JPH0747066B2 - Block toys - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a block toy in which a large number of blocks are combined to form various types of structures.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of block toy has been
A large number of various forms are provided. As one of these conventional block toys, Japanese Examined Patent Publication Sho 57-60034
There is one disclosed in the publication. This block toy is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, each block 102 of this block toy is of a substantially three-dimensional H type, and has a through hole formed in the center thereof. In order to connect the blocks 102 to each other, two adjacent blocks 102 are sandwiched by a pair of legs of another block 102. The dimensional structure is as shown in FIG. 1 where the unit size is a. This block toy has the features and advantages that linear, planar, and three-dimensional structures can be freely assembled by one type of block 102. However, while this block toy has such advantages, it has the problem that it does not have the function of self-bonding to an adjacent block and that it can be bonded only through the third block, and that A step is always formed on the outer periphery of the combined structure of (3), and there is a drawback that it is impossible to make them flush with each other.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of the block toy shown in FIG. The second is to provide a block toy including the block, and the second is to provide a block toy including a block that can configure the periphery of the assembled structure to be flush.

[0004]

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a block toy having the following configuration.

This block toy will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

A basic block toy according to the present invention has a configuration described with reference to FIGS.

Each block according to the present invention is based on the virtual base block 10 shown in FIG. The base block has a vertical width dimension of 8a, a horizontal dimension of 6a, and a thickness dimension of 2a, and has a square plate shape as a whole. The base block 10 is divided into first to fourth virtual vertical cut surfaces n1 to n4 arranged in parallel from left to right. In addition, the base block 10 is divided into first to fourth virtual left-right direction cut surfaces m1 to m4 arranged in parallel from top to bottom. Due to these divisions, the first 25
25 unit blocks are formed. Each of the blocks thus divided is shown with reference numerals A to Y.
That is, the unit block in the upper left corner is the first unit block A,
The unit block in the lower right corner is the 25th unit block Y,
The second to 24th unit blocks B to X are sequentially arranged from the upper row to the lower row and from the left to the right of each row.

As shown in the drawing, the unit blocks A to Y are not configured to have the same width dimension in both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. That is, in terms of the vertical width of each block, from the upper row to the lower row, the blocks A to E in the first left and right row, the unit blocks KO in the third left and right row, and the unit blocks KO in the fifth left and right row. Unit blocks U to Y
The upper and lower width dimensions of are 2a. On the other hand, the unit blocks F to J in the second left and right columns and the unit blocks P to J in the fourth left and right columns
The vertical width of T is a. Speaking of the left-right width dimension, from the left column to the right column, each unit block A, F, K, P, U in the first upper and lower rows and each unit block B, G, L, Q in the second upper and lower rows, The horizontal width of each unit block D, I, N, S, X in the fourth upper and lower rows and each unit block E, J, O, T, Y in the fifth upper and lower rows is a, while
Each unit block C, H, M, R, W in the third upper and lower rows has a horizontal width dimension of 2a.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first group of blocks provided by the present invention, ie, the first to sixth blocks shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, are fixed unit blocks of the base block 10 as essential unit blocks. On the other hand, another fixed unit block is configured as a selected unit block. That is, the essential block 11a is a portion shown by a solid line in FIG. 3, and is composed of two U-shaped portions. That is,
The essential block 11a is a unit block B, D, G,
It is composed of H, I and Q, R, S, V, X. The selective unit blocks integrally connected to the essential unit block 11a are indicated by K, L, M, N and O.
However, only the unit block K or the unit block O
Such a combination does not exist because it is impossible to integrally combine the pair of U-shaped essential unit blocks 11a with each other. As described above, the modified examples of the block based on the selective unit block are as described above with reference to FIGS.
Is shown in. Each of these blocks will be described.

FIG. 4 (I) shows a first block 102, which is the same as the conventional block shown in FIG.

That is, the first block 102 is a pair of the essential unit blocks 11a and the selective unit blocks L and N.
It is composed of and. It should be noted that this block may be solid, but in general it is shown in FIG.
As shown in (II), it is preferable that the rear surface side is hollow and is reinforced by appropriate ribs 102a.

FIG. 5 shows the second block 103.
This block is a unit block L of the first block 102.
And unit blocks K are connected to each other.

FIG. 6 shows the third block 104.
This block has a configuration in which a unit block N and a unit block O are connected to the second block 103 in FIG.

FIG. 7 shows the fourth block 105.
This block is a cutout of the unit block L of the first block, and a space formed by defective portions M ′ and L ′ corresponding to the unit block M is formed. still,
The reference numerals with “” such as the reference numerals M ′ and L ′ indicate a defective portion in which each unit block is defective.

FIG. 8 shows the fifth block 106.
This block is a unit block N of the fourth block 105.
And unit blocks O are connected to each other.

