UA115603C2 - VOLUME LOGICAL TOY-Puzzles "NEW MARUSENKO SPHERE" - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to puzzle games and can be used for the development of players logical thinking and spatial imagination, color perception, ingenuity. The claimed three-dimensional logic puzzle game includes a game element made in the form of a sphere. The toy puzzle further comprises n game elements, where n is 1, 2, 3, 4, ... made in the form of spheres and arranged coaxially in each other with the possibility of rotation. Each game element consists of two hollow hemispheres, each of which has symmetrically four cut-outs of the same shape. On the outer surfaces of each inner hollow hemisphere circumferentially, at the same distance from each other, are four rods, which are in cross section in the form of a semicircle. At the tops of each inner hollow hemisphere are located rods that have a cross-sectional view. The rods are equipped with caps with a semicircular end surface. On the inner surfaces of each outer hollow hemisphere between the cut-outs are made longitudinal grooves directed from the top of the hemisphere to the lower circumference, which have elastic retainers, and the outer hollow hemispheres are equipped with elements of the detachable connection. The invention is to increase reliability and adaptability while increasing curiosity.

Description

The invention belongs to tin scrap games and can be used to develop players' logical thinking and spatial imagination, color perception, intelligence.

A well-known three-dimensional logical puzzle toy | see patent of the Russian Federation for the invention Me2253496, M. Kl."

AbBZE 9/08, dated 03/15/2004, publ. 06/10/2005|Y, which includes a game element in the form of a sphere.

In the well-known three-dimensional logical puzzle toy, the sphere is placed with the possibility of free rotation in a removable cube, which has a spherical cavity. The sphere is divided into segments by three mutually perpendicular planes that pass through its center, where each of the segments is mounted with the possibility of rotation in any of the three mutually perpendicular planes. Each face of the cube has a through hole for manipulating sphere segments, the diameter of which does not allow an individual segment to pass through it. Segments do not have fasteners. The halves of the removable cube are connected using an internal thread.

The well-known voluminous logical puzzle toy has insufficient reliability, low manufacturability and insufficient interest.

This is explained by the fact that the well-known puzzle toy contains sphere segments that are not connected by anything. When moving the segments relative to each other, their displacement and jamming is possible, especially when the segments are worn due to the increased friction of segments that are not fastened together. This leads to the inoperability of the puzzle.

The internal thread, with the help of which the halves of the removable cube are connected, taking into account the fact that such puzzles are usually made of plastic, quickly wears out and becomes unusable. When the halves of the cube are separated, the segments of the sphere fall apart and it is quite difficult to reconstruct the puzzle. All this causes insufficient reliability of the puzzle toy in operation. The production of the famous puzzle toy requires very high precision, because the segments of the sphere must be machined in such a way that they interact with each other without applying much effort to them and at the same time there was no gap between them that could cause them to shift and jam. In addition, the puzzle lacks interest because it has eight segments that partially overlap the cube, which does not provide a full view of the sphere. And the segments themselves can only move layer by layer relative to the vertical axis of the sphere

From or turn in hemispheres along the meridional planes.

The basis of the invention is the task of improving the three-dimensional logical puzzle-puzzle by means of a new execution of structural elements and the introduction of new connections between structural elements, which will ensure an increase in reliability and manufacturability while simultaneously increasing its interest.

The problem is solved by the fact that in the three-dimensional logical puzzle toy, which includes a game element made in the form of a sphere, according to the invention, the new thing is that it additionally contains n game elements, where n-1, 2, Z, 4..., made in the form of spheres and installed coaxially inside each other with the possibility of rotation, each game element consists of two hollow hemispheres, each of which has symmetrically located four through cuts of the same shape, on the outer surfaces of each inner hollow hemisphere around the circumference on at the same distance from each other, four rods are placed that have the shape of a semicircle in cross-section, on the tops of each inner hollow hemisphere there are rods that have the shape of a circle in cross-section, the rods are equipped with caps with a semicircular end surface, on the inner surfaces of each outer hollow hemisphere between the through cuts longitudinal grooves are made, directed from the top of the hemisphere to the lower circumference, in which the no elastic fasteners, but the outer hollow hemispheres are equipped with removable connection elements.

The causal relationship between the set of features of the claimed invention and the technical result achieved is as follows.

