EP0132212B1 - Modular toy - Google Patents

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EP0132212B1
EP0132212B1 EP84440029A EP84440029A EP0132212B1 EP 0132212 B1 EP0132212 B1 EP 0132212B1 EP 84440029 A EP84440029 A EP 84440029A EP 84440029 A EP84440029 A EP 84440029A EP 0132212 B1 EP0132212 B1 EP 0132212B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H7/00—Toy figures led or propelled by the user
    • A63H7/02—Toy figures led or propelled by the user by pushing or drawing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
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  • the present invention relates to a modular toy comprising at least one composite base module which comprises: at least one part in the form of a circular flange carrying a fixed axis and provided with means for connecting accessories and / or connecting parts, and at at least two elements mounted to rotate on this axis, on either side of the flange and which have a symmetry of revolution of the same axis as the fixed axis.
  • a number of modular toys are already known, comprising one or more basic elements and a set of accessories adaptable to these basic elements.
  • the basic elements usually consist of a static component to which other fixed or mobile components can be fitted.
  • a static component to which other fixed or mobile components can be fitted.
  • the modular toy according to the present invention essentially comprises a composite basic module mobile in itself, on which are adaptable all kinds of accessories making it possible to carry out various combinations intended to recreate a miniaturized universe where all generies are allowed.
  • the modular toy according to the invention is characterized in that said two rotary elements are identical, and in that said flange has a diameter less than the diameter of at least a part of each of said identical elements.
  • the basic module advantageously comprises two end pieces integral with the ends of the axis and provided with means for connecting accessories and / or connecting parts.
  • the two elements having a symmetry of revolution each have the shape of a hemisphere, so that the basic module has a substantially spherical shape, the two hemispheres being freely rotatable around the 'fixed axis carried by the flange and retained in position by the end pieces integral with the ends of this axis.
  • the basic module can comprise at least two circular flanges, arranged parallel to each other and carried by a common axis, at least one intermediate element of substantially cylindrical shape, disposed between two neighboring flanges and two elements end having a symmetry of revolution mounted on the end sections of said axis, the flasks having a diameter less than at least part of the end elements and / or of an intermediate element.
  • the end elements advantageously have the shape of a hemisphere and the intermediate elements that of a cylinder.
  • the end pieces are preferably housed in cylindrical recesses formed in the vicinity of the poles of the end elements in the form of a hemisphere.
  • the fixing means preferably include recesses in the form of cylindrical or polygonal chimneys, regularly arranged along the peripheral surface of the flange (s) of the base module and on the outer surface of the end caps.
  • the toy advantageously comprises series of accessories corresponding to the miniaturized universe to be reproduced, these accessories being adaptable on the basic module and each comprising at least one clip arranged to be housed in one of said chimneys in order to ensure the fixing of the 'corresponding accessory.
  • These clips can have a polygonal section to ensure rigid attachment of the accessory to the base module. They can also have a circular cross section to allow their rotation relative to the basic module.
  • the chimneys in which these clips of circular section are inserted preferably have a hexagonal section. In this way, the lateral walls of the cylindrical clips bear tangentially on the facets of the chimneys of hexagonal section, so that these clips can rotate in these chimneys.
  • the accessories advantageously include wheels of different shapes intended to be mounted on the base module and making it possible to ensure the stability of the toy.
  • the accessories may include at least one propulsion member housed in a housing provided with mounting clips on the base module and / or on another accessory.
  • the propulsion unit may include its own source of energy and / or of control.
  • certain accessories may include fixing means identical to those of the flange and of the end pieces of the base module.
  • junction ball constituted by a sphere provided with one or more cylindrical studs intended to be inserted in the chimneys of hexagonal section, and at least one chimney allowing the adaptation of at least one accessory provided with a cylindrical stud.
  • Another important accessory is constituted by a rigid connecting member having for example a triangular shape, provided with at least one stud which can be inserted in a mounting chimney and means allowing the mounting of accessories.
  • this connecting member comprises two pins respectively disposed at two vertices of the triangle and intended to be inserted in two chimneys of the flange of the base module.
  • Figure 1 shows an elevational view, partially in section, of a preferred embodiment of the basic module of the toy according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows an elevational view of a variant of this basic module
  • Figure 3 illustrates by way of non-limiting example, an embodiment made using the basic module of Figure 1 and various accessories;
  • Figure 4 illustrates the basic module of Figure 1 combined with various accessories
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show elevation views of two junction balls
  • Figure 6 shows a plan view of a triangular connecting member
  • Figure 7 is an elevational view of a variant of the basic module.
  • the basic module 10 essentially consists of a central flange 11 of circular shape carrying an axis 12 perpendicular to its median plane, and two identical elements 13 and 14 having a symmetry of revolution and, in the present case, the shape of two semi-spherical shells. These two hemispheres 13 and 14 are mounted in free rotation on the axis 12, on either side of the central flange 11. Two end pieces 15 and 16 are mounted on the ends of the axis 12, for example driven or glued, so as to retain in position the half-spheres 13 and 14 while allowing their free rotation around the axis 12.
