and the capsule are separated, and wherein rotor (20), capsule (30) and actuator mechanism (33) are connected to each other to the effect that the momentum from the actuator means (50) is transferred to the actuator mechanism (33) that conveys the momentum on from the capsule (30) to the rotor (20), when the at least to capsule parts (31, 32) are closed.

A toy (10) comprising a rotor (20) and a centrally arranged capsule (30), wherein the capsule comprises an actuator mechanism (33) that is configured to cooperate with a launch element (40) and an actuator means (50), wherein the actuator means is configured for engaging with the actuator mechanism (33) to transfer a momentum to the rotor (20), whereby the rotor can rotate and be launched from the launch element (40), wherein the capsule (30) is a separate part relative to the rotor, and the capsule (30) comprises at least two capsule parts (31, 32) whereby the two capsule parts can be opened when the rotor and the capsule are separated, and wherein rotor (20), capsule (30) and actuator mechanism (33) are connected to each other to the effect that the momentum from the actuator means (50) is transferred to the actuator mechanism (33) that conveys the momentum on from the capsule (30) to the rotor (20), when the at least to capsule parts (31, 32) are closed.

Systems and methods of detecting launch of a model rocket are described herein. A mechanically implemented launch accelerometer may be disposed on a model rocket. The launch accelerometer may detect acceleration of the rocket by a mass of the launch accelerometer moving relative to the rocket and against a spring force based on the rocket acceleration. The mass may comprise a first electrical contact that may contact a second electrical contact when the mass is accelerated beyond a threshold, which is indicative of launch of the rocket. The contact between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact may complete an electrical circuit. Furthermore, at least one pin may lock the mass in a position allowing the electrical circuit to remain complete.

Systems and methods of detecting launch of a model rocket are described herein. A mechanically implemented launch accelerometer may be disposed on a model rocket. The launch accelerometer may detect acceleration of the rocket by a mass of the launch accelerometer moving relative to the rocket and against a spring force based on the rocket acceleration. The mass may comprise a first electrical contact that may contact a second electrical contact when the mass is accelerated beyond a threshold, which is indicative of launch of the rocket. The contact between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact may complete an electrical circuit. Furthermore, at least one pin may lock the mass in a position allowing the electrical circuit to remain complete.

A holding and starting device for hydro-pneumatically driven aircrafts composed of a base body carrying a flange that can be connected to it, the flange furthermore merging into a hollow cylinder portion receiving at least one sealing ring, latches pivotable about a shaft, and having a latch engagement means for a locking ring of the aircraft, and a release ring rotatably mounted on the base body, so that a release of the locking ring of the aircraft can take place. The latches have an actuating surface, which surface causes a pivoting movement of the latches when a nozzle-like neck portion of the aircraft is put on. With or at a rotation of the release ring against pretension, stop ends of the latches move into a respective associated setoff or a respective associated recess, so that the latches release the locking ring for starting.

A holding and starting device for hydro-pneumatically driven aircrafts composed of a base body carrying a flange that can be connected to it, the flange furthermore merging into a hollow cylinder portion receiving at least one sealing ring, latches pivotable about a shaft, and having a latch engagement means for a locking ring of the aircraft, and a release ring rotatably mounted on the base body, so that a release of the locking ring of the aircraft can take place. The latches have an actuating surface, which surface causes a pivoting movement of the latches when a nozzle-like neck portion of the aircraft is put on. With or at a rotation of the release ring against pretension, stop ends of the latches move into a respective associated setoff or a respective associated recess, so that the latches release the locking ring for starting.

A propeller-driven rocket has a body that is divided into multiple pieces. During the launch and climb, the body reaction to the torque of the propeller keeps the body panels pressed into their initial orientation. At the apex of flight, or a predetermined time from launch, the propeller reverses direction for short period of time. This reverses the forces on the body panels, causing them to release outward. The body panels are hinged such that they may form a rotor for an auto-rotating, controlled descent.

A propeller-driven rocket has a body that is divided into multiple pieces. During the launch and climb, the body reaction to the torque of the propeller keeps the body panels pressed into their initial orientation. At the apex of flight, or a predetermined time from launch, the propeller reverses direction for short period of time. This reverses the forces on the body panels, causing them to release outward. The body panels are hinged such that they may form a rotor for an auto-rotating, controlled descent.

A launching device, system and method uses a fluid pressure system and a launch direction system in combination with an automated control system and a fluid cavity in a game ball for compressed air providing a pneumatically operated toy that releases upon a user-directed and automated control launch of a game ball.

A launching device, system and method uses a fluid pressure system and a launch direction system in combination with an automated control system and a fluid cavity in a game ball for compressed air providing a pneumatically operated toy that releases upon a user-directed and automated control launch of a game ball.