EP1663430A1 - Accessory for magnetic construction games - Google Patents

Accessory for magnetic construction games

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EP1663430A1
EP1663430A1 EP03751074A EP03751074A EP1663430A1 EP 1663430 A1 EP1663430 A1 EP 1663430A1 EP 03751074 A EP03751074 A EP 03751074A EP 03751074 A EP03751074 A EP 03751074A EP 1663430 A1 EP1663430 A1 EP 1663430A1
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ferromagnetic members
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Natale Barone
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/04—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/046—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts comprising magnetic interaction means, e.g. holding together by magnetic attraction

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  • the present invention relates to an accessory for magnetic construction games, and in particular to an accessory which allows the mutual movement of one or more member groups of a magnetic construction game.
  • WO 99/60583 discloses a magnetic construction game comprising a plurality of magnetic bars suitable for being mutually joined by means of ferromagnetic spheres so as to made up a complex structure.
  • WO 02/055168 and WO 02/076565 disclose instead some accessories for said magnetic game, which serve for reinforcing the joining between the magnetic bars and the ferromagnetic spheres.
  • the structure made up of the magnetic bars, the ferromagnetic spheres and the relevant accessories is substantially static, i.e. does not allow a smooth mutual movement of the members, so that the user's fun is limited with respect to other construction games of the dynamic kind.
  • the accessory according to the present invention can be inserted into a complex structure of the magnetic game for allowing the mutual movement of some parts thereof, so that this structure is not static but dynamic.
  • the accessory according to the present invention can be added to a known magnetic game without any modification of the existing members nor aesthetic or modularity problems.
  • the accessory according to the present invention can be employed not only for the mutual movement of the parts of a composite structure, but also as a skate, so that this structure can slide on any surface.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a first embodiment of the accessory according to the present invention
  • figure 2 shows a top view of the accessory of figure 1;
  • figure 3 shows a side cross-sectioned view along plane III-III of the accessory of figure 1;
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view of a second embodiment of the accessory according to the present invention.
  • figure 5 shows a top view of the accessory of figure 4.
  • the accessory according to the first embodiment of the invention comprises two ferromagnetic members 1, 2 having a substantially spherical shape in which a diametral hole, i.e. passing through the center, is made.
  • a pin 3 (shown with broken lines in figure 2) is inserted into said diametral holes so that the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 can rotate in an independent manner around its longitudinal axis A in the direction indicated by the arrows of figure 1.
  • Known magnetic bars 4 can thus be applied to any point of the surface of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2, so as to allow the rotation of said bars around axes A.
  • the outer diameter d of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 is substantially equal to the diameter, in particular comprised between 12 and 13 mm, of the known ferromagnetic spheres 5, which can be in turn applied to the free ends of bars 4.
  • the distance D between the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 is substantially equal to the length of the magnetic bars 4, in particular comprised between 14 and 16 mm or between 25 and 27 mm.
  • Pin 3 is made of steel or brass, while the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 are made of steel, with a high percentage of ferrite.
  • the two pins 3 of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 are suitably arranged between two plates 6, 7 having an elongated shape, which are substantially perpendicular to axis A, so as to made up a skate having the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 as wheels.
  • Plates 6, 7 are mutually connected by at least one bridge 8 which is arranged between the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 and has the upper surface preferably lying on a plane B aligned with the upper ends of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2.
  • Plates 6, 7 are further provided with folds 9, so that their central lateral surface lies on a plane C aligned with the lateral ends of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2.
  • Plates 6, 7 and bridge 8 are made of a single piece of a ferromagnetic material, so that the magnetic bars 4 can be applied to their outer surfaces.
  • the accessory according to the second embodiment of the invention comprises, as in the first embodiment, two plates 6, 7, which are however longer, so as to pivot three of more ferromagnetic members having a spherical shape, between which two or more bridges 8 are arranged.
  • the present embodiment comprises two pairs of members having a substantially hemispherical shape 10, 11 and 12, 13 with the circular plane surfaces arranged side by side, instead of two ferromagnetic members having a spherical shape arranged at the ends of plates 6, 7.
  • Each of these hemispherical ferromagnetic members 10, 11, 12, 13 can rotate in an independent manner around the longitudinal axis of pins 3 inserted into corresponding axial holes, i.e. perpendicular to the center of their circular plane surfaces.
  • the outer diameter d of the ferromagnetic members 10, 11, 12, 13 is substantially equal to the diameter, in particular comprised between 12 and 13 mm, of the ferromagnetic spheres 5.
  • the number of the ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical or hemispherical shape may vary according to the kind of connection desired in the resulting structure.

