DE202019003523U1 - Electronic cube for dice games - Google Patents

Abstract

Electronic cube, in which seven LED (2) are arranged on a board in a housing (1), so that the image of the points on a classic cube is traceable, the driving of the LED (2) by a random generator vornehmbar, by a movement of the housing (1) can be activated and the power supply of the LED (2), the random generator and further electronic components via a housing (1) arranged battery is located on a circuit board in the housing (1), characterized the LED (2) protrudes from a side surface of the housing (1) and the battery current can be interrupted by a switch (3) on the housing (1).

Description

The invention relates to an electronic cube in which the "diced" number is indicated by flashing LEDs on a side surface of the cube. The arrangement of the LEDs is carried out as the points on the well-known game cube, but only on one surface. This means that seven LEDs must be available.

In known cubes of this type, the selection of the luminous LEDs is carried out by a non-physical type of random generator, wherein the random number generator can be activated in each case by a movement of the electronic cube.

However, such electronic dice have shortcomings that limit the use of such a cube by older people, especially when diseases such as dementia Parkinson, Alzheimer, gray or green star, deafness, etc. exist.

Thus, the cube sold under the name "Playtastic electronic cube" has an LED array in a recess with a transparent cover over the LEDs. With an edge length of 28 mm, the illuminated LEDs are difficult to recognize and distinguishable.

The KK moon DIY LED dice is sold as a kit and consists of two spaced boards, one of which carries the LEDs. Shaking creates a vibration that in turn activates the random generator.

The problem with these electronic cubes is the power supply by batteries.

The object of the invention is to propose an electronic cube, which allows in particular older people who already have a certain degree of physical and / or mental limitations, the personal participation in dice games.

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

In an electronic cube, in which seven LEDs are arranged on a circuit board in a housing, so that the image of the points on a classic cube is traceable, the driving of the LED is vornehmbar by a random generator, which is activated by a movement of the housing and the power supply of the LED, the random number generator and other electronic components via a battery disposed in the housing, which is located on a circuit board in the housing, the invention proposes that the LED protrude from a side surface of the housing and the battery current interruptible by a switch on the housing is.

In this way it is ensured that the "diced" number is clearly visible by all participants and that the battery current can be optimally utilized by switching it off when not in use.

In an advantageous embodiment, the random number generator can be activated by a movement of the housing and / or by a pressure switch.

In particular, the pressure switch has been proven in the use of the elderly. The pressure switch should be located on the side surface with the LED.

Due to the proposed alternative: movement and pressure switch is also a choice in the type of operation.

It has also proved to be advantageous if, with the activation of the random generator, a vibration device causes the housing to vibrate for a short time. This increases the attention and the expectation of the immediately appearing number of dice.

Preferably, the housing has five mutually fixed side surfaces and the sixth surface is detachably arranged. The five interconnected side surfaces are preferably produced by a printing process. These should be made in one color and matched to the color of game pieces of the game. Who plays with green stones can also use the green cube.

The detachable sixth surface forms the support surface of the housing on a base and the opposite side surface has the openings for the passage of the arranged on the board LED, whereby they protrude from the housing.

A further advantageous embodiment provides that the battery is rechargeable and in a preferably lateral side surface, a junction box for a charging cable is arranged.

• 1 zeigt einen elektronischen Würfel in seiner Außenansicht. Der elektronische Würfel weist auf seiner oberen Seitenfläche sieben LED 2 auf, die so angeordnet sind, dass sie dem Abbild der Punkte auf einem klassischen Würfel entsprechen. Dargestellt ist die Zahl drei.

The invention will be explained with reference to the drawing.

• 1 shows an electronic cube in its exterior view. The electronic cube has seven LEDs on its upper side surface 2 which are arranged to correspond to the image of the points on a classic cube. Shown is the number three.

The LEDs are on a board, not shown in the housing 1 arranged and inserted through openings of the side surface, so that they the housing 1 overtop. The LEDs are thus clearly visible to all players, especially since the side length of the upper side surface is between 40 and 50 mm. The height should be around 30 mm.

If the term cube is used here, it is not primarily about the housing shape, but about the representation of the numbers in the form of points as in a classic cube. This cube should also not roll on a surface to display a specific point image - this is where the LED take over 2 ,

On the board is still a random generator, which lights up the LED 2 randomly controls. The random number generator is here by a movement of the housing 1 and by a pressure switch 4 enableable. When using the pressure switch 4 must be the cube, ie the case 1 not to be moved at all.

The pressure switch 4 is therefore also preferred on the side surface with the LED 2 arranged.

The housing 1 has five mutually fixed side surfaces and the sixth surface, the base surface is detachably arranged to provide access to the interior of the housing 1 to have, for example for a battery change.

The five interconnected side surfaces are made by a printing process and adapted in color to the color of game pieces of the game. So each player can serve a cube, which also corresponds to his tile color, which is also helpful when playing.

The power supply of the LED 2 , the random generator and other electronic components via a in the housing 1 arranged battery, resting on a circuit board in the housing 1 located. Preferably, the battery is rechargeable, for which in a preferably lateral side surface of a junction box 5 is arranged for a charging cable. Will only play with the push button when playing 4 worked, the charging can also be made while playing.

To protect the battery during a non-playing time, the housing has a side switch 3 on, which interrupts the battery power.

The proposed electronic cube also gives older people the opportunity to actively participate in dice games.

The cube is not limited to this, but can also serve smaller children as a toy, without the risk that the cube is swallowed.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

casing

2

LED

3

Switch for battery power

4

pressure switch

5

Connection box for charging

Claims (9)

Electronic cube, in which seven LED (2) are arranged on a board in a housing (1), so that the image of the points on a classic cube is traceable, the driving of the LED (2) by a random generator vornehmbar, by a movement of the housing (1) can be activated and the power supply of the LED (2), the random generator and further electronic components via a housing (1) arranged battery is located on a circuit board in the housing (1), characterized the LED (2) protrudes from a side surface of the housing (1) and the battery current can be interrupted by a switch (3) on the housing (1). Electronic cube after Claim 1 , characterized in that the random generator by a movement of the housing (1) and / or by a pressure switch (4) can be activated. Electronic cube after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that with the activation of the random generator, a vibration device, the housing (1) briefly oscillated. Electronic cube after one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the housing (1) has five mutually fixed side surfaces and the sixth surface is detachably arranged. Electronic cube after Claim 4 , characterized in that the five interconnected side surfaces are made by a printing process. Electronic cube after Claim 4 or 5 , characterized in that the detachable sixth surface forms the standing surface of the housing (1) on a base and the opposite side surface has the openings for the insertion of the arranged on the board LED (2), whereby they protrude from the housing (1). Electronic cube after one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the pressure switch (4) on the side surface with the LED (2) is arranged. Electronic cube after one of the Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the battery is rechargeable and in a preferably lateral side surface of a junction box (5) is arranged for a charging cable. Electronic cube after one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the color of the housing (1) is adapted to the color of game pieces of the game.

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