JP3216879U - Block toys - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a block toy that can acquire the concept of the center of gravity through play of connecting block parts. SOLUTION: At least a part of the surface is covered with a surface fastener and has a plurality of mini-blocks, a top surface (S1), a bottom surface (S2), and a side surface, and the side surface is a connection surface with the surface fastener. A block toy comprising a columnar support block, wherein the area ratio of the top surface (S1) and the bottom surface (S2) is S1: S2 = 100: 90 to 100: 10. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a block toy.

Conventionally, block toys are mainly toys for babies, and have been used as toys that enjoy the action of stacking, arranging, and breaking.
In response to the growing interest in educational toys in recent years, block toys, for example, those with an emphasis on educational functions such as those that can be acquired while playing knowledge such as the concept of number decomposition and synthesis, etc. It has been proposed (Patent Document 1).

  The block toy of Patent Document 1 can be expanded freely in various directions in the vertical direction (vertical direction) and the horizontal direction (horizontal direction) while fitting the rod-shaped block and the cubic block. The creativity born from the combination nurtures creative sensibility while playing happily.

  However, there is no known block toy that can acquire the concept of the center of gravity (the point at which an object can be balanced) through play that connects block parts.

Japanese Patent No. 6280667

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at provision of the block toy which can acquire the concept of a gravity center through the play which connects block components.

  As a result of intensive studies, the present inventors have found that the above problem can be solved by combining a block member having a predetermined shape and using a hook-and-loop fastener. This invention was completed based on this knowledge.

The present invention provides the following [1] to [7].
[1] A plurality of mini-blocks, at least a part of the surface of which are covered with a surface fastener, a top surface (S ₁ ), a bottom surface (S ₂ ), and a side surface, and the side surface is a connection surface with the surface fastener. made, it consists strut block, the area ratio of the top surface _{(S 1)} and said bottom surface _{(S 2) is, S 1: S 2 = 100} : 90~100: 10, block toy.
[2] A plurality of mini-blocks, at least a part of the surface of which are covered with a hook-and-loop fastener, a top surface (S ₁ ), a bottom surface (S ₂ ), and a side surface, and the side surface is a connection surface with the surface fastener. A block toy comprising a support block, wherein the bottom of the support block has a rounded shape.
[3] The block toy according to [1] or [2], wherein the entire surface of the mini-block is covered with a hook-and-loop fastener.
[4] The block toy according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the entire side surface of the support block is covered with a surface fastener.
[5] The block according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the surface fastener is a surface fastener in which a hook-like engagement element and a loop-like engagement element are provided on the same surface of a base fabric. toy.
[6] The block toy according to any one of [1] to [5], wherein the shape of the mini-block is at least one of a polyhedron, a cone, a column, and an ellipsoid.
[7] The block toy according to any one of [1] to [6], wherein a shape of the support block is either a cylinder or a prism.
[8] The block toy according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the plurality of mini-blocks includes a plurality of types having different masses.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the block toy which can acquire the concept of a gravity center can be provided through the play which connects block components.

It is the whole block toy perspective view in one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

<Configuration of block toy>
As shown in FIG. 1, the block toy 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of mini blocks 2 and a support block 3.

By covering at least a part of the surface of the mini-block 2 with a hook-and-loop fastener and making the outer surface (hereinafter referred to as a side surface) of the support block 3 joinable with the hook-and-loop fastener on the surface of the mini-block 2, the mini-block 2 Can be adhered to the side surface of the support block 3 in a detachable state, and the mini-block 2 can be repeatedly detached and played.
Specifically, the “structure that can be joined to the surface fastener of the surface of the mini-block 2” is a surface fastener in which the side surface of the support block 3 is provided with an engaging member that can be joined to the surface fastener of the mini-block 2. It can be realized by coating. Further, in the case where the surface fastener of the mini block 2 has a hook-like engagement member, the side surface of the support block 3 is configured by a cloth (knit or the like) having a loop that can be joined to the surface fastener of the mini block 2. You can also

<Post block>
The support block 3 has a shape that swings by changing the center of gravity in the process of connecting the mini blocks 2.
Specifically, it has a top surface (S ₁ ), a bottom surface (S ₂ ), and a side surface, the side surface has a columnar shape that serves as a connection surface with the surface fastener, and the top surface (S ₁ ) and the bottom surface The area ratio of (S ₂ ) has at least one of the shapes satisfying the condition of S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 90 to 100: 10, or the bottom surface of the support block is a round shape.
The area ratio between the top surface (S ₁ ) and the bottom surface (S ₂ ) is preferably S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 70 to 100: 15, and S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 60 to 100: More preferably, it is 20.

