JP2003225476A - Assembly toy and block for assembly toy - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an assembly toy which enables users to infinitely make imagination and creation activity and to effectively make the imagination and creation activity and a block for the assembly toy. <P>SOLUTION: The assembly toy is formed by combining a plurality of the blocks 10, 20, and 30 and the respective blocks are formed only of ≥2 kinds of the blocks of the same kinds or different kinds. All the blocks have couplings to be interlocked to any of the other blocks and the respective blocks are interlocked by these couplings. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an assembly toy capable of freely forming a pseudo form arbitrarily imagined and created by combining a plurality of parts, and an assembly toy block used for this assembly toy. In particular, the present invention relates to an assembled toy and an assembled toy block that contribute to improving a user's imagination and creativity.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, children are very similar to robots and automobiles, and are interested in toys that are provided as finished products, but they are assembled and played with their own hands. Is also known to show interest.

Conventionally, as such assembling toys, a model toy for faithfully assembling a predetermined form such as a model imitating a robot or an automobile, and blocks having various or similar shapes were created by oneself. Block toys and the like that are assembled into a form (for example, a vehicle or a building) are known.

Among them, the block toy is more preferable for the purpose of improving children's imagination and creativity. Because in model toys, a certain form is always formed from certain parts, so there is little room for exerting imagination and creativity in the assembly process, but with a block toy, what is This is because it is necessary to imagine and create what to assemble into a form, and to think about which parts to use in order to make the selected form.

However, in the block toys conventionally provided, the blocks used for the assembly are provided in a predetermined shape and number including optional parts, and therefore, the blocks are assembled using the blocks. There is a certain limit to the form that can be done. Further, since the block is formed of at least an industrial machine such as a resin, it is virtually impossible for the user to manufacture the required block. As a result, the work of assembling blocks is simply the selection of the required blocks, not the imagination and creation of new blocks.

That is, the block toys conventionally provided have a limited number of blocks that can be used for assembling, and since the blocks themselves cannot be produced by themselves, imagination and creation activities in the assembling process are not possible. , Only allowed within certain limits.

[0007] In order to further arouse the imagination and creativity of each individual, it is desirable not only to use the prescribed blocks, but also to be able to produce the necessary blocks by themselves, but such assembled toys are currently provided. Absent.

On the other hand, even if the user can produce the necessary block by himself, if there is no index, what kind of block is to be produced and how to produce it. Even that would bring considerable difficulties, and on the contrary, it is feared that it would hinder imagination and creative activities.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an assembly toy and a block for an assembly toy capable of performing imagination / creation activities endlessly and effectively performing the imagination / creation activities.

[0010]

In order to solve the above problems, the assembled toy of the present invention is formed by using a block formed so as to effectively exert imagination and creativity. The blocks used are formed so that they can be produced by the user himself as necessary.

That is, the assembled toy of the present invention is an assembled toy composed of a plurality of blocks, each block including a metal fitting, a non-metal hinge, a non-metal nail, and a non-metal screw. , A non-metallic nut and a non-metallic washer selected from only two or more basic parts of the same type or different types, and all blocks are joints that mate with any other block. And each block is combined at the connecting portion.

In the assembled toy of the present invention, as the basic parts constituting the block, those which are easily available to the public are used, that is, the basic parts are metal fittings, non-metal hinges, non-metal parts. It shall be selected from metal nails, non-metal screws, non-metal nuts and non-metal washers. As this metal fitting, metal parts such as metal nails, washers, nuts, screws (including bolts and screw nails), washers, hinges, etc., which are generally provided as fasteners and fittings, are used. can do.

Therefore, the basic parts for forming the block of the assembled toy according to the present invention are, for example, screws (including bolts), nuts, washers, hinges, and flat plates, regardless of whether they are made of metal or non-metal. Metal fittings, springs, nails, washers, tacks, etc. can be used.

In the assembled toy of the present invention, since the block used for the assembled toy is formed of basic parts that are generally easily available, the user can also manufacture the block by himself / herself as necessary. Therefore, even if a user imagines or creates a new form by using a block that he does not own in the assembly process, the user can manufacture the block necessary for it, and as a result, can assemble it. The form is almost infinite. Along with this, the range of imaginative and creative activities in the assembly process will expand without limit.

