KR20210012486A - Multifunction Assembly Block - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is to provide a multifunctional assembly block capable of easily attaching, detaching and replacing a functional block while maintaining the frame of the block. According to the present invention, the multifunctional assembly block comprises: a plurality of side plates each formed in a plate shape; an upper plate formed in a polygonal plate shape so that each side of the polygon is coupled to an upper side of each of the plurality of side plates; and a lower plate formed in a polygonal plate shape so that each side of the polygon is coupled to a lower side of each of the plurality of side plates. The plurality of side plates, the upper plate, and the lower plate are coupled to each other to constitute a polyhedron having an internal accommodation space. Each of the plurality of side plates is configured so that different functional units can be mounted. The different functional units are each independently controllable.

Description

Multifunction Assembly Block}

The present invention relates to a multifunctional assembly type block.

Recently, the toy industry is evolving as it converges with advanced technologies. Traditionally, still lifes that simply reduced real objects, which were limited to entertainments that enjoyed a certain pattern of promised sight, touch, and hearing, are active by introducing sensor technologies such as touch, voice, pupil movement, and motion detection. It expands to smart devices that perform functions, and by fusion/combination with robots, remote control, and image processing technologies, it is breaking the boundaries between entertainment products and educational products.

In Patent Application No. 10-2015-0136456 (name: Smart Toy Platform), by newly dismantling and combining the assembled toy block structure, the color, size, and shape characteristics specified by the former Lego system in block units can be changed at the user level. It provided a solution to overcome the limit that cannot be reached. In addition, 10-2015-0123084 (assembly unit and assembly unit set) disclosed an active assembly unit and assembly unit set capable of providing various functions such as video, audio, and motion through mutual coupling. In this way, a free-form six-sided block capable of reassembling each side of the unit block can solve the problem of application rigidity and creative limitations of the existing fixed block.

The recombinable smart toy platform allows the unit replacement process to undergo plate disassembly and reassembly of an integral block, for example, in variously combining a plurality of functional units on a six-sided block.

In addition, according to the conventional configuration in which the inside and outside of the block body of the toy platform is divided, the base unit, the application unit, and the power unit are internal components of the block body, making the structure of a single block complex.

Patent Document 1: Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0136456 Patent Document 2: Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0123084

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and one technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is in an assembled toy block capable of being combined with various functional units and disassembling and assembling each side of the unit block, It is to provide a multifunctional assembly type block that allows easy attachment, detachment and replacement of function blocks while maintaining the base.

Another technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is that a function unit mounted on a specific side plate facing a specific direction while a plurality of side plates rotate around the central axis of the block lower plate to facilitate the function adjustment of the multifunctional assembly type block. It is to provide a multifunctional smart toy platform that makes it work.

Another technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is that it can be combined with a miniaturized and self-contained functional unit to eliminate or significantly reduce many and complex internal units in a platform structure in which the inside and outside of the body of a conventional toy platform are separated. It is to provide a side plate with a simple structure that realizes a multifunctional smart toy that can be used.

The problem of the present invention is not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of side plates each formed in a plate shape, an upper plate formed in a polygonal plate shape so that each side of the polygon is coupled to an upper side of each of the plurality of side plates, and a polygon And a lower plate formed in the shape of a plate of the polygon, wherein each side of the polygon is coupled to a lower side of each of the plurality of side plates, and the plurality of side plates, the upper plate, and the lower plate are mutually coupled to each other to provide an internal accommodation space. A polyhedron is configured, and a different functional unit is mounted to each of the plurality of side plates, and the different functional units are each independently controllable, providing a multifunctional assembly type block.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block further includes a rotating plate including a click bearing and supporting the plurality of side plates in a combined state, and the lower plate is the click bearing in the center. It includes a rotation shaft inserted into the, and the plurality of side plates are configured to be rotatable about the rotation shaft.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block further includes a rotating plate including a click bearing and supporting the plurality of side plates as one in a combined state, and the lower plate is the upper plate at the center. And a rotation shaft connected to the center of the lower plate and inserted into the click bearing, and the plurality of side plates are configured to be rotatable about the rotation shaft.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block further includes a rotating plate including a rotating shaft at a center and coupled to a lower plate, and the lower plate includes a click bearing into which the rotating shaft is inserted in the center. And, the plurality of side plates are configured to be rotatable about the rotation axis.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block further includes a rotating plate including a rotating shaft at a center and coupled to a lower plate, and the lower plate is a center of the upper plate and the lower plate. And a click bearing into which the rotation shaft is inserted, and the plurality of side plates are configured to be rotatable about the rotation shaft.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a functional unit mounted on a side plate facing a specific direction among the plurality of side plates is configured to operate.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates are configured to operate differently depending on the direction of rotation.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block further includes a mode switch that can be set to a first mode and a second mode, and when the mode switch is set to the first mode, the plurality of When a functional unit mounted on a side plate facing a specific direction among the side plates is operated and the mode switch is selected as the second mode, the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates are configured to operate differently depending on the rotation direction. do.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the different functional units generate at least one of a camera module, a sound output module, a light emitting module, a sensor module, an actuator module, a motor module, an image display module, and an input module. .

