JP3213794U - Jigsaw puzzle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a jigsaw puzzle capable of developing user creativity. A jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled and disassembled, and each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 has the same shape that can be connected to each other, and is formed on each surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10. Is provided with a pattern 30. The plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled in a plurality of arrangement orders to form a plurality of assemblies 60. The pattern 30 forms, on each of the plurality of assemblies 60, a map that displays the state of different imaginary regions. The plurality of assemblies 60 can be connected by adding the puzzle pieces 10, and the map expands the range of the area to be displayed each time the puzzle pieces 10 are added and connected to the plurality of assemblies 60. Configured to do. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a jigsaw puzzle that can be assembled and disassembled.

  Jigsaw puzzles are known in which a picture is broken into several pieces and the broken pieces are reassembled. The present applicant discloses, for example, a jigsaw puzzle and a manufacturing method thereof in Patent Document 1. The jigsaw puzzle of Patent Document 1 is composed of a large number of rectangular flat plate-shaped pieces, and is configured to be enjoyed by fitting pieces that have been once separated into pieces and restoring the pattern.

JP 2012-249851 A

The present inventors obtained the following recognition about the jigsaw puzzle.
Each piece of the jigsaw puzzle engages with an adjacent piece by a convex portion or a concave portion provided in the periphery thereof. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have similar shapes but have slightly different shapes, and are configured so as not to include pieces having exactly the same shape. Such a jigsaw puzzle has a characteristic of giving an intellectual satisfaction to the user by assembling with the design of the piece surface and the shape of the piece as a clue.

The present inventors examined using this characteristic of a jigsaw puzzle to develop the creativity of young users such as infants. However, when the jigsaw puzzle is correctly assembled, the jigsaw puzzle has a predetermined shape, and a predetermined pattern appears on the surface thereof. For this reason, once the assembly is completed, the user's interest has diminished, and it has been recognized that it has not necessarily contributed to the development of creativity.
From these, the present inventors recognized that the jigsaw puzzle has a problem to be improved from the viewpoint of cultivating the creativity of the user.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a condition, The objective is to provide the jigsaw puzzle which can cultivate a user's creativity.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a jigsaw puzzle according to an aspect of the present invention is a jigsaw puzzle that can assemble and disassemble a plurality of puzzle pieces, and each of the plurality of puzzle pieces has the same shape that can be connected to each other. The surface of each of the plurality of puzzle pieces is provided with a pattern, and the plurality of puzzle pieces can be assembled in a plurality of arrangement orders to form a plurality of assemblies. Each assembly forms a map that displays the status of different fictitious regions, and multiple assemblies can be connected by adding puzzle pieces, and the map can connect puzzle pieces to multiple assemblies. Each time you add and connect, the range of the displayed area is expanded.

  Another aspect of the present invention is also a jigsaw puzzle. This jigsaw puzzle is a jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of puzzle pieces can be assembled and disassembled. Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces has the same shape that can be connected to each other, and a pattern is provided on each surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces. When the plurality of puzzle pieces are assembled in the first arrangement order, the pattern constitutes a map that displays the state of the first imaginary region, and the plurality of puzzle pieces are in the first arrangement order. When assembled in a different layout order, configure another map that displays the state of the fictitious region, and the map will expand the range of the displayed region each time a puzzle piece is added and connected Configured.

  Yet another aspect of the present invention is a jigsaw puzzle. This jigsaw puzzle is a jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of puzzle pieces can be assembled and disassembled. Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces has the same shape that can be connected to each other, and a pattern is provided on each surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces. The design is different from what was planned with multiple puzzle pieces assembled correctly, and each time an additional puzzle piece is connected, Configured to expand the range of expression.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements and the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention replaced with each other between apparatuses and systems are also effective as an aspect of the present invention.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the jigsaw puzzle which can cultivate a user's creativity can be provided.

It is a top view of the jigsaw puzzle concerning an embodiment. It is a top view of the puzzle piece contained in the jigsaw puzzle of FIG. It is a top view which shows an example of the state which assembled the jigsaw puzzle of FIG. 1 in the 1st arrangement order. It is a top view which shows an example of the state which assembled the jigsaw puzzle of FIG. 1 in the 2nd arrangement order. It is a top view which shows the state which added and connected the puzzle piece to the jigsaw puzzle of FIG.

