EP0776240A1 - Puzzle-type game associated with an acoustic, visual or olfactory effect - Google Patents

Puzzle-type game associated with an acoustic, visual or olfactory effect

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EP0776240A1
EP0776240A1 EP94926261A EP94926261A EP0776240A1 EP 0776240 A1 EP0776240 A1 EP 0776240A1 EP 94926261 A EP94926261 A EP 94926261A EP 94926261 A EP94926261 A EP 94926261A EP 0776240 A1 EP0776240 A1 EP 0776240A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/06—Patience; Other games for self-amusement
    • A63F9/10—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/06—Patience; Other games for self-amusement
    • A63F9/10—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
    • A63F2009/1061—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles with electric features, e.g. light, wires
    • A63F2009/1066—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles with electric features, e.g. light, wires completing a circuit if solved correctly
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2250/00—Miscellaneous game characteristics
    • A63F2250/02—Miscellaneous game characteristics having an effect on the human senses
    • A63F2250/021—Miscellaneous game characteristics having an effect on the human senses with odourized parts

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  • Puzzl type game associated with a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation
  • the present invention relates to a puzzle type game comprising a set of pieces to be joined by juxtaposition and / or interlocking in one way so as to reconstitute a flat plate whose upper face represents a predetermined image.
  • the puzzle game is well known as a patience game whose aim is to reconstruct an image from. starting from pieces, each of which is an element of the image to be reconstructed.
  • the goal of such a game is to develop the intellectual qualities of children, such as the spirit of analysis and synthesis.
  • the game consists for a young child in olfactory recognition of the different parts of the puzzle representing a flower image, a seashell or other motif that can be associated with an odor, by placing a small container on the part recognized by the child, the opening of the container lid allowing the release of the odor corresponding to the image of the puzzle on which the container is located.
  • the aim of the present invention is to produce a puzzle type game associated with an event intended to develop the sensory qualities of the child.
  • Another object of the invention is to produce a puzzle type game in which success is materialized by the closure of an electric circuit triggering a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation.
  • the object of the invention is therefore a puzzle type game in which the underside of each of the pieces including the assembly constitutes the underside of the plate to be reconstituted is coated with an electrically conductive layer, and the assembly of the parts is carried out on a support of identical shape to the plate and com ⁇ bearing corresponding virtual locations to rooms, each of the locations being connected to two other locations by an electrically conductive link except two end locations each connected to a single location so as to form an electrically conductive circuit bringing together all of the locations between the end locations when the parts have been assembled on the support.
  • FIG. 1 schematically represents the support and the locations of the pieces of the game as well as the elements of the circuit allowing a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 schematically represents a puzzle game similar to that of FIG. 1 comprising a circuit allowing a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 represents a view in elevation and in section of a part of the support of the puzzle game, provided with preferred means for obtaining a sensory manifestation in the form of an odor release.
  • the game according to the invention is of the puzzle type consisting in bringing together by juxtaposition and / or interlocking a certain number of pieces generally made of cardboard, the visible upper face of which is an element of an image composed by assembling all the elements in a predetermined way.
  • the game comprises a support 10, of the same shape (generally rectangular) as the assembly constituted by the assembled pieces, on which the child comes to arrange his pieces in a unique way.
  • each piece not visible on the support is shown in dotted lines in FIG. 1.
  • Each room location for example location 12, is connected to two neighboring locations 14, 16, by an electrically conductive connection, for example made of metal (copper, aluminum or other metal).
  • an electrically conductive connection for example made of metal (copper, aluminum or other metal).
  • the conductive link 18 connects location 12 to location 14, and the connection 20 connects location 12 to location 16.
  • Each of the game pieces has its underside covered with an electrically conductive layer, for example of metal such as copper, aluminum or other metal.
  • an electrically conductive layer for example of metal such as copper, aluminum or other metal.
  • the puzzle plate with its image on the upper side is cut into its different pieces. It is therefore easy to coat the underside of the plate with a metal layer before cutting.
  • the conductive layer on the underside of the part then ensures the electrical connection with the two neighboring locations.
  • all the connections are made and form a conductive circuit between two end locations 22 and 24.
