CZ2020610A3 - Children's multifunctional toy for developing psychomotor skills - Google Patents

Abstract

The children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotorics, usable as a crossbar and enabling an active walker, balancer and swing, comprises at least two U-shaped side panels (1) with a groove, which are connected by at least one handle crosspiece (2). In the bar version, the handle crossbar (2) is used to hang the figures (6). In the active walker variant, wheels (7) with an integrated axial brake with adjustable braking effect are connected to the holes in the tops of the side panels (1). In the balancer variant, the side panels (1) are further connected by floor crosspieces (3) with a longitudinal groove. The floor (5) is inserted into the grooves in the side panels (1) and the longitudinal grooves of the floor cross members (4). In the swing variant, the sides (1) are connected at their apexes by two further crossbars (4) for holding when swinging.

Description

Children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotorics

Field of technology

The invention relates to a children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotorics, usable as a crossbar and enabling the creation of an active walker, balancer or swing (hereinafter also "kit"), intended in particular for the development of psychomotor abilities of children aged from birth to 10 years. Grooved crossbeams, floors, detachable wheels and deceleration brakes according to the invention.

State of the art

A number of toys are currently used to develop the psychomotor abilities of children from birth to 10 years of age. These are, for example, bars under which infants are placed. They then play with hanging objects. For toddlers who are starting to walk, active walkers are used as a support when walking. Children who already know how to walk develop their psychomotor skills by using swings and a balancer.

The disadvantage of the individual toys described above is that a large number of children in the age range of 0 to 10 years is needed for the comprehensive development of psychomotor abilities. Every age and every ability requires a different toy. Acquiring all these toys is challenging both financially and spatially. At present, there is no toy on the market that combines several variants of aids for the development of psychomotor skills for a wider age range of children.

A significant disadvantage of currently used walkers to support walking lessons is the absence of a brake that would slow down his movement when the child rests on him. This can cause the child to fall and result in rejection and distrust of the toy.

Toys for the development of children's psychomotor abilities are currently mostly made of plastic and thus represent a future environmental burden.

The essence of the technical solution

The above-mentioned shortcomings are largely eliminated by a children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotor skills, usable as a crossbar and enabling the assembly of an active walker, balancer or swing, containing "U" -shaped sidewalls according to the invention. Its essence is the possibility of assembling several variants of toys for the development of psychomotor abilities of children from 0 to 10 years and the possibility of assembling the kit into a flat box with a much lower volume than the assembled toy would occupy in the box. As the child grows and develops, the following basic variations can be gradually assembled from the kit: a crossbar, an active walker with a brake, a swing and a balancer.

The possibility of folding the crossbar is preferably formed by two "U" -shaped sidewalls with a groove, which are connected by a handle crosspiece.

The "U" -shaped sidewalls with the groove are preferably shaped into a "U" -shaped shape in order to be able to safely perform the function of a crossbar and later also the function of a swing and a balancer.

In a preferred embodiment, the handle crosspiece has a milled at least one oval pocket, which allows ergonomic handles to form on the crosspiece. The handles for the variation of the bar set fulfill the function of a hanger for wooden figures, with which the infant plays and watches them. For variation

- 1 CZ 2020 - 610 A3 kit active walker then the handle crossbar performs the function of ergonomic handles, for which the toddler holds and controls the active walker. In all variations of the kit, the handle cross member preferably performs the secondary function of a rigid bolt connecting the sidewalls.

The "U" -shaped sidewalls with a groove preferably have openings at their apexes into which the wheels in the active walker variant are connected. This will allow this variation to support a toddler who is starting to learn to walk. The symmetrical design of the active walker according to the invention advantageously allows the walker to be controlled and guided from two sides. This element significantly facilitates the toddler's handling of the active walker.

The wheels are preferably connected to the grooved U-shaped sidewalls via an integrated axial deceleration brake which consists of at least two friction elements and at least one resilient element. At least two friction elements and at least one resilient element are located on the axis of the wheel, which is preferably hollow and through which its screw passes. The whole assembly of these components is secured by a nut which, with its outer surface together with a part of the outer surface of the hollow wheel axis, forms a common sliding surface for turning the wheel of the active walker. The width of the at least one resilient element is preferably controlled by the axial force generated between the at least two friction elements after the bolt and nut have been tightened. This advantageously makes it possible to regulate the magnitude of the braking effect on the individual wheels. This can be adjusted according to the current motor skills of the child who uses the active walker.

The "U" -shaped sidewalls with a groove preferably have a milled groove on their inner surface into which the floor is inserted for the purpose of assembling the baler. The balancer assembly consists of at least two side panels and at least three crossbars. One of them is a handle cross member and two floor cross members with a longitudinal groove for fixing the floor. The two floor crossmembers in the balancer assembly advantageously strengthen the edge of the floor and allow the child to make comfortable contact with his foot when using the child on the balancer and trying to maintain balance.

The openings, which are located in the tops of the "U" -shaped sidewalls with a groove and which have served as an active walker for attaching wheels in the kit variation, are preferably used in the kit variation to fasten at least two crossbars. These crossbars perform the function of further strengthening the entire structure and also, above all, the function of handles, which will be used by a child sitting inside the swing.