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor module includes any one of a touch sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an optical sensor, and a touch pad.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the actuator module includes a linear/rotational electric transport mechanism and a propeller.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the image display module includes any one of an LCD module, an LED module, an electronic ink module, and a CRT module, and the input module includes a keypad module, a switch module, and a microphone module. Include either.

In the present specification, each embodiment is described independently, but each embodiment can be combined with each other, and a combined embodiment is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the above-described illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the detailed description below.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by improving the structure of the toy block, which can be combined with various functional units and disassembled and assembled each side of the unit block, the functional blocks are easily attached and detached while maintaining the base of the block. And there is an effect that can provide a smart toy platform that can be replaced.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to operate a functional unit mounted on a specific side plate facing a specific direction while rotating a plurality of side plates around a central axis of the block lower plate There is an effect that can facilitate adjustment.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by providing a side plate of a simple structure that can be combined with a miniaturized and independent functional unit, many and complex internal units are removed from the platform structure in which the inside and outside the body of a conventional toy platform are separated. There is an effect of realizing a multifunctional smart toy that can be reduced significantly or significantly.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a multifunctional assembly type block according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 5 is a cross-sectional side view of a multifunctional assembly type block according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view of a multifunctional assembly type block illustrating a wireless communication functional unit coupled to an expansion plate according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an existing block form compatible with a multifunctional assembly type block according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exploded perspective view of a multifunctional assembly type block according to another embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view of a multifunctional assembly type block according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a plan view of a multifunctional assembled block combining different functional units on four side expansion plates according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a multifunctional assembly type block 100 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention. 2 to 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a multifunctional assembly type block 100 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a perspective view of a multifunctional assembly type block 100 illustrating a wireless communication functional unit coupled to an assembled expansion plate according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

The multifunctional assembly type block 100 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention is an upper plate 110 formed in a plate shape, a plurality of side plates 120, respectively, so as to form a multi-faceted body having an internal accommodation space by being combined with each other. And a lower plate 130.

The upper plate 110, the plurality of side plates 120, and the lower plate 130 each have a fitting groove and a fitting protrusion, and each plate is detachable from each other due to the coupling between the fitting groove and the fitting protrusion. Do.

The side plate 120, the upper plate 110, and the lower plate 130 may include, for example, at least one of a mechanical coupling element and a magnetic coupling element.

The mechanical coupling element may be configured by, for example, one or a plurality of coupling studs 111 formed on the upper plate 110. The coupling stud 111 may include a portion protruding outward from the center of the body and a through hole portion. A fitting groove (not shown) is formed in the lower plate 130 to enable mutual coupling by fitting the coupling studs 111 of the other blocks.

The magnetically coupled element may for example comprise at least one or more magnets. The number of coupling studs or coupling elements may be variously formed and may be formed singularly or asymmetrically.

Each side plate 120 is configured to be capable of mounting different functional units 400. The different functional units 400 are sensor and actuator elements of various functions that can be independently controlled, respectively, and are simply mechanically and electrically separatedly coupled to the side plate 120.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, each side plate 120 has a plurality of electrode sleeves 140 arranged in a predetermined pattern. In FIG. 1, the electrode sleeve 140 extends by a predetermined length past the inner surface of the side plate 120. The electrode sleeve 140 is configured to support the functional unit 400 by a sufficient length by inserting the input/output terminal of the functional unit 400.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 further includes a rotating plate 210 supporting a plurality of side plates 120 in a combined state, and the lower The plate 130 includes a rotation shaft 220 in the center. The rotating plate 210 includes a click bearing 230. As the rotating plate 210 rotates around the rotating shaft 220, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 excluding the lower plate 130 is rotatable about the rotating shaft 220.