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  • Magnetic Treatment Devices (AREA)
  • Adornments (AREA)
  • Electrochromic Elements, Electrophoresis, Or Variable Reflection Or Absorption Elements (AREA)
  • Joining Of Building Structures In Genera (AREA)
  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

Accessory for magnetic construction games which comprise one or more magnetic bars (4) suitable for being mutually joined through ferromagnetic spheres (5) so as to made up a complex structure, which accessory comprises in turn at least two ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical (1, 2) and/or hemispherical (10, 11, 12, 13) shape which are pivoted between two plates (6, 7) having an elongated shape for rotating in an independent manner around an axis (A) substantially perpendicular to these plates (6, 7).

Description

ACCESSORY FOR MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION GAMES
The present invention relates to an accessory for magnetic construction games, and in particular to an accessory which allows the mutual movement of one or more member groups of a magnetic construction game.
WO 99/60583 discloses a magnetic construction game comprising a plurality of magnetic bars suitable for being mutually joined by means of ferromagnetic spheres so as to made up a complex structure.
WO 02/055168 and WO 02/076565 disclose instead some accessories for said magnetic game, which serve for reinforcing the joining between the magnetic bars and the ferromagnetic spheres.
However, the structure made up of the magnetic bars, the ferromagnetic spheres and the relevant accessories is substantially static, i.e. does not allow a smooth mutual movement of the members, so that the user's fun is limited with respect to other construction games of the dynamic kind.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an accessory which overcomes said disadvantage, i.e. an accessory which allows the mutual movement of one or more member groups of a magnetic construction game of the above mentioned kind. Said object is achieved with an accessory, the main features of which are disclosed in the first claim, while other features are disclosed in the subsequent claims.
Thanks to the connecting plates and to the ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical and/or hemispherical shape, the accessory according to the present invention can be inserted into a complex structure of the magnetic game for allowing the mutual movement of some parts thereof, so that this structure is not static but dynamic.
Furthermore, thanks to the particular shape, material and/or size of said plates and/or ferromagnetic members, the accessory according to the present invention can be added to a known magnetic game without any modification of the existing members nor aesthetic or modularity problems. According to a particular aspect of the invention, the accessory according to the present invention can be employed not only for the mutual movement of the parts of a composite structure, but also as a skate, so that this structure can slide on any surface.
Further advantages and features of the accessory according to the present invention will become clear to those skilled in the art from the detailed and non-limiting description of two embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings, wherein:
- figure 1 shows a side view of a first embodiment of the accessory according to the present invention;
- figure 2 shows a top view of the accessory of figure 1;
- figure 3 shows a side cross-sectioned view along plane III-III of the accessory of figure 1;
- figure 4 shows a side view of a second embodiment of the accessory according to the present invention; and
- figure 5 shows a top view of the accessory of figure 4.
Referring to figures 1 to 3, it is seen that the accessory according to the first embodiment of the invention comprises two ferromagnetic members 1, 2 having a substantially spherical shape in which a diametral hole, i.e. passing through the center, is made. A pin 3 (shown with broken lines in figure 2) is inserted into said diametral holes so that the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 can rotate in an independent manner around its longitudinal axis A in the direction indicated by the arrows of figure 1. Known magnetic bars 4 can thus be applied to any point of the surface of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2, so as to allow the rotation of said bars around axes A. Preferably, the outer diameter d of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 is substantially equal to the diameter, in particular comprised between 12 and 13 mm, of the known ferromagnetic spheres 5, which can be in turn applied to the free ends of bars 4. The distance D between the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 is substantially equal to the length of the magnetic bars 4, in particular comprised between 14 and 16 mm or between 25 and 27 mm. Pin 3 is made of steel or brass, while the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 are made of steel, with a high percentage of ferrite. The two pins 3 of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 are suitably arranged between two plates 6, 7 having an elongated shape, which are substantially perpendicular to axis A, so as to made up a skate having the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 as wheels. Plates 6, 7 are mutually connected by at least one bridge 8 which is arranged between the ferromagnetic members 1, 2 and has the upper surface preferably lying on a plane B aligned with the upper ends of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2. Plates 6, 7 are further provided with folds 9, so that their central lateral surface lies on a plane C aligned with the lateral ends of the ferromagnetic members 1, 2. Plates 6, 7 and bridge 8 are made of a single piece of a ferromagnetic material, so that the magnetic bars 4 can be applied to their outer surfaces.
Referring to figures 4 and 5, it is seen that the accessory according to the second embodiment of the invention comprises, as in the first embodiment, two plates 6, 7, which are however longer, so as to pivot three of more ferromagnetic members having a spherical shape, between which two or more bridges 8 are arranged. The present embodiment comprises two pairs of members having a substantially hemispherical shape 10, 11 and 12, 13 with the circular plane surfaces arranged side by side, instead of two ferromagnetic members having a spherical shape arranged at the ends of plates 6, 7. Each of these hemispherical ferromagnetic members 10, 11, 12, 13 can rotate in an independent manner around the longitudinal axis of pins 3 inserted into corresponding axial holes, i.e. perpendicular to the center of their circular plane surfaces. Also the outer diameter d of the ferromagnetic members 10, 11, 12, 13 is substantially equal to the diameter, in particular comprised between 12 and 13 mm, of the ferromagnetic spheres 5.
' Further variations and/or additions may be made by those skilled in the art to the embodiments hereinabove described and illustrated, while remaining within the scope of the invention. In particular, the number of the ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical or hemispherical shape may vary according to the kind of connection desired in the resulting structure.

