JP2007532232A - 3d puzzle block - Google Patents

Abstract

The three-dimensional puzzle block (1) of the present invention has a coupling groove (13, 33) formed on the side surface (11, 31) and the side surface (11, 31) and the side surface (11, 31) so that the cross coupling at right angles to each other is possible. 31) are formed with coupling protrusions (14) and coupling holes (15) formed on both sides of a coupling groove (13) formed on the body so that side coupling can be made. A large number of embossings (12) are formed on the contact portions (42) of the upper and lower surfaces (40, 41) that are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (13, 33) to contact the coupling groove (13, 33). The connector (17) and the connector (17) fixed to the final cross-section (16, 36) formed on the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (13, 33) for fun and interest Connected and built-in operating means (21) is constructed so that it can be enjoyed by all ages, and various and solid structure combinations are possible even in various shapes.

Description

The present invention relates to a three-dimensional puzzle block, and more particularly to a three-dimensional puzzle block that can be combined in various shapes by side coupling and cross coupling.

In general, puzzle blocks are used for the purpose of intelligence development and induction of interest, and are composed of various forms of blocks and lack the coupling means. It is the fact that is used to compose.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the shape of a puzzle block or the like to which a conventional technique is applied. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a combination of a puzzle block or the like to which the conventional technique is applied.
The puzzle block (A) to which the conventional technology was applied was developed in order to peel off 2D puzzle play like picture matching and aim for 3D puzzle play, and if you look at its configuration and principle, It is composed of polyhedrons of various shapes.
And the surface of each polyhedron is painted with various hues, or various images such as characters and characters are formed.

In order to combine the above puzzle blocks (A), a three-dimensional shape can be realized by touching the surface of each puzzle block (A).
An image formed on the surface can be used, but an easy example is to form characters on each puzzle block (A) and combine the puzzle blocks (A) to create characters.

In the case of such a puzzle block (A), the connecting means between the puzzle blocks (A) is lacking and can be simply stacked to form a desired shape.
Therefore, there is a limit to making a structure of various shapes, and it is impossible to store the structure for decoration by easily detaching the puzzle block (A) of the made structure. It is.
For this reason, it is only used for infants and the like, and there is a problem for young people and seniors to enjoy.
In addition, more than 100 types of puzzle blocks (A) with various shapes are combined into one set, which requires a lot of injection mold production costs and production costs.

The present invention has been invented to solve the above-described problems, and has a configuration of an atypical shape as well as a single shape shaped by side-to-block side coupling and cross coupling. The object is to provide a three-dimensional puzzle block that can be constructed in various structures and is low in production cost.

The three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention for achieving such an object is a three-dimensional puzzle block formed of a polyhedron, which has a main body opened at the top and a cap opened at the bottom and coupled to the main body. The coupling groove is formed at the center of the side of the main body and the cap, and the upper and lower parts are opened so that the three-dimensional puzzle block can be coupled at a right angle, and the other three-dimensional puzzle block and the side of the side of the main body coincide with each other. It is characterized by comprising a coupling protrusion and a coupling hole formed as described above.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Although the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) to which the technology of the present invention is applied can have various shapes, in the present invention, a triangular plate shape will be described as an example for convenience.
The three-dimensional puzzle block (1) is composed of a main body (10) whose upper part is opened and a cap (30) whose lower part is opened and joined to the main body (10).

A coupling groove (13, 33) is formed in the center of the side surface (11, 31) of the main body (10) and the cap (30) so as to be connected vertically to the other three-dimensional puzzle block (1). The coupling grooves (13, 33) of the main body (10) and the cap (30) coincide with each other.
On the side surface (11) of the main body (10), the coupling projection (14) and the coupling hole (15) at positions corresponding to the coupling projection (14) can be coupled to the other three-dimensional puzzle block (1) in a planar state. Form.

Inside the matched main body (10) and cap (30), an operating means (21) for receiving power supply from the outside for light emission or sound generation is incorporated.
When the operating means (21) is supplied with an external power supply and is coupled to the other three-dimensional puzzle block (1) at a right angle, a ring-shaped insulator (17-1) is fitted so that it can be interlocked. An embedded connector (17) is provided and connected to the actuating means (21) by an electric wire.
In order to configure the connector (17), the seating groove (16, 36) is connected to the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (13, 33) formed in the body (10) and the cap (30). 18 and 38) are formed respectively.
A plurality of support bases (20) are formed so as to be separated from the seating grooves (18, 38).

Therefore, in the connector (17), the insulator (17-1) is positioned between the seating groove (18, 38) of the main body (10) and the support base (20), and the front of the connector (17) Is positioned in the seating grooves (18, 38) formed in the main body (10), so that the connector (17) is fixed so that it cannot move forward and backward.
A tab hole (19) is formed on the upper surface of the support base (20), and a screw hole (39) is drilled in the cap (30) so as to correspond to the tab hole (19). 30) is joined by screws (22), and the front of the connector (17) is crimped by means of the corresponding seating grooves (18, 38) to be completely fixed.
Contact between the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (13, 33) and the screw hole (39) formed on the upper surface (40) and the lower surface (41) corresponding to the contact portion (42) In the part (42), a large number of embossings (12) are formed which can increase the frictional force and improve the binding force when the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) is connected at right angles.