The click bearing 230 may click and fix a plurality of side plates 120 rotating on each side of the multifunctional assembly type block 100 by using a known click structure that is click-fixed for each rotation direction. For example, the click structure can be appropriately selected and used in a variety of structures, such as a structure using protrusions and grooves, a structure using beads and grooves, and a structure using springs.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the rotation shaft 230 extends long along the line connecting the center of the upper plate 110 and the lower plate 130 to form a multifunctional assembly type block 100. ) Can support the whole.

In this case, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 may stably rotate around the rotation shaft 320 by providing an upper bearing 340 at the top in addition to the click bearing 330.

A switch (not shown) is mounted on the click bearings 220 and 320 at each click position to activate or deactivate the functional unit 400 by manipulating the rotation shafts 210 and 310.

By this configuration, after completing the multi-functional assembly type block equipped with a plurality of different functional units 400, the side plate 120 in order to enable additional selection for the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates 120 ) To operate the functional units 400 of different combinations depending on the direction in which they rotate around the rotation shafts 220 and 320.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 further includes a mode switch (not shown) that can be set to a first mode and a second mode. When the first mode is set through this mode switch, the side plate 120 facing a specific direction among the plurality of side plates 120 according to the direction in which the side plate 120 rotates around the rotation shafts 220 and 320 When the functional unit 400 mounted on is operated and the second mode is selected, the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates 120 may operate differently according to the rotation direction.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 further includes a rotating plate 410 including a rotating shaft 420 in the center and coupled to the lower plate 130 do. The lower plate 130 includes a click bearing 430 in the center. As the lower plate 130 rotates about the rotation shaft 420, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 is rotatable about the rotation shaft 420.

The click bearing 430 may click and fix a plurality of side plates 120 rotating on each side of the multifunctional assembly type block 100 using a known click structure that is click-fixed for each rotation direction. For example, the click structure can be appropriately selected and used in various structures, such as a structure using protrusions and grooves, a structure using beads and grooves, and a structure using springs.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the rotation shaft 520 extends long along the line connecting the center of the upper plate 110 and the lower plate 130 to form a multifunctional assembly type block 100. ) Can support the whole.

In this case, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 may stably rotate around the rotation shaft 520 by providing the upper bearing 540 at the top along with the click bearing 530.

A switch (not shown) is mounted on the click bearings 420 and 520 at each click position to activate or deactivate the functional unit 400 by manipulating the rotating shafts 420 and 520.

By this configuration, after completing the multi-functional assembly type block equipped with a plurality of different functional units 400, the side plate 120 in order to enable additional selection for the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates 120 ) To operate the functional units 400 of different combinations according to the direction in which they rotate around the rotation shafts 420 and 520.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional assembly type block 100 further includes a mode switch (not shown) that can be set to a first mode and a second mode. When the first mode is set through this mode switch, the side plate 120 facing a specific direction among the plurality of side plates 120 according to the direction in which the side plate 120 rotates around the rotation shafts 420 and 520 When the functional unit 400 mounted on is operated and the second mode is selected, the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates 120 may operate differently according to the rotation direction.

Each independently controllable functional sensor constituting the functional unit 400 according to at least one embodiment is, for example, an ultrasonic sensor, a light sensor, a color sensor, a voice sensor, an acceleration sensor, an infrared sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an infrared remote control sensor.

The ultrasonic sensor may be coupled to the side plate 120 to receive ultrasonic waves transmitted to the outside to measure speed, distance, concentration, viscosity, and the like. The ultrasonic detection sensor may output a trigger signal to the outside when the intensity of the received ultrasonic signal exceeds a threshold value.

The light detection sensor may be coupled to one side plate 120 to sense the intensity of light, and when the intensity of the light exceeds a threshold value, may output a trigger signal to the outside.

The color detection sensor may be coupled to the side plate 120 to detect a spectral intensity of light energy, and when the detected spectral intensity exceeds a threshold value, may output a trigger signal to the outside.

The voice detection sensor is coupled to one side plate 120 to output a trigger signal to the outside when the strength of the voice signal detected from the outside exceeds a threshold.

The acceleration sensor is coupled to one side plate 120 to sense a force, a slope, etc. applied to the side plate 120, and when the value exceeds a threshold value, a trigger signal may be output to the outside.

The infrared sensor may be coupled to, for example, one side plate 120 to detect the amount of infrared rays and output a trigger signal to the outside when the detected amount of infrared rays exceeds a threshold value.

The temperature sensor is coupled to the side plate 120 to detect an external temperature, and when the detected temperature value exceeds a threshold value, a trigger signal may be output to the outside.

The humidity sensor is coupled to the side plate 120 to detect external humidity, and when the detected humidity value exceeds a threshold value, a trigger signal may be output to the outside.