Claims

1. Accessory for magnetic construction games which comprise one or more magnetic bars (4) suitable for being mutually joined through ferromagnetic spheres (5) so as to made up a complex structure, characterized by comprising at least two ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical (1, 2) and/or hemispherical (10, 11, 12, 13) shape which are pivoted between two plates (6, 7) having an elongated shape for rotating in an independent manner around an axis (A) substantially perpendicular to these plates (6, 7). 2. Accessory according to the previous claim, characterized in that the plates (6, 7) are mutually connected by one or more bridges (8) arranged between the ferromagnetic members (1,
2; 10, 11, 12, 13).
3. Accessory according to the claim 2, characterized in that the upper surface of the bridges (8) lies on a plane (B) aligned with the upper ends of the ferromagnetic members (1, 2; 10, 11, 12, 13).
4. Accessory according to one of the previous claims, characterized in that the plates (6, 7) are provided with folds (9), so that their lateral surface lies on a plane (C) aligned with the lateral ends of the ferromagnetic members (1, 2; 10, 11, 12, 13).
5. Accessory according to one of the previous claims, characterized in that the plates (6, 7) and the bridge (8) are made of a single piece of a ferromagnetic material.
6. Accessory according to one of the previous claims, characterized by comprising at least two ferromagnetic members (10, 11, 12, 13) having a substantially hemispherical shape with the circular plane surfaces arranged side by side.
7. Accessory according to one of the previous claims, characterized in that the outer diameter (d) of the ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical (1, 2) and/or hemispherical (10, 11, 12, 13) shape is substantially equal to the diameter of said ferromagnetic spheres (5).
8. Accessory according to claim 7, characterized in that said diameter (d) is comprised between 12 and 13 mm.
9. Accessory according to one of the previous claims, characterized in that the distance (D) between the ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical (1, 2) and/or hemispherical (10, 11, 12, 13) shape is substantially equal to the length of said magnetic bars (4).
10. Accessory according to claim 9, characterized in that said distance (D) is comprised between 14 and 16 mm or between 25 and 27 mm.
EP03751074A 2003-04-07 2003-09-25 Accessory for magnetic construction games Expired - Lifetime EP1663430B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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IT000003A ITIM20030003A1 (en) 2003-04-07 2003-04-07 JOINT AND SHOE SYSTEM TO USE
PCT/IB2003/004208 WO2004089495A1 (en) 2003-04-07 2003-09-25 Accessory for magnetic construction games

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DE (1) DE60313674D1 (en)
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DE3910304A1 (en) * 1989-03-30 1990-10-04 Otto Kraenzler Construction kit consisting of structural elements and couplings
ITMI20010010U1 (en) * 2001-01-09 2002-07-09 Vicentelli Claudio PERFECT ASSEMBLY OF MAGNETIC ANCHORAGE MODULES FOR THE REALIZATION OF STABLE RETICULAR STRUCTURES

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