EP0116804A1 - Toy construction kit with revolving elements - Google Patents

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EP0116804A1
EP0116804A1 EP83420025A EP83420025A EP0116804A1 EP 0116804 A1 EP0116804 A1 EP 0116804A1 EP 83420025 A EP83420025 A EP 83420025A EP 83420025 A EP83420025 A EP 83420025A EP 0116804 A1 EP0116804 A1 EP 0116804A1
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the present invention relates to improvements made to modular construction games, that is to say comprising basic elements which can be assembled together by different means and it relates more particularly, although not exclusively, to games of the kind in question, each module of which includes rolling means.
  • Document BE-A-535,765 discloses an endless chain consisting of links whose angular orientation is achieved by hard friction between the joints. This chain has no means of producing a rolling or dismountable structure so that it is only a system which can be deformed within certain limits to take different forms.
  • the improvements which are the subject of the present invention aim to allow the production of a construction set constituted by independent rolling modules capable of being assembled together so that they can be oriented angularly in a positive manner. compared to others.
  • each link in the construction set according to the invention comprises two lateral plates which are assembled to two rollers by means of ferrules inside each of which is engaged an angularly fixed pin, said pin comprising a key which. engages in a groove in the corresponding ferrule, connecting bars being provided to join the rolling modules with each other in order to constitute an open and infinitely modular structure.
  • a basic rolling element according to the invention assigned the general reference 1 and which comprises two axes 2 around each of which is mounted in rotation a roller 3.
  • the two ends of the axes in question are supported by plates 4 constituting bearing . It is observed that the diameter of the rollers 3 is greater than the width of the plates 4 so that the element 1 rests on the ground by means of its rollers.
  • the axes 2 can be, as illustrated in fig. 2, produced in the form of sheets 5 with a full section, whether or not provided with a head 5a.
  • the bore 3a of each roller 3 is established at a diameter such that there is sufficient clearance between the plug and said bore in order to allow free rotation of the roller in question.
  • the plugs are engaged in holes 4a of the plates with a certain tightening so that they cannot be dismantled too easily.
  • the length of the plugs is such that they protrude on either side of the outer face of the plates 4 so as to allow the mounting of bars 6 constituting connection system with one or more other elements 1.
  • each plug 5 penetrates in the corresponding hole of the bar 6 established in a similar manner to the plate 4, with a certain tightening so that this bar can be oriented as desired relative to the element 1.
  • the bars 6 can be the same length as the plates 4 or any other length and in particular some of them can have, compared to others, privileged relationships so as to constitute assemblies in isosceles triangle, rectangle or according to any other geometric figure.
  • the constructions produced according to FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrate how a rolling assembly can be assembled from the components described above.
  • the axes 2 can also be produced by means of tubular members 7 (FIG. 6) freely passing through the bores of the rollers. 3 but with clamping in the holes 4a and 6a respectively of the plates 4 and of the bars 6.
  • tubular members 7 FIG. 6
  • each tubular member can comprise a head 7a without this being an obligation.
  • a dowel 8 with a cylindrical rod engaging without play inside the tubular member 7 it is possible to associate a complementary piece P of any shape adjacent to at least one of the bars 6 so to be able to make a more complex game.
  • the length of the tubular members 7 can be limited to the width of the basic rolling element 1 (fig. 7) so that the latter is autonomous, its connection with other similar elements will always be achieved by means of the bars 6; it will be carried out by means of a pin 8 passing through the tubular member right through and engaging by force in the holes 6a of said bars.
  • the tubular members 7 are established at different lengths in order to to deal only with plates and bars similar from the point of view of the diameter of their holes.
  • the tightening of the solid plugs or of the tubular members in the circular holes of the plates 4 and of the bars 6 can decrease over time if the components of the set according to the invention are very often dismantled.
  • the axes 2 in the form of a tubular sleeve 9 (fig. 8) of polygonal profile and advantageously provided with fluted.
  • the cylindrical bore 3a of the rollers 3 will be chosen so that the periphery of the sleeve cooperates with functional clearance with this bore, while the holes of the plates 4 and of the bars 6 are established with the same profile as the cross section of the sleeve.
  • the hole 4a of the cheek 4 illustrated is grooved so that the sleeve can penetrate without significant play in said hole.
  • each sleeve 9 protrudes on either side of the plates 4 of the basic rolling element 1 so that its ends can engage in the holes 6a of the bars whose section profile is established in correspondence with that of the muff. It is therefore easy to understand that the orientation of the bars 6 relative to the plates 4 is determined in a positive manner and that the change of orientation is effected by extraction of the bars then angular displacement, and finally repositioning of the bars around the sleeves 9 .
  • the axis 2 of each basic rolling element 1 is produced by means of a ferrule 10 (fig. 10).
  • the ferrule 10 is provided rolled with its non-contiguous edges so as to determine a longitudinal groove 10a. This ferrule is freely engaged in the bore 3a of each roller 3 but with tightening in the holes 4a of each of the plates of the element 1.
  • the length of the ferrule 10 corresponds to the width of this element, that is to say - tell the sum of the thicknesses of a pebble and two plates increased by a certain play.
  • a pin 11 which comprises a lug or longitudinal key lla engages freely inside the sleeve 10, the key lla being disposed in the groove 10a so as to immobilize the angularly pin relative to the ferrule.
  • the bars 6 meanwhile have two grooved holes 6a allowing the establishment of the bars 6 at different orientations compared to those of the element 1, as is clearly illustrated in FIG. 11.
  • the groove of the ferrules 10 could be deleted, and replaced by facets of the central perforation of the ferrule 10 provided with polygonal internal profile, the pin 11 having a complementary external profile in order to achieve angular indexing.
  • Certain plates 4, or certain connecting bars 6 can be provided cambered, returned in other planes, of any profiles (triangular, in Tee.) And comprising intermediate holes in order to facilitate the mounting of accessories or other rolling elements in other planes.
  • two plates 12 and a roller 3 are assembled beforehand by means of a ferrule 10 such as that illustrated in FIG. 10, in order to obtain basic rolling elements 13 pre-mounted. Then simply link this element to the previous or the next with a pin 11.
  • the hole 12c of the part 12b of each plate 12 is provided grooved to allow the passage of the key lla of the pin 11.
  • the arched plates 12 then playing both the role of plates 4 and connecting bars 6 of the previous embodiments.