The infrared remote control sensor is coupled to the side plate 120 to detect an infrared signal, and when the intensity of the infrared signal received from the infrared light emitting module exceeds a threshold value, a trigger signal may be output to the outside.

In addition to the activation of the functional unit 400 by the operation of the rotation shaft 220 or the position change of the side plate 120 by the user, the functional units 400 may be automatically activated or deactivated with each other by such a trigger signal. The trigger signal is, for example, by means of NFC (Near Field Communication), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication, Bluetooth, or ZigBee. When the detection signal exceeds the threshold, the trigger signal is broadcast in a broadcast method. Can be output.

The trigger signal is a control signal that causes the functional unit 400 in the standby mode in a predetermined space to start performing an operation, and may be configured as a 1-bit signal. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the functional unit 400 is controlled to perform an operation with only a 1-bit trigger signal. For example, when the functional unit 400 detects an external stimulus equal to or greater than a threshold, it broadcasts a 1-bit trigger signal, and a driving block receiving the trigger signal performs a designated operation. That is, the trigger signal of the functional unit 400 means an on signal, and by outputting a simple signal of an on-off method, various functional units 400 can be collectively controlled in an intuitive manner.

In addition, the functional unit 400 may control the other functional units 400 by using a 1-bit trigger signal to be turned on and off (non-trigger signal) signals.

In addition, another embodiment of the present invention may control the functional unit 400 for each group by using trigger signals (on/off) for each channel. In this case, one or more functional units 400 may be implemented in a form in which communication channels are fixed so that only the trigger signal of the specific functional unit 400 is operated.

In addition to this, any sensor suitable for a given task may be added without limitation and included as a component according to future needs and development.

Examples of actuator elements applicable to the functional unit 400 include electric transport mechanisms and propellers that move linearly/rotately by the driving force of an electric motor.

5 is a diagram illustrating an existing block form compatible with a multifunctional assembly type block according to at least one embodiment of the present invention. 4 illustrates a part of the LEGO block 500, but embodiments of the present invention can be modified to be compatible with a toy block employing the smart toy platform of Patent Application No. 10-2015-0136456 and other types of blocks.

6 is an exploded perspective view of a multifunctional assembly-type block 100 showing a coupling structure of a basic block component and an expansion plate according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Multifunctional assembly block 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention is a plurality of side plates 520, upper plate 110, and lower plate 130 so as to form a multi-faceted body having an internal accommodation space by being combined with each other. Is composed.

6 illustrates a state in which a light detection function unit 521 for generating a camera module is coupled to one of the side plate 520 and an LED function unit 522 for generating a display module is coupled to the other side plate 520 do. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, these functional units 521 and 522 are miniaturized and independent functional units.

The side plate 520, the upper plate 110, and the lower plate 130 constituting the body may include, for example, at least one of a mechanical coupling element and a magnetic coupling element.

The mechanical coupling element may be, for example, one or a plurality of coupling studs 111 on the upper plate 110 as in the embodiment of FIG. 1. The lower plate 130 is also formed with a fitting groove that enables mutual coupling by fitting the coupling studs 111 of the other blocks. The magnetically coupled element may for example comprise at least one or more magnets.

Each side plate 520 is configured so that different functional units can be mounted. To this end, each side plate 520 has one wide docking seat (not shown). In the inside of the docking sheet, a blind hole for fixedly receiving corresponding studs (not shown) formed at a predetermined interval and in a predetermined number in the functional unit is formed in, for example, a grid pattern.

When the functional unit is put in the docking sheet and pressed, it is firmly fixed to the side plate 520 until it is pulled out by hand. The size or shape of the docking sheet is not limited and can be varied according to the functional unit. If necessary, it is also possible to standardize the appearance of the docking seat and the functional unit.

In the center of the lower plate 130, a rotation shaft 220 through which a user can rotate from the outside is installed. The lower plate 130 can be configured and operated as in the embodiment of FIG. 1, so that the side plate 520 is rotated so that additional selection of functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates 520 is possible. Other combinations of functional units can be configured to operate according to the direction of rotation around.

7 is a perspective view of an image display module made by combining an LED functional unit to an assembled one side expansion plate of a multifunctional assembly type block according to another embodiment of the present invention. A single functional unit is shown for illustration purposes.

8 is a plan view of a multifunctional assembly type block having four functions on each side plate configured by combining different functional units to four side expansion plates according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, if four side plates are simultaneously configured as a function block, a multifunctional device having four functions (function A 721, function B 722, function C 723, and function D 724) Buildable blocks can be implemented.