Further, since the block used in the assembled toy of the present invention is formed using the basic parts such as the metal / non-metal screws, nets and washers as described above, the block is formed by the block. Are formed as extremely pseudo, so that one block can be regarded as various forms and parts. Therefore, even in the process of thinking and specifying the form formed by the block, imagination and creativity are further enhanced.

Further, the assembled toy formed by the block has a direct and effective mechanical impression since the metal and non-metal screws, nuts and washers are exposed from the outside. However, it is accompanied by an excellent design.

The assembled toy of the present invention is formed by using a block formed of only two or more basic parts of the same kind or different kinds, and the assembled toy is always made from the beginning, that is, the block is made of basic parts. You don't have to start here. Since the assembled toy of the present invention is assembled by using preformed blocks, it is possible to imagine and create a new block while assembling a prepared block and using this as a reference (or model). Since the pre-prepared block is made up of only basic parts and its structure can be easily understood, the new process and the imagination / creation of new blocks can be further stimulated through the assembly process. Become.

The block used in the assembled toy of the present invention is formed of only two or more basic parts of the same kind or different kinds. Therefore, for example, not only the screw or the nut alone may be combined to form the block, but the screw and the nut may be combined, or the washer may be combined to form the block. The basic parts can be combined by various welding methods, or by known bonding methods such as using an adhesive or other combination methods.

Then, each block is formed with a connecting portion which is combined with any other block, and each block is combined with this connecting portion. Therefore, the connecting portion in each block is formed so as to realize a structure that allows the blocks to be combined, for example, a known combination structure such as a screwing structure, a fitting structure, and an occlusal structure. However, when the block is formed by using at least one basic part having a thread groove (for example, a screw or a nut), the thread groove is used to form the connecting portion, thereby separately connecting the block. This eliminates the need to form a part, which is desirable in manufacturing. In this case, the blocks are combined with each other by the screwing structure in the connecting portion. When all the blocks are combined by a screwing structure, it becomes desirable in terms of compatibility between the blocks and combination strength.

It is desirable that an identifier indicating the connecting portion in the block be provided in this block. As a result, the work of combining the blocks can be easily performed. In particular, the block used in the assembled toy of the present invention is formed by using basic parts such as metal / non-metal screws, nuts, and washers, and it is difficult to understand which part can be combined with another block. From
With this configuration, it becomes effective to clarify the connecting portion. As such an identifier, a symbol such as an arrow, coloring (color coding), or the like can be used, and this can be provided on the connecting portion itself or a basic part including the connecting portion. Then, if this identifier is made different for each of the connecting parts to be combined, it is possible to quickly and surely select which block can be combined.

The present invention also provides a block for an assembled toy used in the assembled toy of the present invention.

That is, it is a block for an assembly toy used in an assembly toy made by combining a plurality of blocks, wherein each block is a metal fitting, a non-metal hinge, a non-metal nail, a non-metal screw. , A non-metallic nut and a non-metallic washer selected from only two or more basic parts of the same type or different types, and all blocks are joints that mate with any other block. It is a block for an assembled toy including.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, an assembled toy and an assembled toy block of the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown in the drawings. However, in the following description, in order to clarify the configuration of each block, the basic parts are described by selected part names (for example, screws, nuts, washers, etc.). Therefore, the parts illustrated in the drawings and the following description are
All are included in the basic parts referred to in the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the assembled toy of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the assembled toy of the present invention.

The assembled toy 1 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is assembled in a form resembling a doll. As shown in the assembly view of FIG. 2, this is a trunk leg block 10 and an arm block 20. , The head block 30 in combination.

