ES1064977U - Removable unit for construction games formed by linkable parts (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Detachable unit for games of construction formed by linkable pieces, of the type comprising three-dimensional pieces of variable geometric volumes, mainly of flexible materials with recesses and projections that can be linked and unlinked when desired while the materials used to link allow it without losing its mooring qualities, characterized because each unit is of cubic appearance and consists of six pieces (1) facing two to two, and linked together thanks to the legs (2) and windows (3), keeping internally in all their faces through holes (4) that communicate perpendicularly the center of all their faces in three directions for the insertion of some trees (6), incorporating on the external surface of all their faces universal velcro r (7) that will allow a link multidirectional against any of its six faces with other similar units that incorporate velcro r (7) or trees (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Detachable unit for construction games formed by linkable pieces.

Object of the invention

The present invention aims at the creation of new detachable units of cubic appearance for construction games, units consisting of parts identical facing, linked or crimped with each other and with a internal hole that communicates all its faces internally where Structural trees that will collaborate in the union between units. Externally they may also incorporate in the Velcro surface that stabilizes the joints between the units detachable

The units could look cubic, prismatic, or paralepipédico, provided that they incorporate the elements corresponding union. The pieces used for training of the unit will be made of flexible Eva type materials foam, crosslinked or uncrosslinked polyethylene foam or others similar materials. Your recipient or main user will be properly childish.

The pieces that constitute the unit and complements can be made by very different techniques of molding

The pieces may be made in different sizes, but we will give priority to a size between 12 cm. to 20 cm., with its many incoming and outgoing serving as handles, and their corners or rounded edges and vertices for Avoid harming users.

The link created between your pieces will be stable, It is done simply and quickly, getting a union stable and sufficient for handling the unit assembly without accidentally detaching. The pieces can be joined and separate from each other as many times as we want, while the properties of the material used for its union allows it.

With the units created we can get three-dimensional structures with capricious volumes, more or less  Sophisticated

In addition the created units can incorporate external velcro on the surface, and allow the passage of some Guide pieces like trees or internal shafts that can strengthen and orient at any given time the union between pieces, especially when used in cantilever (without base).

The present invention is characterized by its special configuration and design, allowing a simple and fast realization, of sufficient consistency, stable mooring, which anyone from an early age will get to use and handle.

The present invention is circumscribed within the field of didactic toys, as they are games of construction consisting of parts consisting of materials flexible that can be linked together creating figures flat or three-dimensional, resulting in a product unique and characteristic.

Background of the invention

They are known today very diverse construction games with very different forms of union, but all  they tend to use rigid pieces, which fit some with others, falling between them. But there are very few games construction using parts that in turn are formed by a interwoven network of interconnected parts that are constituted by flexible materials. It is important to get stable and simple joints when obtaining the units and when use the game, which also allow us a comfortable, simple and Economical manufacturing Over time the provisions in order to respond to the new requirements of the market, while increasing its design features and benefits improving its characteristics.

Many can be found today construction sets for linkable parts, hence the high number of invention patents, utility models, applications and granted that exist, but are not easily found history of records that use pieces of materials flexible Now only the Model of Utility nº 200300359, referring to a construction set of same holder of the present application. Precisely the requirements that exist today, as well as the search for new links when using this type of materials, are the improvements that It aims to introduce the proposed invention.

As clarification indicate that currently there are velcro that link some parts with others interchangeably, since formerly, the velcro that was known used two different pieces, one with little skewers in the shape of little ones elastic hooks, and another with a padding of threads or strands where hooks or spikes are attached or hooked, holding together until sufficient force is exerted for its separation. For their union was necessary to face two different parts, as if they were two magnets, one positive and one negative, but in the There is currently a velcro that has both functions in each of the parts, so whenever they face velcro of these features, there will be stable union. In the same way your separation will be easy and proportionate to the weight of the pieces, and to the strength of the people who have to make their separation (children mainly). The fact of using this type of velcro universal, it does not mean that we can use traditional velcro in areas or points where it is defined that will always coincide opposite velcro (skewers with strands).

With the present invention we will achieve some units formed by interlaced identical pieces that we they will allow to realize very diverse constructions, units that are they can join them with velcro, and they can be reinforced with guide trees that can pass through internally if desired, grouping them.

