GENERAL-PURPOSE THEATER PUPPET Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: theater accessories, may be used as aid by pedagogues and educators. SUBSTANCE: puppet has body with detachable head and pivotally connected limbs. Bar 1 with panel 2 and handle 3 are attached to puppet back. Limb control members mounted on bar 1 are made in the form of rocker 4, block 7 and lever 10. Rocker 4 is connected by line 5 with rocker 6 adapted for driving legs. Rotation of block 7 urges rubber member 8 and block 9 on lever joint to move arms. By moving lever 10 away or toward user, tie-rod and spring 11 are activated to move head or press it to body. Slide mounted on bar 1 for reciprocation and additional rocker mounted on panel 2 may be used to move arms. EFFECT: increased amusing effect, wider operational capabilities and simplified construction. 5 cl, 6 dwg