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- the present disclosure relates to a human figure toy, more specifically, to a human figure toy having a movable nose.
- toy figures and dolls have been created for entertainment purpose. Such toy figures and dolls have assumed shapes replicating humans, human infants, animals as well as a variety of frictional characters. In their efforts to increase the amusement and entertainment value of such toy figures and dolls, practitioners in the art have created a variety of toy figures and dolls having movable features and articulated bodies and limbs.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,516,951 issued to Saigo et al. sets forth a movable toy animal having a toy figure resembling a bunny or the like supporting a motor driven internal movement mechanism.
- the movement mechanism is operatively coupled to a pair of movable ears and a movable nose. When operated, the ears and nose undergo a predetermined movement cycle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,304,087 issued to Terzian et al. sets forth a SOFT STUFFED TOY WITH MANUALLY DRIVEN HEAD, EARS AND/OR TONGUE carried in a flexible sling with the head of the figure exposed.
- the head includes animatable ears driven by rotation of the head relative to the body.
- the protruding movable tongue is driven by an actuator that also provides rotation of the head relative to the body.
- the disclosure relates to a human figure toy that has a moveable nose.
- the toy includes a storage unit, two pressure sensors, and two hand portions.
- the storage unit stores a plurality of media files for providing audio questions and alternative answer options to the audio questions.
- Each of the two pressure sensors is associated with one of the alternative answer options to an audio question.
- Each of the hand portions includes a light conductive portion and a frame portion.
- the toy also includes two light sources, each of which is placed on one of the frame portions.
- the toy also includes a head portion that includes an aperture formed thereon.
- a reversible motor and a light source are secured within the head portion.
- a nose assembly that is driven by the reversible motor extends through the aperture.
- a processor controls the light sources to emit light after the media file finishes playing, prompting the user to press the hand portions to initiate one of the pressure sensors.
- the processor also controls the reversible motor to rotate in response to signals from one of the pressure sensors, driving the nose assembly to move back and forth.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a human figure toy in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is an isometric view of a head of the human figure toy of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the head of FIG. 2 with certain parts omitted for clarity purposes.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the head of FIG. 2 with certain parts omitted for clarity purposes.
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a nose assembly attached to a support member, both of which are shown in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the nose assembly shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a first rod of the nose assembly shown in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of attachment means of the nose assembly shown in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 9 is another isometric view of the attachment means of the nose assembly shown in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a second rod of the nose assembly shown in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 11 is an exploded view of one of the leg portions that are shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram for controlling a motor of the human figure toy that is shown in FIG. 4 .
- a human figure toy 100 includes a torso 200 and a head 300 attached to the torso 200 .
- the human figure toy 100 also includes two legs and two arms that are attached to the torso 200 .
- the head 300 includes a hollow housing 310 .
- the housing 310 is formed to resemble a human face.
- An aperture 311 is formed on the front side of the housing 310 .
- the toy 100 also includes a first sensor means 500 a, which is used for detecting a user's action to the toy 100 .
- the first sensor means 500 is a pressure sensor that is mounted on the interior surface of the housing 310 .
- other types of sensors may be used and may be mounted at any suitable portion on the toy 100 .
- the head 300 also includes a support member 320 secured within the housing 310 .
- the support member 320 may be formed by plastic injection molding, in one exemplary embodiment, and includes two posts 321 (one not shown) onto which a reversible motor 400 is secured.
- the motor 400 includes a threaded motor shaft 401 .
- Two guide grooves 322 are formed on the support member 320 and extend along a direction that is approximately parallel to the axis of the aperture 311 on the housing 310 .
- the head 300 also includes a nose assembly 330 that is driven by the motor 400 .
- the nose assembly 330 includes a first rod 340 , an attachment means 350 , a spring 360 , and a second rod 370 .
- a threaded bore 341 is formed at one end of the first rod 340 and extends longitudinally.
- a flange 342 is formed near another end of the first rod 340 .
- the first rod 340 also includes a pair of guide ribs 343 on an outer surface thereof. The guide ribs 343 are formed opposite to each other and extend all the way from the threaded bore end to a side surface 344 on the flange 342 .
