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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 05, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
John L. Jones, Jr., Aurora, NY (US);
William R. Howell, Chaffee, NY (US);
Assignee:
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62M 1/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62M 1/00 ;
Abstract
An engine model for use on a children's ride-on vehicle. The engine model includes a pivotal portion configured to pivot about a pivot axis, a vibration source connected to the pivotal portion to thereby vibrate the pivotal portion at an amplitude, and an adjustment mechanism for selectively controlling the amplitude. A dampening structure may be provided to dampen the vibration of the pivotal portion.