  • the support is made so that all the parts are necessary to establish the circuit between the two end locations.
  • the end location 22 is connected by a connection 26 to the terminal of a supply battery 28, for example of 9 volts, the other terminal of which is connected to the switch 30 intended to be put in the closed position each time once the game is started.
  • the circuit closes at connection 32 of the end piece 24 by means of the element 34 serving for a visual, sound or olfactory manifestation when the pieces of the puzzle have been placed correctly on support 10.
  • Element 34 when it triggers a sound manifestation, can be a simple sound generator that can emit a single sound or a melody, or a music player. cassette providing a recording related to the reconstructed image.
  • the element 34 may be a simple indicator light or else a screen displaying a luminous message of the "Won" type.
  • the element 34 can trigger a release of odor or perfume in connection with the image reconstructed by the puzzle.
  • the element 34 is a heating resistor located in a tank filled with animal or vegetable fat containing an aromatic or perfumery concentrate. When the resistance is supplied, it heats up and the rise in temperature in the container causes the release of the perfume or odor.
  • the release of perfume or odor occurs under the action of an air flow 60 created for this purpose and along an odorous element 61 exhaling a perfume corresponding to the object represented by the completed puzzle.
  • a wall of the casing 10 of the puzzle for example a side wall 62, is provided with an opening, in which is disposed a removable odorous element 61, for example in the form of a rod or a plastic pellet loaded with an odorous material.
  • a removable odorous element 61 for example in the form of a rod or a plastic pellet loaded with an odorous material.
  • the available pellets or rods have odors compatible with the objects represented by the puzzle, so that when it is finished, the corresponding odor is emitted, contributing to the olfactory education of the young child.
  • a micro-fan 63 is placed inside the housing or support 10 of the puzzle, in the vicinity of the scent rod or pastille 61.
  • the power supply of the micro-fan 63 is connected in the electrical circuit 64 of the parts. of the puzzle, so that the micro-fan 63 starts up as soon as the puzzle is finished.
  • the upper wall 65 of the puzzle box is provided with an orifice 66 or a grid allowing the air flow 60 of the micro-fan to pass, responsible for the smell of the pellet or the scent rod.
  • the player can quickly and clearly smell the odor corresponding to the image of the puzzle.
  • the elements in series 28, 30 and 34 may be located in a compartment contiguous to the support.
  • the manner in which each of them is placed relative to the support is not decisive in the context of the invention.
  • the conductive connections connecting the locations of the parts on the support can be made in different ways.
  • the parts must have the same shape whatever the plate used so as to place the parts on the same locations on the support. If the element 34 is of the olfactory type, it can then be planned to replace it at the same time as the parts so that the smell or the perfume released is always in relation to the image reconstituted by assembling the parts.
  • FIG. 2 represents a second embodiment in which several sets of parts can be used in a manner similar to what has just been said.
  • the closing of the circuit external to the support can be done according to several
  • the player When choosing the pieces of the puzzle, the player has a conductive bar associated with the set of pieces he has just chosen, and which he must place in a space provided for this purpose.
  • the establishment of this conductive bar, for example 40 closes the circuit formed of the support between the two connections 26 and 32, the supply battery 28 and the element 42, thereby replacing the switch 30 of the mode of previous realization (see figure 1).
  • the element 42 is also related to the pieces of the puzzle.
  • the conductive bar 40 to be installed to ensure contact is marked "jasmine” and the element 42 is then a container of the resistance type heating in animal or vegetable fat containing a jasmine concentrate.
  • the set can include several conductor bar / manifestation element assemblies 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, each of the elements 42, 46, 50 and 54 being able to be a container for heating resistance containing a different perfume, or a sound generator emitting a different melody, or any other sound, visual or olfactory manifestation.
  • the invention makes it possible to produce a puzzle type game retaining the inherent qualities of the puzzle, namely a development of intellectual qualities, while associating with it a complementary interest relating to the implementation of the sensory faculties of the child. While retaining the principle described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, it is possible to make modifications or provide improvements without departing from the scope of the invention.

