JP2018191693A - Block assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a block assembly that facilitates assembly and disassembly, and carry and storage.SOLUTION: A block assembly comprises: a first layer where a first opening is formed in the center; a first joint connected to the first layer and including a second layer formed of a second opening with an area smaller than that of the first opening in the center; a body part formed of a third opening for containing at least a portion of the first layer, and formed of a first protrusion for supporting the first layer in an inner face; a second joint including a plurality of extension parts protruded from the other lateral face coming in contact with one lateral face of the body part, respectively, and formed of a fourth opening of the area smaller than that of the third opening; and a connection part formed of a fifth opening for containing at least a portion of the first layer, and connected to the second joint so that the fifth opening may contain the extension parts. The second joint is arranged which contains at least a portion of the first layer of the first joint in each virtual quadrangular vertex, and each second joint is connected by the connection part with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to an apparatus, and more particularly, to a block assembly that can be easily assembled, disassembled, transported, and stored in various shapes.

A block assembly can be used for various purposes such as education, play, exhibition, etc., by assembling a number of assembly blocks having various shapes to form a variety of structures. .

The above-mentioned background art is technical information that the inventor possesses in order to derive an embodiment of the present invention or has been acquired in the derivation process, and is always disclosed to the general public before filing the embodiment of the present invention. This is not a known technique.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a block assembly that is easy to assemble, disassemble, carry and store.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first layer in which a first opening is formed in the center, and a second opening having a smaller area than the first opening connected to the first layer in the center. A first joint having a layer; a body portion in which a third opening for accommodating at least a part of the first layer is formed; and a first protrusion for supporting the first layer is formed on an inner surface; and one side surface of the body portion A second joint provided with a plurality of extensions projecting from other side surfaces in contact with each other and having a fourth opening having a smaller area than the third opening, and a fifth joint housing at least a part of the first layer. An opening is formed, and the fifth opening includes a connecting portion coupled to the second joint so as to receive the extension, and at least a part of the first layer of the first joint is received at each vertex of the virtual quadrangle Second joints are arranged, and each second joint is connected to each other by a connecting portion, and is connected to the connecting portion. Disclosed is a block assembly in which a plurality of connecting parts and a first joint accommodated in the connecting parts are stored in an empty space surrounded and formed inside.

In the present embodiment, the first opening, the second opening, the third opening, the fourth opening, and the fifth opening have one shape among a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon. be able to.

In the present embodiment, the first joint and the second joint may be formed of plastic or metal.

In this embodiment, the connecting part may be formed of plastic or paper.

In this embodiment, the first opening accommodates the second layer of the other first joint, and the first layer further includes a second protrusion on the inner surface for supporting the second layer of the other first joint. it can.

Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

According to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, a block assembly that can be easily assembled, disassembled, transported, and stored can be provided.

Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited by such effects.

The figure which shows the 1st joint The figure which shows the 2nd joint The figure which shows the figure which a 1st coupling and a connection part are assembled, and comprise an I-type unit The disassembled perspective view showing the form in which the first joint, the second joint, and the connecting portion are assembled together to form the L-type unit. The figure which shows the figure which a different L type unit assembles mutually and constitutes an O type unit Exploded perspective view showing a form in which different O-type units and a plurality of I-type units are assembled together to form a block unit The perspective view which shows the assembly example of the block assembly regarding one Example of this invention.

Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. The effects and features of the present invention and the manner in which they are accomplished will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and can be realized in various forms.

In the following embodiments, terms such as “first” and “second” are used for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from another constituent element without limiting meaning. Also, the singular forms include the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, terms such as “include” or “have” mean that a feature or component described in the specification is present and that one or more other features or components may be added. It is not to eliminate in advance.

In the drawings, the size of components may be exaggerated or reduced for convenience of explanation. For example, the sizes and thicknesses of the components shown in the drawings are arbitrarily illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not limited to the illustrations.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the description is made with reference to the drawings, the same or corresponding components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted. To do.

First, with reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 3, each component of the block assembly 10 regarding one Example of this invention is demonstrated concretely.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a first joint. Specifically, FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view of the first joint, FIG. 1 (b) is a plan view of the first joint, and FIG. 1 (c) is a rear view of the first joint. (D) is a front view of the first joint.

Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1D as described above, the first joint 100 may be formed of plastic or metal that can be injection-molded with a hollow block, and has a first opening in the center. The first layer 110 in which the portion 111 is formed and the second layer 120 connected to the first layer 110 and having a second opening 121 having an area smaller than the first opening 111 in the center may be included.