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A revolving base element (1) is produced by means of two small plates (4), two rollers (3) and sleeves (10) forming a pivoting axis for these rollers. The diameter of the latter is greater than the width of the small plates so that the element in question can roll. To assemble one element (1) with another similar element, use is made of the small bars (6) which are mounted on the end of a pin (11) engaged in the sleeve (10) and which comprises a key (11a) penetrating into a longitudinal groove in the sleeve and in the notches of the hole (6a) of each small bar. Games and toys. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention est relative à des perfectionnements apportés aux jeux de construction modulaires, c'est-à-dire comportant des éléments de base pouvant être assemblés entre eux par différents moyens et elle vise plus particulièrement, bien que non exclusivement, des jeux du genre en question dont chaque module comporte des moyens de roulement.The present invention relates to improvements made to modular construction games, that is to say comprising basic elements which can be assembled together by different means and it relates more particularly, although not exclusively, to games of the kind in question, each module of which includes rolling means.

Il existe dans le commerce de nombreux jeux de construction, mais généralement ils ne comportent pas en eux-mêmes d'éléments roulants. Ceux-ci doivent donc être rapportés sur les constructions réalisées, ce qui présente quelquefois des difficultés de montage. Ce mode d'exécution nécessite en tout cas l'achat d'accessoires supplémentaires.There are many construction sets on the market, but generally they do not in themselves contain rolling elements. These must therefore be reported on the constructions carried out, which sometimes presents assembly difficulties. In any case, this method of execution requires the purchase of additional accessories.