  • the central flange 11, the half-spheres 13 and 14, and the end pieces 15 and 16 are preferably made by molding in synthetic material.
  • the semi-spherical shells 13 and 14 advantageously comprise respectively a hub 17 and 18 provided with a central bore whose diameter is substantially equal to the diameter of the axis 12. At the level of their poles, they respectively have the recesses 19 and 20 intended to house the end pieces 15 and 16.
  • the hemispheres 13 and 14 are hollow. However, it is understood that these elements can also be full, the hubs 17 and 18 then being superfluous because the sections of the axis 12 are, in this case, directly engaged in diametrical bores made through the thickness of the half-spheres.
  • the flange 11 and the end pieces 15 comprise means for fixing accessories and / or connecting pieces, these fixing means advantageously being constituted by recesses 21 in the form of chimneys of hexagonal cross section, which are intended to cooperate with each other. clips illustrated in more detail with reference to Figure 5.
  • the diameter of the flange 11 is substantially less than the diameter of the hemispheres 15 and 14.
  • the basic module can move by rolling on the two hemispheres, the flange 11, the axis 12 and the end pieces 15 and 16 remaining fixed relative to these hemispheres.
  • FIG. 2 represents another embodiment of a basic module 30, which consists of two flanges 31 and 32 mounted parallel to each other on a fixed axis 33, carrying two hemispheres 34 and 35 and a central cylinder 36 arranged between the two flanges 31 and 32.
  • the two half-spheres 34 and 35 are preferably identical or similar to the two half-spheres 13 and 14 of the basic module 10 represented by FIG. 1, and the flanges 31 and 32 are advantageously identical or similar to the flange 11 of this same basic module.
  • the half-spheres 34 and 35 are retained on the axis 33 by end pieces 37.
  • the flanges and the end pieces comprise, as previously, chimneys 38 intended to ensure the attachment of accessories or connecting parts making it possible to connect different basic modules together.
  • the number of flanges making up the base module 30 is not limited to two, as is the number of intermediate elements 36, which could be increased as a function of the number of flanges making up the module.
  • the intermediate element could have a shape other than cylindrical and the end elements 34 and 35 could have a shape other than semi-spherical.
  • the flanges 31 and 32 have a diameter less than the diameter of at least one peripheral belt of the intermediate elements and / or of the end elements. Therefore, the flanges can remain fixed and allow the mounting of accessories, while the toy can move by rolling on a surface which is supported on a peripheral area of one of these elements.
  • FIG 3 shows by way of example a construction made using a basic module as shown in Figure 1 combined with various accessories.
  • various accessories have been fixed such as a bird head 41, siles 42, a tail 43, legs 44 to which two wheels 45 have been fixed ensuring the stability of the assembly, and a handle 46 allowing the child to push the toy thus obtained by rolling it over a surface.
  • a certain number of accessories have been fixed by clipping in the chimneys 47 provided at the periphery of the central flange, while other accessories have been fixed in the chimneys 48 provided on the external surface of the lateral end pieces.
  • certain accessories such as for example the wheels, may include chimneys 49 serving as fixing means intended for mounting other accessories.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a partial assembly consisting of a base module 10 as illustrated in FIG. 1 and of a propulsion module 50 provided with a housing 51 fixed by means of clips in one or more of the chimneys 52 equipping the central flange 53.
  • the propulsion module comprises driving wheels 54.
  • This propulsion module can comprise any type of motor known per se such as for example spring motors, inertia motors, electric motors, etc.
  • the propulsion module 50 may include its own source of energy and / or of control, in particular when the assembly produced is intended to be provided with a remote control receiver.
  • FIG. 5A represents a junction ball 60 comprising a single stud 61 intended to be engaged in a chimney of polygonal section, preferably hexagonal, equipping the flange of the basic module or the hemispheres.
  • the studs being cylindrical and the chimneys having a hexagonal section, the surface of the studs is supported tangentially on the internal faces of the chimney and allows the rotation of said studs in said chimneys.
  • these can be fitted with a retaining bead 62 which axially blocks the stud against the inner rim of the corresponding chimney.
  • a support flange 63 the diameter of which is greater than the diagonals of the chimney, bears against the outer rim of the chimney when the stud is in place.
  • the connecting ball advantageously comprises several chimneys 64 making it possible to fix either decorative accessories or other connecting members.
  • FIG. 5B illustrates another junction ball 70 provided for example with two studs 71, 72 identical to the stud 61, diametrically opposite.
  • FIG. 6 represents a triangular rigid connecting member 80 which makes it possible for example to couple stabilization wheels 81 to a basic module (not shown).
  • This member preferably comprises a nozzle 82 of hexagonal section intended to be inserted in a chimney for fixing the central flange of the base module and two claws 83, intended to be inserted in two other chimneys of this central flange.
  • two recesses 84 are provided in which two chimneys 85 are provided, allowing accessories to be fixed by means of pins.
  • This connecting member could of course have a different shape or include other accessory fixing chimneys, for example on its lateral flanks.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates another arrangement of the basic components of the elementary module, in which the two hemispheres 90 and 91 are inverted with respect to the example illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the central flange 92 has, as before, fixing chimneys accessories or connecting parts.
  • the hemispheres 90 and 91 may or may not have chimneys of hexagonal section 93 identical to those of the central flange.