  The present inventors studied from the viewpoint of enhancing the creativity of young users such as infants using the characteristics of jigsaw puzzles. There is only one answer in a puzzle that aims for a certain complete shape that will be the expected shape when assembled correctly. For this reason, the user is limited to the existing world view and cannot be said to fully develop creativity. In order to cultivate creativity, it is desirable to have a puzzle that does not define a certain complete form so as not to be limited by the existing world view, has many answers, and allows the user himself to create the world view.

  Therefore, the present inventors have devised a jigsaw puzzle that can be created by the local world view as a map. This puzzle is composed of a plurality of puzzle pieces having substantially the same shape in order to ensure the freedom of assembly. In order to enable assembly and disassembly, each puzzle piece has an engaging portion that can be connected to each other. Each puzzle piece is provided with a pattern that serves as an element representing a map of the area. This pattern is an element representing a map of, for example, grass, flowers, trees, soil, walls, road surfaces, water surfaces, rails, bridges, tunnels, buildings, ports, airports, and the like.

  In this jigsaw puzzle, when each puzzle piece on which a pattern is drawn is assembled in a different arrangement order, a map showing different imaginary regions can be created. Also, this puzzle does not have a finished shape, and additional pieces can be connected to the puzzle that is assembled and represents a temporary map of the area. Each time an additional piece is connected, the area of the area represented on the map is expanded. Since this puzzle does not have a certain complete form, it is possible to create a map that embodies the user's own view of the world. Moreover, since there are many answers, it can be disassembled after assembly and different maps can be constructed based on new ideas. Due to these characteristics, this puzzle can be used to develop the creativity of the user.

  The jigsaw puzzle according to the embodiment has been devised based on these thoughts, and a specific configuration thereof will be described below.

The present invention will be described below based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments, comparative examples, and modifications, the same or equivalent components and members are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are appropriately omitted. In addition, the dimensions of the members in each drawing are appropriately enlarged or reduced for easy understanding. Also, in the drawings, some of the members that are not important for describing the embodiment are omitted.
In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second are used to describe various components, but this term is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. However, the constituent elements are not limited.

[Embodiment]
A configuration of a jigsaw puzzle 100 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view of a jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, description will be made based on the XYZ orthogonal coordinate system. The X-axis direction corresponds to the left-right direction on the drawing, the Y-axis direction corresponds to the up-down direction on the drawing, and the Z-axis direction corresponds to the thickness direction. The Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction are each orthogonal to the X-axis direction. Such notation of the direction does not limit the use posture of the jigsaw puzzle 100, and the jigsaw puzzle 100 can be used in any posture.

  The jigsaw puzzle 100 is a jigsaw puzzle that can be assembled and disassembled. The jigsaw puzzle 100 includes a plurality of puzzle pieces 10. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the puzzle piece 10. Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 has the same shape that can be connected to each other. Each puzzle piece 10 has an engaging portion 20 that can be connected to each other. Each of the puzzle pieces 10 has a quadrilateral outline in plan view (hereinafter referred to as a basic shape) when the engaging portion 20 is not provided.

  Each puzzle piece 10 has four side edges 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d on which the engaging portions 20 are provided. In the example of FIG. 2, the basic shape of each puzzle piece 10 is a square, and the side edges 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, and 14 d correspond to the sides of the square.

  The side edges 14a and 14c are side edges that are spaced apart in the X-axis direction and extend in the Y-axis direction. The side edges 14b and 14d are side edges that are spaced apart in the Y-axis direction and extend in the X-axis direction. The side edges 14a and 14b intersect to form a vertex 14f. The side edges 14b and 14c intersect to form a vertex 14e. The side edges 14c and 14d intersect to form a vertex 14h. The side edges 14d and 14a intersect to form a vertex 14g. The internal angles of the vertices 14e, 14f, 14g, and 14h are set to 90 °.

  The engaging portion 20 is provided on each of the side edges 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d. Convex engagement portions 20b and 20c are provided on the side edges 14b and 14c, and concave engagement portions 20a and 20d are provided on the side edges 14a and 14d. The engaging part 20 is located at the approximate center in the extending direction of the side edges 14a to 14c. The convex engaging portions 20b and 20c protrude outward from the side edges 14b and 14c in a plan view, the tip side has a substantially elliptical shape, and the root portion has a constricted shape.

