CA2987806A1 - Play toy in the form of interchangeable blocks and method for locking interchangeable blocks - Google Patents
Play toy in the form of interchangeable blocks and method for locking interchangeable blocksInfo
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Abstract
Invention patent for a set of interchangeable blocks, designed for the field of toys, toys that promote motor co-ordination, and toys that promote the concept of planning and construction, the blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) being configured using a base geometry, namely the cube block (1), comprising rounded edges (9) and, on the edge, common to two adjacent faces (A and B and/or B and C and/or A and C and/or A and D and/or A and E and/or F and B and/or F and C and/or F and D and/or F and E), perpendicularly to said faces, at least one narrow channel (10) adapted to a portion (111) of the locking disc (11); said cube block (1) has the form of the parallelepipedal block (2), scalene block (3), convex triangular block (4), right-angled triangle block (5), trapezoidal block (6), half-cube block (7) and portal block (8).
Description
PLAY TOY IN THE FORM OF INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS AND METHOD FOR
LOCKING INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention refers to a toy, more specifically a set of interchangeable blocks with a locking method enabled by an additional device, allowing to set up varied ludic scenarios by the different shapes in which the blocks are presented, intended for the field of toys, motor skills development toys, planning and building skills development toys.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART
The first reference to toys in block format goes back to year 1693. There are wood models with different shapes that were stacked in order to form something. In order to improve the experience and increase stability and length of exposure, some models feature fitting devices between modules or blocks.
A solution can be understood by patent application US349646, issued 21/09/1886, entitled BLOCK, which claimed, a rectangular block with grooves on the top, which conform to multiple squares, adapted and designed to receive lower edges from other corresponding blocks.
This solution came to be staggered and produced in many different forms in the product of the manufacturer INTERLEGO, with numerous patents dating, as from the middle of the 20th century.
A different form of interlocking is disclosed in U.S. Patent 3822499, issued July 9, 1974, entitled TOY BUILDING BLOCK SUITABLE FOR A PAD, RAFT OR THE LIKE which claimed a plurality of semi rigid blocks to form a floating cushion or raft, each block being cube-shaped, and may have truncated corners. The faces are provided with a hole to receive detachable elements with cylindrical body with spherical heads, allowing it to be attached to another block, with the head inserted in its hole.
The national patent application, PI9402723-4, published on 04/02/1996, entitled TOY, claimed a toy made of rectangular blocks, each equipped with ditch, on its bottom, symmetrical to spike at the top to coupling adjacent blocks.
LOCKING INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention refers to a toy, more specifically a set of interchangeable blocks with a locking method enabled by an additional device, allowing to set up varied ludic scenarios by the different shapes in which the blocks are presented, intended for the field of toys, motor skills development toys, planning and building skills development toys.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART
The first reference to toys in block format goes back to year 1693. There are wood models with different shapes that were stacked in order to form something. In order to improve the experience and increase stability and length of exposure, some models feature fitting devices between modules or blocks.
A solution can be understood by patent application US349646, issued 21/09/1886, entitled BLOCK, which claimed, a rectangular block with grooves on the top, which conform to multiple squares, adapted and designed to receive lower edges from other corresponding blocks.
This solution came to be staggered and produced in many different forms in the product of the manufacturer INTERLEGO, with numerous patents dating, as from the middle of the 20th century.
A different form of interlocking is disclosed in U.S. Patent 3822499, issued July 9, 1974, entitled TOY BUILDING BLOCK SUITABLE FOR A PAD, RAFT OR THE LIKE which claimed a plurality of semi rigid blocks to form a floating cushion or raft, each block being cube-shaped, and may have truncated corners. The faces are provided with a hole to receive detachable elements with cylindrical body with spherical heads, allowing it to be attached to another block, with the head inserted in its hole.
The national patent application, PI9402723-4, published on 04/02/1996, entitled TOY, claimed a toy made of rectangular blocks, each equipped with ditch, on its bottom, symmetrical to spike at the top to coupling adjacent blocks.
2 The relevance of the abovennentioned models lies in the stacking form and lateral predisposition. The model discussed in US349646, like the overwhelming majority of existing blocks, has a face provided with a protruding device and a face with a symmetrical recess or that allows it to receive and interlock the aforementioned protruding device. Document US3822499 on its turn, requires a certain coupling ability between the components, in that, when the detachable member is inserted in the first block, by compression of the ball head into the bore, the free, opposing head, upon compression of an adjacent block, may press the head into the block to which the other head has been interlocked. Although the body is solid and the mentioned hole has a limited depth, in view of the structural conformation of the block in semi-rigid material, it may cause failure of the head to be coupled with the corresponding hole.