The shape of the support block 3 is preferably either a cylinder or a prism.
As shown in FIG. 1, the block toy 1 according to the present embodiment includes a rectangular columnar portion (3A) including a rectangular top surface (S ₁ ) and four side surfaces continuous from the top surface, and a rectangular shape. It is composed of a combination of a truncated pyramid portion (3B) having a bottom surface (S ₂ ) and four side surfaces continuous from the bottom surface. Thus, the support block 3 can be configured by combining a plurality of shapes.

  Although the material which comprises the support | pillar block 3 is not specifically limited, For example, the main body of the support | pillar block 3 is comprised with a timber, a synthetic resin, rubber | gum, etc., the side of the main body is coat | covered with a surface fastener, and the support | pillar block 3 is comprised. can do.

<Mini block>
The mini-block 2 is preferably one in which the entire surface is covered with a hook-and-loop fastener.
The shape of the mini-block 2 is not particularly limited as long as it can be joined to the side surface of the support block 3. For example, a regular polyhedron such as a regular tetrahedron or a regular hexahedron, a pyramid such as a triangular pyramid or a quadrangular pyramid, or a cone Examples include cones, cylinders such as cylinders and prisms, and ellipsoids such as spheres. In particular, by selecting a regular hexahedron (cube), it is possible to increase the number of options for connecting the mini-block 2 connected to the support block 3 and the new mini-block 2 via a hook-and-loop fastener.

It is preferable that the some mini block 2 which comprises the block toy 1 of this invention consists of several types from which mass differs.
By preparing a plurality of types having different masses as the mini-block 2, using the block toy 1 of the present invention, compete for the number of mini-blocks 2 that can be connected without overturning the support block 3; Can be played in a more complex pattern.

<Hook fastener>
As a surface fastener for covering the side surface of the support block 3 and the surface of the mini-block 2, a surface fastener known under the trade names of “Magic Tape (registered trademark)” and “Velcro (registered trademark)”, or a plastic made of resin. A molded surface fastener can be used. With respect to the applicable surface fastener, the height of the hook-like engagement element is preferably 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm, and the height of the loop-like engagement element is preferably 1.0 mm to 4.0 mm.

Since the surface fastener is disposed on the side surface of the support block 3 or the surface of the mini-block 2, it is preferable to form the surface fastener using a surface fastener having excellent tactile sensation.
From this point of view, a hook-and-loop engagement element and a hook-and-loop engagement element are preferably provided on the same surface of the knitted and woven base fabric. More preferably, the height of the loop-shaped engaging element is 1.5 to 4 mm and 0.1 to 2.0 mm higher than the height of the hook-shaped engaging element. Most preferably, the hook-like engaging element is made of a monofilament and the loop-like engaging element is made of a multifilament that is soft and feels good.

It is preferable to prepare many kinds of hook-and-loop fasteners with different colors or patterns.
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the surface fasteners of different patterns are alternately attached to the side surfaces of the support block 3 so as to form a lattice pattern, and the same type of surface fasteners are connected to a regular hexahedron (that is, a cube). A block toy can be configured by sticking to each surface of the mini-block 2. This block toy is made with rules such as “Paste the same pattern (or the same color)” and “Do not paste the same pattern (or the same color)” and connect it to the prop block and mini block, and further to the prop block The mini-block and the new mini-block can be connected to each other via a hook-and-loop fastener, and the mini-blocks that can be connected without falling down can be used for play.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although this invention is demonstrated concretely by an Example, this invention is not restrict | limited at all by these Examples.

  One support block having the following shape and 30 mini blocks were prepared.

(Example 1 [S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 64])
<Post block>
Top surface (S ₁ ) = 25 cm ² (square shape)
Bottom surface (S ₂ ) = 16 cm ² (square shape), round shape imparting height = 10 cm
<Mini block>
Cube with one side = 1cm <Fast fastener>
A blue hook-and-loop fastener (1 cm × 1 cm) was attached to the outer surface of the support block so as to form a lattice pattern.
Blue surface fasteners were affixed to each side of a regular hexahedron (ie, cubic) mini-block.

