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The following description is for the motorized, battery operated version of the "Tiny Tanker" but two other versions are of the
same design concept except they are either push or peddle instigated.
The exterior body of the "Tiny Tanker" is made of a durable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material and is designed for accurate scale
model depiction of a standard fire engine.
Several inches in length from the front end of the "Tiny Tanker" is a recessed seating compartment of twelve-inch (12") length. This
seating compartment is expanded in leg room by recession in the front frame or "hood" area of the vehicle. Upon the floor of this
recessed leg room area is a foot pedal that operates control of the vehicle's motion by wire to a motor, and a metal steering column.
On top hood area is a rotating light encased within a plastic frame and this rotating light is powered by and wired to the battery
used within the "Tiny Tanker." The body of the "Tiny Tanker" is supported by six (6) wheels upon three (3) axles, and these axles
and wheels are made of a durable, applicable material. The rear axles are controlled in rotation by gear powered by the motor, and
the front axle is turn-angle controlled by connection to the steering column and steering wheel.
The motor used to control the "Tiny Tanker" is of one-half horsepower (½ hp) capacity, is directly controlled by the foot pedal
within the seating compartment, and is powered by rechargeable battery. The battery used to power the "Tiny Tanker" is a
rechargeable six-volt (6 V), nine-and-one-half Ampere hour (9.5 Ah) battery using an H-plug for connection. This battery controls
operation of the motor, the lights and the water pump featured upon the "Tiny Tanker," and can achieve approximately four (4) hours
of full charge operation following an approximate eight (8) hour charging period.
The rear half of the body of the "Tiny Tanker" hosts an interior water tank of an approximate two gallon (2 gal.) capacity, and the
exterior wall of the body of the "Tiny Tanker" bears a clear plastic strip with volume gauges to determine the quantity of water
stored within this tank. A water cannon projectile with operating trigger is featured on the rear section of the "Tiny Tanker".
Extending from the bottom of this water cannon and into the water tank is a plastic tube, through which is water contracted for
projection by the cannon. The water cannon can rotate its position 360 degrees and may or may not have the capability to raise and
lower it position for accurate aiming of projected water. The water cannon will have the ability to project water in distances in
excess of ten-foot lengths.
Features
- PVC body frame made in image of fire truck, measuring 44" x 32" x 32"
- Recessed seating compartment of 12" length
- ½ horsepower motor, operated by foot pedal
- Rechargeable 6 V, 9.5 Ah battery using H-plug
- Interior water tank of 2 gallon capacity, with clear exterior strip bearing a volume gauge
- Water cannon connecting to water tank by plastic tube
- ½ horsepower water pump, wired to battery, for use of water cannon operated by trigger
- Decals upon body frame for accentuation of fire truck image
- Bell for placement upon truck hood area
- Firefighter coat and hat
Benefits
- Allows children to role-play a favorite career model
- Modernizes a traditional ride-on toy
- Water cannon can spray in excess of 10 feet in distance
- Accompanying garments and bell accentuate this role-playing of firefighters
- Dimensions of fire truck ensure visibility and prevent risk of tip-over
- Provides a realistic duplication of a traditional children's role model
- Can join a profitable toy category
- Can help this U.S. industry overcome foreign competition
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