Another drawback of the listed models, except for PI9402723-4, as well as most interchangeable block toy models, is that the improved locking requires a greater effort and technique of the child, incurring in frustration that can trigger momentary and, even continuous stress, if successive attempts fail.
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
Taking into account the known elements, the inventor has developed the present toy, object of this patent application, hereinafter referred to as LUDIC TOY
INTERCHANGEABLE BUILDING BLOCKS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCK LOCKING
METHOD, which comprehends blocks made from polymeric material, based on the quadrangular geometry of a cube with rounded edges, featuring at the common edge of two adjacent sides, centered perpendicularly to mentioned sides, one or more narrow slots, with a perfect fit to hold 1/4 of the locking device, whose thickness is equal to or greater than the width of the aforementioned slot. The block may have the shape of a cube, extended to form a cobblestone, or additional shapes, such as that of a scalene triangle, a triangle whose longest side is bulged, a trapezoid, a half cube or a cube with a cavity. The toy includes disk-shaped locking devices, also offered as a half disc or a polygon (quadrilateral, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, among others). The method of interaction with the toy consists of the juxtaposition of two or more blocks, aligning at least one slot of each block, coupling a locking device and, if desired, juxtaposing other
Another drawback of the listed models, except for PI9402723-4, as well as most interchangeable block toy models, is that the improved locking requires a greater effort and technique of the child, incurring in frustration that can trigger momentary and, even continuous stress, if successive attempts fail.
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
Taking into account the known elements, the inventor has developed the present toy, object of this patent application, hereinafter referred to as LUDIC TOY
INTERCHANGEABLE BUILDING BLOCKS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCK LOCKING
METHOD, which comprehends blocks made from polymeric material, based on the quadrangular geometry of a cube with rounded edges, featuring at the common edge of two adjacent sides, centered perpendicularly to mentioned sides, one or more narrow slots, with a perfect fit to hold 1/4 of the locking device, whose thickness is equal to or greater than the width of the aforementioned slot. The block may have the shape of a cube, extended to form a cobblestone, or additional shapes, such as that of a scalene triangle, a triangle whose longest side is bulged, a trapezoid, a half cube or a cube with a cavity. The toy includes disk-shaped locking devices, also offered as a half disc or a polygon (quadrilateral, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, among others). The method of interaction with the toy consists of the juxtaposition of two or more blocks, aligning at least one slot of each block, coupling a locking device and, if desired, juxtaposing other
3 blocks, moving one of its slots towards the exposed portion of the locking device, which has the function of providing the immobilization and alignment between adjacent blocks, dispensing accurate technique for the engagement and undocking of the parts.
Blocks and locking devices may be made from polymeric material of varying densities, featuring smooth or textured surfaces to improve the grip while handling them, with different colors for each of the elements, patterns or colors.
The benefits of this toy in interchangeable block format with flattened locking device are many: it develops strength in both fingers and hands, improving hand-eye coordination, without requiring too much effort; encourages the child to make friends and cooperate; encourages interaction; fosters imagination and creativity as the child designs and assembles new block sets; intellectually, the child develops mental potential as well as his vocabulary, as it describes shapes, sizes, colors and positions; by grouping elements, the child develops mathematical skills, adding or subtracting;
sharpens his perception of the disposition and alignment of blocks; expands his experience with gravity, balance and geometry learned by handling the toy blocks.
FIGURES THAT ILLUSTRATE THE OBJECT OF THE PATENT APPLICATION
Hereinafter, the object of this patent application will be described in detail, including joint numerical references to the following description, without any restriction to the proportions and materials to be used in its industrial manufacturing, where:
Figures 1 and 2, respectively, show the top and bottom perspective of a multi-geometric block assembly with coupled locking devices, so as to allow for a better understanding of how blocks interact, as well of the locking method itself;
Figure 3 is an enlarged view of detail A of Figure 2;
Figures 4 and 5 are orthogonal, respectively, front and bottom views of an assembly of several blocks of different geometries;
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 5;
Figure 7 is an enlarged view of detail A of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a top perspective view of a block, in the shape of a cube;
Figure 9 is a top perspective view of a block, in cobblestone format;
Blocks and locking devices may be made from polymeric material of varying densities, featuring smooth or textured surfaces to improve the grip while handling them, with different colors for each of the elements, patterns or colors.
