Toy vehicle flip/jump stunt device

Abstract

The stunt device is positioned within the travel path of a toy vehicle and is supported by a support frame. A flip device is pivotally coupled to the frame and positioned to receive a toy vehicle from a portion of the trackset. A spring is coupled to the flip device and is restrained by the trigger. The trigger is positioned within the toy vehicle travel path upon the vehicle entrance to the stunt device. As the toy vehicle impacts the trigger, the spring is released causing the flip device to pivot rapidly thrusting the toy vehicle into the air in a somersault projection.

1 . A flip/jump stunt device for use in combination with a toy vehicle and toy vehicle trackset, said stunt device comprising: 
 a support base;    a trackway segment support secured to said base;    a track segment supported by said base having a proximate end;    a frame supported by said base;    a launcher pivotally supported by said frame and movable between a first position generally aligned with said proximate end and a second position defining an upward angle;    a trigger release having a trigger in alignment with said launcher in said first position so as to be impacted by a toy vehicle entering said launcher; and    a spring coupled to said launcher urging said launcher toward said second position.    
   
   
       2 . The stunt device set forth in  claim 1  wherein said launcher defines a toy vehicle receiving portion and side rails on opposed sides thereof.  
   
   
       3 . The stunt device set forth in  claim 2  wherein said launcher defines a first end close to said proximate end in said first position and a second end pivotally secured to said frame.  
   
   
       4 . A toy vehicle flip/jump stunt device comprising: 
 a support base;    a trackway segment support;    a track segment having a proximate end;    a frame supported by said base;    a launcher pivotally supported by said frame and movable between a first position generally aligned with said proximate end and a second position defining an upward angle;    a trigger release within said launcher impacted by a toy vehicle entering said launcher; and    a spring coupled to said launcher urging said launcher toward said second position,    said launcher pivoting rapidly when said trigger is impacted to hurl a toy vehicle thereon.    
   
   
       5 . The stunt device set forth in  claim 4  wherein said launcher defines a toy vehicle receiving portion and side rails on opposed sides thereof.  
   
   
       6 . The stunt device set forth in  claim 5  wherein said launcher defines a first end close to said proximate end in said first position and a second end pivotally secured to said frame.