Explanation and description of the invention

To understand and justify the elements characteristic of the invention, the intervention of the same to get these units represented in the 8th and 11th that use parts (1) with side links (2) - (3) that crimp each other thanks to the eyelashes (5).

It's about getting a stable unit formed by grouping and crimping six identical pieces (1) that can  join together thanks to the elastic properties of the material Used for its construction and configuration.

The units obtained use some pieces three-dimensional (1) capricious geometric volumes that they can take different forms but for the same purpose, their Manufacturing will be made of flexible materials, with starters and outgoing that will allow to be linked and unlinked from each other such and as depicted in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th figures when desired as long as the materials used allow it without losing their elastic physical qualities that maintain the unit represented in figure 8.

For the assembly of a unit we will start according to It is represented in Figure 6, of the union of two identical pieces (1) where we will insert the leg (2) of one of them in the window (3) of the other piece (1), once achieved its union we will incorporate a third piece doing the same as represented in figure 7, and so on to place the six pieces (1) that will close the cube or unit represented in figure 8 and 11th.

As each of the pieces (1) used incorporates a central hole (4), the unit created keeps said holes (4) in its walls, creating through holes interconnected perpendicularly to each other of the unit. The holes are oriented in three directions and must be matching in section with some guide trees (6) that may be entered later to link different units.

In turn you can incorporate on your surface external universal velcro (7) that will allow a link multidirectional against any of its six faces with other similar pieces that incorporate velcro (7).

The guide trees (6) that are coincident in section with holes (4), may have different shapes and lengths, and incorporate velcro (7) in some specific areas, or on its entire surface randomly, being able to link with another unit, or with several contiguous ones, as we see in the 15th and 16th figures.

Advantages of the invention

The main advantages of this invention are as follows:

We managed to make a secure, stable link, strong and resistant, manageable and versatile thanks to its starters and  outgoing

The pieces can be made of many sizes without losing its constructive efficiency, and the possible variety of Parts realization is very broad.

The fact of using a universal velcro that interchangeably with each other equal velcro, does not prevent the use of traditional velcro in areas that have well defined use.

The materials used may be very diverse as well as its manufacturing system, being able to perform the  game unit with simple and complex pieces, and will be Usable by both children and adults.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing, and in order to help a better understanding of their characteristics, is accompanied by the present specification, of a set of planes in whose figures, illustratively and not limiting, the most significant details of the invention.

Figure 1 shows a perspective of a body main (1), with its connecting legs (2), its side windows of lace (3), and its central through holes (4). With a confrontation and link of six pieces (1) like this will be achieved the intended cubic unit, as represented in the 2nd, 6th, 7th assembly, and 8th final figures.

Figure 2 shows a perspective with six bodies (1) facing two to two, which indicates how they should be paired to be joined later, inserting ones into others.

Figure 3 Shows a section of how we get the link between two main pieces (1) by means of its legs (2) and its windows (4) `` first phase, we push according (A) the elastic tabs (5) so that they can be introduced in the windows (3) and then the whole piece in the direction (B).

Figure 4 shows a section of how we get the link between two main pieces (1) by means of its legs (2) and its windows (4) `` second phase, we push according (B) piece (1), elastic eyelashes (5) meet introduced in the windows (3).

Figure 5 shows a section of how we get the link between two main pieces (1) by means of its legs (2) and its windows (4) `` third phase, we push according (B) the piece (1), the elastic tabs (5) have already pierced the windows (3) returning to their initial position, but crimping the two pieces (1) each other. For its separation the reverse movement according to (C) helping the tabs (5) with a slight dejection for its extraction.

Figure 6 shows a perspective of two bodies  (1) linked.

Figure 7 shows a perspective of three bodies (1) linked together.

Figure 8 shows a perspective of six bodies (1) linked together, creating the intended unit with the clashes shown in figure 2. In it we see how and where you can place the shot cubes (8) at the vertices (9). We also see the confrontation of the trees (6) and the incorporation of velcro (7) in the corresponding parts for stabilize joints.

Figure 9 shows a view of alternatives to the piece (1) that could achieve the same effects, being able to be very variable the design of these pieces that would give the same Outcome. However, we consider the most effective and resistant is the one presented in figure 1.