The benefits of this toy in interchangeable block format with flattened locking device are many: it develops strength in both fingers and hands, improving hand-eye coordination, without requiring too much effort; encourages the child to make friends and cooperate; encourages interaction; fosters imagination and creativity as the child designs and assembles new block sets; intellectually, the child develops mental potential as well as his vocabulary, as it describes shapes, sizes, colors and positions; by grouping elements, the child develops mathematical skills, adding or subtracting;
sharpens his perception of the disposition and alignment of blocks; expands his experience with gravity, balance and geometry learned by handling the toy blocks.
FIGURES THAT ILLUSTRATE THE OBJECT OF THE PATENT APPLICATION
Hereinafter, the object of this patent application will be described in detail, including joint numerical references to the following description, without any restriction to the proportions and materials to be used in its industrial manufacturing, where:
Figures 1 and 2, respectively, show the top and bottom perspective of a multi-geometric block assembly with coupled locking devices, so as to allow for a better understanding of how blocks interact, as well of the locking method itself;
Figure 3 is an enlarged view of detail A of Figure 2;
Figures 4 and 5 are orthogonal, respectively, front and bottom views of an assembly of several blocks of different geometries;
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 5;
Figure 7 is an enlarged view of detail A of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a top perspective view of a block, in the shape of a cube;
Figure 9 is a top perspective view of a block, in cobblestone format;
4 Figures 10 and 11 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with triangular profile;
Figures 12 and 13 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with a triangular profile and a larger bulged face;
Figures 14 and 15 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with rectangular profile;
Figures 16 and 17 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with trapezoidal profile;
Figures 18 and 19 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with half-cube profile;
Figures 20 and 21 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block, in the shape of a cube with a portal-shaped cavity;
Figures 22 and 21 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block, in the shape of a cube with a portal-shaped cavity;
Figure 23 is a perspective view of the disk-shaped locking device;
Figures 24 and 25 are orthogonal, respectively, front and profile views of the disk-shaped locking device;
Figure 26 is a perspective view of the locking device, in its half-moon or half-disc variant.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
According to the above figures, the LUDIC TOY INTERCHANGEABLE BUILDING BLOCKS
WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCK LOCKING METHOD, the main object of this patent application, comprises blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) shaped to form a basic geometry - see Figure 8, of the cube block (1) with rounded edges (9); the said blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) at the common edge of two adjacent sides (A and B and / or B and C
and / or A and C and / or A and D and / or A and E and / or F and B and / or F and C
and / or F and D and / or F and E), centrally, perpendicularly to the aforementioned sides, are provided with at least one narrow and rounded (101) slot (10), the axis (102) of its radius being centered at the intersection of the sides; the geometry of the slot (10) conforms to a portion (111) which is equivalent to at least 374 - see Figure 24- of the locking device (11) or half of the locking device (12), with a thickness equal to or greater than the width of the aforementioned slot (10). The said bock, in addition to its basic cube (1) form, presents variants of the cobblestone block (2), which features twice the width of the cube block (1); the scalene block (3), with a scalene triangle profile, from the angular cut, at 45 degrees, of a cube block (1); the bulged triangular block (4), from the angular
Figures 12 and 13 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with a triangular profile and a larger bulged face;
Figures 14 and 15 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with rectangular profile;
Figures 16 and 17 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with trapezoidal profile;
Figures 18 and 19 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block with half-cube profile;
Figures 20 and 21 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block, in the shape of a cube with a portal-shaped cavity;
Figures 22 and 21 are perspective views, of opposite angles, of a block, in the shape of a cube with a portal-shaped cavity;
Figure 23 is a perspective view of the disk-shaped locking device;
Figures 24 and 25 are orthogonal, respectively, front and profile views of the disk-shaped locking device;
Figure 26 is a perspective view of the locking device, in its half-moon or half-disc variant.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
According to the above figures, the LUDIC TOY INTERCHANGEABLE BUILDING BLOCKS
WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCK LOCKING METHOD, the main object of this patent application, comprises blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) shaped to form a basic geometry - see Figure 8, of the cube block (1) with rounded edges (9); the said blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) at the common edge of two adjacent sides (A and B and / or B and C
and / or A and C and / or A and D and / or A and E and / or F and B and / or F and C
and / or F and D and / or F and E), centrally, perpendicularly to the aforementioned sides, are provided with at least one narrow and rounded (101) slot (10), the axis (102) of its radius being centered at the intersection of the sides; the geometry of the slot (10) conforms to a portion (111) which is equivalent to at least 374 - see Figure 24- of the locking device (11) or half of the locking device (12), with a thickness equal to or greater than the width of the aforementioned slot (10). The said bock, in addition to its basic cube (1) form, presents variants of the cobblestone block (2), which features twice the width of the cube block (1); the scalene block (3), with a scalene triangle profile, from the angular cut, at 45 degrees, of a cube block (1); the bulged triangular block (4), from the angular
5 cut on, at 45 degrees of the cube block (1), with a large rounded side (41); Rectangle triangle block (5), from the angular cut of half the cube block (1); a trapezoidal block (6), constructed from the cube block (1) with angular cut, from the upper end to the median portion (M) of the cube block (1); half cube block (7) is obtained from the parallel cut with any of the sides, in the medial portion (M), of half the cube block (1);
and the portal block (8) consists of the geometry of the cube block (1), provided with a cavity (81).