The kit is preferably made of wood. It is a renewable material source with minimal impact on the environment.

The advantage of the technical solution described above is above all the minimal demands on the size of the sales package thanks to the simple kit system. The user compiles this himself using a single tool. This modular system is also advantageous from the point of view of future replacement of parts. The damaged part is simply replaced with a new one. This reduces the negative environmental impact of the product associated with the overall disposal. A significant advantage is also the economic aspect of the kit, when the user buys one product that will last the child for many years and will comprehensively develop his psychomotor skills.

Clarification of drawings

The technical solution will be described in more detail in an exemplary solution with the aid of the accompanying drawings, in which all exemplary variations of the kit are shown in Figs. 1A, IB, IC and ID; and FIG. 2 shows an exemplary detail of a wheel bearing with an integrated axial deceleration brake.

Example of an embodiment of the invention

An exemplary embodiment of the invention will be described below in the various variations as it is

- 2 CZ 2020 - 610 A3 will be compiled chronologically by the user during the progressive psychomotor development of the child by whom the kit will be used.

The crossbar (Fig. 1A) is formed by two "U" -shaped sidewalls 1 with a groove, which are connected by screws with a handle crosspiece 2. Together, these parts form a solid and safe construction usable for a given variation of the kit. The handle cross member 2 here serves for hanging wooden figures 6.

The active walker (Fig. 1B) consists of two "U" -shaped sidewalls 1 with a groove, which are connected by screws to the handle crosspiece 2. The handle crosspiece 2 here serves for ergonomic double-sided gripping, guiding and controlling the active walker. Wheels 7 are connected to the holes in the tops of the "U" -shaped sidewalls 1, the bearing 7 of which integrates an axial deceleration brake for adjusting the resistance when moving the active walker.

The wheel 7 is connected to the "U" -shaped sidewall 1 by means of a groove by means of a hollow wheel axle 10, through which its screw 8 passes. The self-tapping screw 8 is secured by a nut 9. The axial clearance between the wheel 7 and the U-shaped sidewall 1 with a groove is defined by an integrated axial deceleration brake, which consists of two friction elements 11, between which one spring element 12. The width of the elastic element 12 subsequently influences the magnitude of the frictional forces in the brake mechanism and thus subsequently the resistance during the movement of the active walker.

The balancer (Fig. 1C) is formed by two "U" -shaped sidewalls 1 with a groove, which are connected by means of screws with a handle crosspiece 2 and two floor crosspieces 3 with a longitudinal groove. Here, the handle cross member 2 serves as a support for the floor 5 and for strengthening the entire construction of the balancer. The floor crosspieces 3 with a longitudinal groove serve to strengthen the construction of the balancer, as a place for contact with the child's foot during his play and to strengthen the edge of the floor 5. The balancer is intended for swinging the balance balance while standing. The floor 5 is guided in a groove which is milled on the inner surface of the "U" -shaped sidewalls 1 and then in a groove formed in the longitudinal edge of the longitudinally grooved floor cross member 3.

The swing (Fig. ID) consists of the same elements as the balancer. In addition, two more crossbars 4 are fastened to the end holes of the U-shaped side panels 1 with a groove by means of screws. These serve as ergonomic handles for rocking a seated child.

Industrial applicability

Children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotorics - a variant kit for assembling a crossbar, active walker, balancer and swing, according to the invention, will find application especially in households, kindergartens, schools and gyms for children.

Claims (5)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS A children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotor skills, usable as a crossbar and enabling the creation of an active walker, balancer or swing, characterized in that it comprises at least two "U" -shaped sidewalls (1) with a groove which are interconnected by at least one handle. cross member (2). Children's multifunctional psychomotor development toy according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises wheels (7) with an integrated axial deceleration brake for regulating the magnitude of the braking effect on the individual wheels, which are connected to holes in the tops of the sidewalls (1) letter "U", for creating an active walker. Children's multifunctional toy for the development of psychomotor skills according to claim 2, characterized in that the wheel (7) is connected to the "U" -shaped sidewall (1) with a groove by means of a hollow wheel axle (10) through which the screw ( 8), which is secured by a nut (9), the outer diameter of the hollow shaft (10) of the wheel and the nut (9) being identical and the outer surfaces of these parts forming a common surface for the wheel bearing (7) and the axial clearance between the wheel (7) and the grooved U-shaped side panel (1) is defined by an integrated axial deceleration brake which consists of at least two friction elements (11), between which at least one resilient element (12) is arranged for adjusting the braking effect when the wheel moves . Children's multifunctional psychomotor development toy according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a floor (5) for insertion into grooves in the side panels (1) in the shape of a "U" and at least two floor cross members (3) with a longitudinal groove for fixing the floor (5) and connecting the side panels (1) in the shape of the letter "U", to create a balancer. Children's multifunctional psychomotor development toy according to claim 4, characterized in that it further comprises two crossbars (4) for holding while swinging to form, after connection to the holes in the tops of the side panels (1) in the shape of a "U", swings .