Toy retractable light saber

Abstract

A light toy that is divided into hilt and blade may be used as a science fiction light saber, a signaling device, or illumination marker is disclosed. A light source sends a beam of light into a non-opaque tube along its axis. The elongated tube also known as the blade extends out in at least two sections by remote with an electric motor and can retract back into the hilt of the hollow structure of the device to be unseen. The light emitting device emanates a glow through the walls of the tube making the device highly visible. The motor that actuates the blade is hidden within hilt of the device. In addition, a sound board may be added to transmit sound while in use or play.

Claims

1. A light emitting device comprising: a handle; a blade comprising a telescoping light tube having at least three telescoping tube sections; an internal telescoping rotating shaft having at least a first telescoping shaft section, a second telescoping shaft section and a third telescoping shaft section; an electric motor supported on said handle in driving relationship with said first section of said telescoping shaft section; wherein said first, second and third sections of said internal telescoping rotating shaft have internal and external threads; wherein said internal threads of one telescoping shaft section engage external threads of said second telescoping shaft section so that rotation of the first section of the telescoping shaft section causes said second telescoping shaft section to move towards or away from said handle; wherein said third section of said at least three telescoping tube sections is attached to said third section of said internal rotating shaft; wherein said telescoping tube sections does not rotate, but moves towards or away from said handle simultaneously with rotation of said internal rotating shaft.

2. The light emitting device as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising: a light source that is supported within said handle and is operable to send a beam of light into said elongated telescoping non-opaque tube.

3. A light emitting device comprising: a handle; a retractable internal guide shaft comprising at least a first telescoping guide shaft section, a second telescoping guide shaft section and a third telescoping guide shaft section; an electric motor supported on said handle and having a driving relationship with at least the first section of said at least three telescoping tube sections; a blade comprising a telescoping light tube having at least three telescoping tube sections, each of said at least three telescoping tube sections having internal and external threads; wherein said first section of said at least three telescoping tube sections has internal threads that engage external threads of said second section of said at least three telescoping tube sections so that rotation of the first section of the telescoping tube section causes said second telescoping tube section to move towards or away from said handle; wherein said third section of internal guide shaft section attaches to third section of said at least three telescoping tube sections; wherein said internal telescoping guide shaft sections do not rotate, but moves towards or away from said handle simultaneously with rotation of said telescoping tube sections.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) These and other objects and features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an assembled retractable light saber toy.

(3) FIG. 2 is a retracted side elevation view of the device of FIG. 1.

(4) FIG. 3 is an elevated sectional view of elongated tube as shown in part in FIG. 1.

(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an assembled retractable internal guide shaft used to enhance the frictional force turning against the external surface of elongated light tube for extension and retraction.

(6) FIG. 5 in the alternative of FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a section of the internal elongated rotating shaft used to enhance the ease of extension and retraction of the stationary external surface of elongated light tube.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS

(7) FIGS. 1 through 5 show different views of one embodiment of this invention which can be used as a science fiction light saber (toy), a signaling device, or illumination marker. The numbers used in the description for any particular part are the same regardless of which figure is being discussed.

(8) In referring to FIG. 1, shows a perspective view of an assembled retractable light saber toy. Section 1 of that figure shows at least 3 sections of the elongated light tube which is not limited to but extends and retracts in a twisting motion at the touch of the remote at section 3. Section 2 of that figure indicates a light source stationed within the hilt of the device. Section 3 of that figure shows a power and/or remote switch. Section 4 of that figure shows speaker. Section 5 of that figure indicates motor and/or power source within hilt of device. Section 6 of that figure shows the winding thread like pattern within the molding of the elongated light tube. Section 7 of that figure shows sectional internal elongated guide shaft. Section 8 of that figure shows the hilt or handle of the device.

(9) In referring to FIG. 2, shows a retracted side elevation view of the device. Section 1 of that figure shows at least 3 sections of the elongated light tube. (See also FIG. 1). Section 2 of that figure indicates a light source stationed within the hilt of the device. (See also FIG. 1). Section 5 of that figure indicates motor and/or power source within hilt of device. (See also FIG. 1). Section 7 of that figure shows sectional internal elongated guide shaft. (See also FIG. 1). Section 9 of that figure shows screws and/or a form of attachment for device assembly.

(10) In referring to FIG. 3, shows an elevated sectional view of elongated tube. Section 1 of that figure shows one of at least 3 sections of elongated light tube. (See also FIG. 1). Section 6 of that figure shows the winding thread like pattern within the molding of the elongated light tube. (See also FIG. 1).

(11) In referring to FIG. 4, shows a perspective view of an assembled retractable internal guide shaft used to enhance the frictional force turning against the external surface of elongated light tube for extension and retraction. Section 2 of that figure shows a light source stationed within the hilt of the device. (See also FIG. 1). Section 5 of that figure shows motor and/or power source that is stationed within hilt of device. (See also FIG. 1). Section 7 of that figure shows at least three of sections of the internal elongated guide shaft. (See also FIG. 1). Section 9 of that figure shows screws and/or a form of attachment for device assembly. (See also FIG. 2).

(12) In referring to FIG. 5, in the alternative of FIG. 4, is a perspective view of at least one section of the internal elongated rotating shaft used to enhance the ease of extension and retraction of the stationary external surface of elongated light tube. Section 10 of that figure shows the winding thread like pattern within the molding of the elongated shaft.

(13) Various modifications of the above-described and illustrated embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.

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