HOBBYHORSE REALLY GETS SOMEWHERE (Nov, 1936)
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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1936
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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1936
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HOBBYHORSE REALLY GETS SOMEWHERE
When a child jumps up and down in the saddle of a hobbyhorse of new design, the mechanical steed carries him forward several feet with each bounce. The secret of the ingenious motion lies in a locking mechanism that enables the rubber-tired wheels to move frontward only. Each jounce compresses the spring frame, exerting a forward kick against the movable front wheels and a backward kick against the locked rear wheels, and thus propelling the whole vehicle ahead.
Springy hobbyhorse…
This “Hobbyhorse” from Popular Science 1936 reminds me of those new fangled springy bicycle/scooters I’ve seen advertised around, might be a good (re)make – Link…….
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