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A modular toy, comprising a base module (10) and various accessories. The base module comprises a circular side plate (11) supporting a stationary axle (12) on which are mounted two semi-spherical elements (13, 14) maintained in position by lateral tips (15) and (16) integral with the extremities of the axle (12). The central side plate (11) and the tips (15 and 16) are provided with tube-like connection means (21), into which may be inserted clips provided on the various accessories. This device allows a child to create a miniature playland by means of an infinite number of accessories adaptable to one or several base modules.

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La présente invention concerne un jouet modulaire comportant au moins un module de base composite qui comprend: au moins une pièce en forme de flasque circulaire portant un axe fixe et pourvu de moyens de liaison d'accessoires et/ou de pièces de liaison, et au moins deux éléments montés rotatifs sur cet axe, de part et d'autre du flasque et qui ont une symétrie de révolution de même axe quel'axe fixe.The present invention relates to a modular toy comprising at least one composite base module which comprises: at least one part in the form of a circular flange carrying a fixed axis and provided with means for connecting accessories and / or connecting parts, and at at least two elements mounted to rotate on this axis, on either side of the flange and which have a symmetry of revolution of the same axis as the fixed axis.

On connaît déjà un certain nombre de jouets modulaires, comportant un ou plusieurs éléments de base et un ensemble d'accessoires adaptables sur ces éléments de base.A number of modular toys are already known, comprising one or more basic elements and a set of accessories adaptable to these basic elements.

Les éléments de base sont habituellement constitués par un composant statique sur lequel peuvent être adaptés d'autres composants fixes ou mobiles. C'est notamment le cas du jouet décrit dans le brevet US-A-4 217 724 qui comporte un élément de base constitué par un corps composé d'une pièce cylindrique et de deux demi-sphères assemblées rapidement, et sur lequel il est possible d'assembler des accessoires tels que par exemple des roues.The basic elements usually consist of a static component to which other fixed or mobile components can be fitted. This is particularly the case of the toy described in patent US-A-4 217 724 which comprises a basic element constituted by a body composed of a cylindrical part and of two hemispheres assembled quickly, and on which it is possible to assemble accessories such as for example wheels.

Le jouet modulaire selon la présente invention comprend essentiellement un module de base composite mobile en soi, sur lequel sont adaptables toutes sortes d'accessoires permettant de réaliser des combinaisons diverses destinées à recréer un univers miniaturisé où toutes les fantaisies sont permises.The modular toy according to the present invention essentially comprises a composite basic module mobile in itself, on which are adaptable all kinds of accessories making it possible to carry out various combinations intended to recreate a miniaturized universe where all fantasies are allowed.

Dans ce but, le jouet modulaire selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que lesdits deux éléments rotatifs sont identiques, et en ce que ledit flasque a un diamètre inférieur au diamètre d'au moins une partie de chacun desdits éléments identiques.For this purpose, the modular toy according to the invention is characterized in that said two rotary elements are identical, and in that said flange has a diameter less than the diameter of at least a part of each of said identical elements.

Pour assurer la fixation des éléments ayant une symétrie de révolution, le module de base comporte avantageusements deux embouts solidaires des extrémités de l'axe et pourvus de moyens de liaison d'accessoires et/ou de pièces de liaison.To ensure the fixing of the elements having a symmetry of revolution, the basic module advantageously comprises two end pieces integral with the ends of the axis and provided with means for connecting accessories and / or connecting parts.

Selon une forme de réalisation préférée, les deux éléments ayant une symétrie de révolution ont chacun la forme d'une demi-sphère, de sorte que le module de base présente une forme sensiblement sphérique, les deux demi-sphères étant librement rotatives autour de l'axe fixe porté par le flasque et retenu en position par les embouts solidaires des extrémités de cet axe.According to a preferred embodiment, the two elements having a symmetry of revolution each have the shape of a hemisphere, so that the basic module has a substantially spherical shape, the two hemispheres being freely rotatable around the 'fixed axis carried by the flange and retained in position by the end pieces integral with the ends of this axis.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation, le module de base peut comporter au moins deux flasques circulaires, disposés parallèlement entre eux et portés par un axe commun, au moins un élément intermédiaire de forme sensiblement cylindrique, disposé entre deux flasques voisins et deux éléments d'extrémité ayant une symétrie de révolution montés sur les tronçons d'extrémité dudit axe, les fiasques ayant un diamètre inférieur à au moins une partie des éléments d'extrémité et/ou d'un élément intermédiaire.According to another embodiment, the basic module can comprise at least two circular flanges, arranged parallel to each other and carried by a common axis, at least one intermediate element of substantially cylindrical shape, disposed between two neighboring flanges and two elements end having a symmetry of revolution mounted on the end sections of said axis, the flasks having a diameter less than at least part of the end elements and / or of an intermediate element.