On connaît par le document BE-A-535 765 une chaîne sans fin constituée par des maillons dont l'orientation angulaire est réalisée par frottement dur entre les articulations. Cette chaîne ne comporte aucun moyen de réaliser une structure roulante ni démontable si bien qu'il ne s'agit que d'un système qui peut être déformé dans certaines limites pour prendre des formes différentes.Document BE-A-535,765 discloses an endless chain consisting of links whose angular orientation is achieved by hard friction between the joints. This chain has no means of producing a rolling or dismountable structure so that it is only a system which can be deformed within certain limits to take different forms.

Les perfectionnement qui font l'objet de la présente invention visent à permettre la réalisation d'un jeu de construction constitués par des modules roulants indépendants susceptibles d'être assemblés entre eux de telle façon qu'on puisse les orienter angulairement de manière positive les uns par rapport aux autres.The improvements which are the subject of the present invention aim to allow the production of a construction set constituted by independent rolling modules capable of being assembled together so that they can be oriented angularly in a positive manner. compared to others.

A cet effet chaque maillon du jeu de construction suivant l'invention comprend deux plaquettes latérales qui sont assemblées à deux galets par l'intermédiaire de viroles à l'intérieur de chacune desquelles est engagée une goupille angulairement fixe, ladite goupille comportant une clavette qui.s'engage dans une rainure de la virole correspondante, des barrettes de liaison étant prévues pour réunir les modules roulants les uns avec les autres en vue de constituer une structure ouverte et modulable à l'infini.To this end, each link in the construction set according to the invention comprises two lateral plates which are assembled to two rollers by means of ferrules inside each of which is engaged an angularly fixed pin, said pin comprising a key which. engages in a groove in the corresponding ferrule, connecting bars being provided to join the rolling modules with each other in order to constitute an open and infinitely modular structure.

Le dessin annexé, donné à titre d'exemple, permettra de mieux comprendre l'invention, les caractéristiques qu'elle présente et les avantages qu'elle est susceptible de procurer :

  • Fig. 1 est une vue en perspective illustrant un élément roulant de base suivant l'invention, dont les axes d'articulation des galets ont été représentés par de simples traits discontinus.
  • Fig. 2 est une vue de dessus avec arrachement d'un élément établi conformément à l'invention, ayant comme axe des galets de roulement une fiche cylindrique. On a représenté en traits mixtes des barrettes susceptibles de permettre l'assemblage de cet élément avec d'autres éléments semblables.
  • Fig. 3 à 5 illustrent des exemples de montage établis conformément à l'invention.
  • Fig. 6 est une vue semblable à celle de fig. 2, mais illustrant un montage dans lequel l'axe de rotation des galets est constitué au moyen d'un organe tubulaire.
  • Fig. 7 illustre un montage complexe réalisé conformément à l'invention.
  • Fig. 8 montre en perspective un détail de réalisation d'un élément roulant de base suivant l'invention, dont l'axe d'articulation des galets est établi sous la forme d'un manchon cannelé qui dépasse de part et d'autre de la face extérieure des deux plaquettes de l'élément roulant.
  • Fig. 9 illustre comment on met en oeuvre un élément roulant en utilisant les composants illustrés en fig. 8.
  • Fig. 10 est une vue semblable à celle de fig. 8, mais illustrant une variante de réalisation de l'axe de pivotement des galets.
  • Fig. 11 montre comment on réalise un montage en utilisant le système illustré en fig. 10.
  • Fig. 12 montre en perspective une goupille utilisée dans un cas particulier avec le montage de fig. 10.
  • Fig. 13 est une vue par dessus d'un élément roulant établi conformément à l'invention, dont les plaquettes sont cambrées.
The appended drawing, given by way of example, will allow a better understanding of the invention, the characteristics which it presents and the advantages which it is capable of providing:
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a basic rolling element according to the invention, the axes of articulation of the rollers of which have been represented by simple broken lines.
  • Fig. 2 is a top view with cutaway of an element established in accordance with the invention, having as axis of the rollers a cylindrical plug. Bars have been shown in dashed lines capable of allowing the assembly of this element with other similar elements.
  • Fig. 3 to 5 illustrate mounting examples established in accordance with the invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a view similar to that of FIG. 2, but illustrating an assembly in which the axis of rotation of the rollers is formed by means of a tubular member.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates a complex assembly produced in accordance with the invention.
  • Fig. 8 shows in perspective a detail of embodiment of a basic rolling element according to the invention, the axis of articulation of the rollers of which is established in the form of a grooved sleeve which protrudes on either side of the face outside of the two plates of the rolling element.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates how a rolling element is implemented using the components illustrated in FIG. 8.
  • Fig. 10 is a view similar to that of FIG. 8, but illustrating an alternative embodiment of the pivot axis of the rollers.
  • Fig. 11 shows how an assembly is carried out using the system illustrated in FIG. 10.
  • Fig. 12 shows in perspective a pin used in a particular case with the assembly of FIG. 10.
  • Fig. 13 is a top view of a rolling element established in accordance with the invention, the plates of which are arched.