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Abstract

Puzzle-type game wherein the underside of each puzzle piece is covered with an electrically conducting layer. The pieces are joined on a support (10) with a shape identical to that of the plate to be reconstructed using the pieces and including virtual locations (12, 14, 16) corresponding to the pieces. Each of the locations is connected to two other locations through an electrically conducting link (18 or 20) except for two terminal locations (22, 24), each connected to a single location to form an electrically conducting circuit joining all the locations between the terminal locations when the pieces have been joined on said support. The circuit so formed is closed by a battery (28) and a sensory effect-producing element (34) which is activated by the current supplied by said battery when all the pieces have been correctly joined on the support.

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Jeu du type puzzleassocié à une manifestation sonore, visuelle ou olfactive Puzzl type game associated with a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation
La présente invention concerne un jeu du type puzzle comprenant un ensemble de pièces devant être réunies par juxtaposition et/ou emboîtement d'une seule façon de manière à reconstituer une plaque plane dont la face supérieure représente une image prédéterminée.The present invention relates to a puzzle type game comprising a set of pieces to be joined by juxtaposition and / or interlocking in one way so as to reconstitute a flat plate whose upper face represents a predetermined image.
Le jeu de puzzle est bien connu en tant que jeu de patience ayant pour but de reconstituer une image à. partir de pièces dont chacune est un élément de l'image à reconstituer. Le but d'un tel jeu est de développer les qualités intellectuelles des enfants, telles que l'esprit d'analyse et de synthèse.The puzzle game is well known as a patience game whose aim is to reconstruct an image from. starting from pieces, each of which is an element of the image to be reconstructed. The goal of such a game is to develop the intellectual qualities of children, such as the spirit of analysis and synthesis.
On a également essayé d'associer les jeux du type puzzle au développement de qualités sensorielles des jeunes enfants. Ainsi, dans le brevet français publié sous le numéro 2.619.511, le jeu consiste pour un jeune enfant à reconnaître olfactivement les différentes parties du puzzle représentant une image de fleur, un coquillage ou autre motif pouvant être associé à une odeur, en plaçant un petit récipient sur la partie reconnue par l'enfant, l'ouverture du couvercle du récipient permettant le dégagement de l'odeur correspondant à l'image du puzzle sur laquelle se trouve le récipient. rWe have also tried to associate puzzle-type games with the development of sensory qualities in young children. Thus, in the French patent published under the number 2.619.511, the game consists for a young child in olfactory recognition of the different parts of the puzzle representing a flower image, a seashell or other motif that can be associated with an odor, by placing a small container on the part recognized by the child, the opening of the container lid allowing the release of the odor corresponding to the image of the puzzle on which the container is located. r
Malheureusement, le jeu mentionné ci-dessus est simplifié à l'extrême, et s'il permet de développer les facultés olfactives d'un enfant, il ne présente pas les caractéristiques d'un puzzle permettant également le développement de ses facultés intellectuelles.Unfortunately, the game mentioned above is simplified to the extreme, and if it allows to develop the olfactory faculties of a child, it does not have the characteristics of a puzzle also allowing the development of its intellectual faculties.
C'est pourquoi le but de la présente invention est de réaliser un jeu du type puzzle associé à une manifestation destinée à développer les qualités sensorielles de l'enfant.This is why the aim of the present invention is to produce a puzzle type game associated with an event intended to develop the sensory qualities of the child.
Un autre but de l'invention est de réaliser un jeu du type puzzle dans lequel la réussite est concrétisée par la fermeture d'un circuit électrique déclenchant une manifestation sonore, visuelle ou olfactive.Another object of the invention is to produce a puzzle type game in which success is materialized by the closure of an electric circuit triggering a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation.
