Patent ID: 8986192
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. A spanking machine configured to have an instrument coupled thereto, the spanking machine being configured for driving the instrument through a repetitive oscillating motion simulating a spanking action, the spanking machine comprising: a support; a shaft rotatably positioned on the support, the shaft having first and second ends and defining a longitudinal axis, the second end having a vertical groove therein; a torsion spring positioned over the shaft, the torsion spring having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end of the torsion spring being fixed to the support; a tensioning hook positioned on the second end of the shaft and engaging the vertical groove in the shaft to allow movement of the tensioning hook relative to the shaft along the longitudinal axis; a motor located on the support and coupled to the first end of the shaft, the motor being configured to continually rotate the shaft in a first direction during operation of the spanking machine; wherein the upper end of the torsion spring is configured to extend radially outwardly from the shaft to facilitate connection of the instrument thereto, the tensioning hook being configured to rotate the upper end of the torsion spring through a predetermined arc and then disengage therefrom during each rotation of the shaft by the motor, a protuberance being positioned on the support such that during each rotation of the shaft the tensioning hook is disengaged from the torsion spring after rotation of the torsion spring by the tensioning hook resulting in the upper end of the torsion spring moving the repetitive oscillating motion simulating the spanking action, wherein the support further comprises upper and lower plates, the shaft being rotatably coupled to the upper and lower plates via a plurality of ball bearings.