JPH09187580A - Three-dimensional block assemblable in any direction - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide three-dimensional blocks assemblable in any directions by turning and connecting base members by a rotary shaft, fitting the groove of a member to the protruded column of the base member and making both members rotatable around the rotary shaft and assemblable in all the directions. SOLUTION: The plural protruded columns 11 are provided on one surface, the grooves 12 are provided on opposite spots on the back surface, a fitting groove 13 whose radiating direction is directed to an outer part is provided on each center of one side of the peripheral sides of the member 10, the fitting grooves 14 are provided respectively on the spots near the center end of the member in the fitting grooves 13 in a lateral direction. The protruded columns 11 are installed on one surface of a square at a mutually corresponding center, the column 111 is provided on the center spot of one surface where the columns 11 are provided on a square member 10 having a flat shape and the groove 121 similar to the groove 12 is provided on the spot mutually corresponding to the member 10 formed on the back surface. The columns 11 and 111 and the grooves 12 and 121 of the members 10 are mutually fitted and assembled and the columns 11 are mutually fitted to the groove of a fixing member to be rotated and connected and assembled.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention provides a standing volume tree that can be assembled in any direction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The traditional outer shape of commonly used blocks is a square, and blocks of this type are simply stacked, and the arranged figures and styles are limited to the range of a rectangle and a right angle. In the case of a slightly complicated building block, simply changing the outer shape, for example, taking an outer shape such as a triangle or a cylinder, or using a simple square to have a polygon (polygon) or various shapes with various angles and curves. It is designed to be formed in a regular shape and arranged in various ways, but since this type of building block has a complex outer type and does not have regularity, it is not possible to perfectly match each building block. The arrangement and the combination are limited within a certain range, and the performance cannot be sufficiently exerted.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a standing volume tree that overcomes the above drawbacks.

[0004]

The above objects include a plurality of members and at least one rotationally interlocking stop member,
The member is a polygon having a flat shape and is provided with a plurality of convex pillars on one surface thereof, and a groove is provided at the position of the convex pillars installed at the above-mentioned opposite positions on the back surface thereof. Each of the central portions is provided with a fitting groove for directing a radial direction to the outside, and the stopper member for rotating and connecting is composed of two basic members, and one of the basic members has a convex pillar similar to the convex pillar of the above member. A groove is provided at the position of the convex column on the back surface facing each other, and both base members are pivotally connected by a rotation axis, and the two base members are centered on the rotation axis, and the members are separated from each other by a surface and a surface. By engaging and engaging with each other by the crossing of the edges, the engaging groove of the member is also engaged with the base member on both sides of its rotation axis facing the stop member that rotates and connects, and both members rotate about the rotation axis, The groove of the member Fitting the protrusive pillars of foundation member, or by fitting the convex pillar member into the groove of the base member, both members are rotated about an axis of rotation, it is accomplished by possible steric building blocks combined in all directions.

[0005]