On a illustré en fig. 1 un élément roulant de base suivant l'invention, affecté de la référence générale 1 et qui comprend deux axes 2 autour de chacun desquels est monté à rotation un galet 3. Les deux extrémités des axes en question sont supportées par des plaquettes 4 constituant palier. On observe que le diamètre des galets 3 est supérieur à la largeur des plaquettes 4 de telle sorte que l'élément 1 repose sur le sol par l'intermédiaire de ses galets.Illustrated in fig. 1 a basic rolling element according to the invention, assigned the general reference 1 and which comprises two axes 2 around each of which is mounted in rotation a roller 3. The two ends of the axes in question are supported by plates 4 constituting bearing . It is observed that the diameter of the rollers 3 is greater than the width of the plates 4 so that the element 1 rests on the ground by means of its rollers.

Les axes 2 peuvent être, comme illustré en fig. 2, réalisés sous la forme de fiches 5 à section pleine pourvue ou non d'une tête 5a. L'alésage 3a de chaque galet 3 est établi à un diamètre tel qu'il existe un jeu suffisant entre la fiche et ledit alésage en vue de permettre une rotation libre du galet considéré. Par contre, les fiches sont engagées dans des trous 4a des plaquettes avec un certain serrage de manière qu'elles ne soient pas démontables trop facilement. La longueur des fiches est telle qu'elles dépassent de part et d'autre de la face extérieure des plaquettes 4 de manière à permettre le montage de barrettes 6 constituant système de liaison avec un ou plusieurs autres éléments 1. Là encore chaque fiche 5 pénètre dans le trou correspondant de la barrette 6 établie de manière semblable à la plaquette 4, avec un certain serrage afin qu'on puisse orienter comme désiré cette barrette par rapport à l'élément 1. Bien entendu les barrettes 6 peuvent être de même longueur que les plaquettes 4 ou de toute autre longueur et en particulier certaines d'entre elles peuvent présenter par rapport à d'autres des rapports privilégiés de façon à constituer des montages en triangle isocèle, rectangle ou suivant toute autre figure géométrique. Les constructions réalisées suivant les figures 3 à 5 illustrent comment on peut monter un ensemble roulant à partir des composants décrits précédemment.The axes 2 can be, as illustrated in fig. 2, produced in the form of sheets 5 with a full section, whether or not provided with a head 5a. The bore 3a of each roller 3 is established at a diameter such that there is sufficient clearance between the plug and said bore in order to allow free rotation of the roller in question. On the other hand, the plugs are engaged in holes 4a of the plates with a certain tightening so that they cannot be dismantled too easily. The length of the plugs is such that they protrude on either side of the outer face of the plates 4 so as to allow the mounting of bars 6 constituting connection system with one or more other elements 1. Again each plug 5 penetrates in the corresponding hole of the bar 6 established in a similar manner to the plate 4, with a certain tightening so that this bar can be oriented as desired relative to the element 1. Of course the bars 6 can be the same length as the plates 4 or any other length and in particular some of them can have, compared to others, privileged relationships so as to constitute assemblies in isosceles triangle, rectangle or according to any other geometric figure. The constructions produced according to FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrate how a rolling assembly can be assembled from the components described above.

