Portable power-free motion figure

Abstract

A motion character figure includes a character body and a motion generator. The character body includes an elongated supporting post, and at least a first motion body supported by the supporting post in a movable manner. The motion generator includes a power generator, an electromagnetic generator, and a pendulum member. The power generator is arranged to generate electricity when the power generator is subject to visible light. The electromagnetic generator is electrically linked to the power generator for generating electromagnetic force when the power generator is subject to the visible light. The pendulum member has a pivot portion pivotally supported by the supporting post to couple with the first motion body and a magnetic portion extended toward the electromagnetic generator, wherein the when the electromagnetic generator is activated by the power generator to generate electromagnetic force, the pendulum member is driven to swing accordingly.

1 . A motion character figure, comprising:
 a character body comprising an elongated supporting post, and at least a first motion body supported by said supporting post in a movable manner; and   a motion generator, comprising:   a power generator arranged to generate electricity when said power generator is subject to visible light;   an electromagnetic generator electrically linked to said power generator for generating electromagnetic force when said power generator is subject to said visible light; and   a pendulum member having a pivot portion coupled with said first motion body, and a magnetic portion extended toward said electromagnetic generator, wherein when said electromagnetic generator is activated by said power generator to generate electromagnetic force, said pendulum member is driven to swing accordingly in responsive to said electromagnetic force to generate a first reciprocating motion at said first motion body.   
     
     
         2 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said character body further comprises a base housing defining a receiving cavity for receiving said motion generator, wherein said first motion body is movably supported by said base housing through said supporting post above said base housing, wherein said pendulum member is rotatably supported in said receiving cavity of said base housing about a pivot point, wherein said magnetic portion is positioned in said vicinity of said electromagnetic generator for magnetically communicating therewith, wherein said pivot portion of said pendulum member is pivotally supported in said receiving cavity about said pivot point so that said pendulum member is arranged to pivotally move within said receiving cavity about said pivot point. 
     
     
         3 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said power generator comprises at least one light collection panel provided on said base housing for collecting light energy, and a control circuit operatively linked between said light collection panel and said electromagnetic generator for converting said solar energy into electrical energy for providing electricity to said electromagnetic generator. 
     
     
         4 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said electromagnetic generator comprises an induction coil supported within said receiving cavity of said base housing to operatively link to said control circuit, wherein when said induction coil is induced, polarization of said induction coil is switched alternatively for magnetically inducing said magnetic portion of said pendulum member, wherein when said polarization of said indication coil is switched, a force for inducing movement of said pendulum member is also accordingly switched so as to generate reciprocating movement of said pendulum member. 
     
     
         5 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said pendulum member further comprises a magnetic holder, having a holding cavity, formed at said magnetic portion of said pendulum member to receive a permanent magnet within said holding cavity of said magnetic holder, wherein said permanent magnet is positioned near said induction coil such that when said induction coil is inducted to alternatively switch its polarization, said permanent magnet is alternatively induced to create a pendulum motion. 
     
     
         6 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said base housing is quadrilateral in cross-sectional shape having a bottom panel, an upper panel which has a smaller area than said bottom panel, and a plurality of side panels integrally and inclinedly extended from peripheral edges of said bottom panel to peripheral edges of said upper panel to form a substantially truncated pyramid appearance of said base housing, wherein said light collection panel is provided on at least one of said side panels of said base housing, wherein said inclined construction of said side panels enables said light collection panel to normally absorb the maximum amount of light energy when said base housing is exposed to light. 
     
     
         7 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said elongated supporting post has an upper portion connected to said first motion body of said character body, and a bottom portion connected to said pivot portion of said pendulum member, wherein said elongated supporting post is arranged to rotate reciprocally about a longitudinal axis of said elongated supporting post when said pendulum member is electromagnetically induced to move pivotally about said pivot point. 
     
     
         8 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said base housing further comprises a pivot supporting frame provided in said receiving cavity underneath said pendulum member, wherein said pendulum member further comprises a pivot member downwardly extended from said pendulum member to operatively connect with said pivot point formed on said pivot supporting frame so as to allow said pendulum member to move pivotally about said pivot point. 
     
     
         9 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said character body further comprises a stationary body extended from said base housing wherein said first motion body is positioned above said stationary body. 
     
     
         10 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said character body has a predetermined logo formed thereon. 
     
     
         11 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a motion synchronizing unit, and said character body further comprises a second motion body supported by said supporting post in such a manner that said second motion body is positioned to be spacedly apart from said first motion body, wherein said motion synchronizing unit is arranged to generate a second reciprocating motion at said second motion body in responsive to said first reciprocating motion performed by said first motion body. 
     