The first opening 111 and the second opening 121 can be connected to each other so as to penetrate the first joint 100, and are shown as having a quadrangular shape in the drawing. It is not limited to this. That is, the first opening 111 and the second opening 121 may be formed to have one shape among a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon. Further, the first opening 111 and the second opening 121 may be formed in a structure in which the space between the first layer 110 and the second layer 120 is blocked without completely passing through the first joint 100. . However, in the following, for convenience of explanation, the description will focus on the case where the first opening 111 and the second opening 121 are formed to have a rectangular shape.

Meanwhile, a plurality of first joints 100 may be provided and assembled to each other. Specifically, the first opening 111 can accommodate the second layer 120 of the other first joint 100. At this time, the first layer 110 has an inner surface of the second layer 120 of the other first joint 100. The second protrusion 112 may be further included. With such a configuration, the first layer 110 of the first joint 100 can be assembled with each other by accommodating the second layer 120 of the other first joint 100.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a second joint. Specifically, FIG. 2 (a) is a perspective view of the second joint, FIG. 2 (b) is a plan view of the second joint, and FIG. 2 (c) is a front view of the second joint.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C, the second joint 200 may include a hollow body part 210 and an extension part 220, and may be formed of plastic or metal that can be injection-molded. Can be done.

Specifically, the body portion 210 is formed with a third opening 211 that accommodates at least a part of the first layer 110 of the first joint 100, and the first layer 110 of the first joint 100 is accommodated in the third opening 211. If so, a first protrusion 212 supporting the first layer 110 may be formed.

The extension part 220 is formed so as to protrude from the other side surface in contact with one side surface of the body part 210, and the extension part 220 is formed with a fourth opening part 221 having a smaller area than the third opening part 211. be able to. FIG. 2 illustrates that the extension part 220 protrudes from the body part 210 at a position perpendicular to each other. However, the extension part 220 may protrude from the body part 210 at a horizontal position with respect to each other. Two or more 220 may protrude from the side surface of the body portion.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a form in which the first joint and the connecting portion are assembled to form an I-type unit. Specifically, FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of the I-type unit, and FIG. 3B is an assembled perspective view of the I-type unit.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B as described above, the connection part 300 may be formed of plastic or paper, and the connection part 300 includes a first layer 110 of the first joint 100. A fifth opening 310 may be formed to accommodate at least a part of the first opening 310. The first joint 100 may be coupled to both sides of the connecting part 300, and the first layer 110 may be accommodated in the fifth opening 310 so that the second layer 120 is exposed to the outside on one side. In addition, on the other side, the first layer 110 can be accommodated in the fifth opening 310 so that the second layer 120 of another first joint 100 is accommodated in the connection part 300. Thus, the 1st coupling 100 is couple | bonded with the both sides of the connection part 300, and the I-type unit IU can be comprised.

On the other hand, the first joint 100 in which the entire second layer 120 is accommodated inside the connecting part 300 on the other side can be connected to another first joint 100 as described above, and such an assembly can be performed. The structure will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an appearance in which the first joint, the second joint, and the connecting portion are assembled with each other to form an L-type unit, and FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an O-type unit in which different L-type units are assembled with each other. It is drawing which shows the figure which comprises. Specifically, FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view of the O-type unit, and FIG. 5B is an assembled perspective view of the O-type unit.

Referring to FIGS. 4, 5 </ b> A, and 5 </ b> B, the first layer 110 of the first joint 100 may be assembled in the third opening 211 of the second joint 200. Although FIG. 4 shows that the first layer 110 is entirely contained in the third opening 211, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, as long as the first joint 100 and the body part 210 are connected to each other, at least a part of the first layer 110 can be accommodated in the third opening 211. However, in the following description, for convenience of explanation, the first layer 110 of the first joint 100 will be mainly described in the case where it is accommodated in the third opening 211 of the body part 210.

Meanwhile, the body part 210 may include a first protrusion 212 that supports the first layer 110 so that the first layer 110 does not slide downward. In FIG. 4, the first protrusions 212 are formed to extend in the height direction of the body part 210, and a plurality of first protrusions 212 are provided at predetermined intervals in the width direction, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. The first protrusions 212 may be formed in the width direction intersecting the height direction of the first protrusions 212 shown in FIG. It is also possible to support the components only by an adhesive means such as an adhesive without forming protrusions on the body portion 210. However, in the following description, for convenience of explanation, the first protrusion 212 will be described mainly with respect to a case where a plurality of first protrusions 212 are extended in the height direction and provided in the width direction.

