KR20060071839A - Block for fabricated toy - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an assembly toy block having a magnet therein, a method for manufacturing the assembly toy using the same, and an assembly toy block having an integrated frame and a plurality of side plates inserted and welded to each side of the frame. It is about.

The inner side surface of the side plate is provided with a magnet molding portion including an insertion portion into which the magnet is inserted, and the end of the magnet molding portion is bent toward the magnet to hold the magnet.

Block Toys, Assembly Toys

Description

Block for assembly toy, method of manufacturing the same and block toy using the same {BLOCK FOR FABRICATED TOY}

1 is a perspective view showing a step of assembling a block for assembly toys according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of FIG. 1.

Figure 3a to 3e is a view showing a side plate according to the present invention, Figure 3a is a cross-sectional view before the magnet is inserted after the magnet is inserted into the side plate, Figure 3b is a heat and pressure to couple the magnet to the side plate 3C is a cutaway view of the magnet coupled to the side plate after heat and pressure is applied, FIG. 3D is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the side plate to which the magnet is coupled, and FIG. 3E is a side to which the magnet is coupled A perspective view of a second embodiment of the plate.

4 is a process diagram of coupling an integrated frame and a side plate using ultrasonic waves.

5 and 6 are perspective views showing the assembled toy blocks completed according to the present invention, respectively.

7 and 8 is a state diagram assembled the assembled toy block produced in accordance with the present invention.

9 is a state diagram used to assemble a band-shaped glow using the blocks for assembly toys produced in accordance with the present invention.

10 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a side plate according to the present invention.

11 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled state of a plurality of assembly toy blocks to which the third embodiment of the side plate according to the present invention is applied.

*** Description of the main symbols in the drawings ***

10: Frame 11: Horizontal Plane

20: side plate 21: magnet molding portion

23: engaging projection 30: magnet

40: jig 50: ultrasonic generator

60: print pattern 70: horn

The present invention relates to an assembly toy block, a method of manufacturing the same, and an assembly toy using the same, and more particularly, to an assembly toy block having a magnet therein, a method of manufacturing the same, and an assembly toy using the same.

In general, as a toy for intelligence development of an infant or a child, a prefabricated block toy set capable of assembling a plurality of blocks having various shapes to make an arbitrary sculpture is widely used. Such a prefabricated block toy set can be used repeatedly to assemble sculptures of various shapes according to children's imagination, to disassemble the assembled sculptures and to make other sculptures, and to stimulate children's creativity and imagination There is a big advantage in helping to improve activity and intelligence. In addition, according to the design ability and imagination of the producer can be produced with a high degree of difficulty, it is widely used in elementary and junior high school students as well as infants and preschoolers.

Conventional prefabricated block toy sets are coupled to each other after the mating surfaces of a plurality of blocks having a specific shape, to form a male and female irregularities on the corresponding mating surface in order to enable repetitive assembly and disassembly and to prevent the irregularities between each other The fitting method is adopted. In this conventional method, the concavities and convexities formed on the side surfaces of the prefabricated block are fitted to engage with each other, and then fixed by applying force in opposite directions to each other. In addition, when disassembling the mutually assembled prefabricated block, the coupling was released by pulling both prefabricated blocks in opposite directions.

However, in order to prevent such prefabricated blocks from being easily separated after assembly, the coupling face concave-convex structure of each prefabricated block is configured to be fitted to each other only when a pressing force of a predetermined size or more is applied. There was a problem in that assembly was difficult due to the considerable pressure input required during assembly. In addition, when disassembling the assembled sculptures, there is a problem that a considerable force is required to pull out and separate the uneven portions of each of the prefabricated blocks because the solid blocks are firmly fixed to each other. In particular, in the case of children or infants having a weak force, the assembly and disassembly of such a prefabricated block is particularly difficult, and there is a problem that a safety accident may occur while applying excessive force.

