[0001] The present invention relates to a sonorous toy, with a simple structure and which
is easy to use, thought up to achieve a sound that reproduces or simulates a clap.
[0002] The toy of the invention has a pincer type structure, made up of two levers that
are jointed together by means of an intermediate transverse axis of rotation. The
two levers are formed from this axis, towards one end, in the form of handles, while
towards the opposite end both levers have wider convex curved ends, in the shape of
extended hands facing each other and joinable by the observe side or palm.
[0003] The described unit has a spring that constantly forces the levers towards their open
position mounted between the sections that define the handle.
[0004] The two levers may be made from a light plastics material which is resistent to deformation
and to impact.
[0005] A more detailed description of the structure and functioning of the toy of the invention
is now going to be made, with reference to the appended drawings, where a possible
form of construction is shown, as a non-restrictive example.
[0006] In the drawings :
Figure 1 is a side view of the toy.
Figure 2 is a plan view of the same toy.
[0007] As it can be observed in the drawings the toy is made up of two levers referenced
by numbers 1 and 2, which are jointed together by means of an intermediate transverse
axis 3. On both sides of this axis the two levers are divided into sections of a different
length. The shortest sections, referenced by numbers 4 and 5,are in the form of handles,
in such a way that they can be grasped and operated with one hand. The longest sections,
referenced by numbers 6 and 7, both have wider convex curved ends, in the shape of
extended hands facing each other and joinable by the observe side or palm.
[0008] Between sections 4 and 5 that make up the handles there is a spring 8 formed by V-shaped
bent steel sheet, with the vertex facing the joint axis 3 and with its ends fastened
to the handles 4 and 5 by means of screws or rivets 9.
[0009] The wider ends 6 and 7 have facing flat surfaces that coincide when the pincer-shaped
unit closes.
[0010] With the described structure, spring 8 tends to keep the levers 1 and 2 constantly
open, in the position shown in figure 1. By exerting pressure on the handles 4 and
5 the pincer is closed in such a way that sections 6 and 7 hit each other, producing
a sound that simulates a clap by percussion. As soon as one stops pressing the handles
4 and 5, the unit recovers its initial open position.
[0011] As can be seen in figure 1, the levers 1 and 2 have a slight bend or intermediate
curvature to define the area of articulation. Besides, as can be seen in figure 2,
the two levers may have complementary side recesses 10 that define a fitting area
that the joint axis 3 passes through.
[0012] The levers 1 and 2 are made out of a light resistant plastic material, so that a
long lasting, appealing easy to use toy is achieved.
[0013] The handles 4 and 5 are shaped and sized in such a way that the toy can be handled
and operated with one hand.
[0014] Having sufficiently described the nature of the invention, as well as the way to
make it in practice, it must be stated that the features indicated above are susceptible
to changes of detail as long as they do not alter its basic principle.
1.- A sonorous toy, characterized by the fact that it has a pincer shape, made up
of two symmetrical levers (1,2) joined together by means of an intermediate transverse
axis of rotation (3), from whose axis both levers are formed, towards one end, in
the form of handles (4,5), while towards the opposite end both have wider convex curved
ends (6,7), in the shape of extended hands facing each other and joinable by the observe
side or palm, the assembly bearing a spring (8) mounted between the sections that
define the handles, which constantly forces the levers towards their open position.
2.- A toy in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the fact that said spring is
made up of a V-shaped bent steel sheet, mounted between the handles, with the vertex
facing the joint axis and with the ends fastened to said handles.
