Toy vehicle track

Abstract

A toy vehicle is provided which allows the track to be bent without creasing. The track is provided with a plurality of rails and side ribs which strengthen the track against deformation even when the track is provided with loops for play or coiled for transport. Stiffener bars are releasably secured to the track to form and support loops. A connector pad and suction cup are provided to allow releasable securement of the track or window or similar flat surface.

1 . A toy vehicle surface comprising: 
 (a) a flexible track comprising: 
 (i) a longitudinal dimension having a first side and a second side;  
 (ii) a lateral dimension; and  
 (iii) wherein said longitudinal dimension is longer than said lateral dimension;  
   (b) a first rail having a first side and a second side, wherein said first rail is provided along said first side of said longitudinal dimension of said track;    (c) a second rail having a first side and a second side, wherein said second rail is provided along said second side of said longitudinal dimension of said track;    (d) a first rib, at least a portion of which extends laterally of said first rail;    (e) a second rib, at least a portion of which extends laterally of said second rail;    (f) wherein said track is at least partially located between said second side of said first rail and said second side of said second rail; and    (g) wherein said track is coiled at least three layers thick.    
   
   
       2 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , wherein said first rail is located substantially perpendicularly relative to said track and to said first rib.  
   
   
       3 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 2 , wherein said track and said first rib are located substantially planar with one another.  
   
   
       4 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , further comprising a third rail secured to said track between said first rail and said second rail.  
   
   
       5 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , wherein said track is at least two meters in length.  
   
   
       6 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 5 , wherein said first rail is at least two meters in length, wherein said second rail is at least two meters in length, wherein said first rib is at least two meters in length, and wherein said second rib is at least two meters in length.  
   
   
       7 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , wherein said longitudinal dimension of said track is at least ten times greater than said lateral dimension.  
   
   
       8 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , further comprising means coupled to a first portion of said track for securing said first portion of said track at a higher elevation than a second portion of said track.  
   
   
       9 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , further comprising means for securing said track into a loop.  
   
   
       10 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , wherein said first rib is at least one millimeter wide.  
   
   
       11 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 10 , wherein said first rib is at least two meters long.  
   
   
       12 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 1 , wherein said first rib is at least two millimeters wide and less than three centimeters wide.  
   
   
       13 . The toy vehicle surface of  claim 12 , wherein said first rib is at least two meters long.  
   
   
       14 . A track comprising: 
 (a) a flexible surface having a first side and a second side;    (b) a first rib running along said first side of said flexible surface;    (c) a second rib running along said second side of said flexible surface;    (d) a first rail secured between said first rib and said flexible surface;    (e) a second rail secured between said second rib and said flexible surface;    (f) a catch;    (g) means coupled to said catch for securing; said catch to a substantially flat and vertical surface; and    (h) a keeper secured to said flexible surface and releasable secured to said catch.    
   
   
       15 . The track of  claim 14 , wherein said first rail is wider than said first rib.  
   
   
       16 . The track of  claim 14 , wherein said first rail is located substantially perpendicularly relative to said flexible surface and to said first rib.  
   
   
       17 . The track of  claim 14 , wherein said flexible surface is at least two meters in length, said first rib is at least two meters in length, and said first rail is at least two meters in length.  
   
   
       18 . The track of  claim 14 , wherein said first rib is at least two millimeters wide and less than three centimeters wide.  
   
   
       19 . A track comprising: 
 (a) a flexible surface having a first side and a second side;    (b) a first flexible rail coupled to said flexible surface at least one millimeter inward from said first side;    (c) a second flexible rail coupled to said flexible surface at least one millimeter inward from said second side; and    (d) a dividing rail provided between said first flexible rail and said second flexible rail in a manner which defines a first race surface in contact with said dividing rail and a second race surface in contact with said dividing rail.    
   
   
       20 . The track of  claim 19 , wherein a top and bottom of said first race surface and a top and bottom of said second race surface are substantially flat and unobstructed.