The present invention has been presented to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is not only possible to easily assembling and separating with a small force without forcing the concave-convex structure of each prefabricated block to assemble the sculpture, Since the sculptures are not easily disassembled after assembly, the present invention provides an assembly toy block that can be safely used by children or infants, a method of manufacturing the same, and an assembly toy using the same.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a prefabricated block toy set that is composed of the prefabricated blocks of various shapes can be produced in a variety of arbitrary sculptures.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of attaching a magnet to an assembly toy block without using a separate adhesive to easily manufacture the toy block for assembly using a harmless magnet even if the baby puts the block in their mouth. It is an object of the present invention to present a method of manufacturing the assembled toy manufactured using the method and the method.

The above object of the present invention is a block for assembling toys forming a predetermined polygonal shape and having a magnet inside at least some of the faces, forming a polygonal frame, and in a direction perpendicular to the normal direction of each face. An integral frame having a horizontal surface, and a plurality of side plates that are fusion-bonded to each surface of the integrated frame, wherein each side plate is formed in an inner region of a predetermined distance from an outer border on an inner side surface facing the other side plate It can be achieved by the assembly toy block, characterized in that it comprises a coupling protrusion coupled to, one or more magnet molding portion in which the insertion space is formed so that the magnet can be inserted and one or more magnets inserted and coupled to the magnet molding portion.

Preferably, the magnet molding portion includes an edge portion having a shape protruding from the inner side surface of the side plate, and the edge portion of the edge portion is bent to surround the exposed surface of the magnet to hold the magnet. More preferably, some side plates of each side plate include four magnet molding portions respectively disposed in the divided regions of the side plates, and four magnets respectively inserted and coupled to the respective magnet molding portions. At this time, when the thickness of the side plate is t1, and the distance between two side plates which are coupled to the integrated frame and oppose each other is t2, each magnet has a center point of each magnet inward from each corner of each side plate. Place them at a distance of (t1 + t2 / 2) / 2.

In addition, another object of the present invention can be achieved by a block toy formed by combining a plurality of the assembled toy block.

In addition, another object of the present invention is a method of manufacturing a block for assembly toys having a predetermined polygonal shape and having one or more magnets inside at least some of the surfaces, forming a polygonal frame, A first step of forming and manufacturing an integrated frame having a horizontal plane in a direction perpendicular to the normal direction of the surface; and an insertion space is formed and inserted so that coupling protrusions and magnets protruding in a predetermined distance from the outer edge can be inserted. A second step of forming and manufacturing a plurality of side plates having at least one magnet molding part having a rim portion protrudingly formed to enclose the space on the first surface, and a third inserting magnet into the insertion space of each magnet molding part, respectively; And applying heat and pressure to the end portions of the edge portions of each magnet molding portion so that the end portions of the edge portions of each magnet molding portion A fourth step of bending to cover the exposed surface, and each side of the unitary frame with the first side of each side plate facing the inside of the unitary frame such that the engaging projection of each side plate is positioned on the horizontal surface of the unitary frame And a sixth step of arranging each side plate in a sixth step, and irradiating ultrasonic waves to the edges of each side plate from the outside of each side plate, wherein the first step correlates with the order of the second to fourth steps. It can be achieved by a method of manufacturing a block for assembly toys characterized in that it is performed without.

Preferably, in the second step, each magnet molding portion is disposed in each of the four sections divided by the side plates, and the thickness of the side plates is t1, and the distance between the two side plates opposing to each other by coupling to the integrated frame is t2. In this case, the center point of each magnet molding part is located at a distance of (t1 + t2 / 2) / 2 inwards from each corner of each side plate.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the advantages, features and preferred embodiments of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a process of assembling the assembly toy block according to the present invention, the assembly toy block according to the present invention is an integral frame 10 made of a plastic material such as ABS and a plurality of side plates fitted thereto It consists of 20. The unitary frame 10 was formed by injection molding. In FIG. 1, the side plate shows only the side plate 20 fitted to the upper surface of the unitary frame 10, and the side plate 20 is fitted to at least one side of the unitary frame 10. Although not shown in the drawing, at least one magnet is inserted into the side plate 20. On the other hand, when the open surface of the integrated frame 10 is blocked by the side plate 20, by inserting or attaching the LED or the like to emit light or impact on the outside can be made to sound or visually expressed. When attaching the LED, the side plate 20 is preferably made of a transparent material.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of FIG. 1, showing that the magnet 30 is provided inside the side plate 20. 2 illustrates a state in which the side plate 20 and the frame 10 are separated for convenience of description. As shown in FIG. 2, the magnets 30 installed on the inner surfaces of the side plates 20 that face each other may have the same polarity, but are preferably arranged to have different polarities so that the attractive force acts on each other. Do. This is because, when viewed from the outside, for example, the upper surface is formed differently from the lower surface of the north pole, such as the S pole, so that it is easy to combine with other blocks. On the other hand, the unitary frame 10 is provided with a horizontal plane 11 formed in a direction perpendicular to the normal direction of each surface, and is coupled in a shape in which the side plate 20 spans the horizontal plane 11.

