US-12616909-B2 - Model vehicle wing mounting system

Abstract

A model vehicle wing mounting system for a model vehicle including a wing support, a deformable mount, and a pivotal mount is provided. The wing support is rotatively attached to the model vehicle chassis at a first location via the pivotal mount. The wing supported is deformably attached to the model vehicle chassis at a second location via the deformable mount. The wing is fixedly attached to the wing support. The pivotal mount may be a pinned hinge or a flexible hinge. The deformable mount may be an elongated oval configuration or rubber. The wing mounting system provides a measure of shock absorption for the model vehicle wing.

Inventors

• Casey Christen Jens Christensen
• Otto Karl Allmendinger
• Jory Sprowl
• Skylar Hagler
• Adam Cole Ewing

Assignees

• TRAXXAS, L.P.

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20231005

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A model vehicle comprising a model vehicle wing mounting system, comprising; a wing support; a deformable mount; a pivotal mount; wherein the wing support is pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis via the pivotal mount; wherein the wing support is deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount; and wherein the wing support is fixedly coupled to a model vehicle wing.
2. 2 . The model vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the pivotal mount is a flexible hinge.
3. 3 . The model vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the pivotal mount is a pinned hinge.
4. 4 . The model vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the deformable mount is a wide oval comprising a deformable material.
5. 5 . The model vehicle according to claim 4 wherein the deformable material is plastic.
6. 6 . The model vehicle according to claim 4 wherein the deformable material is rubber.
7. 7 . The model vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the deformable mount is pivotally coupled to the wing support.
8. 8 . The model vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the pivotal mount facilitates rotation around a pivot axis that is parallel to the horizontal direction and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the model vehicle.
9. 9 . The model vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the model vehicle wing is a multi-level wing wherein each level is fixedly coupled to the wing support.
10. 10 . A model vehicle wing mounting system, comprising: a wing support; a deformable mount; a pivotal mount; wherein the wing support is configured to be pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis via a pivotal mount; wherein the wing support is configured to be deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount; and wherein the wing support is configured to fixedly couple to a model vehicle wing.
11. 11 . The model vehicle wing mounting system according to claim 10 , wherein the deformable mount is located on the wing support above the pivotal mount.
12. 12 . The model vehicle wing mounting system according to claim 10 , wherein the deformable mount is rotatively coupled to the wing support.
13. 13 . The model vehicle wing mounting system according to claim 10 , wherein the pivotal mount is a flexible hinge.
14. 14 . The model vehicle wing mounting system according to claim 10 , wherein the deformable mount is rotatively coupled via a pinned hinge.
15. 15 . A model vehicle comprising a model vehicle wing mounting system, comprising: a wing support; a deformable mount comprising a deformable material in a shape of an elongated oval; a pivotal mount; wherein the wing support is pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis via the pivotal mount; wherein the wing support is deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount; and wherein the wing support is fixedly coupled to a model vehicle wing.
16. 16 . The model vehicle according to claim 15 wherein the pivotal mount is a flexible hinge.
17. 17 . The model vehicle according to claim 15 wherein the pivotal mount is a pinned connection.
18. 18 . The model vehicle according to claim 15 wherein the deformable mount is rotatively coupled at the second chassis location via a pinned connection.
19. 19 . The model vehicle according to claim 15 wherein the deformable material is rubber.
20. 20 . The model vehicle according to claim 15 wherein the deformable material is plastic.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS This application (claims the benefit of a related U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/414,083 filed Oct. 7, 2022, entitled “MODEL VEHICLE WING MOUNT IMPACT LOOP,” to Casey Christen Jens Christensen et al., the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND The following descriptions and examples are not admitted to be prior art by virtue of their inclusion in this section. Radio Controlled (RC) model vehicles have a long history as an enjoyable hobby for people of all ages. The variety of RC model vehicles range from cheap dollar store model vehicles that may only last a few times before breaking, to more advanced hobby grade model vehicles. Hobby grade model vehicles are marketed to older operators (typically ages 14+) and typically involve being able to replace parts that break during heavy use. In order to avoid breakage and allow operators longer and more extreme run-times, hobby grade model vehicles use design and material selection to ensure robustness and durability. SUMMARY This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a model vehicle comprising a model vehicle wing mounting system is provided. The model vehicle wing mounting system comprises a wing support, a deformable mount, and a pivotal mount. Wherein the wing support is pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis via the pivotal mount and the wing support is deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount. Further, the wing support is fixedly coupled to a model vehicle wing. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, a model vehicle wing mounting system is provided. The model vehicle wing mounting system comprising a wing support, a deformable mount, and a pivotal mount. Wherein the wing support is configured to be pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis and the wing support is configured to be deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount. In addition, the wing support is configured to fixedly couple to a model vehicle wing. In accordance with yet another exemplary embodiment, a model vehicle comprising a model vehicle wing mounting system is provided. The model vehicle wing mounting system comprising a wing support, a deformable mount, and a pivotal mount. Wherein the wing support is pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis and the wing support is deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount. In addition, wherein the wing support is fixedly coupled to a model vehicle wing. Other or alternative features will become apparent from the following description, from the drawings, and from the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Certain embodiments will hereafter be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements. It should be understood, however, that the accompanying drawings illustrate only the various implementations described herein and are not meant to limit the scope of various technologies described herein. The drawings are as follows: FIG. 1 is a left-side view of a model vehicle chassis containing a model vehicle wing mounting system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 2 is a lower, right-side, rear perspective view of the model vehicle chassis of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 3 is an upper, left-side, front perspective view of the model vehicle chassis of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION In the following specification, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments may be practiced without such specific details. In other instances, well-known elements have been illustrated in schematic or block diagram form in order not to obscure embodiments of the present disclosure in unnecessary detail. Reference throughout the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “one aspect,” “an aspect,” or “some aspects” means that a particular feature, structure, method, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or aspect is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearance of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” or “in some embodiments” in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all refe