  The concave engagement portions 20a and 20d have a shape that is recessed inward from the side edges 14a and 14d in a plan view. The concave engaging portions 20a and 20d have a curved shape that can be fitted to the convex engaging portions 20b and 20c. The inner dimensions of the concave engaging portions 20a and 20d and the outer diameter of the convex engaging portions 20b and 20c are set to be the same. The convex engagement portion 20b of the side edge 14b and the concave engagement portion 20d of the side edge 14d are provided at substantially the same position in the X-axis direction. The convex engagement portion 20c of the side edge 14c and the concave engagement portion 20a of the side edge 14a are provided at substantially the same position in the Y-axis direction. In this specification, “substantially the same position” refers to a shape having the same degree of identity that can be recognized as the same position by visual observation, and does not consider differences due to manufacturing errors or measurement errors.

  Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be formed of various known materials. In this example, the puzzle piece 10 is formed of a resin such as a foamable elastomer. By being formed in this way, the side surface of the puzzle piece contracts when the puzzle piece changes from the disengaged state to the engaged state. Since the side surfaces contract in the engaged state, a repulsive force is generated between the side surfaces, and the frictional force therebetween can be increased. Thereby, the state which puzzle pieces engaged can be self-held.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pattern 30 is provided on the surface of each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10. The pattern 30 may be printed directly on the base resin of the puzzle piece 10, or a resin film on which a pattern is printed may be attached to the base resin.

  The pattern 30 is an illustration as an element for forming a map that displays the state of an imaginary region. The pattern 30 may be an illustration showing content related to a common theme. For example, the pattern 30 is grass, flower, tree, soil, wall, road surface, water surface, rail, bridge (not shown), tunnel (not shown), building (not shown), port (not shown), airport (not shown). (Illustration) etc. may be used. These illustrations are related to a common theme as an element for displaying the state of the region. That is, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are constituted by puzzle pieces on which these illustrations are displayed. The plurality of puzzle pieces 10 include a plurality of puzzle pieces on which the same pattern 30 is displayed.

  From the viewpoint of enhancing a user's satisfaction by making it possible to form a substantial map, it is desirable that there are many types of patterns included in the plurality of puzzle pieces. Therefore, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are selected from the puzzle pieces 5 on which the patterns of any of grass, flowers, trees, soil, walls, road surfaces, water surfaces, rails, bridges, tunnels, buildings, harbors, and airports are displayed. Contains more than one type of puzzle piece. In this case, it has been confirmed that the user can be satisfied with a practical level. From the viewpoint of enabling a more complete map to be formed, it is more preferable that the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 include seven or more types of puzzle pieces selected from the above-described puzzle pieces, and include nine or more types of puzzle pieces. Further preferred. If there are too many types of patterns, there is a risk that production management and inventory management will increase and the manufacturing cost will rise. Therefore, in this example, the types of patterns included in the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are set to 100 or less.

  The puzzle piece pattern 30 included in the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 of FIG. 1 will be described. The puzzle piece 10b is provided with a light colored flower pattern 30. This piece can represent, for example, a flower garden. The puzzle piece 10c is provided with a flower pattern 30 of dark colors. This piece can represent, for example, a flower garden. The puzzle piece 10d is provided with a pattern 30 of a single tree. This piece can represent a standing tree, for example.

  The puzzle piece 10e is provided with a pattern 30 in which a large number of trees are covered with leaves. This piece can represent a forest or a forest, for example. The puzzle piece 10f is provided with a wall pattern 30 made of stone. This piece can represent, for example, a castle wall, a slope, or a stone fence. The puzzle piece 10g is provided with a pattern 30 of one house. This piece can represent various buildings such as a home and a hometown.

  The puzzle piece 10h is provided with a light-colored water surface pattern 30. This piece can represent a shallow water surface such as a pond, a river, or the sea surface. The puzzle piece 10j is provided with a deeply colored water surface pattern 30. This piece can represent a deep water surface such as a pond, a river, or the sea surface. A large number of grass patterns 30 are provided on the puzzle piece 10k. This piece can represent, for example, a meadow, farmland, garden, or the like.

  The puzzle piece 10m is provided with a pattern 30 on the surface of the soil. This piece can represent, for example, a vacant land or a garden. The puzzle piece 10n is provided with a road pattern 30. This piece can represent a paved road, for example. The puzzle piece 10p is provided with a pattern 30 of another road surface. This piece can represent a paved road extending up and down, for example, on the paper.