3A to 3C are cross-sectional views illustrating the side plate according to the present invention, respectively, illustrating a process of coupling the magnet 30 to the side plate 20. Specifically, Figure 3a is a cross-sectional view of the magnet after the magnet is inserted into the side plate before the coupling, Figure 3b is a state diagram for applying heat and pressure to couple the magnet to the side plate, Figure 3c is a side view of the magnet after the heat and pressure is applied It is a cutaway view of the state coupled to the plate.

As shown in Figure 3a, the center of the side plate 20 is provided with a magnet molding portion 21 is formed in a circular border and a coupling protrusion 23 is provided in a predetermined distance from the edge of the side plate outer edge. The coupling protrusion 23 is ultrasonically welded to the horizontal surface 11 of the integrated frame when the side plate 20 is coupled to the integrated frame 10. In addition, the magnet 30 is fixed to the internal space formed by the magnet molding part 21 by applying heat to the magnet 30. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3b, the side plate is fixed on the jig 40, the groove formed in the shape of the side plate 20, the horn while applying heat using the horn 70 for generating heat from the top It will lower 70. At this time, since the horn 70 is formed of a flat surface and the edge of the flat surface is inclined at a predetermined angle, the upper region of the magnet molding portion 21 is weakened by heat, and thus the bottom of the horn is in a state in which fluidity is generated. It is bent inward by the inclined edge and the flat surface of the. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 3C, the magnet molding part 21 fixes the magnet 30. This heat treatment method is called a thermal welding method, the temperature of the ABS material is suitable 110 to 120 degrees Celsius.

On the other hand, in Figure 3c is shown as if there is a space between the magnet 30 and the side plate 20, but substantially the side plate and the magnet is welded in an intimate state to form an integral form. In the present invention, the side plate 20 was formed of ABS.

In addition, the shape of the magnet molding part 21 may be formed differently according to the shape of the magnet 30. For example, when a circular magnet is used, the magnet molding part 21 is formed in a circular shape, and when a square magnet is used, the magnet molding part 21 is formed in a square shape.

3D and 3E are perspective views of the side plate 20 to which the magnet 30 is fixed, FIG. 3D is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the side plate, and FIG. 3E is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the side plate. The first embodiment of the side plate shown in FIG. 3D is an embodiment in which the magnet molding part 21 completely surrounds a part of the side and the upper surface of the magnet 30, and the second embodiment of the side plate shown in FIG. 3E. Is an embodiment having a shape in which the magnet molding portion 21 is divided into several branches and spaced apart from each other. In particular, in the case of the second embodiment of the side plate, the magnet 30 is exposed between the cracks of the magnet molding part 21, so that the reduction of the magnetic force can be prevented to some extent, thereby increasing the magnetic force.

4 is a process diagram of coupling an integrated frame and a side plate using ultrasonic waves. Referring to Figure 4 describes the process of coupling the side plate 20, the magnet 30 is inserted into the integrated frame 10 as follows.