- the attachment means 350 is used for sLidably attaching the second rod 370 to the first rod 340 .
- the attachment means 350 is of a flanged cylindrical shape and includes a flange portion 351 and a cylindrical portion 352 .
- a circular hole 353 is formed on the attachment means 350 and extends along the entire length of the attachment means 350 .
- a pair of guide grooves 354 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the circular hole 353 .
- the guide grooves 354 are positioned opposite to each other and extend along the entire length of the circular hole 353 .
- a chamber 355 is formed on the flange portion side, extending from a first end surface 356 of the flange portion 351 toward the cylindrical portion, which forms two openings 357 on a cylindrical outer surface of the cylindrical portion 352 and a second surface 358 of the flange portion 351 .
- the openings 357 are formed opposite to each other.
- the attachment means 350 also includes a pair of guide posts 359 formed opposite to each other on an outer circumferential surface of the flange portion 351 .
- the second rod 370 includes a chamber 374 (shown in FIG. 6 ) that extends longitudinally and is used for receiving the spring 360 therein.
- a pair of long tabs 371 and a pair of short tabs 372 are formed at the open end of the second rod 370 .
- the long tabs 371 are positioned opposite to each other and angled slightly away from each other.
- Each of the long tabs 371 includes a hook portion 373 that extends outwardly at a distal end thereof.
- the attachment means 350 is slidably attached to the first rod 340 . More specifically, the first rod 340 is received in the circular hole 353 of the attachment means 350 with the guide grooves 354 engaging with the guide ribs 343 respectively. The first rod 340 is pushed against the attachment means 350 by the spring force of the spring 360 , and specifically, the side surface 344 of the flange 342 on the first rod 340 engages the first end surface 356 of the flange portion 351 of the attachment means 350 .
- the second rod 370 is attached to the attachment means 350 with the two long tabs 371 in a first position and the two short tabs 373 in a second position. More specifically, in the first position, the two long tabs 371 are received in the two openings 357 respectively with the two hook portions 373 engaging the second end surface 358 of the flange portion 351 .
- the long tabs 371 are slightly outwardly angled, the long tabs 371 are slightly deformed in the first position and a spring force that springs back the long tabs 371 to its original shape pushes the long tabs 371 tightly against edges of the openings 357 , thereby preventing the long tabs 371 from disengaging the openings 357 .
- the short tabs 373 contact the surface of the attachment means 350 .
- the movement of the attachment means 350 is thus limited by the long tabs 371 and the short tabs 373 , and as a result, the second rod 370 is held in position.
- the spring 360 may be a coil spring and is slightly compressed in the second rod 370 .
- One end of the spring 360 engages one end of the first rod 340 .
- the second rod 370 is thus biased to a furthest position relative to the first rod 340 and can slide along the guide ribs 343 of the fist rod 340 .
- the spring 360 is compressed, which is used for absorbing shocks, such as shock generated when the toy 100 falls with the second rod 370 hitting the ground. As a result, significant damages to the toy 100 thus can be avoided.
- the second rod 370 extends through the aperture 311 on the housing 310 .
- the guide posts 359 on the attachment means 350 are received in the guide grooves 322 on the support member 320 , thereby limiting a rotation of the attachment means 350 .
- the thread engagement of the motor shaft 400 and the threaded bore 341 , the engagement of the guide rib 343 and the guide groove 354 , and the engagement of the guide post 359 and the guide groove 322 cooperate to constitute a rotation/translation conversion mechanism. Therefore, a rotation of the motor shaft 401 is converted into translation movement of the nose assembly 330 and the second rod 370 can thus move back and forth.
- the motor 400 is a stepper motor.
- the toy 100 includes a storage unit 10 , a processing unit 20 , a content output unit 30 , two light sources 40 , two second sensor means 500 b, a motor drive circuit 50 , and a pulse counter 60 .
- the light sources 40 are two light emitting diodes, each of which is placed on one of the leg portions.
- the second sensor means 500 b are two pressure sensors, each of which is placed on one of the leg portions. More specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 11 , each of the leg portions includes a hand portion 600 that includes a frame portion 601 and a light conductive casing 602 .