In addition, the connection part 300 may be assembled to the extension part 220 of the second joint 200. That is, the connecting part 300 can accommodate the extension part 220 so as to surround the extension part 220. Here, the extension part 220 and the connection part 300 may be fixed by the frictional force that interacts. However, in order to prevent the extension part 220 and the inner part of the connection part 300 from being easily separated, an adhesive or the like is used. Can be interconnected by any adhesive means. By such a method, the 1st coupling 100, the 2nd coupling 200, and the connection part 300 are mutually connected, and L type unit LU can be assembled.

5A and 5B, a second joint 200 that accommodates at least a part of the first layer 110 of the first joint 100 is disposed at each vertex of the virtual quadrangle, The extension part 220 of the second joint 200 may be connected to the connection part 300 to assemble the O-type unit OU.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a form in which different O-type units and a plurality of I-type units are assembled together to form a block unit, and FIG. 7 is an assembly example of a block assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view shown. Specifically, FIG. 7A is an assembled perspective view of the block unit BU, and FIG. 7B is an assembled perspective view of the block packing BP.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 (a), two O-type units OU and four I-type units IU connecting each other between the two O-type units are assembled to each other, and the block of FIG. 7 (a) is assembled. Can be assembled into unit BU.

That is, the second layer 120 of the first joint 100 arranged at the vertex of the square of the lower O-type unit OU is connected to the first layer 110 of another first joint 100 coupled to the lower side of the connecting portion 300. The first opening 111 may be connected to the formed first opening 111. The second layer 120 of another first joint 100 coupled to the upper side of the coupling part 300 is coupled to the third opening 211 formed in the body part 210 of the second joint 200 of the upper O-type unit OU. Can.

7B, the four I-type units IU are separated by the block unit BU shown in FIG. 7A, and the upper and lower O-type units OU are overlapped and interconnected. The figure shows a state in which four I-type units IU are separated and stored in an inner empty space formed in this way.

As described above, the block assembly 10 of the present invention can be assembled in various forms such as an I-type unit IU, an O-type unit OU, a block unit BU, and a block packing BP. In particular, by assembling two O-type units OU and four I-type units IU as shown in FIG. 7B, the block assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be easily stored and transported. Can do.

The block assembly 10 according to the present invention can be assembled in various forms and used in the interior of a room, and is a pet tower for pets such as chairs, tables, desks, bookcases, drawers, closets, cats and the like. Can be used in As a specific example, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, the block assembly 10 forms a skeleton, and electronic devices such as a display display device, illumination, and speakers are mounted in the internal space of the skeleton of the block assembly. be able to. In this case, it is necessary to supply electricity to the electronic device, but the electric wires are mounted in the first to fifth openings 111, 121, 211, 221, and 310 and can be connected to the electronic device (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 1). (See FIG. 6).

A flat plate is placed on the upper surface of the block assembly 10 and can be used on a table or the like. For example, a groove into which the second layer 120 of the block assembly 10 can be inserted is formed on the lower surface of the upper plate, so that the upper plate can be fixed to the upper surface of the block assembly 10.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to an embodiment illustrated in the drawings. However, the present invention is merely illustrative, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the field can use various methods. It can be understood that variations and modifications of the embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention must be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

10 block assembly 100 first joint 110 first layer 111 first opening 112 second protrusion 120 second layer 121 second opening
200 Second joint 210 Body portion 211 Third opening 212 First protrusion 220 Extension portion 221 Fourth opening 300 Connection portion 310 Fifth opening IU I-type unit LU L-type unit OU O-type unit BU Block unit BP Block packing

Claims (5)

A first joint including a first layer having a first opening formed in the center and a second layer connected to the first layer and having a second opening having an area smaller than the first opening formed in the center. ;
A body portion in which a third opening that accommodates at least a part of the first layer is formed, and a first protrusion that supports the first layer is formed on an inner surface; one side surface and the one side surface of the body portion; A second joint provided with a plurality of extensions protruding from other side surfaces in contact with each other and forming a fourth opening having a smaller area than the third opening; and a second joint accommodating at least a part of the first layer A connecting portion formed with five openings, the fifth opening being coupled to the second joint so as to accommodate the extension;
The second joint that accommodates at least a part of the first layer of the first joint is disposed at each vertex of the virtual quadrangle, and the second joints are connected to each other by the connecting portion and surrounded by the connecting portion. A block assembly in which a plurality of the connecting portions and a first joint accommodated in the connecting portions are stored in an empty space formed inside.   The first opening, the second opening, the third opening, the fourth opening, and the fifth opening have one shape among a circle, an ellipse, and a polygon. The block assembly according to claim 1.   The block assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first joint and the second joint are formed of plastic or metal.   The block assembly according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is formed of plastic or paper. The first opening accommodates the second layer of another first joint;
The block assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first layer further includes a second protrusion supporting an inner surface of the second layer of another first joint.

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