Selon cette variante, les éléments d'extrémité ont avantageusement la forme d'une demi-sphère et les éléments intermédiaires celle d'un cylindre.According to this variant, the end elements advantageously have the shape of a hemisphere and the intermediate elements that of a cylinder.

Les embouts sont de préférence logés dans des évidements cylindriques ménagés au voisinage des pôles des éléments d'extrémité en forme de demi-sphère.The end pieces are preferably housed in cylindrical recesses formed in the vicinity of the poles of the end elements in the form of a hemisphere.

Pour permettre la fixation rapide et aisée des accessoires et/ou des pièces de liaison, les moyens de fixation comportent de préférence des évidements en forme de cheminées cylindriques ou polygonales, régulièrement disposés le long de la surface périphérique du ou des flasques du module de base et sur la surface extérieure des embouts.To allow quick and easy fixing of accessories and / or connecting pieces, the fixing means preferably include recesses in the form of cylindrical or polygonal chimneys, regularly arranged along the peripheral surface of the flange (s) of the base module and on the outer surface of the end caps.

Le jouet comporte avantageusement des séries d'accessoires correspondant à l'univers miniaturisé à reproduire, ces accessoires étant adaptables sur le module de base et comportant chacun au moins un clip agencé pour être logé dans une desdites cheminées afin d'assurer la fixation de l'accessoire correspondant. Ces clips peuvent avoir une section polygonale pour assurer une fixation rigide de l'accessoire sur le module de base. Ils peuvent également avoir une section droite circulaire pour permettre leur rotation par rapport au module de base. A cet effet, les cheminées dans lesquelles on insère ces clips de section circulaire ont de préférence une section hexagonale. De cette manière, les parois laterales des clips cylindriques s'appuient tangentiellement sur les facettes des cheminées de section hexagonale, pour que ces clips puissent tourner dans ces cheminées.The toy advantageously comprises series of accessories corresponding to the miniaturized universe to be reproduced, these accessories being adaptable on the basic module and each comprising at least one clip arranged to be housed in one of said chimneys in order to ensure the fixing of the 'corresponding accessory. These clips can have a polygonal section to ensure rigid attachment of the accessory to the base module. They can also have a circular cross section to allow their rotation relative to the basic module. For this purpose, the chimneys in which these clips of circular section are inserted preferably have a hexagonal section. In this way, the lateral walls of the cylindrical clips bear tangentially on the facets of the chimneys of hexagonal section, so that these clips can rotate in these chimneys.

Les accessoires comportent avantageusement des roues de différentes formes destinées à être montées sur le module de base et permettant d'assurer Is stabilité du jouet. De même, les accessoires peuvent comporter au moins un organe de propulsion logé dans un boîtier pourvu de clips de montage sur le module de base et/ou sur un autre accessoire.The accessories advantageously include wheels of different shapes intended to be mounted on the base module and making it possible to ensure the stability of the toy. Likewise, the accessories may include at least one propulsion member housed in a housing provided with mounting clips on the base module and / or on another accessory.

Selon une forme de réalisation particulière, l'organe de propulsion peut comporter sa propre source d'énergie et/ou de commande.According to a particular embodiment, the propulsion unit may include its own source of energy and / or of control.

Pour permettre d'augmenter le nombre des combinaisons possibles, certains accessoires peuvent comporter des moyens de fixation identiques à ceux du flasque et des embouts du module de base.To allow the number of possible combinations to be increased, certain accessories may include fixing means identical to those of the flange and of the end pieces of the base module.

C'est ainsi qu'un des accessoires important pour permettre la réalisation d'assemblages élaborés est constitué par une boule de jonction constituée par une sphère pourvue d'un ou de plusieurs tétons cylindriques prévus pour être insérés dans les cheminées de section hexagonale, et d'au moins une cheminée permettant l'adaptation d'au moins un accessoire pourvu d'un téton cylindrique.Thus one of the important accessories to allow the realization of elaborate assemblies is constituted by a junction ball constituted by a sphere provided with one or more cylindrical studs intended to be inserted in the chimneys of hexagonal section, and at least one chimney allowing the adaptation of at least one accessory provided with a cylindrical stud.