  Another puzzle pattern 10 is provided on the puzzle piece 10q. This piece can represent a paved road that extends to the left and right, for example, on the paper. The puzzle pieces 10s1 to 10s4 are provided with rail patterns 30. This piece can represent, for example, a curved railway track. When the puzzle pieces 10s1 to 10s4 are summarized, they are described as puzzle pieces 10s. Another rail pattern 30 is provided on the puzzle piece 10u. For example, this piece can represent a railroad track extending left and right on the paper. Another puzzle pattern 30 is provided on the puzzle piece 10v. For example, this piece can represent a railroad track extending vertically on the paper.

  When forming a map, it is desirable that roads and railways can be extended longer. Therefore, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 include three or more puzzle pieces provided with the same pattern 30. In the example of FIG. 3, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 include four puzzle pieces that display the same pattern for each pattern of house, flower, tree, rail, grass, soil, wall, road, and water surface.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of the assembly 60 in a state where the jigsaw puzzle 100 is assembled in the first arrangement order. The assembly 60 is an assembly of some or all of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 of the jigsaw puzzle 100. In the example of FIG. 3, the assembly 60 is assembled using one or more of puzzle pieces 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10k, 10m, 10u, 10v, and 10s. By assembling in this way, a map 70 that displays the state of an imaginary region is formed in the assembly 60 by the combination of the patterns 30. The map 70 can display the scenery of the imaginary area or the cityscape of the area. That is, the user can realize the map 70 that displays a fictional local landscape or a local cityscape by assembling puzzle pieces in the first arrangement order based on his / her idea.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of the assembly 62 in a state where the jigsaw puzzle 100 is assembled in the second arrangement order. The assembly 62 is an assembly of some or all of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 of the jigsaw puzzle 100. In the example of FIG. 4, the assembly 60 is assembled using one or a plurality of puzzle pieces 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10k, 10n, 10p, 10q, 10u, 10v, and 10s1. .

  A map 72 that displays the state of the imaginary region is formed on the assembly 62 by the combination of the patterns 30. Unlike the map 70, the map 72 represents a cityscape in which houses surrounded by trees and flowers are built on both sides of the road, a river flows nearby, and a railroad track is provided. That is, the user can realize the map 72 that displays the scenery of another imaginary region or the cityscape of the region by assembling the puzzle pieces in the second arrangement order based on another idea of the user.

  As described above, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled in the first and second arrangement orders to form the plurality of assemblies 60 and 62. The pattern 30 forms the maps 70 and 72 which display the states of different imaginary regions on the plurality of assemblies 60 and 62, respectively, by the combination. Although two arrangement orders have been described here, a large number of maps can be realized by assembling puzzle pieces in a large number of arrangement orders based on the user's idea.

  The plurality of assemblies 60 and 62 can be connected by adding puzzle pieces. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the assembly 64 in a state where a plurality of puzzle pieces 10x are added and connected to the assembly 60. FIG. In the example of FIG. 5, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10x include one or more puzzle pieces 10h, 10j, 10n, 10p, and 10q, respectively. The assembly 64 is formed with a map 74 that displays the state of an imaginary region by a combination of the additionally connected patterns 30. The map 74 represents a situation where the landscape represented on the map 70 is surrounded by the sea and roads. That is, the area of the area displayed on the map 74 with respect to the map 70 is enlarged. Furthermore, it is comprised so that the range of the area displayed on a map may be expanded by adding a puzzle piece to the assembly 64 and connecting it. That is, the maps 70 and 72 are configured to expand the range of the area to be displayed each time a puzzle piece is added and connected to the plurality of assemblies 60 and 62.

  Next, operations and effects of the jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described.

  The jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment is a jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled and disassembled. Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 has the same shape that can be connected to each other. The surface 30 is provided with a pattern 30, and a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled in a plurality of arrangement orders to form a plurality of assemblies 60, 62. Each of the assemblies 60, 62 is formed with a map 70, 72 displaying the state of a different fictitious region, and the plurality of assemblies 60 can be connected by adding puzzle pieces. 72 is configured to expand the range of the area to be displayed each time a puzzle piece is added to and connected to the plurality of assemblies 60 and 62. According to this configuration, it is possible to create a significant map in various arrangement orders as compared to a case in which it cannot be assembled in a plurality of arrangement orders. It is possible to improve the user's satisfaction by improving the user's degree of freedom of assembly.