Figure 10 shows a view of two pieces (1) with different central holes (4) for the use of different types of union trees, with different sections, or for different angles

Figure 11th Perspective of the representation of the incorporation of three trees (6) in three directions before these are introduced into the bodies (1) of the unit. Unit it already incorporates velcro (7) in its external faces, as well as the trees (6).

Figure 12 Guide trees, which have been Velcro (7) incorporated in strips, in circles, also showing Velcro on complete surfaces as in the cylindrical tree.

Figure 13 shows a view of a unit (10) schematically representing the perpendicular confrontation of two trees (6) a moment before insertion into the holes internal (4).

Figure 14 shows a schematic view with the next phase represented in the previous 13th figure with the trees (6) introduced into the unit (10).

Figure 15 shows a schematic view of four units (10) inserted into an elongated tree (6) where see how he receives superiorly and perpendicularly four other trees of smaller size.

Figure 16th Shows a shape view schematic of the definitive link of the elements represented in the previous figure 15th. The link will depend on the trees the which may indicate the direction of the unions of the units (10) Trees can incorporate different branches, in two, four, six directions or in cluster, the result of unions will vary. Moreover as the external surfaces of the units (10) can incorporate velcro (7), these can stabilize with the simple confrontation of surfaces between different units

Description of the different elements represented in the drawings of the invention

1.- Main body, with its connecting legs (2), side lace windows (3), and internal through holes  central (4).

2.- External union legs of the main body (1), which will be inserted into the lace windows (3) of another piece similar faced thanks to the elasticity of the material used in the construction of the pieces (1).

3.- Side windows of the main body (1), where the connecting legs (2) will be housed. (windows that may reinforce their internal edges, rounding them up, getting reinforce the section of body walls that prevent tearing or breaks thereof, in the same way that they have been rounded the edges of the outer walls).

4.- Internal through holes of the parts of construction used (1), holes that may take various forms as represented in figure 1 and 10, but which have  to coincide in section with the guide trees (6) that are used as shown in figure 12, or allow as in the case of star section, introduce square section trees in two positions, at 90º and at 45º.

5.- Elastic hook tabs that they will allow their dejection according to (A) as seen in figure 3, to be able to be introduced in the windows (3) as shown in Figure 4, to be finally as at first thanks to the elasticity of the pieces (1), as seen in the figure 5th being the two pieces (1) facing each other.

6.- Guide trees coinciding with the holes (4) of the parts (1) used. These trees will be inserted if are required, in the units (10) in order to guide the union between them, and may incorporate velcro (7) in areas or in the all of its surface to reinforce the union between opposing elements. Trees may have an elongated shape, shape of (T), cluster, star, etc ..., regardless of the section they take.

7.- Universal special velcro used that always links in their confrontations, which can be used in strips, circles, dots etc, even cover all surfaces of the faces of the pieces used, (or some faces yes and others no).

8.- Optional cubic piece for the finishing of the vertices of the cubic unit resulting from the union of six pieces (1) intertwined. Pieces that may incorporate velcro (7) in their outer faces for fixing.

9.- Accommodations created at the vertices of the cubic unit created where auction cubes will be incorporated (8).

10.- Units formed by six pieces (1).

Claims (3)

1. Detachable unit for construction sets consisting of linkable pieces, of the type comprising three-dimensional pieces of variable geometric volumes, mainly of flexible materials with recesses and projections that can be linked and unlinked whenever desired while the link materials allow without losing its mooring qualities, characterized in that each unit is cubic in appearance and consists of six pieces (1) facing two to two, and linked together thanks to the legs (2) and windows (3), keeping internally in all their faces through holes (4) that communicate perpendicularly the center of all their faces in three directions for the insertion of trees (6), incorporating universal velcro (7) on the outer surface of all their faces that will allow a multidirectional link in front of any of its six faces with other similar units that incorporate velcro (7) or trees (6). 2. Detachable unit for construction sets formed by linkable parts, according to claim 1, characterized in that the internal holes (4) of the side pieces (1) must be coincident in section with the trees (6). 3. Detachable unit for construction sets formed by linkable parts according to claim 1, characterized in that the velcro (2) that are incorporated in the surfaces of the faces of the pieces of the game can be linked interchangeably between them, and be formed by circles, points , strips or even cover the entire outer surface of the parts used.