(Example 2 [S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 64])
<Post block>
Top surface (S ₁ ) = 25 cm ² (square shape)
Bottom (S ₂ ) = 16 cm ² (square shape), no round shape height = 10 cm
<Mini block>
Cube with one side = 1cm <Fast fastener>
A blue hook-and-loop fastener was pasted on the outer surface of the support block so as to form a lattice pattern.
Blue surface fasteners were affixed to each side of a regular hexahedron (ie, cubic) mini-block.

(Comparative Example 1 [S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 100])
<Post block>
Top surface (S ₁ ) = 25 cm ² (square shape)
Bottom (S ₂ ) = 25 cm ² (square shape), no round shape height = 10 cm
<Mini block>
Cube with one side = 1cm <Fast fastener>
A blue hook-and-loop fastener was pasted on the outer surface of the support block so as to form a lattice pattern.
Blue surface fasteners were affixed to each side of a regular hexahedron (ie, cubic) mini-block.

(Comparative Example 2 [S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 96])
<Post block>
Top surface (S ₁ ) = 25 cm ² (square shape)
Bottom (S ₂ ) = 24 cm ² (square shape), no round shape Height = 10 cm
<Mini block>
Cube with one side = 1cm <Fast fastener>
A blue hook-and-loop fastener was pasted on the outer surface of the support block so as to form a lattice pattern.
Blue surface fasteners were affixed to each side of a regular hexahedron (ie, cubic) mini-block.

(Comparative Example 3 [S ₁ : S ₂ = 100: 4])
<Post block>
Top surface (S ₁ ) = 25 cm ² (square shape)
Bottom (S ₂ ) = 1 cm ² (square shape), no round shape height = 10 cm
<Mini block>
Cube with one side = 1cm <Fast fastener>
A blue hook-and-loop fastener was pasted on the outer surface of the support block so as to form a lattice pattern.
Blue surface fasteners were affixed to each side of a regular hexahedron (ie, cubic) mini-block.

(Evaluation)
Table 1 below shows the results of a game where a support block and a mini block, and a mini block connected to the support block and a new mini block (up to 30) are connected via a hook fastener under the following rules. Shown in
(Rule 1) Paste blue colors (Rule 2) Alternately connect to the opposite side of the outer side of the support block

  As is clear from the above results, according to the block toys of Examples 1 and 2 that satisfy the constituent requirements of the present invention, the center of gravity is changed in the process of connecting the block parts (mini blocks in the present invention). It was possible to play with connecting the block parts so that they would not fall over while swinging. On the other hand, in the block toys of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 that do not satisfy the configuration requirements of the present invention, the prop block does not fall down even after all the mini blocks are connected. In the block toy of Comparative Example 3, the prop block is independent. None of these were confirmed to be suitable for the above play.

  The block toy according to the present invention can be used for educational toys for children, party toys for adults, brain training toys for elderly people, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Block toy 2 Mini block 3 Prop block 3A A prismatic part 3B A pyramid shaped part S ₁ Top surface S ₂ Bottom surface

Claims (8)

A plurality of mini-blocks, at least part of the surface of which is covered with hook-and-loop fasteners,
A pillar block having a top surface (S ₁ ), a bottom surface (S ₂ ), and a side surface, the side surface being a connection surface with the surface fastener;
Area ratio of the top surface _{(S 1)} and the bottom surface _{(S 2) is, S 1: S 2 = 100} : 90~100: 10, block toy. A plurality of mini-blocks, at least part of the surface of which is covered with hook-and-loop fasteners,
A pillar block having a top surface (S ₁ ), a bottom surface (S ₂ ), and a side surface, the side surface being a connection surface with the surface fastener;
A block toy in which the bottom surface of the support block has a round shape.   The block toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the entire surface of the mini-block is covered with a hook-and-loop fastener.   The block toy according to claim 1, wherein the entire side surface of the support block is covered with a hook-and-loop fastener.   The block toy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener is a hook-and-loop engagement element and a loop-like engagement element provided on the same surface of the base fabric.   The block toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a shape of the mini-block is at least one of a polyhedron, a cone, a pillar, and an ellipsoid.   The block toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a shape of the support block is either a cylinder or a prism.   The block toy according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the plurality of mini blocks are made of a plurality of types having different masses.