CS253955B1 - Puzzle - Google Patents

Abstract

The puzzle is in its basic form a set of twelve cubes. Two types of connecting elements, with which the cubes are equipped at their ends, make it possible to create a simple modular construction from these cubes in the form of the edges of a cube or a cuboid. The method of creating this spatial construction by connecting the cubes is a relatively demanding problem, which can be further complicated by their mutual non-interchangeability, so we can talk about several levels of difficulty of assembly. These levels are proportional to different age and intellectual levels of the child, while assembling more complex combinations is difficult even for an adult. The cubes and their connecting elements are very simple to manufacture. The easiest is probably to make them from plastic, but it is also possible to use wood, metal materials or a combination of them. When choosing the material and the related production technology, the purpose of the puzzle will be decisive, from a souvenir to a very entertaining game for kindergartens and school groups. By using multiple basic sets simultaneously, relatively complex spatial structures can be created.

Description

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Puzzler

In its basic form, the puzzle is a set of twelve French fries. The two kinds of fasteners with which the fries are provided at their ends give the possibility to make these fries a simple modular construction in the form of cubes or blocks. The very way of creating this spatial structure by joining the French fries is quite a difficult problem, which can be complicated by their mutual interchangeability, so we can speak of several degree of difficulty of assembly. These grades are proportional to the different age and intellectual levels of the child, while building more complex combinations is difficult for an adult. The chips and their connecting elements are very simple to manufacture. They are probably the easiest to manufacture from plastics, but it is also possible to use wood, metal or a combination of both. The choice of material and txm related production technology will determine the puzzle, from the souvenir to a very fun game in kindergartens and after-school clubs. Simultaneously using more basic sets it is possible to create relatively complex spatial constructions.

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The invention relates to a puzzle which, when properly assembled, forms a spatial elf in the shape of a cube or cuboid, obstructed according to clearly defined rules.

The puzzle consists of a set of twelve chips of two kinds, four strips and eight rungs. French fries at their ends are adapted to join by means of a special hinge connection and their sides are marked with domino symbols, letters, numbers, colors, etc. The difficulty of correct puzzle composition lies in puzzle. It can be characterized by four stages.

The simplest task is to assemble a frame from two columns with two rungs, regardless of the symbols not marked. It is more difficult to assemble a frame while respecting the relationship between symbols. The next step is to assemble a spatial network of all twelve chips, regardless of the symbols. The most difficult task is to compute a cubic network while respecting the relationship between the indicated symbols.

Several variants of the puzzle are solved. All variants utilized the same fries construction, but differ with marked symbols and assembly rules.

1 is a front view of the post, FIG. 2 is a side view thereof, FIG. 3 is a front view of the crossbar, FIG. 4 is a side view thereof, FIG. 5 is a plan view, FIG.

and 7 show the process of suspending a crossbar in a pillar, wherein on eb. Fig. 6 shows the bar in the hole of the column and Fig. 7 shows the two fries connected, Fig. 8 shows the possibility of turning the bar in the suspended position, Fig. 9 shows a front view of the assembled frame, Fig. 10 its side view and Fig. 11 FIG. 12 shows its axonometric representations in FIG. Fig. 13 shows a front view of a correctly assembled cube, one of the puzzle variants; Fig. 14 is a side view thereof; and Fig. 15 is a plan view thereof;

253 955 of the assembled cube, Fig. 17 shows in axonometric representation a correctly assembled further variant of the puzzle e ebr. 18 schéee is one of a number of possibilities of creating more complex spatial constructions with event. use suitable accessories.

Basic seat consists of twelve strips of two kinds, four uprights 1 Meiji ns, both ends of four round The holes Rech 2 and are at least not those ends of the hollow 2 · ^Os ® partitions £ »at both ends forming the sheet hinges 2, whose axis of symmetry § forming with along the longitudinal axis Z of the crossbar, an angle of 45 ° intersects the edge 8 of its square base. The position and shape of the sheet metal hinge on the crossbeam of the circular opening on the post makes it possible to connect them together. It is only possible to raise the crossbar 4 to the centreline 1 when the plane of the opening of the column S forms an angle of approximately 45 ° to the longitudinal axis of the crossbar and the axis of the flat hinge is perpendicular to this plane. After the hinge 2 has been inserted into the opening Z, the crossbar is lowered so that the column is at a right angle. With the suspended crossbar, the angle of the sloop opening can be rotated through 360 ° in both directions. By connecting the two columns 1 with the two crossbars 6, a rigid rectangular frame e can be assembled by further connecting the fries with a cube-shaped spatial sif. Finding the way in which the fries can be joined together is the first task in building a puzzle. The difficulty of the puzzle is increased by the resolution of the individual fries by means of different shape or color symbols Ifl on their sides.

There are certain rules for the puzzle build-up process that result from the need to respect clear logical links between symbols. We can describe two basic variants of this puzzle, which differ in logic of compilation:

Option 1

Each corner of the cube, whose shape has a puzzle after assembling, is assigned one of eight shape or color symbols. All sides of the fries are divided in half and each half is assigned one of the symbols 10. The goal of the game is

- 4 253 955 first assemble the frames and then the spatial sif in the shape of the cube edges so that the same symbols on the boxes are in each corner.

Option 2

Each surface of all twelve fries of my puzzle is assigned one of the test symbols, eg one of the color tests. The object of the game is to first assemble the frames with the spatial sif so that each of the outer faces has one of the selected colors and at the same time all four inner faces of the fries that make up the frames are marked with the same color.

It is apparent from the description that this puzzle belongs to the category in which the difficulty resulting from not finding the principle of the process of its assembly is combined with the requirement for a certain manual skill and spatial imagination of the player. The difficulty of correctly assembling the puzzle can be characterized by four stages, each stage being more difficult than the previous stage. This implies the suitability of the puzzle for different age categories, including preschool children. 1 selected symbols can be customized for use in the age category, eg using pictures instead of classic domino symbols, etc. In bulk childcare facilities, children from several puzzle sets will be able to create different constructions according to their ideas. Usability can be even increased eventually. completing the basic sitting of twelve chips with dblšimi elements, such as wheels, axes, suitable packaging etc. and holes in the chips.

The material used to manufacture the individual parts and their size can also be adapted to the purpose of use.

Puzzle parts can be made of different materials by different technologies. Plastic prints are very suitable, wood and metal are also suitable. The aesthetics of the product will play an important role.

Claims (1)

SUBJECT OF THE INVENTION 253 955 A puzzle, characterized in that it consists of four columns (1Z provided with circular holes (2) and cavities (3) and of eight rungs (4)), which have flat zeves at both ends