摘要 |
<p>A running toy which performs jumping or somersalt operations when it is running, comprising a housing (1; 22) having wheels (3a, 3b; 28,30) for running; a moving portion (6; 40) disposed in the housing so as to move in the upper and lower directions; a spring (10; 44) which imparts the upward force to the moving portion; a stopper member (11; 50) which holds the moving portion at the position where it is pushed down against the resilient force of the spring; a rotary member (14; 64) which rotates being inter-locked with the wheels for running; and an engagement-liberating member (15, 76) which is provided on the rotary member and liberates the engagement between the stopper member and the moving portion when the rotary member is rotated by a predetermined position. The rotary member comprises a gear which is rotated by the wheels for running, and the engagement-liberating member comprises a projection provided on the surface of the gear in an eccentric manner or a cam provided in concentric with the gear.</p> |