Scaffold support for toy vehicle trackset

Abstract

A scaffold support system for toy vehicle tracksets utilizes a plurality of base members which in turn support a plurality of generally cylindrical rod elements. The rod elements are elongated and generally circular in cross-section. A plurality of joint members are utilized in securing combinations of the rod members together to form a scaffold structure. In turn, a further plurality of joint members are utilized in securing the track segments to the various rods found in the scaffold structure. The joints are movable and rotatable upon the supporting rods to provide substantial variation of track segment positioning and contour within the trackset. For the most part, each joint utilized in securing the track segments and the combinations of scaffold supporting rods within the trackset is capable of securely locking in a selected position.

1 . A toy vehicle trackset comprising: 
 a plurality of elongated rod elements each having opposed rod ends;    a plurality of rod connectors each defining first and second receiving passages and engagement mechanisms for receiving and engaging said rod ends; and    at least one track connector having means for engaging at least one portion of a toy vehicle trackway,    said rod connectors being joined by said rod elements to form a trackway support structure.    
   
   
       2 . The toy vehicle trackset set forth in  claim 1  wherein said plurality of rod connectors include connectors having said receiving passages angled ninety degrees to each other.  
   
   
       3 . The toy vehicle trackset set forth in  claim 1  wherein said plurality of rod connectors include connectors having said receiving passages angled one hundred thirty five degrees to each other.  
   
   
       4 . The toy vehicle trackset set forth in  claim 1  wherein said plurality of rod connectors include connectors having said receiving passages angled one hundred eighty degrees to each other.  
   
   
       5 . A toy vehicle trackset support structure comprising: 
 a plurality of elongated rod elements each having opposed rod ends;    a plurality of rod connectors each defining first and second receiving passages and engagement mechanisms for receiving and engaging said rod ends;    at least one track connector having means for engaging at least one portion of a toy vehicle trackway,    a toy vehicle trackset container having an interior space for receiving and storing said rod connector and rod elements and said container being attachable to said support structure to further support a trackway; and    said rod connectors being joined by said rod elements to form said trackway support structure.