Field of the Invention
The present invention relates, in general, to toys. A long-time favorite toy is formed with two buttons or disks rotatably mounted on a continuous loop of string. The ends of the loop of string are grasped by the hands of the user and the string is rotated about a horizontal axis between the user's hands to wind up the string. Then, in and out reciprocating movement of the ends of the strings causes the string to unwind and rewind which forces the disks to oscillate back and forth along the string and strike each other.
While this toy provides long periods of enjoyment, it is not without a disadvantage. Since the user employs his or her fingers to grasp the ends of the loop of string, the fingers are susceptible to being pinched by the winding and unwinding action of the string. Looping the ends of the string through rings which the user grasps eliminates any pinching of the user's fingers. However, the string is typically tied to one of the rings which causes unequal tension in the upper and lower portions of the string during the unwinding and rewinding of the string and prevents the string from continuously rewinding. Thus, long term repeated use of such a toy has not been possible.
Thus, it would be desirable to provide a rotatable disk string toy which includes means to facilitate easy handling of the string. It would also be desirable to provide a rotatable disk string toy with string holding means which is easily attached to the toy. It would also be desirable to provide a rotating disk string toy which includes string holding means having an inexpensive cost. It would also be desirable to provide a rotating disk string toy which is durable for a long useful life. Finally, it would be desirable to provide a rotatable disk string toy which provides a unique visual appearance when in use.