1 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of a member of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment of the member of the present invention. As shown, the member of the present invention includes a plurality of members 10,
Is a polygonal shape having a flat shape, and if explained by a square embodiment as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of convex pillars 11 are provided on one surface of the convex pillar 11 and the convex pillars are installed facing the back surface. Grooves 12 are provided at the points of the pillars 11 (as shown in FIG. 2), and further, at each center of one side in the periphery of the member 10, there is provided a fitting groove 13 for directing a radial direction to the outside, and the fitting groove 13 is a member. Laterally fitted grooves 14 are provided at points near the center end of the
The convex pillars 11 are installed on one surface of a square corresponding to each other, and the convex pillars 11 are provided on the square member 10 having the flat shape, and a similar convex pillar 111 is provided at the center point of the one surface. , A groove 121 similar to the groove 12 above at a point on the back surface corresponding to the member 10.
Is provided.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of the member of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a line 5-5 of FIG. It is sectional drawing along. As shown in the figure, it is a proportional implementation of the dimensions related to the member 10. If γ is a unit, the length of the side of the square shown in the figure is 16γ, the thickness is 2γ, and the diameter of the convex column 11 and the convex column 111. Is 2γ, the height is γ, and the diameters of the grooves 12 and 121 are 2
γ, the depth is γ, the width of the embedded groove 13 is 2γ, and the depth is 2.
5 γ, depth of the embedded groove 14 is 0.5 γ, width is 4 γ,
The four corners of the member 10 are set to 2γ to improve the aesthetics of the outer mold and avoid injury due to sharp corners.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the rotating and interlocking stop member of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the rotationally interlocking stop member of the present invention. . As shown in the figure, the rotating and connecting stopper member is composed of a base member 21 of which both outer molds are the same, but are installed facing each other by 180 degrees, and the base member 21 has a flat rectangular shape. The width is combined so as to be in close contact with the inset groove 13 of the member 10, the base member 21 is provided with a cylinder 23 at one end, and the member 10 facing the other end is provided.
A fitting member 213 is provided at the position of the fitting groove 14, and the convex column 11 of the member 10 is provided on one surface of the base member 21.
A convex column 211 similar to the above is provided, and a groove 212 is provided on the back surface thereof so as to face the position of the convex column 211 installed above (as shown in FIG. 9). The two foundation members 21 rotate about the rotation shaft 22 by being pivotally connected by a shaft 22.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of the rotationally coupled stop member of the present invention as seen from before assembly.
FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 8. As shown in the drawing, the dimensions relating to the rotation-connecting stop member 20 are proportional, and the feature of the present invention is that the member 10 and the member 10 and the stop member 20 rotating-connecting the member 10 are combined. Therefore, there is a certain proportional relationship in the size of the stopper member 20 that is rotated and connected, and similarly, if γ is a unit,
The base member 21 has a width of 2γ, a length of 2.5γ, and a thickness of 2
γ, the width of the fitting member 213 is 4γ, the length is 0.5γ, the thickness is 2γ, the diameter of the cylinder 23 is 2γ, the diameter of the convex column 211 is 2γ, the height is γ, the diameter of the groove 212 is 2γ, and the depth is 2. Is γ,
The interval between the convex columns 211 and the convex columns 211 is 6γ.

The combination method based on the dimensions related to the stopper member 20 which is rotationally connected to the member 10 is as follows. The convex pillar 11, the convex pillar 111 and the groove 12 of the member 10,
The grooves 121 are fitted to each other and assembled so as to be in close contact with each other. The convex column 11 of the member 10 is also fitted with the groove 212 of the locking member 20 to be rotationally connected so that the convex column 111 of the member 10 is fitted to and in close contact with each other, so that the convex column 111 of the member 10 is also combined with the groove 212 of the locking member 20 to be rotationally coupled. Insert and combine with each other. The groove 12 of the member 10 is also fitted with the convex column 211 of the stopper member 20 which is rotationally connected so as to be fitted into and in close contact with each other. Combine them so that they fit into each other and stick together. The inset groove 14 of the member 10 is rotationally coupled to the inset member 213 of the stopper member 20 so that the inset groove 13 of the member 10 is intermeshed to be in close contact with the inlay groove 213 of the member 10. . Inset groove 1 of member 10 in the thickness direction of member 10
3 and 3 are fitted into each other so as to be in close contact with each other, and the following assembling method is formed.

10 to 16 are views showing an embodiment of building blocks according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, a table of the member 10,
Convex column 1 that is assembled on the back and both sides so as to be in close contact with each other
Since the groove 1 and the groove 12 are provided (as shown in the figure), the members 10 are connected to each other so as to completely overlap each other as shown in FIG. 10, and when the members 10 are connected in series,
The rectangular groove composed of the fitting groove 13 becomes like a rail, and further, the fitting member 213 of the stopper member 20 for connecting the member 10 with a toy such as an automobile or an airplane to rotate and connect the rail is used. You can glide.

As shown in FIG. 11, the member 10A is replaced with the member 10A.
Insert the member 10C into the member 10 by fitting it in the rear of the upper right corner of B.
Insert the member 10D into the front of the upper left corner of B, and attach the member 10D to the member 10C.
Of the member 10E so as to be perpendicular to each other, the member 10E is fitted to the front of the lower portion of the bottom of the member 10B, and the member 10F is fitted to the right center of the member 10E so as to be perpendicular to each other. Are fitted to the right center of the member 10F so as to be perpendicular to each other, and there are various types of combinations as described above, and the display in the figure is merely one example.