First, when the side plate 20 is inserted on the horizontal surface 11 of the unitary frame 10, the engaging projection 23 of the side plate 20 is placed on the horizontal surface (11). Next, when the ultrasonic wave is irradiated to the edge portion of the side plate using the ultrasonic generator 50 from the outside of the side plate 20, the horizontal surface 11 and the engaging projection 23 of the integrated frame 10 is welded to the side The plate 20 is tightly coupled to the unitary frame 10. As described above, in the present invention, since the integrated frame 10 and the side plate 20 are both made of ABS, they are easily welded to each other by ultrasonic waves, in particular, the engaging protrusion 23 by the engaging protrusion 23 of ABS material. ) Is first welded with the horizontal surface 11, it is possible to improve the strength and speed of welding. In addition, the assembly toy block according to the present invention has the advantage that does not bring any harm even when the baby to put the block for assembly toys in the mouth by welding without using a separate adhesive.

Figure 5 and Figure 6 is a perspective view of the assembled toy block completed in accordance with the present invention, respectively, Figure 5 shows a cube-shaped assembly toy block, Figure 6 shows an assembly toy block having an arc surface. It was. The magnet can be easily inserted into the inside of the circular arc surface of the block for assembling toys shown in FIG. 6 through the same process as described above. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the outer surface of the side plate may be printed by directly printing letters, figures, symbols or pictures on the side plate, or engraved or engraved directly on the side plate, or by attaching a sticker on which the pattern is printed Of course, the design portion 60 can be formed. 5 and 6 is only an embodiment generated by using the method for inserting the magnet 30 according to the present invention, the embodiment of the present invention is modified to various shapes not shown Of course it is possible.

7 and 8 are examples of the assembled toys assembled using the assembled toy blocks generated according to the present invention, Figure 7 shows a cylindrical assembly toy 100, Figure 8 shows a rounded corner shape The assembled toy 100 having a square pillar shape is shown. 7 and / or 8, when the assembly toy blocks are combined as shown in FIG. 8, when a figure or a figure is drawn outside, it can be used as a puzzle toy for completing the figure or figure.

FIG. 9 is a state diagram in which a band-shaped play feeling is assembled by using a building toy block produced according to the present invention, and a plurality of magnets are formed on an outer surface of a disk 70 having a magnet 71 in a circular shape. 81 is inserted into the pillar 80 is inserted to form a ring, and the assembly of three circular assembled toys 100 formed by using the assembly toy block of the present invention inserted into the ring. At this time, by making the polarity of the plurality of magnets (71) inserted into the surface of the disc 70 and the polarity of the plurality of magnets (not shown) inserted into the bottom surface of the circular assembly toy 100 inserted at the bottom of the same, the magnet The repulsive force of the liver allows the circular assembly toy 100 inserted at the bottom without a separate device to be levitation away from the disc 70. At this time, by forming the polarity of the magnet (not shown) inserted into the inner surface of the circular assembly toy 100 inserted at the bottom and the polarity of the plurality of magnets 81 inserted into the outer peripheral surface of the pillar 80, the same, Circular assembly toy 100 can be prevented from sticking to the pillar (80). As described above, the polarity of the magnets inserted into the two opposite circular assembly toys 100 may be the same as the polarity of the magnets inserted into the mutually opposite surfaces of the adjacent circular assembly toys, thereby allowing all the circular assembly toys 100 to levitation. Can be. In addition, by physically rotating the levitation circular assembly toy 100 as shown by the arrow shown in the upper portion of Figure 9 will be able to see the interesting motion turning round and round in place.

Referring to the process of manufacturing the assembly toy block according to the invention as follows.

First step: forming the unitary frame 10. As described above, the one-piece frame is made of ABS material and is preferably manufactured by injection molding.

Second step: A side plate 20 having a magnet molding part 21 for inserting the magnet 30 is formed. The side plate is also preferably manufactured by injection molding using ABS material.

Third step: The magnet 30 is inserted into the magnet molding part 21 of the side plate 20.

Fourth step: The magnet molding part 21 is heat-sealed to fix the magnet 30. As described above, after fixing the side plate 20 so that the magnet molding part 21 faces upward on the jig 40 and applying heat while lowering the horn 70 from the upper part, the upper part of the magnet molding part 21. The area is weakened by heat and bent inward by the horn. At this time, when the ABS material is used for the side plate 20, the temperature of the heat applied by the horn 70 is 110 to 120 degrees Celsius.

