ES2270708A1 - Multilevel intelligence tower used as large-scale puzzle for use in e.g. training centers, increases classic dimensions of puzzles, and is designed to be arranged and solved by individual to show vision or perceptive view of individual - Google Patents

Abstract

The tower comprises of a base, three vertical posts, and smaller and similar puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces can be inserted to the vertical posts and base and arranged to form the tower, such that the tower can be reconstructed by rearranging the puzzle pieces with respect to the vertical posts. The tower increases the classic dimensions of traditional puzzles, and is designed to be arranged and solved by an individual to show the vision or perceptive view of the individual.

Description

Tower of multiple intelligences for solve in a team

Technical sector

The present invention fits within the Education sector, as didactic material for collective use.

State of the art

Currently we find, on the one hand, numerous examples of puzzles to solve individually and on the other, a great variety of games and activities to run as a team. From what are not known near precedents is precisely of the union of these two characteristics, that of puzzles that, due to their great size, can only be manipulated in a group. In this case it use a table puzzle, consisting of a support base, three vertical posts and a series of different moving parts sizes inserted by the center in one of the verticals, in a order from highest to lowest from the base up. Whole set loosely enters the visual field of a person sitting at game table, while you can play with one hand.

Description

The present invention is characterized by a puzzle size increase, which is designed to be solved individually, until it is impossible to manipulate it by one person. Therefore, the increase in puzzle size has been made looking for the objective that each piece can only be manipulated by two or more people and you can't individually as it happens with the table puzzle. In this way it constitutes a system large recreational that contains problems to be resolved collectively and whose components may be presented coupled or not. For its resolution it is necessary to apply the premises of the: Perception, imagination (verbalized), reasoning shared (dialogue), group strategy (roles), manipulation (shared effort), skill and dexterity (coordinated) and evaluation (individual and collective).

Said puzzle consists of a base with three posts vertical In one of them, several similar pieces are inserted each other and progressively smaller than, organized from greater to lower from the base up, form a tower, which we will call "initial tower". The game consists of reconstructing said tower on any other free vertical post, attending to both aspects of the regulation, namely; a) mobilize a single piece for time. b) do not place a larger piece on a smaller one size. For the construction of the tower the 3 are used posts

Tower reproduction can be done in an unlimited number of movements, playing freely, per trial and error Players can also adjust to the solution. math, which is restricted to 127 movements, playing with 7 moving parts. To check this mathematical solution, you Note that if you play with 3 moving parts, the solution will be would perform in 7 movements. From there for each moving piece which is added to the initial tower is multiplied by 2 the number of previous moves and 1 added to mark the target next; So with 4 moving parts the mathematical solution is would perform in 15 movements and so on.

From the physical study of the components of the game It follows that:

1.-The base has an elementary support function of the vertical posts.

2.- Vertical posts allow inserting the moving parts keeping them in a stable position. The separation between them should only contemplate that the 2 pieces of larger, juxtapose do not touch.

3.- The moving parts; the substantial aspect they present is a difference in size between them that allows the formation of the initial tower from highest to lowest, justifying the basic regulation.

For its construction, it is possible to use any type of material that has a good relationship size-weight-reliability and you can apply any scale that prevents tampering individual.

The number of pieces can be variable, and for to define its magnitude, we resort to schemes that allow: a) determine when a magnitude has the same value for two different systems (equality rule), b) specify when its value is greater or lesser, c) establish the unit of measure.

From this analysis it is clear to us the great versatility that can be incorporated into the structures of the game that at the same time greatly enhances cognitive abilities. It is so he admits; appear initially coupled or dispersed over a variable extension area; modify the forms of moving parts that would result in the use of useful geometry and the realization of a previous assessment of the pieces to build the initial tower from highest to lowest; increase or decrease the amount of moving parts to be used by which would eventually require the need to use accessory equipment for lifting parts, scaling people and security elements.

On the other hand, the tower can be presented initial, as an additive magnitude to value from it each of the moving parts that integrate it. So, from the point cognitively, the allocation of a value (such as, for example, two power one third, five means, three negative, logarithm of one thousand, square root of two, two negative and two power of three negative) to each moving part and fixed to said piece by Any visible procedure, such as stickers, paint, media electronic, etc. regardless of its size, it allows transform these values into "mathematical language", and perform the relevant operations to find the order of major to minor and thus build the initial tower to start the game adjusted to the basic regulation; that is, mobilize only one piece at a time and not put one of greater "value" (in this case) on top of one of lesser "value." It is also possible to apply it to other languages or areas of human knowledge capable of its magnitude be assessed directly or indirectly, such as the geometry, physics, chemistry, literature, etc. On this last case, The value of each moving part can be set by a chronological ordering; date of edition of works; contents of a work related to the chapters, etc. Once built the Initial tower will start to play according to the regulations basic.