- the frame portion 601 includes a supporting surface 603 on which a chamber 604 is formed.
- One of the light sources 40 (not shown) is received in the chamber 604 .
- the second pressure means 500 b is shaped like a thin plate with an opening 501 b formed thereon.
- the second pressure means 500 b is placed on the supporting surface 603 with the opening 501 b registered with the chamber 604 , such that the light emitted by the light source 40 can be guided out.
- the light conductive casing 602 is made of soft plastic material and includes a chamber (not shown), which is formed like a glove, such that the frame portion 601 can be enclosed in the light conductive casing 602 .
- the light conductive casing 602 is light conductive for guiding out the light emitted by the light source 40 .
- the storage unit 10 stores a plurality of media files that are used for providing audio questions to a user.
- the audio questions can be math questions and common sense questions, among other types of questions.
- audio questions provided by the media files provide alternative answer options, such as a question asking, “ . . . which do you think is the suitable answer, A or B”.
- Each of the alternative answer options to each audio question corresponds to one of the second sensor means 500 b, respectively.
- the user can select one answer option by initiating a second sensor means 500 b.
- the relationship between the audio questions, the answer options and the second sensor means 500 b are defined in a database stored on the storage unit 10 .
- the database also defines which of the alternative answer options is the correct answer for each audio question.
- the processing unit 20 is used for playing one of the media files in response to a signal from the first sensor means 500 a.
- the processing unit 20 also controls the light sources 40 to emit light after one of the media files finishes playing.
- the light sources 40 keep flashing in a predetermined pattern for a preset period, prompting the user to press the hand portion 600 , such that one of the second sensor 500 b means can be initiated.
- the content output unit 30 is used for outputting the media files in response to signals from the processing unit 20 .
- one of the second sensor means 500 b sends a signal to the processing unit 20 .
- the processing unit 20 determines whether the user's response is correct according to the database on the storage unit 10 . In one embodiment, the processing unit 20 generates a control signal that is used for controlling the motor 400 to rotate in a positive direction when the user's response is correct. When the user's response is incorrect, the processing unit 20 generates a control signal that is used for controlling the motor 400 to rotate in a negative direction.
- the motor drive circuit 50 receives the control signals from the processing unit 20 and provides a series of motor drive pulses to the motor 400 .
- the pulse counter 60 counts the number of the motor drive pulses generated by motor drive circuit 50 . When the number of the motor drive pulses reaches a preset value, the pulse counter 60 sends a signal to the processing unit 20 .
- the processing unit 20 reverses the motor 400 according to the signal from the pulse counter 60 .
- the nose assembly 330 which is driven by the motor 400 , can thus move back after reaching a limit position. In this embodiment, the motor 400 can continue running for a predetermined time after which the motor 400 stops running and awaits the next signal from the second sensor means 500 b.
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- 1. Related Applications
- This application is one of the related co-pending U.S. patent applications as listed. Such cases have the same assignee as the current application and have been concurrently filed. The disclosures of the applications listed in Table 1 are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
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TABLE 1 Attorney Docket No. Title Inventors US16995 HUMAN TOY Chuan-Hong Wang FIGURE HAVING A Hsiao-Chung Chou MOVABLE NOSE Tsu-Li Chiang Kuan-Hong Hsieh Han-Che Wang Shin-Hong Chung US16996 HUMAN TOY Chuan-Hong Wang FIGURE HAVING A Hsiao-Chung Chou MOVABLE NOSE Tsu-Li Chiang Kuan-Hong Hsieh Han-Che Wang Shin-Hong Chung US17000 HUMAN TOY Chuan-Hong Wang FIGURE HAVING A Hsiao-Chung Chou MOVABLE NOSE Tsu-Li Chiang Xin Zhao San-Zhong Lu Han-Che Wang US17001 HUMAN TOY Chuan-Hong Wang FIGURE HAVING A Hsiao-Chung Chou MOVABLE NOSE Tsu-Li Chiang Wen-Sheng Tsai Hai-Sen Liang Han-Che Wang US17002 HUMAN TOY Chuan-Hong Wang FIGURE HAVING A Hsiao-Chung Chou MOVABLE NOSE Tsu-Li Chiang Kuan-Hong Hsieh Wen-Sheng Tsai Han-Che Wang - 2. Technical Field
- The present disclosure relates to a human figure toy, more specifically, to a human figure toy having a movable nose.
