Toy projectile system and method that utilizes bi-stable ribbon spring projectiles
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Dec 15, 2015
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Mar 25, 2014
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A toy assembly containing projectiles and a launcher. The launcher is a static structure having a hook projection extending therefrom. The projectile contains a length of coiled ribbon spring that causes the projectile to be biased into a curled configuration. The projectile stores spring energy when unwound from its coiled configuration. The projectile can be made bi-stable so that it can lay at rest in both its initial coiled configuration and a straightened linear configuration. A mechanical connector temporarily engages the first end of the projectile with the launcher. Once the projectile is engaged with the launcher, the first end of the projectile is held in place as the projectile is uncoiled out of its initial coiled configuration. When the projectile is released, it recoils and launches the projectile forward.
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