As shown in FIGS. 12, 13 and 14, the two members 10 are connected by a stopper member 20 which is rotated and connected to each other, and two convex columns 11 and 11 and convex columns 11 and 11 which are continuous with each other are projected. The center distance between the pillar 211, the convex pillar 111, and the convex pillar 211 is 6γ, and on the other hand, the groove 12 and the groove 1 which are continuous with each other.
2, the groove 12 and the groove 212, the groove 121 and the groove 212 are the same, so that they form an expansion of the plane as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, and are piled up as shown in FIG. 14 to form a pyramid. , Stop member 2 that rotates and connects
Since 0 has the characteristic of rotation, as shown in FIG. 15, this causes the two members 10 to rotate and connect.
It is possible to rotate about a rotation axis 22 of 0 and thereby to change the angle, and as shown in FIG. 15, eight members 10 are connected in two by stopper members 20 that rotate and connect, respectively. Form an annular shape.

FIG. 17A is a view showing a quadrilateral embodiment of the member of the present invention. The member 101 has a flat bar shape, and the convex column 11 is installed on one surface so as to be symmetric with respect to the center of the member 101, and is located at the position of the opposing convex column 11 on the other surface, as in the case of the polygon shown in the drawing. Providing a groove 12 (Fig. 17)
(As shown in (B) of FIG. 1), a groove 1 is formed in the center of the member 101.
3, 14 are also provided.

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a triangular embodiment of the member of the present invention. The member 102 shown in the drawing is a flat regular triangle (triangle), and the convex column 11 is installed on one surface equidistant from the center on the line connecting the center of the member 102 and the three corners, and on the other surface. Groove 12 at the position of the facing convex pillar 11
Is provided (as shown in FIG. 18B), and a groove 1 is provided for each side.
3 and 14 are provided.

FIG. 19A is a pentagonal embodiment of the member of the present invention. The member 103 shown in the drawing is a flat regular pentagon (pentagon), and the convex column 11 is installed on one surface equidistant from the center on the line connecting the center of the member 103 and the five corners, and on the other surface. Grooves 12 are provided at the positions of the convex columns 11 facing each other (as shown in FIG. 19B), and the groove 1 is provided for each side.
3 and 14 are provided.

FIG. 20A shows a hexagonal embodiment of the member of the present invention. The member 104 shown in the drawing is a flat regular hexagon (hexagon), and the convex column 11 is installed on one surface at an equal distance from the center on the line connecting the center of the member 104 and the six corners, and on the other surface. Grooves 12 are provided at the positions of the opposing convex columns 11 (as shown in FIG. 20B), and grooves 13 and 14 are provided for each side.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment in which the members of the present invention are assembled in a spherical shape by using the pentagonal and hexagonal embodiments. As shown in the drawing, a pentagonal member 103 is combined with a hexagonal member 104, and a stopper member 20 that is rotated and connected is connected and combined to form a spherical shape, showing the appearance of a kick ball.

The flat regular triangle member 102, the flat regular pentagonal member 103, and the flat regular hexagonal member 104 described above.
The convex column 11 provided at the center of the quadrilateral member 10 as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 and the groove 121 on the rear face thereof can also be installed at the center of the square, and is not restricted by the regular polygon. . Summarizing the above, since the sizes of the stopper members 20 that rotate and connect with the member 10 of the present invention all start from “γ”, they can be applied to members having various shapes. In addition to quadrilateral to hexagonal, it is also applied to outer dies of heptagon or higher.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of a building block member of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the building block member of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of the building block member of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a rotating and connecting stop member of the building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a rotating and connecting stop member of the building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front assembly view of the preferred embodiment of the rotationally coupled stop member of the building blocks of the present invention.