Les axes 2 peuvent être aussi réalisés au moyen d'organes tubulaires 7 (fig. 6) traversant librement les alésages des galets .3 mais avec serrage dans les trous 4a et 6a respectivement des plaquettes 4 et des barrettes 6. Ainsi ces dernières peuvent être orientées comme désiré par rapport à l'élément de base 1. Bien entendu, chaque organe tubulaire peut comprendre une tête 7a sans que cela soit une obligation. Grâce à une cheville 8 à tige cylindrique s'engageant sans jeu à l'intérieur de l'organe tubulaire 7, on peut associer une pièce complémentaire P de quelque forme que ce soit de manière adjacente à au moins l'une des barrettes 6 afin de pouvoir réaliser un jeu plus complexe.The axes 2 can also be produced by means of tubular members 7 (FIG. 6) freely passing through the bores of the rollers. 3 but with clamping in the holes 4a and 6a respectively of the plates 4 and of the bars 6. Thus the latter can be oriented as desired with respect to the base element 1. Of course, each tubular member can comprise a head 7a without this being an obligation. Thanks to a dowel 8 with a cylindrical rod engaging without play inside the tubular member 7, it is possible to associate a complementary piece P of any shape adjacent to at least one of the bars 6 so to be able to make a more complex game.

La longueur des organes tubulaires 7 peut être limitée à la largeur de l'élément roulant de base 1 (fig. 7) de manière que ce dernier soit autonome, sa liaison avec d'autres éléments semblables sera toujours réalisée au moyen des barrettes 6 ; elle s'effectuera au moyen d'une cheville 8 traversant l'organe tubulaire de part en part et s'engageant à force dans les trous 6a desdites barrettes. En choississant la longueur de la cheville 8 multiple de la largeur de l'élément 1 on peut juxtaposer plusieurs de ceux-ci comme illustré sur la gauche de fig. 7. Dans ces conditions les deux éléments latéraux sont réalisés conformément à ceux illustrés en fig. 2. Il faut donc prévoir dans ces conditions deux catégories de barrettes et de plaquettes, la première comportant des trous 4a, 6a de diamètre inférieur à celui des trous de la deuxième catégorie de plaquettes et de barrettes. On peut fort bien aussi prévoir que les organes tubulaires 7 soient établis à différentes longueurs afin de n'avoir affaire qu'à des plaquettes et des barrettes semblables du point de vue du diamètre de leurs trous.The length of the tubular members 7 can be limited to the width of the basic rolling element 1 (fig. 7) so that the latter is autonomous, its connection with other similar elements will always be achieved by means of the bars 6; it will be carried out by means of a pin 8 passing through the tubular member right through and engaging by force in the holes 6a of said bars. By choosing the length of the plug 8 multiple of the width of the element 1, it is possible to juxtapose several of these as illustrated on the left of FIG. 7. Under these conditions the two lateral elements are produced in accordance with those illustrated in FIG. 2. It is therefore necessary to provide in these conditions two categories of bars and plates, the first comprising holes 4a, 6a of diameter smaller than that of the holes of the second category of plates and bars. It is also very possible that the tubular members 7 are established at different lengths in order to to deal only with plates and bars similar from the point of view of the diameter of their holes.