L'objet de l'invention est donc un jeu du type puzzle dans lequel la face inférieure de chacune des pièces dont l'assemblage constitue la face inférieure de la plaque à reconstituer est revêtue d'une couche conductrice de l'électricité, et l'assemblage des pièces s'effectue sur un support de forme identique à la plaque et com¬ portant des emplacements virtuels correspondant aux pièces, chacun des emplacements étant connecté à deux autres emplacements par une liaison conductrice de l'électricité exceptés deux emplacements d'ex¬ trémité connectés chacun à un seul emplacement de manière à former un circuit conducteur de l'électricité réunissant tous les emplacements entre les emplacements d'extrémité lorsque les pièces ont été assem¬ blées sur le support. Les buts, objets et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit faite en référence aux dessins dans lesquels: la figure 1 représente schématiquement le support et les em- lacements des pièces du jeu ainsi que les éléments du circuit permet- tant une manifestation sonore, visuelle ou olfactive selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, et la figure 2 représente schématiquement un jeu de puzzle similaire à celui de la figure 1 comportant un circuit permettant une manifestation sonore, visuelle ou olfactive selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention.The object of the invention is therefore a puzzle type game in which the underside of each of the pieces including the assembly constitutes the underside of the plate to be reconstituted is coated with an electrically conductive layer, and the assembly of the parts is carried out on a support of identical shape to the plate and com¬ bearing corresponding virtual locations to rooms, each of the locations being connected to two other locations by an electrically conductive link except two end locations each connected to a single location so as to form an electrically conductive circuit bringing together all of the locations between the end locations when the parts have been assembled on the support. The aims, objects and characteristics of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description made with reference to the drawings in which: FIG. 1 schematically represents the support and the locations of the pieces of the game as well as the elements of the circuit allowing a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation according to a first embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 schematically represents a puzzle game similar to that of FIG. 1 comprising a circuit allowing a sound, visual or olfactory manifestation according to a second embodiment of the invention.
La figure 3 représente une vue en élévation et en coupe d'une partie du support du jeu de puzzle, pourvue de moyens préférés pour l'obtention d'une manifestation sensorielle sous la forme d'un dégage¬ ment d'odeur. Le jeu selon l'invention est du type puzzle consistant à réunir par juxtaposition et/ou emboîtement un certain nombre de pièces géné¬ ralement en carton, dont la face supérieure visible est un élément d'une image composée par l'assemblage de tous les éléments d'une façon prédéterminée. Comme illustré sur la figure 1 , le jeu comporte un sup- port 10, de même forme (généralement rectangulaire) que l'ensemble constitué par les pièces assemblées, sur lequel l'enfant vient disposer ses pièces selon une façon unique.FIG. 3 represents a view in elevation and in section of a part of the support of the puzzle game, provided with preferred means for obtaining a sensory manifestation in the form of an odor release. The game according to the invention is of the puzzle type consisting in bringing together by juxtaposition and / or interlocking a certain number of pieces generally made of cardboard, the visible upper face of which is an element of an image composed by assembling all the elements in a predetermined way. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game comprises a support 10, of the same shape (generally rectangular) as the assembly constituted by the assembled pieces, on which the child comes to arrange his pieces in a unique way.
L'emplacement de chaque pièce non visible sur le support, est représenté en pointillés sur la figure 1.The location of each piece not visible on the support, is shown in dotted lines in FIG. 1.
FEULLE DE REMPLACEMENT (REGLE 26) Chaque emplacement de pièce, par exemple l'emplacement 12, est connecté à deux emplacements voisins 14, 16, par une liaison conductrice de l'électricité, par exemple en métal (cuivre, aluminium ou autre métal). Ainsi, la liaison conductrice 18 connecte l'emplacement 12 à l'emplacement 14, et la liaison 20 connecte l'emplacement 12 à l'emplacement 16.REPLACEMENT SHEET (RULE 26) Each room location, for example location 12, is connected to two neighboring locations 14, 16, by an electrically conductive connection, for example made of metal (copper, aluminum or other metal). Thus, the conductive link 18 connects location 12 to location 14, and the connection 20 connects location 12 to location 16.