Fifth step: Insert the side plate 20 to which the magnet 30 is coupled to the integrated frame 10. At this time, the coupling protrusion 23 of the side plate 20 is placed on the horizontal surface 11 of the integrated frame 10.

Sixth step: Ultrasonic wave is irradiated to the edge of the side plate 20 using the ultrasonic generator 50 to weld the side plate to the integrated frame 10. When the ultrasonic wave is irradiated to the edge portion of the side plate from the outside of the side plate 20, the horizontal surface 11 and the coupling protrusion 23 of the integrated frame 10 is fused to each other to the side plate is coupled to the integrated frame.

Meanwhile, the integrated frame manufacturing step of the first step may be performed regardless of the order of the second to fourth steps. In addition, the printing of the pattern, such as a letter, symbol, figure or figure on the outer surface of the side plate, or separately produced after the sticker is printed with the pattern may be further provided with the step of attaching to the outer surface of the side plate.

10 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the side plate according to the present invention, which shows an embodiment in which four magnets 30 are provided on the side plate 20. In addition, Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled state of the plurality of assembled toy blocks to which the third embodiment of the side plate according to the present invention is applied, a plurality of assembled toy blocks made of a cube in the form of stacked bricks in sequence Is shown. In FIG. 11, the magnet 30 is coupled to only the side plates 20 on which the assembly toy blocks are disposed on the top and bottom surfaces thereof, but the side plates on which the magnets are coupled may also be arranged on the side surfaces of the assembly toy blocks. Of course.

As shown in FIG. 10, the third embodiment 20 of the side plate according to the present invention includes four magnet molding parts 21, and magnets 30 are inserted into and coupled to each magnet molding part. The magnet 30 is coupled to the magnet molding part 21 by a heat fusion method as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C. On the other hand, in the case of using the third embodiment 20 of the side plate, since each magnet 30 is provided on each side of the block for assembly toys, respectively, the first and second of the side plate shown in Figs. 3d and 3e. Compared to the embodiment, a smaller size magnet can be used.

On the other hand, the four magnets 30 coupled to the third embodiment 20 of the side plate, so as to maintain the same distance from each other at a predetermined position in order to maintain a stable assembly state when assembling the toy block assembly do. Preferably, the four magnets 30 are arranged in the center of each of the four divided areas of the cube assembly toy block formed by combining the unitary frame 10 and the side plate 20. As shown in FIG. 11, when the thickness of the side plate 20 is t1 and the distance between the mutually opposing side plates is t2, the horizontal / vertical length of each side of the cube assembly toy block is (2 * t1). + t2). In addition, since the four magnets 30 should be disposed in the middle of the four divided regions, each magnet is placed in the middle of the region extending from the edge of each side by the distance divided by the horizontal / vertical length in half. Will be. As a result, the center point of each magnet 30 is located on the distance divided by half of the length and width of the divided area from the corner of each side. Therefore, the four magnets are preferably arranged so that the center point is located inwardly spaced by (t1 + t2 / 2) / 2 from the edges of each surface. Therefore, the four magnets 30 coupled to each side of the assembly toy block are balanced, and even when stacked horizontally and vertically while overlapping each side by half in a racking form as shown in FIG. 11. Since the magnets 30 of each of the assembled toys blocks are positioned on the same extension line, the stable assembly state can be maintained.

On the other hand, when the side plate 30 is a rectangle rather than a square, only the t2 value may be differently applied to the horizontal / vertical position to determine the position of the magnet in the same manner.

As described above, the assembled toy block according to the present invention, a method for manufacturing the same and the block toy using the same can be assembled easily without the need for a special force by incorporating a magnet on the surface of the assembled toy block to each other. However, since the bonded state is maintained by the magnetic force between the joined surfaces, there is a remarkable effect of preventing the assembled sculpture from collapsing or arbitrarily disassembled.