The multifunctional assembly type block of some embodiments may be implemented as a combination of a Gyro block, a GPS block, an ultrasonic block, an infrared block, a camera block, a pupil detection block, an EEG block and a solar charging block, and other new multifunctional blocks. The input/output function of the assembly block can be infinitely expanded by adding an actuator function unit that works with the sensor function unit.

In some embodiments of the present invention, through a coding platform such as entry and scratch (open source based), sensors and actuator modules having various combination functions according to various user purposes can be implemented and utilized simultaneously in four aspects of control.

The above embodiments can be combined as necessary to create another embodiment. For example, a new creation can be created by combining various mechanical devices or electronic devices such as a smart block-based robot, toy, smart phone, and TV with the multifunctional combination block of the present invention.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by improving the structure of the toy block, which can be combined with various functional units and disassembled and assembled each side of the unit block, the functional blocks are easily attached and detached while maintaining the base of the block. And it can provide a smart toy platform that can be replaced.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to operate a functional unit mounted on a specific side plate facing a specific direction while rotating a plurality of side plates around a central axis of the block lower plate. It can facilitate the function adjustment of the.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by providing a side plate of a simple structure that can be combined with a miniaturized and independent functional unit, many and complex internal units in a platform structure in which the inside and outside the body of a conventional toy platform are separated. A multifunctional smart toy can be realized that can eliminate or significantly reduce them.

Although the present invention has been described using several examples, these examples are illustrative and not limiting. As such, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that various changes and modifications can be made according to the equivalence theory without departing from the spirit of the present invention and the scope of the rights presented in the appended claims.

100: multifunctional building block
110: upper plate
111: coupling stud
120, 420: side plate
130: lower plate
140: electrode sleeve
210, 310: rotating shaft
220, 320: click bearing
330: upper bearing
400: functional unit
This study was conducted with the support of the Ministry of Small and Medium Business in 2018 (s2606467)

Claims (12)

A plurality of side plates each formed in a plate shape;
An upper plate formed in a polygonal plate shape so that each side of the polygon is coupled to an upper side of each of the plurality of side plates; And
A lower plate formed in the shape of a polygonal plate so that each side of the polygon is coupled to the lower side of each of the plurality of side plates
And,
The plurality of side plates, the upper plate, and the lower plate are coupled to each other to form a polyhedron having an internal accommodation space,
Each of the plurality of side plates is configured to be capable of mounting different functional units,
The different functional units are each independently controllable,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of side plates are supported in a combined state and further provided with a rotating plate including a click bearing,
The lower plate includes a rotation shaft inserted into the click bearing in the center,
The plurality of side plates are rotatable about the rotation axis,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of side plates are supported in a combined state and further provided with a rotating plate including a click bearing,
The lower plate includes a rotation shaft connected to the center of the upper plate and the lower plate at a center and inserted into the click bearing,
The plurality of side plates are rotatable about the rotation axis,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 1,
Further provided with a rotating plate that includes a rotating shaft in the center and coupled to the lower plate,
The lower plate includes a click bearing into which the rotation shaft is inserted in the center,
The plurality of side plates are rotatable about the rotation axis,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 1,
Further provided with a rotating plate that includes a rotating shaft in the center and coupled to the lower plate,
The lower plate includes a click bearing connected to the center of the upper plate and the lower plate at a center and into which the rotation shaft is inserted,
The plurality of side plates are rotatable about the rotation axis,
Multifunctional building block. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
A functional unit mounted on a side plate facing a specific direction among the plurality of side plates is configured to operate,
Multifunctional building block. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates are configured to operate differently according to the rotation direction,
Multifunctional building block. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
Further comprising a mode switch that can be set to the first mode and the second mode,
When the mode switch is set to the first mode, a functional unit mounted on a side plate facing a specific direction among the plurality of side plates operates,
When the mode switch is selected as the second mode, the functional units mounted on each of the plurality of side plates are configured to operate differently according to the rotation direction,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 1,
The different functional units,
To generate at least one of a camera module, a sound output module, a light-emitting module, a sensor module, an actuator module, a motor module, an image display module and an input module,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 9,
The sensor module,
Including any one of a touch detection sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a light sensor and a touch pad,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 9,
The actuator module,
Including a linear/rotating electric transport mechanism, a propeller,
Multifunctional building block. The method of claim 9,
The image display module,
It includes any one of an LCD module, an LED module, an electronic ink module, and a CRT module,
The input module includes any one of a keypad module, a switch module, and a microphone module,
Multifunctional building block.

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