The upper surface (40), the lower surface (41), and the side surfaces (11, 31) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) according to the present invention can have different paint colors or three-dimensional image shapes. .
In other words, the upper surface (40) and the lower surface (41) can also express an image in the form of a block, and it is a concave shape with a brilliant hue filling or a removable image. Can guide various unions.
The three-dimensional puzzle block (1) of the present invention as described above has a connection hole (15) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) to which the connection protrusion (14) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) corresponds, and the connection hole (15). Is inserted into the coupling protrusion (14) of the corresponding three-dimensional puzzle block (1), so that the upper and lower surfaces (40, 41) are coupled in parallel.
At this time, the coupling protrusion (14) and the coupling hole (15) are processed so as to allow an intermediate insertion for a firm coupling.

Hereinafter, such a connection is referred to as a side connection.
Also, by rotating the one-sided puzzle block (1) by 90 degrees and inserting the matching connecting grooves (13, 33) into each other, the upper and lower surfaces (40, 41) are perpendicular to each other. Will be combined.
At this time, the left and right side surfaces of the coupling grooves (13, 33) of the compatible body puzzle block (1) and the contact portion (42) come into contact with each other.
The left and right side surfaces of the coupling grooves (13, 33) and the embossing (12) formed in the contact portion (42) increase the frictional force, resulting in a firmer coupling.

Hereinafter, such a connection is referred to as a cross connection.
Due to the cross connection, the connectors (17) come into contact with each other, power is supplied through one of the connectors (17), and the operating means (21) for generating light emission or sound is interlocked.
Of course, at this time, power is supplied through the connector (17) not in contact with the other connector (17).

Accordingly, the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) as described above can implement various three-dimensional shapes such as a simple shape or a complicated shape of a certain block shape.
The outer surface is composed of images of various hues and shapes, and you can enjoy various puzzles using each hue and image.
In addition, a light bulb is attached through a cross connection, and various sounds are emitted from a speaker.

Therefore, it can be enjoyed by all ages to suit their age, and can be used especially for decoration, and the combined images can be stored for a long time.
And because the shape is constant, not only can you make molds at a low cost, but you can enjoy a variety of high-level three-dimensional puzzle blocks at a low cost, and even if you lose a fixed number of shapes. Easy to buy at low price.
In the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) according to the present invention, a variety of shapes can be set, and there is an advantage that a puzzle can be fully enjoyed without using a large number of block sets.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the coupling according to another embodiment of the present invention, and instead of omitting the coupling protrusion (14) and the coupling hole (15), a side surface (11, 31) has a T-shaped coupling groove (51). When the side surfaces (11, 31) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) are formed so as to coincide with each other, the T-shaped coupling groove (51) of each three-dimensional puzzle block (1) forms an I shape.
Tight side coupling by inserting the I-shaped coupling block (52) whose shape matches the T-shaped coupling groove (51) corresponding to each T-shaped coupling groove (51) of the matched three-dimensional puzzle block (1) Is completed.
In order to make a cross connection, it is possible to insert the T-shaped coupling grooves (51) at 90 degrees from each other without the I-shaped coupling block (52).

FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the present invention, in which a shaft hole (62) is formed in the final cross section (61-1) of the coupling groove (61) formed in the side surface (11, 31), and the shaft hole is formed. A rigid side coupling is completed by inserting the fixed shaft (63), which is intermediately fitted in (62), into the shaft hole (62) of each three-dimensional puzzle block (1).

FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the cross coupling, in which insertion protrusions (72) are horizontally formed from the entrance to the end on the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (71) formed on the side surface (11) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1). The
An insertion groove (75) parallel to the insertion protrusion (72) is formed in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface (40) and the lower surface (41).
Therefore, at the time of cross-linking, if both insertion protrusions (72) of the coupling groove (71) are inserted into the insertion grooves (75) formed on the upper surface (40) and the lower surface (41) of the mating puzzle block (1), the cross-coupling Is completed.
In this case, the insertion protrusion (72) and the insertion groove (75) are formed so as to be coupled to each other by intermediate fitting for a firm coupling.

FIG. 11 also shows another example of cross-linking, in which a coupling groove (81) is formed in which one side (11, 31) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) is open on one side (11, 31). Then, slide grooves (82) corresponding to each other are formed on the upper surface (40) and the lower surface (41) of the remaining side surfaces (11, 31).
Accordingly, the right and left side surfaces of the coupling groove (81) coincide with the slide groove (82), and a cross coupling can be achieved in which they coincide at right angles.
The coupling groove (81) is processed with a width B smaller than the thickness C formed by the configuration of the slide groove (82) corresponding to the above, so that the intermediate fitting can be performed, so that the coupling can be easily and firmly released by human power. Bonding is possible.

