Whirligig with articulated frame

Details Whirligig with articulated frame Whirligig with articulated frame

1991-07-08

1992-09-15

Yu, Mickey

Amusement devices: toys

Rotating or having visible rotating portion

Having attached cord for imparting rotation

446330, A63H 132

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051472368

ABSTRACT:
Levered whirligig of the string torsion variety which employs the forces generated by contraction of string torsion device (26) to actuate an articulated frame (10). Articulated frame (10) includes levers (12) and upper struts (18). Levers (12) including handles (16), fulcrums (11) lower struts (14) and hooking member (22) with notches (24). Upper and lower struts are joined together at hinged joints (20), thereby providing an enclosed, articulated frame easily manipulated using a variety of methods. String torsion device (26) includes intertwistable strands (28) and spinning member (30).

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American Folk Toys-How To Make Them, by Dick Schnacke 1973 pp. 18-19.

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