Un autre accessoire important est constitué par un organe de liaison rigide ayant par exemple une forme triangulaire, pourvu d'au moins un téton pouvant être inséré dans une cheminée de montage et de moyens permettant le montage d'accessoires.Another important accessory is constituted by a rigid connecting member having for example a triangular shape, provided with at least one stud which can be inserted in a mounting chimney and means allowing the mounting of accessories.

De préférence cet organe de liaison comporte deux tétons respectivement disposés à deux sommets du triangle et destinés à être insérés dans deux cheminées du flasque du module de base.Preferably this connecting member comprises two pins respectively disposed at two vertices of the triangle and intended to be inserted in two chimneys of the flange of the base module.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise en référence à la description d'exemples de réalisation et du dessin annexé, dans lequel:The present invention will be better understood with reference to the description of exemplary embodiments and the attached drawing, in which:

La figure 1 représente une vue en élévation, partiellement en coupe, d'une forme de réalisation préférée du module de base du jouet selon l'invention;Figure 1 shows an elevational view, partially in section, of a preferred embodiment of the basic module of the toy according to the invention;

La figure 2 représente une vue en élévation d'une variante de ce module de base;Figure 2 shows an elevational view of a variant of this basic module;

La figure 3 illustre à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une réalisation faite à l'aide du module de base de la figure 1 et de divers accessoires;Figure 3 illustrates by way of non-limiting example, an embodiment made using the basic module of Figure 1 and various accessories;

La figure 4 illustre le module de base de la figure 1 combiné à divers accessoires;Figure 4 illustrates the basic module of Figure 1 combined with various accessories;

Les figures 5A et 5B représentent des vues en élévation de deux boules de jonction;FIGS. 5A and 5B show elevation views of two junction balls;

La figure 6 représente une vue en plan d'un organe de liaison de forme triangulaire; etFigure 6 shows a plan view of a triangular connecting member; and

La figure 7 est une vue en élévation d'une variante du module de base.Figure 7 is an elevational view of a variant of the basic module.

En référence à la figure 1, le module de base 10 se compose essentiellement d'un flasque central 11 de forme circulaire portant un axe 12 perpendiculaire à son plan médian, et deux éléments identiques 13 et 14 ayant une symétrie de révolution et, dans le présent cas, la forme de deux coquilles semi-sphériques. Ces deux demi-sphères 13 et 14 sont montées en rotation libre sur l'axe 12, de part et d'autre du flasque central 11. Deux embouts 15 et 16 sont montés sur les extrémités de l'axe 12, par exemple chassés ou collés, de manière à retenir en position les demi-sphères 13 et 14 tout en permettant leur libre rotation autour de l'axe 12. Le flasque central 11, les demi-sphères 13 et 14, et les embouts 15 et 16 sont de préférence réalisés par moulage en matière synthétique. Pour assurer le montage des coquilles semi-sphériques 13 et 14 sur l'axe 12, elles comportent avantageusement respectivement un moyeu 17 et 18 pourvu d'un alésage central dont le diamètre est sensiblement égal au diamètre de l'axe 12. Au niveau de leurs pôles, elles comportent respectivement les évidements 19 et 20 destinés à loger les embouts 15 et 16.With reference to FIG. 1, the basic module 10 essentially consists of a central flange 11 of circular shape carrying an axis 12 perpendicular to its median plane, and two identical elements 13 and 14 having a symmetry of revolution and, in the present case, the shape of two semi-spherical shells. These two hemispheres 13 and 14 are mounted in free rotation on the axis 12, on either side of the central flange 11. Two end pieces 15 and 16 are mounted on the ends of the axis 12, for example driven or glued, so as to retain in position the half-spheres 13 and 14 while allowing their free rotation around the axis 12. The central flange 11, the half-spheres 13 and 14, and the end pieces 15 and 16 are preferably made by molding in synthetic material. To ensure the mounting of the semi-spherical shells 13 and 14 on the axis 12, they advantageously comprise respectively a hub 17 and 18 provided with a central bore whose diameter is substantially equal to the diameter of the axis 12. At the level of their poles, they respectively have the recesses 19 and 20 intended to house the end pieces 15 and 16.

Dans l'exemple décrit en référence à la figure 1, les demi-sphères 13 et 14 sont creuses. Toutefois, il est bien entendu que ces éléments peuvent également être pleins, les moyeux 17 et 18 étant alors superflus parce que les tronçons de l'axe 12 sont, dans ce cas, directement engagés dans des alésages diamétraux ménagés à travers l'épaisseur des demi-sphères.In the example described with reference to Figure 1, the hemispheres 13 and 14 are hollow. However, it is understood that these elements can also be full, the hubs 17 and 18 then being superfluous because the sections of the axis 12 are, in this case, directly engaged in diametrical bores made through the thickness of the half-spheres.

