An infant's toy (20) is disclosed as being made from soft, spongy members fixed together so as to form a simulated dashboard, or the like, of an automobile. The toy includes a soft steering wheel (26), an opening and closing simulated glove compartment (48) with its own toy (58) contained therein, and held by a cord (62) to prevent loss. A pocket (38) containing keys (40) or the like is also fixed to the toy. A further cord (41) prevents loss of the keys. A soft moveable gear shift lever (30) and soft operable radio (42) are also fixed to the simulated dashboard. Soft washable fabric (24) covers the elements of the toy, and the overall configuration and make up prevents harm or damage if a child strikes the toy, or is struck by the toy.

Infant's soft, simulated auto dashboard

A method of operation of a toy cockpit for use with a carrier vehicle, comprising receiving an operator input and providing at least one of an audible output and a visual output in response thereto; and receiving a carrier vehicle input and providing said at least one of the audible output and the visual output in response thereto.

Interactive toy vehicle cockpit

A vehicle steering command module (26) is disoclosed that is removably connectable to a vehicle (20). The vehicle steering command module (26) includes a housing (28), a computer (30) disposed within the housing (28), and a plurality of adjustable handles (32) connected to the housing (28) for directing motion of the vehicle (20). The vehicle steering command module (26) adjusts the direction of vehicle travel via a steer by wire system. Preferably, there are two adjustable handles (32) connected to the housing (28). The handles (32) are adjustable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions to allow a user to select a preferred diameter between the handles (32). Further, each handle (32) preferably includes an electronic turn signal switch (34). The computer (30) includes an input device (31, 33, 52). The input device (31, 33, 52) is disabled when the vehicle steering command module (26) is connected to the vehicle (20) and the handles (32) are in one of the extended positions.

A vehicle steering command module with an adjustable steering rim diameter

Grinding wheel shank

It is disclosed a steering wheel for miniaturized vehicles, in particular for sports and recreative use, comprising an outer rim (2), a plurality of spokes (3) having a tubular conformation, and a connecting member (5) joining the end portions (3a) of the spokes (3), which are intended to form a junction body (6, 7) for connection with a column (4a) defining the rotation axis (4) of the steering wheel (1).

A steering wheel for miniaturized vehicles, in particular for sports and recreative use

The invention relates to a toy steering wheel, and more particularly to a steering wheel and flexible column therefor, with means, such as a suction cup, for attaching the same to any suitable object such as a toy wagon or the dashboard of an automobile. The invention particularly relates...

Jack J Braude

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Toy steering wheel