Track segment for toy motorway

Abstract

Track segment ( 10 ) for a toy motorway with two lanes ( 11 ) is arranged symmetric to the longitudinal centre axis, along which respective electric conductor paths ( 12 ) are arranged, and with devices for connecting the track segment ( 10 ) to other track segments ( 10 ) of the same type. For the connection of the conductor paths ( 12 ), respective hole-fillet pairs ( 121 ) are provided. For the connection of the track segments ( 10 ), at least one hole-pin pair ( 14 ) with a fork-like designed pin ( 141 ) and a hole ( 140 ) which corresponds with the pin ( 141 ) is provided. The pin ( 141 ) is designed springy. By means of the hole-pin-pair ( 14 ), a click-stop device is provided which connects the track segments ( 10 ) and which is detachable. Furthermore, for the stabilization and guidance of the connection, at least one hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) with a fillet ( 131 ) and a hole ( 130 ) that corresponds with the fillet ( 131 ) is provided.

1 . A track segment ( 10 ) for a toy motorway with two lanes ( 11 ) being arranged symmetric to the longitudinal centre axis, along which respective electric conductor paths ( 12 ) are arranged, and with devices for connecting the track segment ( 10 ) to other track segments ( 10 ) of the same type, wherein, for the connection of the conductor paths ( 12 ), respective hole-fillet pairs ( 121 ) are provided, and wherein, for the connection of the track segments ( 10 ), at least one hole-pin pair ( 14 ) with a fork-like designed pin ( 141 ) and a hole ( 140 ) which corresponds with the pin ( 141 ) is provided, wherein the pin ( 141 ) is designed springy and wherein, by means of the hole-pin-pair ( 14 ), a click-stop device is provided which connects the track segments ( 10 ) and which is detachable, and wherein furthermore, for the stabilization and guidance of the connection, at least one hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) with a fillet ( 131 ) and a hole ( 130 ) that corresponds with the fillet ( 131 ) is provided. 
     
     
         2 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the fork-like pin ( 141 ) is designed integral with the track segment ( 10 ) and comprises two oblong, flat and springy arms ( 142 ), at each free end of which one respective hook ( 143 ) is formed, and the pin ( 141 ) and the hole ( 140 ) are designed corresponding in such a manner that, when the pin ( 141 ) is completely introduced into the hole ( 140 ), the hooks ( 143 ) of the arms ( 142 ) protrude from the hole ( 140 ), whereby the click-stop-device is provided. 
     
     
         3 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the hole ( 140 ) for the pin ( 141 ) and the hole ( 130 ) for the fillet ( 131 ) have approximately the same width and height. 
     
     
         4 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein one hole-pin pair ( 14 ) is arranged distributed on both sides beyond the lanes ( 11 ), and one hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) is arranged between the lanes ( 11 ). 
     
     
         5 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein one hole-pin pair ( 14 ) is arranged between the lanes ( 11 ), and one hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) is arranged distributed on both sides beyond the lanes ( 11 ). 
     
     
         6 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein two hole-pin pairs ( 14 ) are arranged between the lanes ( 11 ), and one hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) is respectively arranged on both sides beyond the lanes ( 11 ). 
     
     
         7 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein two hole-pin pairs ( 14 ) are arranged between the lanes ( 11 ), and one hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) is respectively arranged on both sides beyond the lanes ( 11 ). 
     
     
         8 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein at its sides, the track segment ( 10 ) further comprises holes ( 150 ) and lugs ( 151 ) which are designed to respectively correspond with each other, thus providing a hole-lug pair ( 15 ), wherein further, a free, also fork-like designed connection pin ( 16 ) is provided which corresponds with the hole-lug pair ( 15 ), and wherein the track segment ( 10 ) is connectable to a track segment ( 10 ) of the same type on according introduction of the connection pin ( 16 ) into the hole-lug pair ( 15 ) in such a manner that an at least two-lane toy motorway is provided. 
     
     
         9 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 8 , wherein the pin ( 16 ) is designed similar to the pin ( 14 ) and comprises also two oblong and springy designed arms ( 161 ), at each free end of which one respective hook ( 163 ) is formed, wherein the pin ( 16 ) and the hole ( 150 ) and the lug ( 151 ) are designed corresponding in such a manner that, on complete introduction of the pin ( 16 ) through the lug ( 151 ) into the hole ( 150 ), the hooks ( 162 ) of the arms ( 161 ) protrude from the hole ( 150 ), such that a click-stop-device is provided. 
     
     
         10 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 8 , wherein: the pin ( 16 ) has two respective extensions ( 163 ) at its front-end which is positioned adversely to the hooks ( 162 ), the extensions being designed in such a manner that, on the pin ( 16 ) being completely introduced into the lug ( 151 ) and the hole ( 150 ), the extensions ( 163 ) laterally embrace the lug ( 151 ). 
     
     
         11 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 8 , wherein: the pin ( 16 ) is designed flat and arranged in a manner such that it does not touch a surface onto which the track segment ( 10 ) rests. 
     
     
         12 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 8 , wherein the pin ( 16 ) comprises an outer edge ( 164 ) which has a recess ( 165 ) at its front end, and, at the front end of the pin ( 16 ), a hole ( 166 ) exists in close proximity to the recess for the fixation of a track segment ( 10 ) by means of a fixation means being guided through the hole ( 166 ), at a pin ( 16 ) being introduced into a outer lateral hole ( 150 ). 
     
     
         13 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 8 , wherein the hole-fillet pair ( 13 ) and/or the hole-pin pair ( 14 ) and/or the hole-lug pair ( 15 ) with the pin ( 16 ) are designed in such a manner that a securely and easily detachable connection can be provided between track segments ( 10 ) without any further aids. 
     
     
         14 . The track segment ( 10 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the track segment ( 10 ) is designed in such a manner that it is compatible with track segments ( 20 ) of identical or similar type of at least one different manufacturer (II).