It should also be noted that the presence of teacher incorporated into the work team qualitatively raises the game possibilities. His interventions, reflections, proposals, questions from within position it in the place that  New pedagogical trends propose for them.

This invention is applicable in a large number of cases, from schools, businesses, to places of recreation and leisure, helping the socialization of people at the same time which offers the possibility of training the "competitions" inherent in solving team problems and learning strategies with a physical and tangible "tool". Likewise, the fact that the dimensions can be adapted to the working group that acts, allows you to perform a physical activity already They must transport the pieces from one place to another. In this way the possibility of training under conditions materializes stressful, further increased if the stopwatch is used to measure the time it takes for a team to complete the task, contrasting it with other teams, successively or simultaneously.

Embodiments of the invention

The realization of the puzzle will be done on the scale more appropriate to the group that acts, so that it is large enough so that none of the pieces can be manipulate individually This example, which is not intended to be Limiting at your fingertips is composed of 7 moving parts, with a central hole larger than the vertical posts. The largest is 280 cm in diameter, decreasing successively 30 cms in each of the following 6 pieces; all of them in one height of 30 cms each. It must also be enough light so that, among several people, they can move the Pieces with an affordable difficulty. The material used will be the foam rubber, other similar synthetics, wood and / or combinations of some of them for being the most appropriate to the relationship size-weight and can be handled reliably For all kinds of people. The moving parts will be incorporated handles for easy handling.

Vertical posts have the function of allow to insert and hold each and every one of the 7 pieces mobile phones They have a height greater than the height of the set of moving parts The 3 posts are attached to a support base to a distance from each other such that it allows the support of the pieces of larger without making contact with each other when juxtapose. The material with which they will be built can be very varied; wood, metals, hard synthetics, they just have to be rigid and resistant.

Finally, the base of support must allow fixing vertical posts, with anchors and holes for introduce them or combining both aspects. The most materials suitable for construction ranging from wood, metal or synthetic hard.

The length of the base will go according to the separation of the vertical posts mentioned above plus a minimum of 140 cms. from the end posts to allow the Support of the larger piece. The minimum width will be 280 cm with the same purpose. The height of the base will agree to the fixing mode used for posts.

Description of the drawings

Fig. 1 shows in perspective the system in its totality The base (1) from which the three start vertically posts (2) and finally the moving parts (3) that are placed in such a way that they form a tower inserted into one of the three posts (2).

Claims (6)

1. Tower of multiple intelligences to solve as a team, characterized by having a base, whose elementary function is the support of three vertical posts. In one of them, several moving pieces similar to each other and progressively smaller are inserted, which, organized from highest to lowest from the base up, form a tower. The separation between them should only contemplate that the 2 larger pieces, when juxtaposed, do not touch. 2. Tower of multiple intelligences to solve in teams, of pedagogical application, especially in the learning of problem solving strategies in teams, and particularly suitable for leisure and teaching centers, which is characterized by having a minimum scale in the base 420 cm long x 140 cm wide x 10 cm high; on posts 80 cm high; in the moving parts of 10 cm high each and the largest of the moving parts 140 cm in diameter, the size decreasing progressively by 15 cm each and whose central hole diameter is greater than the vertical posts, of such so that the need is established that it must be handled by two or more people. From this scale, it will adapt to the group that will act. 3. Puzzle that is characterized by the construction of each of its pieces in the most suitable material with respect to its size and shape weight, such as foam rubber, plastics, metals, wood, and / or combinations of some of them , always taking into account the good size-weight-reliability relationship. 4. Puzzle characterized in that it is a question of reconstructing said tower in any other free vertical post by moving one piece at a time and not placing any larger piece on a smaller one. All this as few movements as possible. 3 poles are used but with the possibility of being able to be realized and effective by increasing or decreasing the number of moving parts, as well as the possibility of presenting the moving parts outside the 3 vertical, visible or hidden, gathered or dispersed, thus incorporating search and research tasks prior to the formation of the "Initial Tower"; in addition to an added physical activity. 5. Puzzle characterized by the possibility of modifying the shapes of the moving parts (flat figures and / or geometric bodies) and mixing them in such a way that the use of geometry tools and the consequent mathematical operations (areas, etc) are previously necessary. to determine the order and / or value from highest to lowest of the pieces, necessary to build the initial tower and then start playing based on the original regulation. Likewise, it can be considered in reverse from an additive magnitude, looking for the value of the components. 6. Puzzle characterized by the possibility of building identical moving parts but assigning a different value to each piece and fixing them to them by any procedure, such as stickers, paint, electronic media, etc. to contemplate any sector of human knowledge capable of assessing its magnitude directly or indirectly "in code" of geometry, chemistry, physics, literature, etc., so build the initial tower and then start the game based on the original regulation.