A preferred construction form of the blocks (1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6,7 or 8) comprises: 12 (twelve) slots (10) in the cube block (1); 12 (twelve) slots (10) in the cobblestone block (2); 5 (five) slots (10) in the scalene block (3); 5 (five) slots (10) in the bulged triangular block (4); 1 (one) slot (10) in the rectangular triangle block (5); 6 (six) slots (10) in the trapezoidal block (6); 4 (four) slots (10) in the half cube block (7) and 8 (eight) slots (10) in the portal block (8). A variant - not shown - of the cobblestone block (2), provides 16 (sixteen) slots (10).
The block locking method (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and! or 4 and / or 5 and /
or 6 and!
or 7 and / or 8) comprises the juxtaposition of at least two blocks, the alignment of at least one slot (10) on each block, the coupling of a locking device (11) or a half locking device (12) and, if desired, juxtaposing other blocks by moving one of its slots towards the exposed portion of the locking device (11 or 12). The locking device (11) allows the locking of up to 4 (four) adjacent blocks (1 and! or 2 and! or 3 and! or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8) or, by using the locking device (12), the locking of up to 2 adjacent blocks is achieved (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and!
or 7 and / or 8). Each block (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) or locking device (11 or 12) may have a smooth or textured surface for improved grip while handling, with elements featuring different colors, patterns or blended colors. Other shapes, based on the basic geometry - see Figure 8 ¨ of the cube block (1), including or not one or more slots (s) (10) may have, for example, a profile with corrugations, repeated triangles, slots, arcs, a passing
and the portal block (8) consists of the geometry of the cube block (1), provided with a cavity (81).
A preferred construction form of the blocks (1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6,7 or 8) comprises: 12 (twelve) slots (10) in the cube block (1); 12 (twelve) slots (10) in the cobblestone block (2); 5 (five) slots (10) in the scalene block (3); 5 (five) slots (10) in the bulged triangular block (4); 1 (one) slot (10) in the rectangular triangle block (5); 6 (six) slots (10) in the trapezoidal block (6); 4 (four) slots (10) in the half cube block (7) and 8 (eight) slots (10) in the portal block (8). A variant - not shown - of the cobblestone block (2), provides 16 (sixteen) slots (10).
The block locking method (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and! or 4 and / or 5 and /
or 6 and!
or 7 and / or 8) comprises the juxtaposition of at least two blocks, the alignment of at least one slot (10) on each block, the coupling of a locking device (11) or a half locking device (12) and, if desired, juxtaposing other blocks by moving one of its slots towards the exposed portion of the locking device (11 or 12). The locking device (11) allows the locking of up to 4 (four) adjacent blocks (1 and! or 2 and! or 3 and! or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8) or, by using the locking device (12), the locking of up to 2 adjacent blocks is achieved (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and!
or 7 and / or 8). Each block (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) or locking device (11 or 12) may have a smooth or textured surface for improved grip while handling, with elements featuring different colors, patterns or blended colors. Other shapes, based on the basic geometry - see Figure 8 ¨ of the cube block (1), including or not one or more slots (s) (10) may have, for example, a profile with corrugations, repeated triangles, slots, arcs, a passing
6 hole to the opposite face, openings, pyramidal geometry, cylindrical geometry.
The locking device (11 or 12) can be replaced by a device with a polygonal shape (pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal), for example, whole or divided in half, with a perfect fit to the geometry of the slot (10). The preferred shape of the slot geometry comprises a straight angle, which accommodates the locking device in its various polygonal shapes (pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal).
The locking device (11 or 12) can be replaced by a device with a polygonal shape (pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal), for example, whole or divided in half, with a perfect fit to the geometry of the slot (10). The preferred shape of the slot geometry comprises a straight angle, which accommodates the locking device in its various polygonal shapes (pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal).