FIG. 9 shows the sixth block 107.
This block is formed by connecting a pair of essential unit blocks 11a by a central unit block M.

The above-mentioned first to sixth blocks are line symmetrical with respect to the vertical center line or the horizontal center line.

It is possible to make various structures by using the first to sixth blocks and combining them in a linear direction and combining them in a planar manner and in a three-dimensional manner. Figure 10
Shows various forms of this linear coupling, FIG. 11 shows an example of a planar combination form, and FIG. 12 shows an example of a three-dimensional combination.

FIG. 10 (I) shows a state in which the second block and the fourth block are combined. That is, the second block 10
By fitting the portion of the unit block K of No. 3 into the defective portion L ′ of the fourth block 105, the two blocks 10
3, 105 are integrated. (II) shows a state in which the second block 103, the sixth block 107, and the second block 103 are combined. The portion of each unit block K of the two second blocks 103 is the sixth block 10.
The three blocks 103, 107, 103 are integrated by being fitted into the defective portions L'and N'of No. 7, respectively. (III) shows a state in which the second block 103, the sixth block 107, the third block 104, and the fourth block 105 are combined in a horizontal row. The blocks 103, 107 and 104 are combined by the same fitting method as (II), and the blocks 104 and 105 are combined by the same fitting method as (I).
(IV) shows a state in which the fourth block 105, the third block 104, and the fourth block 105 are combined,
(V) shows a state in which the second block 103, the fifth block 106, and the fourth block 105 are combined.
These fitting methods will be clear from the description of (I-III). Thus, FIG. 10 shows the first block 102.
However, as is clear from the figure, the left and right side surfaces can be flush with each other.

Further, each of these blocks is of a self-bonding type, and adjacent blocks can be combined without interposing the third block.

Next, the planar combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows merely an example of a planar combination, and a pair of first blocks 102 and the structure of FIG. 10 (I) are combined above and below the structure of FIG. 10 (IV). The unit blocks V and X of the first block 102 sandwich the unit blocks V, B: D and B of the respective superposed blocks, respectively. The same applies to the bonding of the structures of FIGS. 10 (IV) and 10 (I).

Next, the three-dimensional combination will be described with reference to FIG. As shown, this example is shown in FIG.
The first block 102 for the combined structure of (I)
The three-dimensional combination is shown. That is, the unit block V of the first block 102 is added to the missing portion M ′ of the second block 103 and the missing portion M ′ of the fourth block 105.
The unit blocks K and L of the second block 103 are sandwiched by inserting X respectively. Of course, other 2-6
The blocks 103 to 107 can also be three-dimensionally assembled to the linear combination structure shown in FIGS. 10 (III) to (V) and the planar combination structure shown in FIG. 11.

As described above, depending on the combination of the blocks 102 to 107 of the first group, the planar combination structure may not always be flush with its periphery. In order to eliminate such a defect, the method shown in FIG.
The second group of blocks described in 3 to 17, that is, the seventh group
It is preferable to selectively use blocks -10 to 108-111 with each block of the first group.

The second group of blocks 108-111
Is a "b" type essential unit block 1 as shown in FIG.
1b as an essential unit block, unit blocks B, C, D in the first left and right columns and unit blocks V in the fifth left and right columns,
It is an aggregate of blocks configured by selectively connecting W and X. Each block 108-111 of the second group is shown in FIG.
4 to 17 are shown. As also shown in these figures, each of the blocks 108 to 111 is line-symmetrical, and a block that is not line-symmetrical, that is, an asymmetrical block is not included in this second group. However, Figure 4
As is clear from FIG. 13, the above-mentioned first block 1
02 is also included in this second group of blocks.

FIG. 14 shows a seventh block 108, in which the unit block C is connected to the unit block H of the essential unit block 11b. FIG. 15 shows an eighth block 109 in which a unit block W is connected to a unit block R in addition to the seventh block 108.

FIG. 16 shows the ninth block 110, which is formed by connecting the unit blocks V and X below the unit blocks Q and S of the seventh block.

FIG. 17 shows the tenth block 111, which has a form in which the unit block C of the ninth block 110 is cut off.

FIGS. 18 (I) to 18 (IV) show a state in which the blocks of the second group are combined in a linear direction. (I) shows the seventh block 108 and the tenth block 111, the former unit block C and the latter defective portion W ′.
It is integrated by fitting to. (I
In (I), the ninth block 110 is fitted between the seventh block 108 and the tenth block 111 of (I), and the unit block C of the block 108 is the block 1
The unit block C of the block 110 is fitted into the defective portion W ′ of the block 111 and is integrated with the defective portion W ′ of the block 110. (III) is the eighth block 10
9 is a combination of a pair of tenth blocks 111 on both sides, and (IV) shows a state in which a seventh block 108, a pair of ninth blocks 110 and a tenth block 111 are combined, respectively. These coupling schemes will be obvious from the explanation of (I) and (II).

