JPS6013502Y2 - 3D puzzle toy - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a three-dimensional puzzle toy that is rotatable around three orthogonal axes of rotation.

Conventionally, cubic puzzle toys have been proposed as the above toys.

The above-mentioned cube puzzle toy is formed into a cube, and this cube is further composed of 27 equal small cubes, and the nine cubes rotate together around three rotation axes.

Each side of the cube above is colored in six colors, which are randomly rotated several times in advance (each side is like a mosaic) and then combined with the original color, that is, each side becomes one color. It rotates like this.

The cube puzzle toy mentioned above has a cube shape, so even if each side is rotated by a multiple of 90 degrees, the shape remains cubic, so you can only play with color matching, and it is not a game. The problem is that it is monotonous.

This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a three-dimensional puzzle toy that can be played with more fun by matching shapes in addition to color matching.

This invention will be explained below based on the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

Note that the configuration will be explained based on the assembly order.

As shown in the figure, six cylinders 1a are arranged in six directions from the center.
, lb...1f are extended and integrally molded, and a centripetal female thread 2 is formed from the tip surface of each, and the cylindrical bodies 1b, lc,...1f other than the cylindrical body 1a have square exposed surfaces. Certain first members 3b, 3c, . . . , 3f are rotatably supported by screws 5 into which coil springs 4 are inserted.

The first member 3bt3C%...3f has a cylindrical body 6 having the same diameter as the cylindrical bodies 1a, 1b1...1f integrally molded at the center of the surface opposite to the exposed surface, and a screw 5 is loosely attached to the axis of the cylindrical body 6. It has a through hole 7 into which the coil spring 4 is inserted, and is supported by a screw 5 into which the coil spring 4 is inserted through the through hole 7.
Part 3b? 3CN...3f is pressed toward the center by a spring 4 and is rotatable.

In addition, the first member 3b? 3C%...3f is supported by screws 5, and then a lid 8 is fixed to the exposed surface.

A second member 9 is fitted into each of the spaces adjacent to the first member 3f and the first members 3b, 3c, . . . , 3e.

The second member 9 has a curved notch 10 on one side of the cube, and a rectangular flat plate 11 protrudes perpendicularly to the planes sandwiching the one side, and the thickness of the flat plate 11 is cylindrical. The diameter of the second member 9 is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the bodies 1a, lb...1f, and the end face of the flat plate 11 is formed to abut against the cylindrical body. The first member 3f and the first
It is fitted into the space adjacent to the members 3b, 3C9...3e.

In addition, four second members 9°9,...
A third member 12 is fitted into each space adjacent to the space.

In this third member 12, a protrusion 14 that engages with the curved notch 10 is integrally formed at the apex angle of a right-angled isosceles triangular prism 13, and the right-angled isosceles triangular prism 13 has a right-angled side and a height. The length is formed to be equal to one side of the first member, and the third member 12 has a protrusion 14 formed on the cylindrical body 1a.

lb, . . . are arranged near the center of 1f.

Further, the first member 1bt Icy law l
The fourth member 15 is fitted into each adjacent space of e.

This fourth member 15 is connected to the third member 12 in the second member 8.
is formed by cutting off the right-angled isosceles triangular prism 3, and the second
Like the member 8, a flat plate 11 is integrally cut out from a curved cutout 10, and the fourth member 15 includes the first members 1b, lc,
It is inserted into each adjacent space of 1d and le.

Furthermore, on the top surface, four second members 9 fitted on the bottom surface are provided.
,... and the four third members 12,...
four second members 9,... and four third members 12,...
are respectively placed thereon, and then the first member 3a is supported in the same manner as the other first members 1b, lc, . . . to form an octagonal prism as shown in FIG.

Note that the height of the octagonal prism and the diagonal line passing through the center of the plane and bottom of the octahedron are equal.

Note that each side of the hexagon, that is, the river surface, is colored in a different color.

In addition, the first member 3ag3bz... has a cylindrical body 6.
There is no need to provide this cylindrical body 6, and this cylindrical body 6 may be omitted.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where the invented toy was assembled as an octagonal column was explained, but the columnar member 1aib extends six sides from the center.

The first members 3 ag 3 bs... 3f are rotatably attached to...1f, and the first members 3at3b,...3
Eight second members 9 are placed in 12 spaces formed between the sides of f.
,... and the four fourth members 15... are the flat plate 11
are attached so that their ends abut against adjacent cylindrical members, and in the remaining eight spaces eight third members 12,... Any type of material may be used as long as it is attached to the curved cutout 10 in a fixed manner.

In this invented toy having the above-described configuration, an arbitrary first member and eight members surrounding it are integrated and are rotatable.

However, as shown in FIG. 6, the first member 3a and the eight members surrounding it are 9
If it is not rotated by a multiple of 0°, the parts including the first member 3f facing the first member 3a are rotatable, but the first members 3b, 3Ct adjacent to the first member 3a
Those containing 3d and 3e cannot be rotated.

Next, an example of the use of this invention will be described.

In advance, this invented toy is randomly rotated several times to change its shape as shown in Figure 7.

From this changed state, the first member and the eight members surrounding it are rotated to conform to the initial shape of an octagonal prism.

Further, at this time, the color of each surface may be changed to a single color.

In the above example, each river surface is colored in a different color, but nine colors may be used with only the plane and bottom of the octagonal prism being the same, or all opposing surfaces may be colored in the same color. It may be colored in five colors, or the plane and bottom surfaces may be colored in different colors, and the remaining opposing surfaces may be colored in the same color for a total of six colors.

As described above, this design is an octagonal prism whose height is equal to each diagonal line passing through the center of the rectangular shape, and which includes six first members and eight members surrounding them, each of which is rotatable. Therefore, it is possible to play the game of matching colors,
In addition, it is possible to play the game by changing the shape to the initial shape of an octagonal prism or to any other shape, which has the effect that puzzles can be solved in a fun way without getting bored.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 4 are exploded perspective views showing the assembly of this device, Figure 5 is a perspective view thereof, Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example of operation, and Figure 7 is an explanation of rotating this device. It is a diagram. la, lb...Cylindrical body, 2...Female thread, 3a. 3b...First member, 4...Coil spring, 5...Screw, 6...Cylindrical body, 7...
...Through hole, end...Lid, 9...Second member, 10...Curved cutout, 11...
... Flat plate, 12 ... Third member, 13 ... Curved right-angled isosceles triangular prism, 14 ... Protrusion, 15 ...
...Fourth member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] six cylindrical bodies extending in six directions from the center and integrally formed; a first member rotatably attached to the end face of each of the cylindrical bodies and having a square exposed surface; and a first member having a square exposed surface; a second member having a curved notch formed along one side of an equal cube, and a flat plate protruding perpendicular to these planes from planes sandwiching this side; two sides sandwiching right angles to one side of the square; A third member is provided with a protrusion that engages with the curved notch at the apex angle of a right-angled isosceles triangular prism with equal heights, and a right-angled member with equal heights and two sides sandwiching a right angle from the second member. and a fourth member formed by cutting an equilateral triangular prism,
Eight second members and four fourth members are placed in the 12 spaces formed between the sides of the six first members so that the end surfaces of their flat plates abut against the adjacent columnar members. installed,
A three-dimensional puzzle toy characterized in that eight third members 12 are installed in the remaining eight spaces so that their protrusions engage with the curved cutouts of the second and fourth members.