Le flasque 11 et les embouts 15 comportent des moyens de fixation d'accessoires et/ou de pièces de liaison, ces moyens de fixation étant avantageusement constitués par des évidements 21 en forme de cheminées de section droite hexagonale, qui sont destinées à coopérer svec des clips illustrés plus en détail en référence à la figure 5.The flange 11 and the end pieces 15 comprise means for fixing accessories and / or connecting pieces, these fixing means advantageously being constituted by recesses 21 in the form of chimneys of hexagonal cross section, which are intended to cooperate with each other. clips illustrated in more detail with reference to Figure 5.

Comme le montre clairement la figure 1, le diamètre du flasque 11 est sensiblement inférieur au diamètre des demi-sphères 15 et 14. De cette manière, le module de base peut se déplacer en roulant sur les deux demi-sphères, le flasque 11, l'axe 12 et les embouts 15 et 16 restant fixes par rapport à ces demi-sphères.As clearly shown in FIG. 1, the diameter of the flange 11 is substantially less than the diameter of the hemispheres 15 and 14. In this way, the basic module can move by rolling on the two hemispheres, the flange 11, the axis 12 and the end pieces 15 and 16 remaining fixed relative to these hemispheres.

La figure 2 représente une autre forme de réalisation d'un module de base 30, qui se compose de deux flasques 31 et 32 montés parallèlement entre eux sur un axe fixe 33, portant deux demi-sphères 34 et 35 et un cylindre central 36 ménagé entre les deux flasques 31 et 32. Les deux demi-sphères 34 et 35 sont de préférence identiques ou similaires aux deux demi-sphères 13 et 14 du module de base 10 représenté par la figure 1, et les flasques 31 et 32 sont avantageusement identiques ou similaires au flasque 11 de ce même module de base. Comme précédemment, les demi-sphères 34 et 35 sont retenues sur l'axe 33 par des embouts 37. Les flasques et les embouts comportent, comme précédemment, des cheminées 38 destinées à assurer la fixation d'accessoires ou de pièces de liaison permettant de raccorder différents modules de base entre eux.FIG. 2 represents another embodiment of a basic module 30, which consists of two flanges 31 and 32 mounted parallel to each other on a fixed axis 33, carrying two hemispheres 34 and 35 and a central cylinder 36 arranged between the two flanges 31 and 32. The two half-spheres 34 and 35 are preferably identical or similar to the two half-spheres 13 and 14 of the basic module 10 represented by FIG. 1, and the flanges 31 and 32 are advantageously identical or similar to the flange 11 of this same basic module. As before, the half-spheres 34 and 35 are retained on the axis 33 by end pieces 37. The flanges and the end pieces comprise, as previously, chimneys 38 intended to ensure the attachment of accessories or connecting parts making it possible to connect different basic modules together.

Il va de soi que le nombre de flasques composant le module de base 30 n'est pas limité à deux, de même que le nombre des éléments intermédiaires 36, qui pourrait être augmenté en fonction du nombre des flasques composant le module. En outre, l'élément intermédiaire pourrait avoir une forme autre que cylindrique et les éléments d'extrémité 34 et 35 pourraient avoir une forme autre que semi-sphérique. Toutefois, comme précédemment, les flasques 31 et 32 ont un diamètre inférieur au diamètre d'au moins une ceinture périphérique des éléments intermédiaires et/ou des éléments d'extrémité. De ce fait, les flasques peuvent rester fixes et permettre le montage d'accessoires, alors que le jouet peut se déplacer en roulant sur une surface qui prend appui sur une zone périphérique de l'un de ces éléments.It goes without saying that the number of flanges making up the base module 30 is not limited to two, as is the number of intermediate elements 36, which could be increased as a function of the number of flanges making up the module. In addition, the intermediate element could have a shape other than cylindrical and the end elements 34 and 35 could have a shape other than semi-spherical. However, as before, the flanges 31 and 32 have a diameter less than the diameter of at least one peripheral belt of the intermediate elements and / or of the end elements. Therefore, the flanges can remain fixed and allow the mounting of accessories, while the toy can move by rolling on a surface which is supported on a peripheral area of one of these elements.

La figure 3 représente à titre d'exemple une construction réalisée à l'aide d'un module de base tel que représenté par la figure 1 combiné à divers accessoires. Sur le module de base 10, ont été fixés divers accessoires tels qu'une tête d'oiseau 41, des siles 42, une queue 43, des pattes 44 auxquelles ont été fixées deux roues 45 assurant Is stabilité de l'ensemble, et une poignée 46 permettant à l'enfant de pousser le jouet ainsi obtenu en le faisant rouler sur une surface. Comme le montre la figure, un certain nombre d'accessoires a été fixé par clipsage dans les cheminées 47 ménagées à la périphérie du flasque central, alors que d'autres accessoires ont été fixés dans les cheminées 48 ménagées à la surface extérieure des embouts latéraux. Comme mentionné précédement, certains accessoires, tels que par exemple les roues, peuvent comporter des cheminées 49 servant de moyens de fixation destinés au montage d'autres accessoires.Figure 3 shows by way of example a construction made using a basic module as shown in Figure 1 combined with various accessories. On the basic module 10, various accessories have been fixed such as a bird head 41, siles 42, a tail 43, legs 44 to which two wheels 45 have been fixed ensuring the stability of the assembly, and a handle 46 allowing the child to push the toy thus obtained by rolling it over a surface. As shown in the figure, a certain number of accessories have been fixed by clipping in the chimneys 47 provided at the periphery of the central flange, while other accessories have been fixed in the chimneys 48 provided on the external surface of the lateral end pieces. . As mentioned above, certain accessories, such as for example the wheels, may include chimneys 49 serving as fixing means intended for mounting other accessories.