     
         12 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said character body further comprises a base housing for supporting said character body, and a stationary body supported by said base housing, wherein said character body forms a human character having a body, a head, two arms and two legs, wherein said stationary body is said body and said legs of said human character, said first motion body is one of said arms of said human character, while said second motion body is said head of said human character, so that a movement of said head is initiated by a movement of said arm through said motion synchronizing unit. 
     
     
         13 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said power generator comprises at least one light collection panel provided on said base housing for collecting light energy, and a control circuit operatively linked between said light collection panel and said electromagnetic generator for converting said solar energy into electrical energy for providing electricity to said electromagnetic generator. 
     
     
         14 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said first motion body is movably supported by said base housing through said elongated supporting post, wherein said electromagnetic generator and said pendulum member are mounted at said stationary body of said character body, wherein said control circuit of said power generator is mounted at said stationary body and is electrically connected with said light collection panel. 
     
     
         15 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said elongated supporting post is transversely extended in said stationary body of said character body and said pendulum member is downwardly extended from a mid-portion of said elongated supporting post, wherein one end of said elongated supporting post is connected to said first body motion so that when said elongated supporting post is driven to move, said body first motion body is also driven to move pivotally. 
     
     
         16 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 15 , wherein second motion body comprises a main body element and a motion initiator provided at a bottom portion of said main body element for operatively communicating with said motion synchronizing unit, wherein said motion initiator comprises a coupling frame coupling with said motion synchronizing unit, and a resilient element provided above said coupling frame, in such a manner that when said first motion body is driven to pivotally move, said motion synchronizing unit drives said coupling frame to move which then drives said main body element of said second motion body to move irregularly through said resilient element. 
     
     
         17 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said motion synchronizing unit comprises a weight member provided on said pivot portion thereof and is eccentrically mounted on said elongated supporting post so as that when said pendulum member is driven to move pivotally, said weight member is also driven to move pivotally to hit said coupling frame of said motion initiator, wherein said weight member also provides an extra weight to normally bring said elongated supporting post to rest at a predetermined position and allow said elongated supporting post and said pendulum member to rapidly return to original position after a pivotal movement is generated by said electromagnetic generator. 
     
     
         18 . A motion character figure, comprising:
 a character body comprising at least a first motion body movably supported in said character body; and   a motion generator, comprising:   a power generator arranged to generate electricity when said power generator is subject to visible light;   an electromagnetic generator electrically linked to said power generator for generating an electromagnetic force when said power generator is subject to said visible light; and   a pendulum member having a pivot portion pivotally supported by said supporting post to couple with said first motion body and a magnetic portion extended toward said electromagnetic generator, wherein when said electromagnetic generator is activated by said power generator to generate electromagnetic force, said pendulum member is driven to swing accordingly in responsive to said electromagnetic force to generate a first reciprocating motion at said first motion body.   
     
     
         19 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 18 , further comprising a base housing supporting said character body and said motion generator, wherein said character body further comprises a stationary body extended from said base housing wherein said pendulum member is directly connected with said first motion body through said stationary body. 
     
     
         20 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 19 , further comprising a motion synchronizing unit, wherein said character body further comprises a second motion body supported by said stationary body in such a manner that said second motion body is positioned to be spacedly apart from said first motion body, wherein said motion synchronizing unit is arranged to generate a second reciprocating motion at said second motion body in responsive to said first reciprocating motion performed by said first motion body. 
     
     
         21 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 20 , wherein said character body of said motion character figure is embodied as an animal character wherein said stationary body is said body portion of said character, while said first motion body is said head portion of said animal character, and said second motion body is said arm portions of said animal character. 
     
     
         22 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 21 , wherein said pendulum member is suspenedly and pivotally supported by said stationary body of said character body, so that when said electromagnetic generator is activated and powered to generate electromagnetic force, said pendulum member is arranged to pivotally move about a transverse axis of said character body. 
     
     
         23 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 22 , wherein said magnetic portion of said pendulum member is formed at a bottom portion of said pendulum member while said pivot portion is formed at a mid portion thereof and is pivotally connected to said pivot supporting frame of said base housing, wherein said motion synchronization unit further comprises a weight member formed at said upper portion thereof and is extended to communicate with said second motion body of said character body in such a manner that when said pendulum member is driven to move pivotally, said weight member is arranged to drive said second motion body to move pivotally as well. 
     
     
         24 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 23 , wherein said motion synchronizing unit comprises a plurality of driving members pivotally supported in said stationary body of said character body, and a first and a second magnetic element provided at a bottom portion of said driving members respectively, wherein said first and said second magnetic element are positioned near said magnetic portion of said pendulum member and has a polarity opposite to said permanent magnet provided on said pendulum member, such that when said pendulum member is driven to move pivotally, said first and said second magnetic elements are also magnetically driven to move, but in opposite direction to said pendulum member. 
     
     
         25 . The motion character figure, as recited in  claim 24 , wherein said power generator and said electromagnetic generator are both received in said base housing for collecting light to generate electromagnetic force.