Chacune des pièces du jeu a sa face inférieure recouverte d'une couche conductrice de l'électricité, par exemple en métal tel que du cuivre, de l'aluminium ou autre métal. Généralement, la plaque de puzzle avec son image sur la face supérieure est découpée en ses différentes pièces. Il est donc aisé de revêtir la face inférieure de la plaque par une couche métallique préalablement au découpage. Lorsque la pièce est posée sur le support à l'emplacement voulu, la couche conductrice sur la face inférieure de la pièce assure alors la connexion électrique avec les deux emplacements voisins. Lorsque toutes les pièces ont été disposées correctement sur le support 10, toutes les connexions sont réalisées et forment un circuit conducteur entre deux emplacements d'extrémité 22 et 24. Bien évidemment, le support est réalisé de façon à ce que toutes les pièces soient nécessaires pour établir le circuit entre les deux emplacements d'extrémité. L'emplacement d'extrémité 22 est connecté par une connexion 26 à la borne d'une pile d'alimentation 28, par exemple de 9 volts, dont 1'autre borne est connectée au commutateur 30 destiné à être mis en position fermée à chaque fois que l'on débute le jeu. Le circuit se referme à la connexion 32 de la pièce d'extrémité 24 au moyen de l'élément 34 servant à une manifestation visuelle, sonore ou olfactive lorsque les pièces du puzzle ont été placées correctement sur le support 10.Each of the game pieces has its underside covered with an electrically conductive layer, for example of metal such as copper, aluminum or other metal. Generally, the puzzle plate with its image on the upper side is cut into its different pieces. It is therefore easy to coat the underside of the plate with a metal layer before cutting. When the part is placed on the support at the desired location, the conductive layer on the underside of the part then ensures the electrical connection with the two neighboring locations. When all the parts have been correctly placed on the support 10, all the connections are made and form a conductive circuit between two end locations 22 and 24. Obviously, the support is made so that all the parts are necessary to establish the circuit between the two end locations. The end location 22 is connected by a connection 26 to the terminal of a supply battery 28, for example of 9 volts, the other terminal of which is connected to the switch 30 intended to be put in the closed position each time once the game is started. The circuit closes at connection 32 of the end piece 24 by means of the element 34 serving for a visual, sound or olfactory manifestation when the pieces of the puzzle have been placed correctly on support 10.
L'élément 34, lorsqu'il déclenche une manifestation sonore, peut être un simple générateur de sons pouvant émettre un seul son ou une mélodie, ou un lecteur de cassette dispensant un enregistrement en rapport avec l'image reconstituée.Element 34, when it triggers a sound manifestation, can be a simple sound generator that can emit a single sound or a melody, or a music player. cassette providing a recording related to the reconstructed image.
Si l'élément 34 déclenche une manifestation visuelle, il peut s'agir d'un simple voyant lumineux ou bien d'un écran affichant un message lumineux du type "Gagné".If the element 34 triggers a visual manifestation, it may be a simple indicator light or else a screen displaying a luminous message of the "Won" type.
Enfin, l'élément 34 peut déclencher un dégagement d'odeur ou parfum en rapport avec l'image reconstituée par le puzzle. Dans ce cas, l'élément 34 est une résistance chauffante se trouvant dans un réservoir rempli de graisse animale ou végétale renfermant un concentré aromatique ou de parfumerie. Lorsque la résistance est alimentée, elle chauffe et l'élévation de température dans le récipient provoque le dégagement du parfum ou de l'odeur.Finally, the element 34 can trigger a release of odor or perfume in connection with the image reconstructed by the puzzle. In this case, the element 34 is a heating resistor located in a tank filled with animal or vegetable fat containing an aromatic or perfumery concentrate. When the resistance is supplied, it heats up and the rise in temperature in the container causes the release of the perfume or odor.
Selon une autre variante utilisée de manière préférentielle et représentée schématiquement en figure 3, le dégagement de parfum ou d'odeur se produit sous l'action d'un flux d'air 60 créé à cet effet et longeant un élément odorant 61 exhalant un parfum correspondant à l'objet représenté par le puzzle terminé.According to another variant preferably used and shown diagrammatically in FIG. 3, the release of perfume or odor occurs under the action of an air flow 60 created for this purpose and along an odorous element 61 exhaling a perfume corresponding to the object represented by the completed puzzle.
Pour cela, une paroi du boitier 10 du puzzle, par exemple une paroi latérale 62, est pourvue d'une ouverture, dans laquelle est disposé un élément odorant 61 amovible, par exemple sous forme de baguette ou de pastille en matière plastique chargée d'une matière odorante. Bien entendu, les pastilles ou baguettes diponibles ont des odeurs compatibles avec les objets représentés par le puzzle, de sorte que lorsque celui-ci est terminé, l'odeur correspondante est émise, contribuant à l'éducation olfactive du jeune enfant.For this, a wall of the casing 10 of the puzzle, for example a side wall 62, is provided with an opening, in which is disposed a removable odorous element 61, for example in the form of a rod or a plastic pellet loaded with an odorous material. Of course, the available pellets or rods have odors compatible with the objects represented by the puzzle, so that when it is finished, the corresponding odor is emitted, contributing to the olfactory education of the young child.
