An animation device is provided for generating movements of limbs and extremities
of an animated figure. The device includes a single motor coupled to a gear box
assembly. A first drive axle, rotatable about a first axis, is coupled to the gear
box assembly. A second drive axle, rotatable about a second axis and oriented substantially
perpendicular to the first drive axle, is also coupled to the gear box assembly.
A gear train assembly is coupled to a lower end of the second drive axle and an
output drive shaft is coupled to the gear drain assembly. The output drive shaft
is rotatable about a third axis oriented parallel to and offset from the second
axis. A left cam is coupled to a left end of the first drive axle and a right cam
is coupled to a right end of the first drive axle, both of which are configured
for radial movement about the first drive axle when the motor is activated. A middle
cam is coupled to a middle section of the second drive axle, and is configured
for radial movement about the second drive axle when the motor is activated. And,
a lower cam is coupled to the output drive shaft, and is configured for radial
movement about the output drive shaft when the motor is activated.