La figure 4 illustre un montage partiel se composant d'un module de base 10 tel qu'illustré par la figure 1 et d'un module de propulsion 50 pourvu d'un boîtier 51 fixé au moyen de clips dans une ou plusieurs des cheminées 52 équipant le flasque central 53. Le module de propulsion comporte des roues motrices 54. Ce module de propulsion peut comporter n'importe quel type de moteur connu en soi tel que par exemple des moteurs è ressort, des moteurs à inertie, des moteurs électriques, etc. Dans certains cas, le module de propulsion 50 peut comporter sa propre source d'énergie et/ou de commande, notamment lorsque le montage réalisé est destiné à être muni d'un récepteur de commande à distance.FIG. 4 illustrates a partial assembly consisting of a base module 10 as illustrated in FIG. 1 and of a propulsion module 50 provided with a housing 51 fixed by means of clips in one or more of the chimneys 52 equipping the central flange 53. The propulsion module comprises driving wheels 54. This propulsion module can comprise any type of motor known per se such as for example spring motors, inertia motors, electric motors, etc. In certain cases, the propulsion module 50 may include its own source of energy and / or of control, in particular when the assembly produced is intended to be provided with a remote control receiver.

La figure 5A représente une boule de jonction 60 comportant un seul téton 61 destiné à être engagé dans une cheminée de section polygonale, de préférence hexagonale, équipant le flasque du module de base ou les demi-sphères. Les tétons étant cylindriques et les cheminées ayant une section hexagonale, la surface des tétons s'appuie tangentiellement sur les faces intérieures des cheminée et permet la rotation desdits tétons dans lesdites cheminées. Pour éviter la sortie accidentelle des tétons hors des cheminées, ceux-ci peuvent être équipés d'un bourrelet de retenue 62 qui bloque axialement le téton contre le rebord intérieur de la cheminée correspondante. Un flasque d'appui 63, dont le diamètre est supérieur aux diagonales de la cheminée, prend appui contre le rebord extérieur de la cheminée lorsque le téton est en place. La boule de liaison comporte avantageusement plusieurs cheminées 64 permettant de fixer soit des accessoires décoratifs soit d'autres organes de liaison.FIG. 5A represents a junction ball 60 comprising a single stud 61 intended to be engaged in a chimney of polygonal section, preferably hexagonal, equipping the flange of the basic module or the hemispheres. The studs being cylindrical and the chimneys having a hexagonal section, the surface of the studs is supported tangentially on the internal faces of the chimney and allows the rotation of said studs in said chimneys. To avoid the accidental exit of the studs from the chimneys, these can be fitted with a retaining bead 62 which axially blocks the stud against the inner rim of the corresponding chimney. A support flange 63, the diameter of which is greater than the diagonals of the chimney, bears against the outer rim of the chimney when the stud is in place. The connecting ball advantageously comprises several chimneys 64 making it possible to fix either decorative accessories or other connecting members.

La figure 5B illustre une autre boule de jonction 70 pourvue par exemple de deux tétons 71, 72 identiques au téton 61, diamétralement opposés.FIG. 5B illustrates another junction ball 70 provided for example with two studs 71, 72 identical to the stud 61, diametrically opposite.

La figure 6 représente un organe de liaison rigide triangulaire 80 qui permet par exemple d'accoupler des roues de stabilisation 81 à un module de base (non représenté). Cet organe comporte de préférence un embout 82 de section hexagonale destiné à être inséré dans une cheminée de fixation du flasque central du module de base et deux griffes 83, destinées à être insérées dans deux autres cheminées de ce flasque central. Sur ses deux autres côtés, sont prévus deux évidements 84 dans lesquels sont ménagées deux cheminées 85 permettant la fixation d'accessoires par l'intermédiaire de tétons.FIG. 6 represents a triangular rigid connecting member 80 which makes it possible for example to couple stabilization wheels 81 to a basic module (not shown). This member preferably comprises a nozzle 82 of hexagonal section intended to be inserted in a chimney for fixing the central flange of the base module and two claws 83, intended to be inserted in two other chimneys of this central flange. On its two other sides, two recesses 84 are provided in which two chimneys 85 are provided, allowing accessories to be fixed by means of pins.