In other words, the assembled toy block according to the present invention, a method for manufacturing the same and a block toy using the same,

First, assembling the prefabricated block using the built-in magnet, it is easy to assemble and disassemble compared to the conventional interference fit type, so that children or infants with weak grip force can be used easily and safely,

Secondly, the assembled toys are not only maintained in a bonded state by magnetic force but also excellent in binding force, thereby preventing the sculpture from collapse or spontaneously decomposing.

Thirdly, it is possible to shorten the assembly time by presenting a manufacturing method for efficiently placing magnets inside the assembled toy set.

Fourth, the magnet can be glued to the assembled toy without any adhesive, so there is no harm in the baby's mouth.

Fifth, when four magnets are provided on the side plates disposed on each side of the block for assembling toys, a magnet having a smaller size can be used as compared to one magnet.

Sixth, by placing four magnets in the middle of the four-divided area of each side plate, the four magnets are balanced to each other to increase the stability of the assembled sculpture and to produce a variety of sculptures,

Lastly, the shape and structure of the prefabricated block can be variously modified to produce a wide range of applications.

While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described using specific terms, such descriptions are for illustrative purposes only and it is understood that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the following claims. You must lose.

Claims (7)

An assembly toy block forming a predetermined polygonal shape and having a magnet inside at least some of the faces thereof, An integrated frame forming the polygonal frame and having a horizontal surface in a direction perpendicular to the normal direction of each surface; And It comprises a plurality of side plates fusion-bonded to each side of the unitary frame, On the inner side of each side plate facing the other side plate, A coupling protrusion formed in an inner region of a predetermined distance from an outer edge and coupled to the horizontal plane; At least one magnet molding part in which an insertion space is formed to allow the magnet to be inserted; And Assembly toy block, characterized in that it comprises one or more of the magnets inserted into the magnet molding portion. The method of claim 1, The magnet molding portion, And an edge portion protruding from the inner side surface of the side plate, wherein the end portion of the edge portion is bent in a form surrounding the exposed surface of the magnet to hold the magnet. The method of claim 1, Some of the side plates of each side plate, Four magnet molding parts disposed in four divided areas of the side plates; And Assembly toy block, characterized in that it comprises four of the magnets are respectively inserted into each of the magnet molding portion. The method of claim 3, wherein When the thickness of the side plate is t1, and the distance between two side plates facing each other by coupling to the integrated frame is t2, Each of the magnets, And a center point of each magnet is disposed at a distance of (t1 + t2 / 2) / 2 inwards from each corner of each side plate. A block toy formed by combining a plurality of blocks for assembling toys of claim 1. A method of manufacturing a building toy block having a predetermined polygonal shape and having one or more magnets inside at least some of the faces thereof, A first step of forming a monolithic frame and forming an integrated frame having a horizontal plane in a direction perpendicular to the normal direction of each surface; At least one magnet molding part having a coupling protrusion protruding from the outer edge and a predetermined distance from the outer edge, and an insertion space is formed so that the magnet can be inserted, and an edge portion formed to protrude from the outer space is formed. A second step of forming and manufacturing a plurality of side plates; A third step of respectively inserting the magnets into the insertion spaces of the respective magnet molding parts; A fourth step of applying heat and pressure to an end portion of the edge portion of each magnet molding portion to bend the edge portion of each edge portion of the magnet molding portion to surround an exposed surface of each magnet; Each side plate on each side of the unitary frame with the first side of each side plate facing the inside of the unitary frame such that the engaging projection of each side plate is located on the horizontal surface of the unitary frame. Placing a fifth step; And A sixth step of irradiating ultrasonic waves to the edges of the respective side plates from the outside of the respective side plates, Wherein said first step is performed irrespective of the order of said second step to said fourth step. The method of claim 6, In the second step, The magnet molding portions are respectively disposed in an area in which the side plates are divided into four, When the thickness of the side plate is t1, and the distance between two side plates facing each other by coupling to the integrated frame is t2, And a center point of each magnet molding part is located at a distance of (t1 + t2 / 2) / 2 inwards from each corner of each side plate.

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