In the present embodiment, the trunk leg block 10 is
It is configured to include the pedestal 11 made of disc-shaped metal fittings,
On this pedestal 11, a leg 12, a waist 13 and a body 14 are placed and integrated. The leg 12 includes two screws 12a that stand upright on the pedestal 11, nuts 12b assembled to the tips of the respective screws 12a, and screws 12c joined to the nuts 12b, and the tips of the screws 12c. Nut 12
It is formed by d and. And to the nut 12d present at the tip of this leg portion, a long circular flat plate metal fitting 13a which is likened to the waist is joined, and in the center of the flat plate metal fitting 13a, a screw 14a which is likened to the body portion (hereinafter, In particular, the "body screw 14a") and the nut 14b are placed and integrated. In this embodiment, the pedestal 11 is not limited to a disc-shaped metal fitting, but can be formed using a large washer, and the legs 12 can be arranged and combined with screws, nails and the like in different states.

The arm block 20 is the trunk block 10 described above.
It is formed of a nut 21 (hereinafter referred to as a “body portion screwing nut 21”) that is screwed into the body portion screw 14a in (1), and left and right arm portions 22 provided outside the nut 21. Left and right arm 22
Is screwed to a nut 23 joined to the outside of the body screwing nut 21. As shown in FIG. 2, the arm portion 22 is formed by combining screws 22a to 22c and nuts 22d and e with each other and simulating a screw head 22c 'as a hand. Therefore, the head portion 22c 'of the screw is formed at the tip of the arm portion 22. Further, the arm portion 22 may be formed to have a musical instrument 124 like a violin as shown in FIG.
In this case, in the arm block 120 shown in FIG. 3, the body screw nut 121 is replaced with the arm screw nut 21 shown in FIGS.
If the same standard is used, the arms can be exchanged and assembled.

The head block 30 is likened to a neck by a nut 31 (hereinafter referred to as "head screw nut 31") that is screwed into the body screw 14a of the trunk leg block 10. ,
The head part 32 is formed by placing and integrating what is likened to it. The head 32 is a large hex nut that looks like a face
32a and two smaller hex nuts 32b reminiscent of the eyes, which are joined so as to close the upper part of the screw hole,
A circular nut 32 joined to the left and right sides, reminiscent of the ear
c and a hex nut 32d reminiscent of a hat.

In each block constructed as described above, the arm block 20 is screwed into the trunk block 10 and the head block 30 is screwed into the assembled toy 1 shown in FIG.
Can be formed. In this case, trunk block 10
Body part screw 14a, arm block screw nut 21 of arm block 20,
The portion where the screw groove is formed in the head screw nut 31 of the head block 30 serves as a joint portion in the present specification. Therefore, preferably, in order to clarify the joint portion, the shaft portion of the body screw 14a, the screw hole of the arm screw nut 21,
It is desirable to color the screw holes of the head screw nut 31 to clarify that they are joints, and to color them all with the same color to clarify that they can be screwed together.

As described above, the assembled toy of the present invention can be completed by an extremely simple assembling work. However, when performing the assembling work, it is necessary to exert sufficient imagination and creativity as to which form and which block is selected and assembled. That is,
According to the above embodiment, the assembled toy 1 having the form (particularly the form of the arm) as shown in FIG. 1 is manufactured, or the arm block 120 as shown in FIG.
It is necessary to imagine and create whether or not to combine.

Due to the combination of the arm block 120 shown in FIG. 3 with the form shown in FIG. 1, a form having a musical instrument 224 (guitar) different from that (that is,
4), the user can assemble the block by using members that are commercially available and can be easily obtained, that is, screws and nuts.

Therefore, since the assembly toy according to the present invention is formed so that a new block can be easily recalled through the process of assembling the block, playing with the assembly toy will make the user's imagination The creativity can be further improved.

The assembled toy 2 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is assembled in a form imitating an animal, and as shown in the assembly view of FIG. A torso block 310, a front leg / neck block 320 resembling the front legs and neck, and a head block 3 resembling the head
It is formed by combining 30 and.

The rear leg / body block 310 includes a screw 311 (hereinafter referred to as a "body screw 311") formed by joining the heads of the screws, and a screw 312, a nut 313, and It is formed by combining what is formed by using the disc-shaped metal fitting 314 with a nut 315 that is screwed into the body screw 311. A screw 316 that looks like a tail is attached to the terminal end of the body screw 311.