As described with reference to FIG. 18, the blocks of the second group are self-bonding type and can be combined in a linear direction, but they can also be combined in a three-dimensional direction as shown in FIG. . Referring to FIG. 19, for blocks 108, 111, 111 which are combined or arranged in a linear direction,
The state where the block 108 and the first block 102 are three-dimensionally combined is shown. That is, the seventh block 1
The 08 unit block C is also fitted into the defective portion M ′ of the seventh block 108. In addition, the pair of unit blocks V and X of the first block 102 are fitted in the defective portions M ′ so as to sandwich the unit blocks H of the pair of tenth blocks 111 arranged in a face-to-face relationship.

FIG. 20 shows the first group of blocks and the second group.
An example of a combination with a block of a group is shown. The first block 102 is combined with the second block 103 and the fourth block 105 that are combined in the linear direction in the three-dimensional direction, that is, the vertical direction, while the seventh block 10 is combined.
8 shows a state of being combined in the plane direction. As shown in the figure, by combining the blocks of the first group and the blocks of the second group, it is possible to eliminate the step around the planar structure shown in FIG. 11, which is planarly configured only by the first group. . That is, the side surface of the seventh block 108 and the side surface of the fourth block 105 coincide with each other.

As described above, the present invention can achieve the intended purpose of the present invention by selectively combining the blocks 102 to 107 of the first group, and further the intended purpose can be achieved. To achieve further, it is preferable to use the blocks 102 to 107 of the first group and the blocks 108 to 111 of the second group in combination. However, when configuring this block toy from the blocks of the first group, not all blocks 102
It is not necessary to use ~ 107, and when using the blocks of the first group and the blocks of the second group in combination, it is not always necessary to use all the blocks, and they may be selectively combined as needed. It is a thing.

By the way, it goes without saying that the present invention can use other blocks not belonging to the first and second groups in combination with the block toys of the first and second groups. For example, the eleventh one shown in FIGS.
When the 12 and 13 blocks 112, 113 and 114 are used together, the aspect of the block assembly form is further expanded.

The eleventh block 112 shown in FIG. 21 is
Blocks B / 2, D / 2, V obtained by compressing the second, fourth, 22, 24th unit blocks B, D, V, X into half in the vertical direction.
/ 2, X / 2 and the above 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 1
This is a modified block obtained by modifying the first block 102 in which 7, 19 unit blocks G, I, L, M, N, Q, and S are connected to be integrated.

The twelfth block 11 shown in FIG.
3 is each block B / 2, D / 2 in which the above-mentioned second, fourth, 12, 13, 14, 22, and 24 unit blocks B, D, L, M, N, V, and X are respectively shrunk in the vertical direction. , L / 2, M /
2, N / 2, V / 2, X / 2 and the above 7,9,17,1
It is a modified block obtained by modifying the first block 102, in which the 9 unit blocks G, I, Q and S are connected and integrated.

FIG. 23 shows a modified assembly mode of FIG. 19, in which a state in which the eleventh block 112 is fitted into each defective portion M ′ of the pair of adjacent tenth blocks 111, 111 is shown. ing. Although not shown, similarly, the twelfth block 113 can be fitted in place of the eleventh block 112.

The thirteenth block 114 shown in FIG. 24 is
A block having a shape similar to that of the seventh block 108 shown in FIG. 14, wherein the thirteenth block is the seventh, eighth,
9, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19 unit block G,
H, I, L, N, Q, R, S are each half in the thickness direction (a)
Each of the blocks G ″, H ″, I ″, L ″, N which are shortened to the 12th, 17th, 18th, 18th, 19th, and 14th unit blocks L, Q, R, S, and N are rounded in a semicircular shape ", Q", R ",
S ″ and the third unit block C are integrally connected to each other so that the unit block C protrudes to the back side by the thickness of the dimension a. The thirteenth block 114 is shown in FIG.
Can be combined with each block of the first and second groups as shown in FIG. That is, each thirteenth block 114
Of the unit block C of the fourth and seventh blocks 105, 1
It is fitted into each of the defective portions W'and M'of No. 08.

In this way, each of the transformation blocks 112, 11
By combining 3,114 with each block of the first and second groups, the assembly will be more diversified.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a block toy according to a conventional example.

FIG. 2 is a virtual base block used to construct a block toy according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a basic essential unit block of a block of a first group according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 (I) and (II) are the first of the first group
It is a front perspective view and a rear view showing a block.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second block of the first group.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a third block of the first group.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a fourth block of the first group.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a fifth block of the first group.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a sixth block of the first group.