9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an embodiment showing an assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a view showing an embodiment showing the assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a view showing an embodiment showing an assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a view showing an embodiment showing an assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a view showing an embodiment showing the assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a view showing an embodiment showing an assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a view showing an embodiment showing an assembly of building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 17 (A) is a diagram showing an example of a rectangular block member of the present invention, and FIG. 17 (B) is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 17 (A).

FIG. 18 (A) is a diagram showing a trigonal embodiment of a building block member of the present invention, and FIG. 18 (B) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 18 (A).

FIG. 19 (A) is a diagram showing a pentagonal embodiment of a building block member of the present invention, and FIG. 19 (B) is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 19 (A).

20A is a diagram showing a hexagonal embodiment of a building block member of the present invention, and FIG. 20B is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 20A.

FIG. 21 is a view showing an example in which the members of the building blocks of the present invention are spherically assembled using the pentagonal and hexagonal examples.

FIG. 22 is a view showing an example showing another assembly of the building blocks of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a view showing an embodiment showing another assembly of the building blocks of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10A to 10G Quadrilateral member 101 Bilateral member 102 Trigonal member 103 Five-sided member 104 Hexagonal member 11,111 Convex column 12,121 Groove 13,14 Fitting groove 20 Rotating and connecting member 21 Base Member 22 Rotation Shaft 23 Cylindrical 211 Convex Column of Stop Member for Rotating and Connecting 212 Groove of Stop Member for Rotating and Connecting 213 Fitting Member

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of members and at least one rotation-stopping stopper member, the members being formed in a polygonal shape having a flat shape, and provided with a plurality of convex columns (11) on one surface thereof. , A groove (12) is provided at the position of the convex column (11) to be installed at the above-mentioned opposite position on the back surface thereof, and further, a fitting groove (13) for directing the radial direction to the outside is provided at each center of one side around the member. The engaging groove (13) is provided with a lateral engaging groove (14) at a point near the center end of the member. It is composed of symmetrically installed base members, one of which has a substantially flat rectangular shape and a cylinder is provided at one end of the base member, and the other end is fitted in a position facing the fitting groove (14) of the member. Member (21
3) is provided, and one side surface of the base member is provided with the same convex pillar (211) as the convex pillar (11) of the above member, and the groove (212) is provided on the rear surface at the position of the convex pillar (211) facing each other. Is provided, and the insides of the cylinders of both base members are pivotally connected by a rotary shaft, the both base members rotate about the rotary shaft, and by combining the above members, the convex pillar (1
1), (111) and the grooves (12), (121) are fitted into each other so as to be in close contact with each other, and the convex pillar (1
1) is combined with a groove (212) of a locking member that is rotated and connected so as to be fitted into and closely contact with each other, and a convex column (111) of the member is a groove (21) of a locking member that is rotated and connected.
The groove (121) of the member is formed so that the groove (12) of the member is fitted in close contact with each other and the groove (12) of the member is rotated and connected to the convex column (211) of the locking member so that the groove of the member is fitted in close contact with each other. Is fitted so as to be fitted and closely contacted with the convex column (211) of the locking member which is rotated and connected, and the fitting groove (14) of the member is fitted and closely fitted to the fitting member (213) of the locking member which is rotated and connected. The fitting groove (13) of the members is combined with the base member so as to be fitted into and in close contact with each other, the surfaces of the two members are joined to each other, and the members are also joined to each other to form a stopper member. In a foundation member on both sides, both members rotate about the axis of rotation, which allows the volume tree to be assembled in any direction where the angle can be changed. 2. The polygonal member is a polygon, the outer mold is a flat bar, and the convex column is installed on one surface so as to be symmetrical with respect to the center of the member. The standing volume tree described in 1. 3. The standing volume tree according to claim 1, wherein the polygonal member is a flat regular triangle, and the convex column is installed on one surface so as to correspond to a triangle at the center of the member. . 4. The standing volume tree according to claim 3, wherein a similar convex pillar is provided at the center position of one surface of the regular triangular shaped convex member having the flat shape. 5. The standing volume tree according to claim 1, wherein the polygonal member is a flat square, and the convex column is installed on one surface so as to correspond to a square at the center of the member.