Claims (20)
1. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", a set of interchangeable blocks, intended to the field of toys, toys that promote motor skills, toys that promote the planification and construction concepts, typified by the fact that the blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) are formed from a basic geometry, of the cube block (1) comprised by rounded edges (9) and, at the common edge of two adjacent faces (A and B and /
or B
and C and / or A and C and / or A and D and / or A and E and / or F and B and / or F and C and / or F and D and / or F and E), perpendicularly to mentioned faces, at least one narrow canal (10) adapted to a portion (111) which is equivalent to at least 'A of the locking device (11); comprises a parallelepipedal block (2) with a width greater than its height and length; comprises a scalene block (3), with a triangular scalene profile, from the angular cut, at 45 degrees from the cube block (1); comprises bulged triangular block (4), from the angular cut on, at 45 degrees of the cube block (1), with rounding of the larger face (41); comprises rectangular triangle block (5), from the angular cut, of half of the cube block (1); comprises a trapezoidal block (6) from the cube block (1) with angular cut, from the upper end to the median portion (M) of the cube block (1);
comprises a half cube block (7), from the parallel cut to either side, in the median portion (M), of half the cube block (1); comprises a portal block (8), from the cube block (1), with a cavity (81);
or B
and C and / or A and C and / or A and D and / or A and E and / or F and B and / or F and C and / or F and D and / or F and E), perpendicularly to mentioned faces, at least one narrow canal (10) adapted to a portion (111) which is equivalent to at least 'A of the locking device (11); comprises a parallelepipedal block (2) with a width greater than its height and length; comprises a scalene block (3), with a triangular scalene profile, from the angular cut, at 45 degrees from the cube block (1); comprises bulged triangular block (4), from the angular cut on, at 45 degrees of the cube block (1), with rounding of the larger face (41); comprises rectangular triangle block (5), from the angular cut, of half of the cube block (1); comprises a trapezoidal block (6) from the cube block (1) with angular cut, from the upper end to the median portion (M) of the cube block (1);
comprises a half cube block (7), from the parallel cut to either side, in the median portion (M), of half the cube block (1); comprises a portal block (8), from the cube block (1), with a cavity (81);
2. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the canal (10) is centered on the common edge of two adjacent faces (A and B and / or B and C and / or A and C and / or A and D and / or A and E and / or F and B and / or F and C and / or F and D and / or F and E);
3. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the canal (10) comprises a rounding (101), the radius of which has its axis (102) centered, at the intersection of the faces;
4. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the canal (10) comprises a right angle in its depth;
5. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the canal (10) comprises a polygonal, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal shape;
6. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the locking device (11) comprises the flat-disc shape;
7. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the locking device (11) comprises the half-disc shape;
8. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the locking device (11) comprises a polygonal, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal sha pe;
9. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the thickness of the locking device (11) is equal to the width of the canal (10);
10. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the thickness of the locking device (11) is greater than the width of the channel (10);
11. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the width of the parallelepipedal block (2) comprises twice the width of the cube block (1);
12. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 12 (twelve) canals (10) in the cube block (1) and in the parallelepipedic block (2);
13. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 16 (sixteen) canals (10) in the parallelepipedic block (2);
14. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 5 (five) canals (10) in the scalene block (3) and in the bulged triangular block (4);
15. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 1 (one) canal (10) in the Rectangle triangle block (5);
16. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 6 (six) canals (10) in the trapezoidal block (6);
17. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 4 (four) canals (10) in the half-cube block (7);
18. "PLAY TOY IN THE FORM INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS", according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it comprises the conformation of 8 (eight) canals (10) in the portal block (8);
19. "INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCKS", according to precedent claim 1, characterized by the fact that the locking method of the blocks (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8) comprises juxtaposing at least two blocks, aligning at least one canal (10) of each, coupling a locking device (11) or a half locking device (12) and, if desired, juxtaposing other blocks, directing one of its canals, against the exposed portion of the locking device (11 or 12).
BLOCKS", according to precedent claim 1, characterized by the fact that the locking method of the blocks (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8) comprises juxtaposing at least two blocks, aligning at least one canal (10) of each, coupling a locking device (11) or a half locking device (12) and, if desired, juxtaposing other blocks, directing one of its canals, against the exposed portion of the locking device (11 or 12).
20. "INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCKS", according to precedent claims 1 and 19, characterized by the fact that the locking device (11) comprises the locking of up to 4 (four) adjacent blocks (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8); the half locking device (12), comprises the locking of up to 2 (two) adjacent blocks (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8).
BLOCKS", according to precedent claims 1 and 19, characterized by the fact that the locking device (11) comprises the locking of up to 4 (four) adjacent blocks (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8); the half locking device (12), comprises the locking of up to 2 (two) adjacent blocks (1 and / or 2 and / or 3 and / or 4 and / or 5 and / or 6 and / or 7 and / or 8).
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