On conçoit que le serrage des fiches pleines ou des organes tubulaires dans les trous circulaires des plaquettes 4 et des barrettes 6 peut diminuer dans le temps si les composants du jeu suivant l'invention sont très souvent démontés. Pour remédier à cet inconvénient on peut prévoir de réaliser les axes 2 sous la forme d'un manchon tubulaire 9 (fig. 8) de profil polygonal et prévu avantageusement canellé. Bien entendu, l'alésage cylindrique 3a des galets 3 sera choisi de manière que la périphérie du manchon coopère avec jeu fonctionnel avec cet alésage, tandis que les trous des plaquettes 4 et des barrettes 6 sont établis au même profil que la section droite du manchon. C'est ainsi que dans la figure considérée, le trou 4a de la joue 4 illustrée est cannelé afin que le manchon puisse pénétrer sans jeu notable dans ledit trou.It is understood that the tightening of the solid plugs or of the tubular members in the circular holes of the plates 4 and of the bars 6 can decrease over time if the components of the set according to the invention are very often dismantled. To remedy this drawback, it is possible to provide for the axes 2 in the form of a tubular sleeve 9 (fig. 8) of polygonal profile and advantageously provided with fluted. Of course, the cylindrical bore 3a of the rollers 3 will be chosen so that the periphery of the sleeve cooperates with functional clearance with this bore, while the holes of the plates 4 and of the bars 6 are established with the same profile as the cross section of the sleeve. . Thus in the figure considered, the hole 4a of the cheek 4 illustrated is grooved so that the sleeve can penetrate without significant play in said hole.

Comme illustré en fig. 9, chaque manchon 9 dépasse de part et d'autre des plaquettes 4 de l'élément roulant de base 1 de manière que ses extrémités puissent s'engager dans les trous 6a des barrettes dont le profil en section est établi en correspondance avec celui du manchon. On comprend alors aisément que l'orientation des barrettes 6 par rapport aux plaquettes 4 est déterminée de manière positive et que le changement d'orientation s'effectue par extraction des barrettes puis déplacement angulaire, et enfin remise en place des barrettes autour des manchons 9.As illustrated in fig. 9, each sleeve 9 protrudes on either side of the plates 4 of the basic rolling element 1 so that its ends can engage in the holes 6a of the bars whose section profile is established in correspondence with that of the muff. It is therefore easy to understand that the orientation of the bars 6 relative to the plates 4 is determined in a positive manner and that the change of orientation is effected by extraction of the bars then angular displacement, and finally repositioning of the bars around the sleeves 9 .

Dans une forme d'exécution préférée de l'invention, l'axe 2 de chaque élément roulant de base 1 est réalisé au moyen d'une virole 10 (fig. 10). La virole 10 est prévue roulée avec ses bords non jointifs de manière à déterminer une rainure longitudinale 10a. Cette virole est engagée librement dans l'alésage 3a de chaque galet 3 mais avec serrage dans les trous 4a de chacune des plaquettes de l'élément 1. La longueur de la virole 10 correspond à la largeur de cet élément, c'est-à-dire à la somme des épaisseurs d'un galet et de deux plaquettes augmentée d'un certain jeu. Une goupille 11 qui comporte un ergot ou clavette longitudinale lla s'engage librement à l'intérieur de la douille 10, la clavette lla se disposant dans la rainure 10a de manière à immobiliser angulairement la goupille par rapport à la virole. Les barrettes 6 quant à elles comportent deux trous 6a cannelés permettant la mise en place des barrettes 6 à des orientations différentes par rapport à celles de l'élément 1, comme cela est clairement illustré en fig. 11. Bien entendu la rainure des viroles 10 pourrait être supprimée, et remplacée par des facettes de la perforation centrale de la virole 10 prévue à profil intérieur polygonal, la goupille 11 présentant un profil extérieur complémentaire en vue de réaliser l'indexation angulaire.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the axis 2 of each basic rolling element 1 is produced by means of a ferrule 10 (fig. 10). The ferrule 10 is provided rolled with its non-contiguous edges so as to determine a longitudinal groove 10a. This ferrule is freely engaged in the bore 3a of each roller 3 but with tightening in the holes 4a of each of the plates of the element 1. The length of the ferrule 10 corresponds to the width of this element, that is to say - tell the sum of the thicknesses of a pebble and two plates increased by a certain play. A pin 11 which comprises a lug or longitudinal key lla engages freely inside the sleeve 10, the key lla being disposed in the groove 10a so as to immobilize the angularly pin relative to the ferrule. The bars 6 meanwhile have two grooved holes 6a allowing the establishment of the bars 6 at different orientations compared to those of the element 1, as is clearly illustrated in FIG. 11. Of course the groove of the ferrules 10 could be deleted, and replaced by facets of the central perforation of the ferrule 10 provided with polygonal internal profile, the pin 11 having a complementary external profile in order to achieve angular indexing.