Cet organe de liaison pourrait bien entendu avoir une forme différente ou comporter d'autres cheminées de fixation d'accessoires, par exemple sur ses flancs lateraux.This connecting member could of course have a different shape or include other accessory fixing chimneys, for example on its lateral flanks.

La figure 7 illustre un autre agencement des composants de base du module élémentaire, dans lequel les deux demi-sphères 90 et 91 sont inversées par rapport à l'exemple illustré par la figure 1. Le flasque central 92 comporte comme précédemment des cheminées de fixation d'accessoires ou de pièces de jonction. Les demi-sphères 90 et 91 peuvent ou non comporter des cheminées de section hexagonale 93 identiques à celles du flasque central.FIG. 7 illustrates another arrangement of the basic components of the elementary module, in which the two hemispheres 90 and 91 are inverted with respect to the example illustrated in FIG. 1. The central flange 92 has, as before, fixing chimneys accessories or connecting parts. The hemispheres 90 and 91 may or may not have chimneys of hexagonal section 93 identical to those of the central flange.

La présente invention n'est pas limitée aux formes de réalisations décrites illustrées à titre d'exemple, mais s'étend à toutes les variantes et modifications pouvant être apportées d'une manière évidente par l'homme de l'art.The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described illustrated by way of example, but extends to all the variants and modifications which can be made in an obvious manner by those skilled in the art.

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1. A modular toy comprising at least one composite base module comprising:
- at least one circular plate (11, 31, 32) supported on a fixed axle (12, 33) and comprising means (21, 38) for connecting accessories and/or connecting elements;
- at least two rotable elements (13, 14, 34, 35) mounted on said axle (12,13), on either side of said circular plate and able to turn in synchronism characterised in that:
- the elements (13, 14, 34, 35) are identical,
- the diameter of the circular plate (11, 31, 32) is smaller than the diameter of at least one portion of each said identical element.
2. A toy according to claim 1, characterised in that the base module (10, 30) comprises two retaining tips (15, 16, 37) fixed at the extremities of the fixed axle (12, 33), said retaining tips providing means (21, 38) for connecting accessories and/or connecting elements.
3. A toy according to claim 2, characterised in that the two elements (13, 14) are each semi-spherical in shape, the base module (10) having an essentially spherical shape and the two semi-spherical elements (13, 14) being freely rotable on the axle (12) supported by the plate (11) and maintained in position by tips (15, 16) integral with the extremities of said axle.
4. A toy according to claim 2, characterised in that the base module (30) comprises at least two circular plates (31, 32) disposed in parallel relationship and supported by a common fixed axle (33), at least one intermediate element (36) essentially cylindrical in shape, disposed between two nearby plates (31, 32), and two end elements (34, 35) turning in symmetry, mounted on the end portions of the said axle (33), the side plates (31, 31) having a smaller diameter than at least one portion of the end elements (34, 35).
5. A toy according to claim 4, characterised in that the end elements (34, 35) are semi-spherical, and in that the intermediate elements (36) are cylindrical.
6. A toy according to claims 3 and 5, characterised in that the retaining tips (15, 16, 37) are situated within cylindrical openings disposed in the area of the poles of the semi-spherical elements (13, 14, 34, 35).
7. A toy according to claim 2, characterised in that the means for attaching accessories and/or connecting elements comprise openings (21, 28) having the shape of cylindrical or hexagonal tubes, regularly disposed about the peripherical surface of the central plate (11, 31, 32) and on the exterior surface of the tips (15, 16, 37).
8. A toy according to claim 7, characterised in that it comprises accessories adapted for attachement to the base module (10, 30), each of them being provided with at least one clip (61, 71) adapted for engagement in one of the said openings (21, 38, 62) to thereby ensure connection of the corresponding accessory.
9. A toy according to claim 8, characterised in that the clips (60) have a polygonal cross-section.
10. A toy according to claim 8, wherein the clips have a circular cross-section, characterised in that the openings have an hexagonal cross-section.
11. A toy according to claim 8, characterised in that the accessories comprise at least one propulsion mean (50) provided in a case (51) and having clips for attachement on base module and/or on another accessory.
12. A toy according to claim 11, characterised in that the propulsion means (50) has its own source of energy and/or control.
13. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that some accessories comprise connecting means identical to those of the plate and/or to the tips of the base module.
14. A toy according to any one of claims 7 to 12, characterised in that it comprises at least one connector ball (60) consisting of a sphere provided with at least one cylindrical projection (61) designed to be engageable into a polygonal tube and at least one polygonal tube disposed to hold a cylindrical projection.
15. A toy according to any one of claims 7 to 12, characterised in that it comprises a rigid connecting element (80) essentially triangular in shape provided with a least two clamps (83) disposed at two vertices of the triangle and designed to be inserted in two tubes of the central plate of the base module.
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