The front leg / neck block 320 includes a nut 321 (hereinafter referred to as "front leg / neck screw nut 32") that is screwed into the body screw 311.
1)) as a center, and the peripheral surface of which is formed by using screws 322, nuts 323, and long disc-shaped metal fittings 324 in a manner similar to the front legs, and which is opposed to the peripheral surface on which it is provided. A screw 325 (hereinafter, referred to as a “neck screw 325”) that reminds the neck is joined to the peripheral surface on the side where it is closed.

The head block 330 uses a nut 331 (hereinafter referred to as "head screw nut 331") that is screwed to the neck screw 325, and the head screw nut 331 is likened to a head. Further, the one constituted by the nuts 332, 333 and the substantially disk-shaped flat plate metal fitting 334 is placed and integrated.

In each block constructed as described above, the front leg / neck block 320 is screwed to the rear leg / trunk block 310,
The assembled toy 2 shown in FIG. 5 can be formed by screwing the head block 330 onto the front leg / neck block 320.

Even with this assembled toy, the rear leg / body block 31
The body screw 311 of 0, the front leg / neck screw nut 321 of the front leg / neck block 320 and the neck screw 325, and the screw groove formed in the head screw nut 331 of the head block 330 are the portions described in this specification. Since it is a joint part in these, these body screw 311, front leg / neck screw nut 321, neck screw 32
5, coloring the head screw nut 331 to clarify that it is a joint, and coloring them all in the same color,
It is desirable to make clear that they can all be screwed together.

Even with the assembled toys shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, if a new block is recalled during the assembling work, the user can assemble it by using a member that is commercially available in the past and can be easily obtained. As a result, the user's imagination and creativity can be improved through simple assembly work.

[0040]

According to the present invention, since a block is formed by using parts that are generally easily available, that is, basic parts, when a new form is recollected by the assembly work of the block, You can design and manufacture the required blocks yourself.

In particular, the assembled toy of the present invention is assembled by a preformed block, and this block can serve as an index when the user designs and manufactures a new block, so that the block itself can be smoothly processed through the assembly work. You can create, design, and manufacture.

Further, since the assembled toy of the present invention is designed to form a more abstract pseudo form by using specific basic parts, each block can be regarded as various ones, and as a result, imagination can be made.・ Give a wide range of creativity and further stimulate imagination and creative activities.

As described above, according to the present invention, an assembly toy and a block for an assembly toy can be provided which can carry out the imagination / creation activity endlessly and effectively.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an assembled toy.

FIG. 2 is an assembly diagram of the assembly toy shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another arm block.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing still another arm block.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the assembled toy.

6 is an assembly diagram of the assembly toy shown in FIG. 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 assembled toys 2 assembled toys 10 trunk block 20 Arm block 30 head block 120 arm block 310 Rear leg / body block 320 Front leg / neck block 330 head block

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An assembled toy comprising a combination of a plurality of blocks, each block including a metal fitting, a non-metal hinge, a non-metal nail, a non-metal screw, a non-metal nut, and It is formed only by two or more basic parts of the same kind or different kinds selected from non-metal washers, all blocks are provided with connecting parts that mate with any other block, and each block is Assembled toys assembled at the connecting part. 2. Any or all of the blocks are formed to include at least one basic part having a thread groove, and the connecting portion is any one of the basic parts having the thread groove. The assembled toy according to claim 1, wherein the assembled toy is formed by using the screw grooves of all the basic parts. 3. The assembly toy according to claim 1, wherein the block is provided with an identifier indicating the connecting portion. 4. The assembled toy according to claim 3, wherein the identifier is different for each of the connecting portions to be assembled. 5. A block for an assembly toy used in an assembly toy comprising a combination of a plurality of blocks, wherein each block is a metal fitting, a non-metal hinge, a non-metal nail, a non-metal screw. , A non-metallic nut and a non-metallic washer selected from only two or more basic parts of the same type or different types, and all blocks are joints that mate with any other block. Assembled toy block. 6. The block is formed by including at least one basic part having a thread groove, and the connecting portion is formed of any or all of the basic parts having the thread groove. The assembled toy block according to claim 5, wherein the block is formed using a thread groove.