Si l'on désire que les barrettes puissent se déplacer angulairement par rapport à la virole 10, on prévoit de ne réaliser la clavette que sur les deux extrémités de la goupille 11, c'est-à-dire à l'extérieur de la virole 10 (fig. 12).If it is desired that the bars can move angularly relative to the ferrule 10, provision is made to make the key only on the two ends of the pin 11, that is to say outside of the ferrule 10 (fig. 12).

Certaines plaquettes 4, ou certaines barrettes de liaison 6 peuvent être prévues cambrées, renvoyées dans d'autres plans, de profils quelconques (triangulaire, en Té..) et comportant des trous intermédiaires afin de faciliter le montage d'accessoires ou d'autre éléments roulants dans d'autres plans.Certain plates 4, or certain connecting bars 6 can be provided cambered, returned in other planes, of any profiles (triangular, in Tee.) And comprising intermediate holes in order to facilitate the mounting of accessories or other rolling elements in other planes.

On a illustré en fig. 13 un montage réalisé avec des plaquettes cambrées référencées 12 dont les parties les plus rapprochées 12a sont assemblées à un galet 3 par un axe réalisé conformément à l'une des variante décrites précédemment. Si l'on a affaire à une fiche 5, les éléments sont assemblées par simple engagement de celle-ci dans les trous des parties les plus écartées 12b des plaquettes 12 puis dans ceux de la partie resserrée de l'élément suivant et aussi dans le trou du galet 3. Il en va de même si l'axe est réalisé sous la forme d'un organe tubulaire ou d'un manchon référencés respectivement 7 et 9 dans la description qui précède.Illustrated in fig. 13 an assembly carried out with arched plates referenced 12 whose most closely spaced parts 12a are assembled to a roller 3 by an axis produced in accordance with one of the variant described above. If we are dealing with a plug 5, the elements are assembled by simple engagement of the latter in the holes of the most distant parts 12b of the plates 12 then in those of the constricted part of the next element and also in the hole of the roller 3. The same applies if the axis is produced in the form of a tubular member or a sleeve referenced respectively 7 and 9 in the preceding description.

Dans une forme de réalisation préférée qu'on a illustrée sur la droite de fig. 13, on assemble au préalable deux plaquettes 12 et un galet 3 par l'intermédiaire d'une virole 10 telle que celle illustrée en fig. 10, afin d'obtenir des éléments roulants de base 13 pré-montés. Il suffit ensuite de lier cet élément au précédent ou au suivant avec une goupille 11. Bien entendu dans ce cas le trou 12c de la partie 12b de chaque plaquette 12 est prévu cannelé pour permettre le passage de la clavette lla de la goupille 11. Les plaquettes cambrées 12 jouant alors à la fois le rôle des plaquettes 4 et des barrettes de liaison 6 des modes d'exécution précédents. On pourrait aussi combiner des éléments à plaquettes rectilignes 4 avec d'autres à plaquettes cambrées 12 afin de réaliser des montages fermés avec un nombre impair d'éléments roulants (fig. 3).In a preferred embodiment which has been illustrated on the right of FIG. 13, two plates 12 and a roller 3 are assembled beforehand by means of a ferrule 10 such as that illustrated in FIG. 10, in order to obtain basic rolling elements 13 pre-mounted. Then simply link this element to the previous or the next with a pin 11. Of course in this case the hole 12c of the part 12b of each plate 12 is provided grooved to allow the passage of the key lla of the pin 11. The arched plates 12 then playing both the role of plates 4 and connecting bars 6 of the previous embodiments. One could also combine elements with rectilinear plates 4 with others with arched plates 12 in order to produce closed assemblies with an odd number of rolling elements (FIG. 3).