If the slide groove (82) is formed on only one of the upper surface (40) or the lower surface (41) and is formed with a width B so that it can be fitted into the coupling groove (81), a solid cross-joint is possible. .
The connector (17) is attached to the side surface (11, 31) in a direction perpendicular to the slide groove (82) and attached to the final cross section (83) connected to the left and right side surfaces of the connection groove (81), thereby connecting the cross Accordingly, the operation means (21) is activated.
According to the above method, the actuating means (21) can be actuated even by side face coupling of two blocks whose side faces (11, 31) coincide with each other.
In the puzzle block of the present invention, not only various combinations of structures are possible even with a solid connection and a single shape, but it is also possible to mount operating means for generating light emission or sound.

The three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention can be side-coupled by a coupling protrusion and a coupling hole, and can be cross-bonded at a coupling groove and a contact portion where embossing is formed, and can be combined in various and solid combinations. There is a built-in operating means that generates sound, and when it is cross-linked, it can be fun and interesting for all ages to enjoy, and it has the effect of reducing production costs due to its simple shape.

The perspective view which illustrated shapes, such as a puzzle block to which the prior art was applied. The perspective view which illustrated the combination of the puzzle block to which the prior art was applied. The perspective view which illustrated the process of the side joining of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of this invention was applied. The perspective view which illustrated the process of the cross connection of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of this invention was applied. The perspective view which illustrated the combination to which the side of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of this invention was applied, and the cross connection was applied. The disassembled perspective view which illustrated the internal structure of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of this invention was applied. The perspective view which illustrated the example with which the connector was mounted | worn with the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of this invention was applied. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating still another embodiment using an I-shaped coupling block in side coupling of a three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technology of the present invention is applied. Sectional drawing which showed the other Example using the fixed axis | shaft in the side surface coupling | bonding of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of this invention was applied. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating still another embodiment depending on the insertion protrusion and the insertion groove in the cross connection of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technology of the present invention is applied. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating still another embodiment of the three-dimensional puzzle block to which the technique of the present invention is applied, which depends on the connecting groove and the slide groove.

Claims (8)

In constructing a three-dimensional puzzle block (1) formed of a polyhedron, it is composed of a main body (10) whose upper part is opened and a cap (30) whose lower part is opened and joined to the main body (10). A coupling groove (13, 33) formed at the center of the side surface (11, 31) of the main body (10) and the cap (30) and having upper and lower portions open so that the three-dimensional puzzle block can be coupled at right angles, and the main body ( 10) It is characterized in that it is composed of coupling projections (14) and coupling holes (15) formed so that the side surfaces (11, 31) coincide with the other three-dimensional puzzle block on both sides of the side surfaces (11, 31). 3D puzzle block to play (1). The main body (10) and the cap (30) can be connected to each other, and are configured in the main body (10) so as to be separated by the final cross section (16, 36) of the connecting groove (13, 33). A number of support bases (20) in which holes (19) are formed, screw holes (39) formed in the cap (30) so as to correspond to the support base (20), and the support base (20) And an operating means (21) built in the joined three-dimensional puzzle block (1) for light emission or sound generation, and the operating means (21). 2) further comprising a connector (17) that is connected to an electric wire to supply power and can be linked to another three-dimensional puzzle block (1). 3D puzzle block. In order to fix the connector (17) to the three-dimensional puzzle block (1), seating grooves (18, 38) are formed in the final cross-section (16, 36) connected to the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (13, 33). The insulator (17-1) inserted into the connector (17) is positioned between the seating groove (18) of the main body (10) and the support base (20), and the seating groove ( 18. The three-dimensional puzzle block according to claim 1, wherein the connector (17) is fixed in accordance with a match of (18, 38). Embossing (12) for increasing the coupling force is further formed at the contact portion between the upper and lower surfaces (40, 41) where the coupling groove (13, 33) contacts the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (13, 33). The three-dimensional puzzle block according to claim 1, wherein The three-dimensional puzzle block (1) is inserted into the T-shaped coupling groove (51) formed in the center of the side surface (11, 31) and aligned with the T-shaped coupling groove (51) that enables side coupling and cross coupling. The three-dimensional puzzle block according to claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional puzzle block is matched by the I-shaped combined block (52). The shaft hole (62) formed in the final cross section (61-1) of the coupling groove (61) formed in the center of the side surface (11, 31) of the three-dimensional puzzle block (1) and the shaft hole (62) The three-dimensional puzzle block according to claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional puzzle block is joined by a fixed axis (63) that is inserted and enables the joining of two three-dimensional puzzle blocks. The three-dimensional puzzle block (1) has an insertion protrusion (72) and an upper surface formed horizontally so that a cross-join can be formed on both left and right side surfaces of a coupling groove (71) formed at the center of the side surfaces (11, 31). The three-dimensional puzzle block according to claim 1, wherein an insertion groove (75) is formed in a perpendicular direction on the lower surface (40, 41) and is parallel to the insertion protrusion (72). The three-dimensional puzzle block has a coupling groove (81) formed on one side surface among a plurality of side surfaces (11, 31) so as to allow cross-linking, and the remaining side surface (11) excluding the coupling groove (81). The solid puzzle block according to claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional puzzle block is coupled to the upper or lower surface (40, 41) of the coupling groove (81) by slide grooves (82) that coincide with the left and right side surfaces of the coupling groove (81).

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