A cet effet, un micro-ventilateur 63 est diposé à l'intérieurdu boitier ou support 10 du puzzle, au voisinage de la baguette ou pastille odorante 61. L'alimentation électrique du micro-ventilateur 63 est connectée dans le circuit électrique 64 des pièces du puzzle, de sorte que le micro-ventilateur 63 se mette en route dès que le puzzle est terminé.To this end, a micro-fan 63 is placed inside the housing or support 10 of the puzzle, in the vicinity of the scent rod or pastille 61. The power supply of the micro-fan 63 is connected in the electrical circuit 64 of the parts. of the puzzle, so that the micro-fan 63 starts up as soon as the puzzle is finished.
La paroi supérieure 65 du boitier du puzzle est pourvue d'un orifice 66 ou d'une grille laissant passer le flux d'air 60 du micro-ventilateur, chargé de l'odeur de la pastille ou de la baguette odorante.The upper wall 65 of the puzzle box is provided with an orifice 66 or a grid allowing the air flow 60 of the micro-fan to pass, responsible for the smell of the pellet or the scent rod.
Ainsi, lors de la bonne fin du puzzle, le joueur peut rapidement et nettement sentir l'odeur correspondant à l'image du puzzle.Thus, when the puzzle is finished, the player can quickly and clearly smell the odor corresponding to the image of the puzzle.
Les éléments en série 28, 30 et 34 peuvent se trouver dans un compartiment contigu au support. Mais la façon de disposer chacun d'eux par rapport au support n'est pas déterminante dans le cadre de l'invention. On doit noter que les liaisons conductrices reliant les emplacements des pièces sur le support peuvent être réalisées de différentes manières. Ainsi, on peut prévoir que les extrémités des liaisons comportent une protubérance assurant un meilleur contact avec la couche conductrice se trouvant sur la face inférieure des pièces.The elements in series 28, 30 and 34 may be located in a compartment contiguous to the support. However, the manner in which each of them is placed relative to the support is not decisive in the context of the invention. It should be noted that the conductive connections connecting the locations of the parts on the support can be made in different ways. Thus, provision can be made for the ends of the connections to have a protuberance ensuring better contact with the conductive layer located on the underside of the parts.
Il est intéressant de conserver le même support avec des pièces et plaques de puzzle différentes. Dans ce cas, les pièces devront avoir une même forme quelle que soit la plaque utilisée de façon à placer les pièces sur les mêmes emplacements du support. Si l'élément 34 est du type olfactif, on peut alors prévoir de le remplacer en même temps que les pièces de façon à ce que l'odeur ou le parfum dégagé soit toujours en relation avec l'image reconstituée par assemblage des pièces.It is interesting to keep the same support with different puzzle pieces and plates. In this case, the parts must have the same shape whatever the plate used so as to place the parts on the same locations on the support. If the element 34 is of the olfactory type, it can then be planned to replace it at the same time as the parts so that the smell or the perfume released is always in relation to the image reconstituted by assembling the parts.