On pourrait aussi prévoir de réaliser des pièces de liaison telles que les fiches 5 coudées pour permettre des montages complexes de sous-ensembles.One could also plan to make connecting pieces such as 5 angled plugs to allow complex assemblies of sub-assemblies.

On observera enfin que tout ensemble réalisé peut rouler dans de nombreuses positions sans apport d'accessoires supplémentaires.Finally, it will be observed that any assembly produced can roll in numerous positions without the addition of additional accessories.

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1. Jeu de construction du genre d'une chaîne sans fin dont les maillons sont articulés les uns sur les autres avec frottement dur afin de les orienter angulairement de manière variable, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des modules roulants indépendants (1) dont les plaquettes (4) sont assemblées aux galets (3) par l'intermédiaire de viroles (10) à l'intérieur de chacunes desquelles est engagée une goupille (11) angulairement fixe et en ce que cette goupille (11) comporte des moyens d'orienter angulairement de manière positive un autre module roulant (1) ce qui permet de constituer une structure ouverte et modulable à l'infini.1. Construction set of the kind of an endless chain whose links are articulated on each other with hard friction in order to orient them angularly in a variable manner, characterized in that it comprises independent rolling modules (1) of which the plates (4) are assembled to the rollers (3) by means of ferrules (10) inside each of which is engaged a pin (11) angularly fixed and in that this pin (11) comprises means d 'Angularly positively orient another rolling module (1) which makes it possible to constitute an open and infinitely modular structure. 2. Jeu de construction suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les modules roulants (1) sont réunis au moyen de barrettes de liaison (6).2. Construction set according to claim 1, characterized in that the rolling modules (1) are joined by means of connecting bars (6). 3. Jeu de construction suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la goupille (11) permet de supporter angulairement une pièce complémentaire (P) placée à l'extérieur de la barrette correspondante (6).3. Construction set according to claim 1, characterized in that the pin (11) allows to angularly support an additional part (P) placed outside the corresponding bar (6). 4. Jeu de construction suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que chaque virole (10), qui est prévue tubulaire avec une rainure longitudinale (10a), est emmanchée à force dans les trou (4a) des plaquettes (4), tandis que la goupille (11) qui s'enfile dans ladite virole comporte une clavette longitudinale (lla) s'engageant dans la rainure (10a), ladite goupille dépassant au-delà des plaquettes (4) en vue de coopérer avec les trous polygonaux (6a) des barrettes (6).4. Construction set according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each ferrule (10), which is provided tubular with a longitudinal groove (10a), is force fitted into the hole (4a) of the pads (4), while the pin (11) which slides into said ferrule comprises a longitudinal key (lla) engaging in the groove (10a), said pin protruding beyond the plates (4) in order to cooperate with the polygonal holes (6a) of the bars (6). 5. Jeu de construction suivant la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la clavette (lla) de chaque goupille (11) n'existe que sur sa partie dépassant au-delà des viroles (4) afin que cette goupille (11) puisse tourner à l'intérieur de la virole (10).5. Construction set according to claim 4, characterized in that the key (lla) of each pin (11) exists only on its part projecting beyond the ferrules (4) so that this pin (11) can rotate inside the shell (10). 6. Jeu de construction suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la perforation centrale des viroles (10) est prévue polygonale, les goupilles (11) comportant un profil extérieur complémentaire afin qu'elles puissent réaliser l'indexation angulaire.6. Construction set according to claim 1, characterized in that the central perforation of the ferrules (10) is provided polygonal, the pins (11) having a complementary external profile so that they can achieve angular indexing.
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