New constructive execution of constructive elements and introduction of new connections between constructive elements, namely: - additional introduction of n game elements, where n-1, 2, 3, 4..., made in the form of spheres; - installation of game elements coaxially with each other with the possibility of rotation; - execution of each game element in the form of two connected hollow hemispheres; - execution of four through cuts of the same shape on each hemisphere; - placement on the outer surfaces of each inner hollow hemisphere along the circumference at the same distance from each other, four rods, which have a semicircular cross-section; - placement on the tops of each inner hollow hemisphere of rods that have a cross-section in the shape of a circle: 60 - equipping the rods with caps with a semicircular end surface;

- execution on the inner surfaces of each outer hollow hemisphere between through cuts of longitudinal grooves, which are directed from the top of the hemisphere to the lower circumference; - installation of elastic fasteners in the longitudinal grooves; - equipping the outer hollow hemispheres with removable connection elements, in combination with the known features of the invention, provides increased reliability and manufacturability while simultaneously increasing the interest of the puzzle toy.

This is explained by the fact that all game elements are made in the form of spheres, which consist of two hollow hemispheres. On the outer surfaces of each inner hollow hemisphere around the circumference at the same distance from each other, four rods are placed, which have the shape of a semicircle in cross-section. When the hemispheres are connected, these rods form a rod that has a circular cross-section. Caps with a semicircular end surface are installed on such rods, which hold the hemispheres together to form a sphere. Caps are also installed on the rods placed on the tops of each inner hollow hemisphere of the rods, which have a circular cross-section. Caps on all rods are installed with the possibility of their free rotation around the axes of the rods. When assembling the puzzle, the rods with the caps of each smaller diameter sphere are placed in the grooves of the larger diameter sphere made on the inner surfaces of each outer hollow hemisphere between the through cuts of the longitudinal grooves, which are directed from the top of the hemisphere to the lower circumference. Hemispheres of the sphere with the largest diameter are connected to each other with the help of removable connection elements. This construction in assembled form has high reliability due to the fact that all game elements are stably connected to each other. Installation of game elements coaxially with each other ensures the possibility of rotation of each element in any direction. All game elements are identical and differ from each other in size, and their outer and inner diameters are balanced among themselves, and allow the game elements to be freely placed inside each other, and in this position to make diametrical movements relative to each other.

The game elements are structurally simple in execution and do not require very high accuracy in their manufacture, which helps to reduce the cost of the product. Each hemisphere has four cross-sections of the same shape. This provides an opportunity to rotate the spheres relative to each other and to see in what position each of the structural elements of the three-dimensional structure is located

From the puzzle, which contributes to increasing the interest of the puzzle. Elastic latches, installed in longitudinal grooves, ensure that the game elements are fixed in the position required by the player. At the same time, the player can rotate other game elements in any direction and fix them in the required position.

Thus, in the design of the proposed three-dimensional logical puzzle toy, an increase in reliability and manufacturability is provided while simultaneously increasing its interest. This significantly reduces the complexity of its production. Due to increased manufacturability, the material and energy costs of manufacturing a puzzle toy are reduced.

The essence of the invention is explained by the drawings, which depict a three-dimensional logic puzzle containing four game elements, where in Fig. 1 shows a three-dimensional logical puzzle toy, general view; in Fig. 2 - three-dimensional logical puzzle toy, one-quarter cutout; in Fig. C - the same, vertical section; in Fig. 4 - hemisphere of the inner smallest game element and its vertical section; in Fig. 5 - hemispheres of intermediate game elements (in this case - the second and third game elements) and their vertical section; in Fig. 6 - hemispheres of the fourth external game element and its vertical section; in Fig. 7 - cap; in Fig. 8 - diagram of movement of game elements relative to each other; in Fig. 9 - one side of a sphere with four cutouts.