- 3. General Background
- Throughout the years, a wide variety of toy figures and dolls have been created for entertainment purpose. Such toy figures and dolls have assumed shapes replicating humans, human infants, animals as well as a variety of frictional characters. In their efforts to increase the amusement and entertainment value of such toy figures and dolls, practitioners in the art have created a variety of toy figures and dolls having movable features and articulated bodies and limbs.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,516,951 issued to Saigo et al. sets forth a movable toy animal having a toy figure resembling a bunny or the like supporting a motor driven internal movement mechanism. The movement mechanism is operatively coupled to a pair of movable ears and a movable nose. When operated, the ears and nose undergo a predetermined movement cycle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,304,087 issued to Terzian et al. sets forth a SOFT STUFFED TOY WITH MANUALLY DRIVEN HEAD, EARS AND/OR TONGUE carried in a flexible sling with the head of the figure exposed. The head includes animatable ears driven by rotation of the head relative to the body. In addition, the protruding movable tongue is driven by an actuator that also provides rotation of the head relative to the body.
- While the foregoing described related art devices have to some extent improved the art and have in some instances enjoyed commercial success, there remains nonetheless a continuing need in the art for evermore improved, interesting and amusing toys having movable components.
- The disclosure relates to a human figure toy that has a moveable nose. In one exemplary embodiment, the toy includes a storage unit, two pressure sensors, and two hand portions. The storage unit stores a plurality of media files for providing audio questions and alternative answer options to the audio questions. Each of the two pressure sensors is associated with one of the alternative answer options to an audio question. Each of the hand portions includes a light conductive portion and a frame portion. The toy also includes two light sources, each of which is placed on one of the frame portions.
- Additionally, the toy also includes a head portion that includes an aperture formed thereon. A reversible motor and a light source are secured within the head portion. A nose assembly that is driven by the reversible motor extends through the aperture. A processor controls the light sources to emit light after the media file finishes playing, prompting the user to press the hand portions to initiate one of the pressure sensors. The processor also controls the reversible motor to rotate in response to signals from one of the pressure sensors, driving the nose assembly to move back and forth.
- Other features and advantages will be or become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the accompanying drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present disclosure, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
- The components of the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of a human figure toy. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout several views.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a human figure toy in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of a head of the human figure toy ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the head ofFIG. 2 with certain parts omitted for clarity purposes. -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the head ofFIG. 2 with certain parts omitted for clarity purposes. -
FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a nose assembly attached to a support member, both of which are shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the nose assembly shown inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a first rod of the nose assembly shown inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of attachment means of the nose assembly shown inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 9 is another isometric view of the attachment means of the nose assembly shown inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a second rod of the nose assembly shown inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 11 is an exploded view of one of the leg portions that are shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 12 is a block diagram for controlling a motor of the human figure toy that is shown inFIG. 4 . - Referring to
FIG. 1 , ahuman figure toy 100 includes atorso 200 and ahead 300 attached to thetorso 200. Thehuman figure toy 100 also includes two legs and two arms that are attached to thetorso 200. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 through 4 , thehead 300 includes ahollow housing 310. Thehousing 310 is formed to resemble a human face. Anaperture 311 is formed on the front side of thehousing 310. - As will be better understood from the following description, the
