ES1067016U - Magnetic puzzle (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Magnetic puzzle, comprising a plurality of pieces that fit the edges of adjacent pieces, characterized in that the pieces are made with magnetic material, preferably placing a piece of magnet on the back of the piece which is fitted on a magnetic surface flat (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Magnetic puzzle

Magnetic puzzle that is based on a puzzle conventional with magnetic properties built into the reverse of the pieces.

Object of the invention

The magnetic puzzle consists of incorporation of magnetic properties to the concept of conventional puzzle. This innovation allows to make puzzles vertically, thus solving space problems and, in large part, the loss of parts. He puzzle does not lose its original characteristics and can also be performed in a classical way, that is, horizontally.

Background of the invention

The concept of puzzle is popularly known. When we refer to a puzzle, you automatically think of a set of individual pieces, of different shapes, molded from such that they fit in their perimeter with the adjacent pieces, and that once finished form a complete drawing. The degree of Puzzle difficulty will vary depending on the number of pieces, size, shape and set of contrasts of the color of the motif.

To date, the realization of something so popular and entertaining as a puzzle requires conditions of space and stability that is difficult to gather in a floor of small dimensions or when there are small children. Is needed by both a table large enough to fit all the pieces, in addition to having to be available throughout the assembly time, depending on the number of pieces, Difficulty and dedication, it can last for weeks and even months.

Once finished the sheet that form all the Assembled puzzle pieces, usually reassembled relatively quickly and returned to its box for storage. Is say that while you are not assembling the puzzle you cannot give it Another utility, not even as decoration. To use it as such Finally, the method of gluing the pieces so that they remain definitely set with each other and be able to use the puzzle to frame or sheet mode. The drawback of this method is that it does not it can be disassembled again, so the playful aspect is lost and the main objective of it being unable to take off the pieces never more.

To solve this problem, this invention proposes an alternative form of puzzle that can be used as decoration, so that it can be easily decomposed in its independent pieces when you want to play and return to mount. In this regard, document ES 213337 is known, which it is about an exhibition puzzle, in which each element is assembles on a stand in an exposure position, and a portion of the element is separated from the support and can do manual pressure against the support to swing the portion remaining of the element separating it from the support to release the element of it. The drawback of this system is that the parts may deteriorate with use or even break into  some cases. Also the utility model ES 1005616 is about a puzzle that can be transformed into a square, where the pieces fit together a frame by means of coupling through perforations practiced at points close to the angles of the pieces. In these models, parts that have not yet been placed not can be placed on the vertical surface on which it is performing the puzzle, and should be located somewhere near the of realization of the puzzle, thus needing a space auxiliary for them, such as a small table or similar.

With the puzzle that is claimed, the concept of Puzzle completion does not vary at all, since the pieces they can be dragged, picked up and returned at will on the vertical surface; both placed and slopes of this without the need for auxiliary means for storage. The Magnetic component of this invention simply saves the law of gravity to avoid the logical collapse of the pieces from their new position but retaining its initial spirit. The pieces by both do not suffer efforts in its placement in the panel, so cannot break or deteriorate by giving them normal use They are destined. In addition, no auxiliary means of coupling between the pieces and the frame, because of their properties magnetic this is achieved directly by contact. Like the pieces are attached to the metal surface, its loss is practically impossible, since it takes more than a touch fortuitous to move them from where they are.

Description of the invention

It is a puzzle in which the pieces are manufactured with magnetic material, or incorporate a piece of magnet on the back of each of the conventional parts. Obviously, the puzzle has to be done on a surface magnetically sensitive, such as a cardboard made of impregnations of steel or any metallic and smooth surface. It can be done standing or sitting, depending on the height at which let's hang it up. You can also pick up the puzzle, work on a horizontal surface and hang it up again.

Having the possibility of hanging as a picture on the wall, the problems of space and stability that arise with a conventional puzzle disappear, and happens to be also A decorative element for a room or living room. He puzzle does not lose its original properties, and you can also perform on a horizontal surface, according to the puzzles conventional.

Description of the drawings

To complete the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of the practical realization of it, it is accompanied as part member of that description, a set of drawings where with illustrative and non-limiting nature, what has been represented next:

Figure 1.- shows any two pieces of the puzzle where the magnets (1) are observed on the back of the pieces.

These magnets can be placed in any position on the back of the pieces, even in another Preferred embodiment could occupy the entire rear.

Figure 2.- shows the puzzle in the process of realization, with the pieces located on the vertical surface magnetic (2), both those already placed and those that have not yet been arranged in the box.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

It is a magnetic puzzle for decoration, of the popularly known, comprising a plurality of pieces that fit with the edges of adjacent pieces, forming A final sheet. The particularity of the invention is in the magnetic properties of the pieces. All the pieces are made of magnetic material, or with a piece of magnet (1) adhered to the back of each of them. This little piece of magnet is composed of rubber and ferrite, in the form of tape, and Simply cut and paste on the back of the pieces.

Obviously, the puzzle has to be done on a magnetically sensitive surface (2), which can be a cardboard with impregnations of steel, or any surface metallic and smooth.

When performing the puzzle on a surface metallic, can be hung as a picture on a wall, so its assembly can be done in an upright position, eliminating space and stability problems, although it can also be done horizontally in the conventional way.

The great advantage of the puzzle is that you can use as decoration without using complex means of joining the pieces to the board, in addition to not losing their original properties, and can be used again as a puzzle conventional.

Claims (2)

1. Magnetic puzzle, comprising a plurality of pieces that fit with the edges of adjacent pieces, characterized in that the pieces are made of magnetic material, preferably by placing a piece of magnet on the back of the piece which fits on a magnetic surface flat. 2. Magnetic puzzle, comprising a plurality of pieces that fit the edges of adjacent pieces, according to claim 1, characterized in that a cardboard with steel impregnations is used as the flat magnetic surface.