10 (I) to (V) are front views each showing a linear combination example of each block of the first group.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing an example of planarly combining the blocks of the first group.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example in which blocks of a first group are three-dimensionally combined.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a basic essential unit block used to configure a second group of blocks according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a front view showing a seventh block of the second group.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing an eighth block of the second group.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a ninth block of the second group.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing a tenth block of the second group.

18 (I) to (IV) are front views showing an example in which each block of the second group is combined in a linear direction.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a state in which the blocks of the second group are three-dimensionally combined.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state in which the blocks of the first group and the blocks of the second group are combined two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally.

FIG. 21: Other first that does not belong to the first and second groups
It is a front view which shows 1 block.

FIG. 22: Other first that does not belong to the first and second groups
It is a front view which shows 2 blocks.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing a state in which each block of the second group and the eleventh block are three-dimensionally combined.

FIG. 24: Other first that does not belong to the first and second groups
It is a front view which shows 3 blocks.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state in which each block of the first and second groups and the thirteenth block are combined in a planar and three-dimensional manner.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 base blocks 11a, 11b essential unit blocks 102 first blocks 102a ribs 103 second blocks 104 third blocks 105 fourth blocks 106 fifth blocks 107 sixth blocks 108 seventh blocks 109 eighth blocks 110 ninth blocks 111 Tenth block 112 Eleventh block 113 Twelveth block 114 Thirteenth block A to Y Unit block C ′, L ′, M ′, N ′, W ′ Defect portion n1 to n4 Virtual vertical direction cutting plane m1 to m4 Virtual horizontal direction Cutting surface

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A vertical width dimension: 8a, a horizontal width dimension: 6a,
A square plate-shaped base block (10) having a thickness dimension of 2a is assumed, and the base blocks (10) are arranged in parallel in order from left to right.
1 to n4) and at the same time, the first to fourth imaginary left-right cutting planes (m1 to m4) arranged in parallel from top to bottom are divided into 25 first to 25 unit blocks (A to Y), the unit block at the upper left corner is the first unit block (A), and the unit block at the lower right corner is the 25th unit block (Y) from the upper row to the lower row and from the left to the right of each row. 2nd to 24th unit blocks (B to
X), and the unit blocks (A to
E, K to O, U to Y) has a vertical width of 2a,
The vertical width dimension of each of the unit blocks (F to J, P to T) in the second, fourth and left and right columns is a, and each unit block (A, F, K, P, U: B, G, L, Q, V;
D, I, N, S, X: E, J, O, T, Y) has a horizontal width of a, while each unit block (C,
H, M, R, W) has a horizontal width of 2a, the second, the fourth, the seventh, the eighth, the nine, the seventeen, the eighteen, the nineteen, the twenty-two,
Unit block (B, D, G, H, I, Q, R, S, V,
X) is indispensable, and the 11th to 15th unit blocks (K to O) are selectively concatenated to be integrated into a line-symmetrical type 6
A block toy made by selectively combining the first to sixth blocks (102 to 107) of various types. 2. The first to sixth blocks (10) according to claim 1.
2 to 107) and the 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th unit blocks (G, H, I, L, N, Q, R, S) are indispensable. 4, 3, 4, 22, 23, 24 unit blocks (B, C, D, V, W, X) are selectively connected and integrated to form four line-symmetric type 7th to 10th blocks (108). ~ 111) and block toys made by selectively combining. 3. An eleventh block (112) is combined with the block toy according to claim 1 or 2,
One block (112) is each block (B / 2, D / 2, V / 2, which is obtained by compressing the second, fourth, 22, and 24 unit blocks (B, D, V, X) into half in the vertical direction. X / 2)
And the above 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19 unit blocks (G, I, L, M, N, Q, S) are connected and integrated. 4. The block toy according to claim 1, 2 or 3 is combined with a twelfth block (113),
The 12 blocks (113) are the second, fourth, first and second.
3, 14, 22, 24 unit blocks (B, D, L, M,
N, V, X) each of which is vertically contracted to half or further modified (B / 2, D / 2, L / 2, M / 2,
N / 2, V / 2, X / 2) and the above 7, 9, 17, 1
A block toy made by connecting 9 unit blocks (G, I, Q, S) together. 5. The block toy according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, and a thirteenth block (114) in combination, wherein the thirteenth block is the seventh, eighth, ninth, twelve, one.
4, 17, 18, 19 unit blocks (G, H, I, L,
Each block (G ″, H ″, I ″, L ″, N ″, R ″, in which N, Q, R, S) is contracted to half (a) in the thickness direction.
Q ″, S ″) and the third unit block (C) are connected and integrated so that the third block (C) protrudes to one side in the thickness direction.