toy 100 also includes a first sensor means 500 a, which is used for detecting a user's action to thetoy 100. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , the first sensor means 500 is a pressure sensor that is mounted on the interior surface of thehousing 310. However, when needed, other types of sensors may be used and may be mounted at any suitable portion on thetoy 100. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , thehead 300 also includes asupport member 320 secured within thehousing 310. Thesupport member 320 may be formed by plastic injection molding, in one exemplary embodiment, and includes two posts 321 (one not shown) onto which areversible motor 400 is secured. Themotor 400 includes a threadedmotor shaft 401. Twoguide grooves 322 are formed on thesupport member 320 and extend along a direction that is approximately parallel to the axis of theaperture 311 on thehousing 310. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , thehead 300 also includes anose assembly 330 that is driven by themotor 400. In one embodiment, thenose assembly 330 includes afirst rod 340, an attachment means 350, aspring 360, and asecond rod 370. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , a threadedbore 341 is formed at one end of thefirst rod 340 and extends longitudinally. Aflange 342 is formed near another end of thefirst rod 340. Thefirst rod 340 also includes a pair ofguide ribs 343 on an outer surface thereof. Theguide ribs 343 are formed opposite to each other and extend all the way from the threaded bore end to aside surface 344 on theflange 342. - Referring to
FIGS. 8 and 9 , the attachment means 350 is used for sLidably attaching thesecond rod 370 to thefirst rod 340. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 8 , the attachment means 350 is of a flanged cylindrical shape and includes aflange portion 351 and acylindrical portion 352. - A
circular hole 353 is formed on the attachment means 350 and extends along the entire length of the attachment means 350. A pair ofguide grooves 354 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of thecircular hole 353. Theguide grooves 354 are positioned opposite to each other and extend along the entire length of thecircular hole 353. - A
chamber 355 is formed on the flange portion side, extending from afirst end surface 356 of theflange portion 351 toward the cylindrical portion, which forms twoopenings 357 on a cylindrical outer surface of thecylindrical portion 352 and asecond surface 358 of theflange portion 351. Theopenings 357 are formed opposite to each other. The attachment means 350 also includes a pair ofguide posts 359 formed opposite to each other on an outer circumferential surface of theflange portion 351. - Referring to
FIG. 10 , thesecond rod 370 includes a chamber 374 (shown inFIG. 6 ) that extends longitudinally and is used for receiving thespring 360 therein. A pair oflong tabs 371 and a pair ofshort tabs 372 are formed at the open end of thesecond rod 370. Thelong tabs 371 are positioned opposite to each other and angled slightly away from each other. Each of thelong tabs 371 includes ahook portion 373 that extends outwardly at a distal end thereof. - After the
nose assembly 330 has been constructed, the attachment means 350 is slidably attached to thefirst rod 340. More specifically, thefirst rod 340 is received in thecircular hole 353 of the attachment means 350 with theguide grooves 354 engaging with theguide ribs 343 respectively. Thefirst rod 340 is pushed against the attachment means 350 by the spring force of thespring 360, and specifically, theside surface 344 of theflange 342 on thefirst rod 340 engages thefirst end surface 356 of theflange portion 351 of the attachment means 350. - After the
nose assembly 330 has been constructed, thesecond rod 370 is attached to the attachment means 350 with the twolong tabs 371 in a first position and the twoshort tabs 373 in a second position. More specifically, in the first position, the twolong tabs 371 are received in the twoopenings 357 respectively with the twohook portions 373 engaging thesecond end surface 358 of theflange portion 351. - Because the
long tabs 371 are slightly outwardly angled, thelong tabs 371 are slightly deformed in the first position and a spring force that springs back thelong tabs 371 to its original shape pushes thelong tabs 371 tightly against edges of theopenings 357, thereby preventing thelong tabs 371 from disengaging theopenings 357. - In the second position, the
short tabs 373 contact the surface of the attachment means 350. The movement of the attachment means 350 is thus limited by thelong tabs 371 and theshort tabs 373, and as a result, thesecond rod 370 is held in position. - In one embodiment, the
spring 360 may be a coil spring and is slightly compressed in thesecond rod 370. One end of thespring 360 engages one end of thefirst rod 340. Thesecond rod 370 is thus biased to a furthest position relative to thefirst rod 340 and can slide along theguide ribs 343 of thefist rod 340. During sliding of thesecond rod 370, thespring 360 is compressed, which is used for absorbing shocks, such as shock generated when thetoy 100 falls with thesecond rod 370 hitting the ground. As a result, significant damages to thetoy 100 thus can be avoided. - After the