  The jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment is a jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled and disassembled. Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 has the same shape that can be connected to each other. A pattern 30 is displayed on each surface of the, and the pattern 30 constitutes a map 70 that displays the state of the first imaginary area when the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are assembled in the first arrangement order. When a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are assembled in an arrangement order different from the first arrangement order, another map 72 that displays the state of an imaginary region is formed. Each time it is connected, it is configured to expand the range of the displayed area. According to this configuration, it is possible to create a significant map in various arrangement orders as compared with a case where it is not possible to assemble in an arrangement order different from the first arrangement order. It is possible to improve the user's satisfaction by improving the user's degree of freedom of assembly.

  In the jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment, the map 70 displays a local landscape or a local cityscape. According to this structure, compared with the map displayed with a symbol or a contour line, a younger user is easy to accept.

  In the jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are displayed with a pattern 30 of any one of grass, flowers, trees, soil, walls, road surfaces, water surfaces, rails, bridges, tunnels, buildings, ports, and airports. 5 or more types of puzzle pieces selected from the puzzle pieces. According to this configuration, it is possible to form a substantial map as compared with the case where the number of patterns is small.

  In the jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment, the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 include three or more puzzle pieces provided with the same pattern 30. According to this configuration, it is possible to form a substantial map as compared with the case where the number of puzzle pieces having the same pattern is small.

  The jigsaw puzzle 100 according to the embodiment is a jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 can be assembled and disassembled. Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces 10 has the same shape that can be connected to each other. A pattern 30 is displayed on each surface, and the pattern 30 constitutes a creative drawing different from that planned in a state in which a plurality of puzzle pieces 10 are correctly assembled. Each time an additional connection is made, the image expression range is expanded. According to this configuration, it is possible to create a variety of creative images as compared to a case where a planned image is configured. Compared to the case where a puzzle piece cannot be added, the user's degree of freedom can be improved and the user's satisfaction can be enhanced.

  In the above, it demonstrated based on embodiment of this invention. These embodiments are exemplifications, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the utility model registration request of the present invention, and such modifications and changes are also within the scope of the utility model registration request of the present invention. Will be understood by those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the description and drawings herein are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.

  10 ·· Plural puzzle pieces 20 ·· Engagement parts 30 · · Patterns 60 · · Assemblies 62 · · Assemblies 64 · · Assemblies 70 · · Maps 72 · · · Maps 74 ·・ Map, 100 ・ ・ Jigsaw puzzle.

Claims (6)

A jigsaw puzzle that can assemble and disassemble multiple puzzle pieces,
Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces has the same shape that can be connected to each other,
A pattern is provided on each surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces,
The plurality of puzzle pieces can be assembled in a plurality of arrangement orders to form a plurality of assemblies.
The pattern forms a map that displays the state of different fictitious regions on each of the plurality of assemblies,
The plurality of assemblies can be connected by adding puzzle pieces;
The said map is comprised so that the range of the area to display may be expanded, whenever a puzzle piece is added and connected to the said some assembly. A jigsaw puzzle that can assemble and disassemble multiple puzzle pieces,
Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces has the same shape that can be connected to each other,
A pattern is displayed on each surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces,
The pattern constitutes a map that displays a state of a first imaginary region when the plurality of puzzle pieces are assembled in a first arrangement order, and the plurality of puzzle pieces is a first arrangement order. When assembled in a different layout order, construct another map that displays the state of the fictitious region,
The said map is comprised so that it may expand the range of the area to display, whenever a puzzle piece is added and connected, The jigsaw puzzle characterized by the above-mentioned.   The jigsaw puzzle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the map displays a local landscape or a local cityscape.   The plurality of puzzle pieces are five or more selected from puzzle pieces displaying any of the following patterns: grass, flowers, trees, earth, walls, road surfaces, water surfaces, rails, bridges, tunnels, buildings, harbors, and airports. The jigsaw puzzle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the jigsaw puzzle is included.   The jigsaw puzzle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the plurality of puzzle pieces include three or more puzzle pieces provided with the same pattern. A jigsaw puzzle that can assemble and disassemble multiple puzzle pieces,
Each of the plurality of puzzle pieces has the same shape that can be connected to each other,
A pattern is displayed on each surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces,
The pattern constitutes a creative image different from that planned in a state where the plurality of puzzle pieces are assembled correctly,
The creative drawing is configured to expand an expression range of the drawing whenever a puzzle piece is added and connected.

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