A three-dimensional logical puzzle toy has n game elements, where n-1, 2, 3, 4... (the drawings show a puzzle that has four game elements), made in the form of spheres, each of which consists of two hollow bodies hemispheres O and 5. Game elements are installed coaxially with each other with the possibility of rotation. The three-dimensional logic puzzle toy includes an inner smallest game element 1, an intermediate second game element 2 and a third game element 3, and a fourth outer game element 4. The outer and inner diameters of the game elements 1, 2, 3, 4 are balanced with each other as follows , which allow game elements to be placed freely within each other. The hollow hemispheres of the game elements 1, 2, З on their outer surfaces have four rods 5 placed around the circumference at the same distance from each other, which have the shape of a semicircle in cross-section, and rods 6, which have the shape of a circle in cross-section, are located on the tops of each of these hemispheres . Rods 5 are actually halves of rods cut in half lengthwise. On the folded together halves of the rods 5 and on the rods 6, caps 7 with a semicircular end surface are placed, which are able to rotate freely around the axes of the rods 5 and 6. Four through-cuts 8 of the same shape are made on each hollow hemisphere, due to which an openwork structure is formed. On the inner surfaces of each hollow hemisphere of the game elements 2, 3, 4, between the through cuts 8, longitudinal grooves 9 are made, which are directed from the top of the hemisphere to the lower circumference, and are equipped with elastic fasteners 10. The caps 7, placed on the rods 5 and 6, are located in the grooves 9. The hollow hemispheres of the game element 4 are equipped with detachable connection elements (not shown in the drawings).

On the surface of the game elements 1, 2, 3, 4 of the three-dimensional logical puzzle toy, logical color combinations can be applied. Game elements 1, 2, 3, 4 puzzle toys form eight planes 11, which can be divided into sectors colored in separate colors.

The volumetric logic puzzle toy works like this.

The game elements 1, 2, C, 4 are successively installed inside each other, for which the halves of the rods 5 are folded together and fastened with caps 7. The caps 7 are also installed on the rods 6. The caps 7 are made with one semicircular end surface and can freely rotate around axes of the rods 5 and 6. Next, the caps 7 are placed in the grooves 9 made between the through-cuts 8. The hollow hemispheres of the game element 4 are fastened with the help of removable connection elements. In the formed openwork design, the player applies a diametrical force to the game elements 1, 2, 3, 4 through the cutouts 8. Each game element 1, 2, Z of smaller diameter can move in element 2, 3, 4 around a common center in one of six planes and simultaneously around one of six imaginary axes. In the process of such movement, the player can fix the game elements 1, 2, 3, 4 in the position he needs with the help of elastic fasteners 10. When the player through the cutouts 8 again gives the game elements 1, 2, 3, 4 a rotational movement, the caps 7 are released from elastic fasteners 10, which previously held the structure in a relatively stable position, are moved in the grooves 9 in the direction required by the player. Rotational movements in one or different directions can be performed both by a separate game element to which the player applies force, and by several game elements of a different diameter relative to the game element or elements surrounding it or them. Such movements can be carried out simultaneously or separately, in different planes, and in different opposite or adjacent directions. The meaning of the spatial movement of game elements is to reproduce color combinations of eight planes 10

Zo (Fig. 9), formed by end surfaces of the same color. These planes can have different colors, for example, two, four, eight, or more colors. Volumetric puzzle toy can have other color combinations. Logical color combinations placed on the surface of a separate such plane of the puzzle can be divided into sectors colored by separate colors. Additional color combinations of individual sectors contribute to the player's greater interest in the process of solving the toy-puzzle task and provide an opportunity to complicate or simplify the solution of the toy-puzzle, using the same basic construction in its production.

In the three-dimensional logical puzzle toy that is claimed, an increase in reliability and manufacturability is ensured while simultaneously increasing its interest. This significantly reduces the complexity of its production. Due to increased manufacturability, the material and energy costs of manufacturing a puzzle toy are reduced.

The voluminous logical puzzle toy claimed is made of known materials using known equipment and known technologies, which confirms its industrial suitability.

Claims (1)

FORMULA OF THE INVENTION Volumetric logical puzzle toy, which includes a game element made in the form of a sphere, which is distinguished by the fact that it additionally contains n game elements, where n is 1, 2, 3, 4,..., made in the form of spheres and installed coaxially within each other with the possibility of rotation, each game element consists of two hollow hemispheres, each of which has symmetrically located four through-cuts of the same shape, four rods are placed on the outer surfaces of each inner hollow hemisphere along the circumference at the same distance from each other, which have the shape of a semicircle in cross-section, rods are placed on the tops of each inner hollow hemisphere, which have the shape of a circle in cross-section, the rods are equipped with caps with a semicircular end surface, on the inner surfaces of each outer hollow hemisphere between the through cuts, longitudinal grooves are made, directed from the top of the hemisphere to of the lower circumference, in which elastic fasteners are installed, and the outer ones are hollow the hemispheres are equipped with detachable connection elements.