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Abstract

A motor driven surface translating amusement device includes a base having front and rear base parts, and a rear wheel unit having a pair of coaxial rear wheels mounted rotatably on the rear base part. A transmission mechanism is mounted on the front base part, and includes a bi-directional motor operable so as to provide forward and reverse drive power outputs, and a vertical drive shaft driven rotatably by the motor. A control unit includes a light sensor mounted on the base for detecting changes in light intensity thereat. The control unit is connected electrically to and controls the motor to provide an appropriate one of the forward and reverse drive power outputs in accordance with the light intensity detected by the light sensor. A clutch mechanism is sleeved rotatably on the drive shaft, and is in frictional engagement with the drive shaft for co-rotation therewith. A rotation restricting unit is provided on the base and the clutch mechanism for restricting angular rotation therebetween. A front wheel unit is disposed on the front base part, is mounted rotatably on the clutch mechanism, and is coupled to and driven rotatably by the drive shaft for movement of the base on a surface.

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