La figure 2 représente un deuxième mode de réalisation dans lequel plusieurs ensembles de pièces peuvent être utilisées d'une façon similaire à ce qui vient d'être dit. dans ce mode de réalisation, la fermeture du circuit extérieur au support peut se faire selon plusieurs FIG. 2 represents a second embodiment in which several sets of parts can be used in a manner similar to what has just been said. in this embodiment, the closing of the circuit external to the support can be done according to several
dérivations. Lors du choix des pièces du puzzle, le joueur dispose d'une barre conductrice associée à l'ensemble de pièces qu'il vient de choisir, et qu'il doit placer dans un emplacement prévu à cet effet. La mise en place de cette barre conductrice, par exemple 40, vient fermer le circuit formé du support entre les deux connexions 26 et 32, la pile d'alimentation 28 et l'élément 42, remplaçant de ce fait le commutateur 30 du mode de réalisation précédent (voir figure 1). L'élément 42 est lui aussi en relation avec les pièces du puzzle. Ainsi, si le choix de l'enfant s'est porté sur une image représentant un bouquet de jasmin, la barre conductrice 40 à installer pour assurer le contact est marquée "jasmin" et l'élément 42 est alors un récipient du type à résistance chauffante dans de la graisse animale ou végétale contenant un concentré de jasmin.leads. When choosing the pieces of the puzzle, the player has a conductive bar associated with the set of pieces he has just chosen, and which he must place in a space provided for this purpose. The establishment of this conductive bar, for example 40, closes the circuit formed of the support between the two connections 26 and 32, the supply battery 28 and the element 42, thereby replacing the switch 30 of the mode of previous realization (see figure 1). The element 42 is also related to the pieces of the puzzle. Thus, if the child's choice fell on an image representing a bouquet of jasmine, the conductive bar 40 to be installed to ensure contact is marked "jasmine" and the element 42 is then a container of the resistance type heating in animal or vegetable fat containing a jasmine concentrate.
Comme illustré sur la figure 2, le jeu peut comporter plusieurs ensembles barre conductrice / élément de manifestation 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, chacun des éléments 42, 46, 50 et 54 pouvant être un récipient à résistance chauffante contenant un parfum différent, ou un générateur de sons émettant une mélodie différente, ou tout autre manifestation sonore, visuelle ou olfactive.As illustrated in FIG. 2, the set can include several conductor bar / manifestation element assemblies 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, each of the elements 42, 46, 50 and 54 being able to be a container for heating resistance containing a different perfume, or a sound generator emitting a different melody, or any other sound, visual or olfactory manifestation.
On voit donc que l'invention permet de réaliser un jeu du type puzzle conservant les qualités inhérentes du puzzle, à savoir un développement des qualités intellectuelles, tout en lui associant un intérêt complémentaire ayant trait à la mise en oeuvre des facultés sensorielles de l'enfant. Tout en conservant le principe décrit en référence aux figures 1 et 2, il est possible d'apporter des modifications ou de prévoir des améliorations sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. It can therefore be seen that the invention makes it possible to produce a puzzle type game retaining the inherent qualities of the puzzle, namely a development of intellectual qualities, while associating with it a complementary interest relating to the implementation of the sensory faculties of the child. While retaining the principle described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, it is possible to make modifications or provide improvements without departing from the scope of the invention.

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1. Jeu du type puzzle comprenant un ensemble de pièces rigides pouvant être assemblées par juxtaposition et/ou emboîtement d'une seule façon de manière à former une plaque plane dont la face supérieure représente une image prédéterminée; ledit jeu étant caractérisé en ce que: la face inférieure de chacune desdites pièces dont l'assemblage constitue la face inférieure de ladite plaque, est revêtue d'une couche conductrice de l'électricité, et l'assemblage desdites pièces s'effectue sur un support (10) de forme identique à ladite plaque et comportant des emplacements virtuels (12, 14, 16) correspondant auxdites pièces, chacun desdits emplacements étant connecté à deux autres emplacements par une liaison conductrice de l'électricité (18 ou 20) exceptés deux emplacements d'extrémité (22, 24) connectés chacun à un seul emplacement de manière à former un circuit conducteur de l'électricité réunissant tous les emplacements entre lesdits emplacements d'extrémité lorsque lesdites pièces ont été assemblées sur ledit support. 1. A puzzle-type game comprising a set of rigid parts which can be assembled by juxtaposition and / or interlocking in one way so as to form a flat plate whose upper face represents a predetermined image; said set being characterized in that: the underside of each of said pieces, the assembly of which constitutes the underside of said plate, is coated with an electrically conductive layer, and the assembly of said pieces is carried out on a support (10) identical in shape to said plate and comprising virtual locations (12, 14, 16) corresponding to said parts, each of said locations being connected to two other locations by an electrically conductive connection (18 or 20) except two end locations (22, 24) each connected to a single location so as to form an electrically conductive circuit joining all of the locations between said end locations when said parts have been assembled on said support.