nose assembly 330 has been attached to the threadedmotor shaft 401, thesecond rod 370 extends through theaperture 311 on thehousing 310. The guide posts 359 on the attachment means 350 are received in theguide grooves 322 on thesupport member 320, thereby limiting a rotation of the attachment means 350. - The thread engagement of the
motor shaft 400 and the threadedbore 341, the engagement of theguide rib 343 and theguide groove 354, and the engagement of theguide post 359 and theguide groove 322 cooperate to constitute a rotation/translation conversion mechanism. Therefore, a rotation of themotor shaft 401 is converted into translation movement of thenose assembly 330 and thesecond rod 370 can thus move back and forth. - Referring to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , in one embodiment, themotor 400 is a stepper motor. In this embodiment, thetoy 100 includes astorage unit 10, aprocessing unit 20, acontent output unit 30, twolight sources 40, two second sensor means 500 b, amotor drive circuit 50, and apulse counter 60. - The
light sources 40 are two light emitting diodes, each of which is placed on one of the leg portions. The second sensor means 500 b are two pressure sensors, each of which is placed on one of the leg portions. More specifically, in the embodiment shown inFIG. 11 , each of the leg portions includes ahand portion 600 that includes aframe portion 601 and a lightconductive casing 602. - The
frame portion 601 includes a supportingsurface 603 on which achamber 604 is formed. One of the light sources 40 (not shown) is received in thechamber 604. The second pressure means 500 b is shaped like a thin plate with anopening 501 b formed thereon. The second pressure means 500 b is placed on the supportingsurface 603 with theopening 501 b registered with thechamber 604, such that the light emitted by thelight source 40 can be guided out. - The light
conductive casing 602 is made of soft plastic material and includes a chamber (not shown), which is formed like a glove, such that theframe portion 601 can be enclosed in the lightconductive casing 602. The lightconductive casing 602 is light conductive for guiding out the light emitted by thelight source 40. - The
storage unit 10 stores a plurality of media files that are used for providing audio questions to a user. The audio questions can be math questions and common sense questions, among other types of questions. In one embodiment, audio questions provided by the media files provide alternative answer options, such as a question asking, “ . . . which do you think is the suitable answer, A or B”. Each of the alternative answer options to each audio question corresponds to one of the second sensor means 500 b, respectively. Specifically, the user can select one answer option by initiating a second sensor means 500 b. The relationship between the audio questions, the answer options and the second sensor means 500 b are defined in a database stored on thestorage unit 10. The database also defines which of the alternative answer options is the correct answer for each audio question. - The
processing unit 20 is used for playing one of the media files in response to a signal from the first sensor means 500 a. Theprocessing unit 20 also controls thelight sources 40 to emit light after one of the media files finishes playing. In one embodiment, thelight sources 40 keep flashing in a predetermined pattern for a preset period, prompting the user to press thehand portion 600, such that one of thesecond sensor 500 b means can be initiated. Thecontent output unit 30 is used for outputting the media files in response to signals from theprocessing unit 20. - When initiated, one of the second sensor means 500 b sends a signal to the
processing unit 20. Theprocessing unit 20 determines whether the user's response is correct according to the database on thestorage unit 10. In one embodiment, theprocessing unit 20 generates a control signal that is used for controlling themotor 400 to rotate in a positive direction when the user's response is correct. When the user's response is incorrect, theprocessing unit 20 generates a control signal that is used for controlling themotor 400 to rotate in a negative direction. - The
motor drive circuit 50 receives the control signals from theprocessing unit 20 and provides a series of motor drive pulses to themotor 400. The pulse counter 60 counts the number of the motor drive pulses generated bymotor drive circuit 50. When the number of the motor drive pulses reaches a preset value, thepulse counter 60 sends a signal to theprocessing unit 20. Theprocessing unit 20 reverses themotor 400 according to the signal from thepulse counter 60. Thenose assembly 330, which is driven by themotor 400, can thus move back after reaching a limit position. In this embodiment, themotor 400 can continue running for a predetermined time after which themotor 400 stops running and awaits the next signal from the second sensor means 500 b. - Although the present disclosure has been specifically described on the basis of an exemplary embodiment, the disclosure is not to be construed as being limited thereto. Various changes or modifications may be made to the embodiment without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure.
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