JPS6124314Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to an assembly toy that is formed by combining a plurality of units of a predetermined shape to form an arbitrary shape.

Various types of assembly toys of this type have been known in the past, but the basic unit was a block-shaped body with a cylindrical fitting protrusion provided on the top surface or the like. However, in this case, the degree of freedom in connecting the units to each other is inevitably restricted, and in order to create a complex shape, it is necessary to prepare several types of units with different protrusions and fitting holes. Due to the lack of flexibility, special curved blocks must be used for curved sections, and the number of such blocks has tended to increase further. It is clear that such an increase in the number of types increases the manufacturing cost and the complexity of unit assembly.

In addition, in the case of conventional products, the fitting between the assembled units is designed to be relatively tight so that the assembled unit does not collapse easily, so strong force is required when joining. Ta. Furthermore, since each unit is block-shaped, even if a three-dimensional structure is formed, the interior cannot be seen and the interest is lost, among other problems.

The present invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to be able to form arbitrary shapes with extremely fewer types of single pieces compared to conventional ones, and to connect the single pieces with each other with a small amount of force. To provide an assembly toy that can be assembled easily and has an excellent appearance.

Below, an assembly toy according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Reference numeral 1 in the figure indicates a single body, and this single body 1 is formed by injection molding from a synthetic resin having elasticity. The single body 1 is a hollow frame-shaped polyhedron,
In the illustrated embodiment, it is formed into a hollow frame-like regular hexahedron, that is, a cube, and each frame side 2, 2, . . . with a square cross section is integrated with the other frame sides at each end. Of the frame sides forming any one surface 3a of the unit 1, claw pieces 4a and 4b are provided integrally with a pair of opposing frame sides 2a and 2b, respectively, and preferably these claw pieces are Extensions 6a, 6b extending substantially perpendicularly upward from the inner surface 5 of the frame side on the same plane as the inner surface, and a plane extending outward from the upper end of the extension substantially parallel to the frame sides 2a, 2b. It is composed of arc-shaped locking portions 7a and 7b. and,
The height of the extension parts 6a, 6b of the claw pieces 4a, 4b,
That is, the length from the upper surface to the upper end of the frame sides 2a and 2b is formed to be equal to the thickness of the frame side 2.

Next, in order to assemble an arbitrary shape using a plurality of units 1 having such a configuration, first, the surface 3a on which the claw pieces 4a and 4b of the unit 1 to be combined are provided is connected to the other unit 1. Surfaces 3b and 3f without claw pieces
As shown in FIG. 2, the locking portions 7a, 7b of the claws may be engaged with the frame sides 2c, 2d of the opposing surfaces. At this time, the surface 3a on which the claw piece is provided is approximately 4
The locking parts 7a and 7b are positioned on the diagonal line of the other surface, facing each other at an angle of 5 degrees, and then the single body 1
By rotating and pushing the parts together, it is possible to easily connect them with a small amount of force, and there is no risk of them collapsing due to vibration or the like after they are connected.

Also, it should be noted here that various directions can be selected for bonding one element 1 to another element 1. That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the claw pieces 4
Since it is possible to combine with any of the five surfaces other than the surface 3a where the shapes a and 4b are formed, it is possible to combine not only a simple shape but also a complex shape as shown in Fig. 3 as described above. It is possible to form it using only one type of element. Furthermore, since the unit 1 is made of elastic synthetic resin and has a hollow frame-like configuration, it is flexible and can therefore be formed into a curved line. After joining and assembling, only the frame edges are visible, making it look sleeker and giving it a more three-dimensional feel.

As described above, the assembly toy according to the present invention can be formed into any shape etc. using only one type of unit mentioned above, but it can also be formed into any shape etc. by using only one type of unit. A single type may be used as needed. That is, the unit 8 in FIG. 4 is not provided with a claw piece and is therefore suitable for use at the end, while the unit 9 shown in FIG. 5 has a pair of cubic surfaces 3'a, Since a pair of claw pieces 4'a, 4'b, 4c, and 4d are provided on each of 3'b, it is convenient for connecting the above-mentioned single bodies 8. In addition, when providing two pairs of claw pieces,
They do not necessarily need to be provided on opposing surfaces, and may be provided on adjacent surfaces. Further, the unit 10 shown in FIG. 6 is obtained by cutting out the frame side that defines one of the surfaces perpendicular to the surface 3a where the claw pieces are provided, and is larger than the unit 1. It has flexibility and is particularly suitable for connecting to form curved sections as shown in FIG.

As described above, in the present invention, in an assembly toy in which a plurality of single bodies are joined together to form an arbitrary shape, the single body is formed into a hollow frame-like polyhedron using elastic synthetic resin, and the single body is formed into a hollow frame-like polyhedron. A pair of claw pieces protrudes from at least one surface of the polyhedron for at least one polyhedron, and the single pieces are joined together by engaging the claw pieces with any surface of another single piece from which the claw pieces are not protruded. This allows the degree of freedom in connecting single units to each other to be extremely large compared to conventional ones, and it is also flexible, allowing the freedom to create any shape, including curves, even for single units of the exact same shape. This makes it possible to assemble the parts in a number of ways, thereby increasing the enjoyment of assembly, and also helps to enhance creativity by devising connections. In addition, if desired, it is possible to combine other shapes of units, but even in that case, the number of types is small, and the cost is lower than in the conventional method, which requires preparing multiple types of units. Can be provided at cost. Furthermore, when assembled, the exterior looks clean and beautiful, and the ability to see inside adds to the three-dimensional feel.

Further, the claw piece has a substantially vertical extension extending from the inner surface of the frame side of the frame-shaped polyhedron and having a height corresponding to the width of the frame side, and a substantially vertical extension part extending from the upper end of the extension part substantially parallel to the frame side. In the case where the locking portion is configured to include a locking portion extending outward from the top, the locking portion can be engaged with the frame side of another unit to easily connect the units with a small amount of force. In addition, after bonding, there is no fear of collapse due to vibrations, etc., and excellent effects can be achieved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a single assembly toy according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a state in which the single unit is combined, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example in which a plurality of the single units are combined. 4 to 6 are respectively perspective views showing the unit according to other embodiments, and FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which the unit shown in FIG. 6 is used to form a curve. 1, 8, 9, 10...Single, 2...Frame side, 3...
... Surface, 4 ... Claw piece, 5 ... Inner surface of frame side, 6 ... Extension part, 7 ... Locking part.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) In an assembly toy formed by combining a plurality of single units to form an arbitrary shape, etc., the single unit is formed into a hollow frame-shaped polyhedron from an elastic synthetic resin, and By providing at least one pair of claw pieces protruding from at least one surface of the polyhedron on the single body, and engaging the claw piece with any surface of the other single body from which the claw pieces are not protruded,
An assembly toy characterized in that the single units can be combined. (2) The claw piece extends from the inner surface of the frame side of the frame-shaped polyhedron and has a substantially vertical extension part having a height corresponding to the width of the frame side, and from the upper end of the extension part to the frame side. Utility model registration claim 1, characterized in that it consists of a locking portion extending outward substantially in parallel.
Assembly toys listed in section.