DE8807624U1 - Game set for thinkers - Google Patents

Description

Description Game set for thinkers

The purpose of the invention is, firstly, to create a game set for a not new mental task, the solution of which must be achieved through abstract processes, which enables the logical thought processes to be carried out in practice and, secondly, with a certain design of the game set, to use the scales with the weight elements as a letter scale.

The game set for thinkers consists of twelve weight elements that are the same size, shape and color, eleven of which weigh exactly ten grams, for example, while the twelfth has a slightly different weight, e.g. +/- _0.5 g, and an equal-armed beam balance as shown in the example, which can also be used as a letter scale. The weight elements can consist of geometric bodies such as cubes, spheres, cylinders or other figures. However, the shape of a cube is useful.

The task of the game is to determine the element that differs in the dish by weighing any weight element against others three times, and to do so by stating whether it is lighter or heavier than the others.

Solving the task using the See game set for thinkers places a relatively high demand on logic and intelligence. The game set can be used to develop logical thinking and can be used, for example, in competitions and intelligence tests, where the individual steps should be written down, as well as for leisure activities.

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The equal-arm beam balance can be manufactured in shape and type according to the example. It consists of four individual parts that can be easily put together and taken apart again.

The drawing shows a longitudinal view of a stand 1, on which the cross bearing 2 with the balance beam 3 rests, which has a juetier screw 4 at one end. The weighing pans 5 and 6 are suspended in two hooks. The pan surfaces are flat and have a border 7. The weighing pan 6 has two opposite recesses 8 in the border. These are used for vertical letter support. The cross view shows the stand 1 with the cross bearing 2, which has two narrow cutting supports 9 that rest in a notch in the stand. The twelve equal weight elements are represented in the drawing by only one dice 10. The use of dice in the style of conventional dice with the point values 1 to 6 as weight elements would be practical.

All parts of the game set for thinkers can be made of any material (such as metal or plastic). The weight element with a different weight should be heavier in one part of the game set and lighter in the other part than the other eleven. This could be achieved, for example, by adding specifically different materials during production. The equal weight of the eleven elements and the inequality of the twelfth compared to the others must be coordinated with the sensitivity of the scales in such a way that equality and inequality can be clearly determined when weighing.

To solve the task, it is necessary to set aside some weight elements, temporarily marked, before and after each weighing, in order to use them with the determined characteristics in subsequent weighings. If the weight elements consist of cubes with the function values from 1 to &, these can be used as identification features in the corresponding position.

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To carry out the weighing, some symbols are defined: M (neutral; means equal weight

K (reserve) means elements put aside S (heavy) means scale deflection downwards L (light ) means scale deflection upwards Option A

1. Weighing: 4 against 4 / set aside 4R / in case of a tie follows

2nd weighing: 3W against 3K / set aside 1R=Ra/at oil calibration.

3. Weighing: 1N against Ra/ Ra is the element sought. The

Weighing shows whether lighter or heavier Option B

1. Weighing: 4 against 4 / set aside 4R / in case of a tie

2. Weighing: 3W against 3R/ set aside Ra/ in case of inequality

the deflection on the right side shows whether the element being sought there is lighter or heavier

3. Weighing: 1H against 1R/ set aside Rb/ if equal

Rb is the element sought, in case of inequality it is 1R with the deflection as in the 2nd weighing on the right Option C1

1. Weighing: 4 against 4 / if unequal, set aside 4H

For example, label the left heavy side with 4S and the right light side with 4L. Before the second weighing, swap as follows: 1S for 1L, put aside 3LR from the light right side and put 3F on top:

2. Weighing: SS „___ NM , if equal, one of the 3LR is the

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3. Weighing: 1LR against 1LK/ aside LRa/if equal, LRa is

in case of inequality, the lighter is the sought element option C2

1st and 2nd weighing as under C1. If the 2nd weighing maintains the inequality between left S and right L, as in the 1st weighing, the element being sought is one of the three non-exchanged S. The heavier element to be determined in the 3rd weighing is 1S against 1S /aside SR/ analogous to the 3rd weighing, option C1

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Possibility C3

1st and 2nd weighing as under C1. If the deflection changed during the second weighing to light on the left and heavy on the right, this can only have happened because the two elements L and S were exchanged. In this case, the 3rd weighing follows: L against 1N / if they are equal, S is the heavier element being sought, if they are unequal, L is the lighter element being sought*

If the starting position of option C1 is reversed, the same system applies to determine the weight element that differs in weight.

Claims (2)

-1- Protection niche: 1. Game set for thinkers, consisting of twelve externally identical weight elements, of which eleven are the same weight and the twelfth has a different weight, as well as an equal-armed beam balance. 2. Game set for thinkers according to claim 1, characterized in that the weight element differing in weight has only a slight, imperceptible deviation.