2. Jeu selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le circuit formé par les emplacements audit support (10) sur lesquels sont placées les pièces du puzzle, se referme à l'extérieur du support par une pile d'alimentation (28) et un élément de manifestation sensorielle (34) qui est activé par le courant fourni par ladite pile lorsque toutes les pièces ont été correctement assemblées sur ledit support.2. Game according to claim 1, in which the circuit formed by the locations in said support (10) on which the pieces of the puzzle are placed, closes on the outside of the support by a supply battery (28) and an element. sensory manifestation (34) which is activated by the current supplied by said battery when all the parts have been correctly assembled on said support.
3. Jeu selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le circuit formé par les emplacements audit support (10) sur lesquels sont placées les pièces du puzzle, se referme à l'extérieur du support par une pile d'alimentation (28) et plusieurs branches montées en parallèle, chacune desdites branches comprenant une barre conductrice amovible (40) et un élément de manifestation sensorielle (42) tous deux associés à l'ensemble des pièces assemblées sur ledit support, ledit élément de manifestation sensorielle étant activé par le courant fourni par ladite pile lorsque ladite barre conductrice a été installée et toutes les pièces ont été correctement assemblées sur ledit support.3. Game according to claim 1, in which the circuit formed by the locations in said support (10) on which the pieces of the puzzle are placed, closes on the outside of the support by a supply battery (28) and several branches mounted in parallel, each of said branches comprising a removable conductive bar (40) and a sensory manifestation element (42) both associated with all of the parts assembled on said support, said sensory manifestation element being activated by the current supplied by said battery when said busbar has been installed and all the parts have been correctly assembled on said support.
4. Jeu selon la revendication 2 ou 3, dans lequel ledit élément de manifestation sensorielle (34 ou 42) est une résistance chauffante placée dans un récipient rempli de graisse animale ou végétale contenant un concentré de parfum de telle sorte que, lorsque ladite résistance chauffante est alimentée par le courant fourni par ladite pile (28), elle chauffe et élève la température de la graisse de sorte que le parfum est exhalé.4. Game according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said sensory manifestation element (34 or 42) is a heating resistance placed in a container filled with animal or vegetable fat containing a perfume concentrate so that when said heating resistance is powered by the current supplied by said battery (28), it heats and raises the temperature of the fat so that the perfume is exhaled.
5. Jeu selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de manifestation sensorielle (34 ou 42) comporte une baguette odorante (61) coopérant avec un flux d'air (60) dirigé sensiblement vers le joueur, de sorte que celui-ci puisse faire la correspondance entre l'odeur exhalée et l'image représentée par le puzzle.5. Game according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that said sensory manifestation element (34 or 42) comprises a fragrant wand (61) cooperating with an air flow (60) directed substantially towards the player, so that this one can make the correspondence between the exhaled odor and the image represented by the puzzle.
6. Jeu selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit flux d'air (60) est généré par un micro-ventilateur (63) disposé au voisinage de ladite baguette odorante (61), l'alimentation électrique dudit micro-ventilateur étant connectée dans le circuit électrique (64) formé par les pièces du puzzle. 6. Game according to claim 5, characterized in that said air flow (60) is generated by a micro-fan (63) disposed in the vicinity of said scent strip (61), the electrical supply of said micro-fan being connected in the electrical circuit (64) formed by the pieces of the puzzle.
7. Jeu selon la revendication 2 ou 3, dans lequel ledit élément de manifestation sensorielle (34 ou 42) est un élément visuel.7. Game according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said sensory manifestation element (34 or 42) is a visual element.
8. Jeu selon la revendication 2 ou 3, dans lequel ledit élément de manifestation sensorielle (34 ou 42) est un élément sonore.8. Game according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said sensory manifestation element (34 or 42) is a sound element.
9. Jeu selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdites liaisons conductrices (18, 20) connectant lesdits emplacements (12, 14,16), comportent une légère protubérance à chacune de leurs extrémités destinée à assurer un meilleur contact lorsque les pièces sont assemblées sur ledit support (10). 9. Game according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said conductive links (18, 20) connecting said locations (12, 14, 16) have a slight protuberance at each of their ends intended to ensure better contact when the parts are assembled on said support (10).
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