US20240245946A1

US20240245946A1 - Amusement ride blocks capable of constructing various amusement rides by being combined and arranged in various shapes

Info

Publication number: US20240245946A1
Application number: US18/290,472
Authority: US
Inventors: Seung Ho Shin
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-05-25
Filing date: 2021-05-27
Publication date: 2024-07-25
Also published as: KR20220159117A; CN117355359A; EP4349423A1; WO2022250177A1; JP2024519187A; KR102602726B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to amusement ride blocks that can be played with indoors and outdoors. The amusement ride blocks 100 are each formed to be penetrated in a length direction, provided with an entrance/exit, and assembled with one another or arranged in various shapes to make three-dimensional structures to make various amusement rides. The amusement ride blocks 100 are arranged vertically in combination with one another or arranged horizontally on a floor surface to provide various games. The amusement ride blocks 100 are combined and arranged in various shapes so that the amusement ride may be constructed by reflecting creative ideas of amusement ride installers and children who are main subjects of the game.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to amusement ride blocks that can be played with indoors and outdoors, and more particularly, to amusement ride blocks that may be combined and arranged in various shapes to construct amusement rides by reflecting creative ideas of amusement ride installers and children who are main subjects of games.

BACKGROUND ART

Recently, various play blocks have been developed and used to improve creativity, organization, and concentration in toddlers and children.
The play blocks are designed to allow toddlers and children to experience three-dimensional construction by making various shapes such as buildings or vehicles by using and combining various three-dimensional blocks.
The play blocks for achieving these functions are small in size so that toddlers and children may construct various shapes by manipulating the play blocks by hand indoors. However, the play blocks are not enough to construct amusement rides that toddlers and children may enjoy by using their whole body.
There is a need to develop an amusement ride that may allow the toddlers and children to play the amusement ride without getting tired easily and provide growth and development for the toddlers and children.

DISCLOSURE

Technical Problem

The present invention has been made in an effort to solve the above-mentioned problem caused by small play blocks.
An object of the present invention is to provide eight types of amusement ride blocks that may be combined and arranged in various shapes to creatively construct amusement rides, thereby allowing children to enjoy unique games, enhancing creativity and concentration of the children, and contributing to growth and development of the children.

Technical Solution

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides amusement ride blocks capable of constructing various amusement rides by being combined and arranged in various shapes, the amusement ride blocks being each formed to be penetrated in a length direction, provided with an entrance/exit, and assembled with one another or arranged in various shapes to make three-dimensional structures to make various amusement rides, in which the amusement ride blocks are arranged vertically in combination with one another or arranged horizontally on a floor surface to provide various games.
The present invention provides amusement ride blocks capable of constructing various amusement rides by being combined and arranged in various shapes, in which the amusement ride blocks are each formed to be penetrated in a length direction, provided with an entrance/exit, and provided with surfaces having small holes that a user may grip or step on, and large holes through which the user may pass, and in which the amusement ride blocks are combined with one another vertically and horizontally and used or spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals and used as bar members connected to one another in order to provide: a game of hide and seek that the user plays while hiding inside the amusement ride block through the entrance/exit and the large hole; a climbing wall game that the user plays while climbing the amusement ride block while gripping or stepping on the hole; a physical exercise game that the user plays while passing over the amusement ride block by gripping the bar member by hand; a space in which the user rests and talks by combining the amusement ride blocks like a bleacher or a seating table; and a tag or maze game that the user plays while passing through the inside of the amusement ride block and passing between the amusement ride blocks.

Advantageous Effects

As described above, according to the present invention, the amusement ride blocks may be combined and used to construct three-dimensional configurations having various shapes, such that it is possible to provide play spaces with unique features, provide complex play functions, and provide combined play spaces that the children may enjoy by using their whole body, thereby providing growth and development of the children.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining structures of amusement ride blocks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a structure of a first block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are views for explaining a structure of a second block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a structure of a third block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a structure of a fourth block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a structure of a fifth block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a structure of a sixth block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a structure of a seventh block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining a structure of an eighth block among the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 10 to 13 are views for explaining three-dimensional amusement rides manufactured by the amusement ride blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention.

EXPLANATION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS AND SYMBOLS

- 100: Block
- 110: First block
- 120: Second block
- 130: Second block
- 140: Fourth block
- 150: Fifth block
- 160: Sixth block
- 170: Seventh block
- 180: Eighth block
- 200: Safety guardrail
- 300: Support member
- 400: Finishing plate
- 500: Slide
- 600: Pull-up bar
- D: Entrance/exit
- P: Packing

BEST MODE

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the description of the present invention herein, the specific descriptions of publicly known related functions or configurations will be omitted when it is determined that the specific descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention. In addition, the terms used in the description are defined considering the functions of the present invention and may vary depending on the intention or usual practice of a manufacturer for manufacturing products. Therefore, the definitions should be made based on the entire contents of the present specification.

Embodiments

As illustrated in FIG. 1 attached hereto, the present invention provides various amusement rides blocks 100 that may each be formed to be penetrated in a length direction, provided with an entrance/exit, and combined with one another or arranged in various shapes to make three-dimensional structures to make various amusement rides.
In particular, the amusement ride blocks 100, which are each formed to be penetrated in the length direction, provided with an entrance/exit D, and provided with surfaces having small holes H1 that a user may grip or step on, and large holes H2 through which the user may pass, are combined with one another vertically and horizontally and used or spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals and used as bar members connected to one another in order to provide various play methods by providing: a game of hide and seek that the user plays while hiding inside the block through the entrance/exit D and the large hole H2; a climbing wall game that the user plays while climbing the block while gripping or stepping on the hole H1; a physical exercise game that the user plays while passing over the block by gripping the bar member by hand; a space in which the user may rest and talk by combining the amusement ride blocks like a bleacher or a seating table; and a tag or maze game that the user plays while passing through the inside of the amusement ride block and passing between the blocks.
The blocks 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention include a first block 110, a second block 120, a third block 130, a fourth block 140, a fifth block 150, a sixth block 160, a seventh block 170, and an eighth block 180.

As illustrated in FIG. 2 attached hereto, the first block 110 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, one edge portion of the first block 110 has an inclined surface C, a small hole H1 that the user may grip by hand or step with foot is provided in each of the surfaces thereof, and a large hole H2 through which the user may pass is provided in each of the surfaces thereof.
The small hole H1 and the large hole H2 may each have a circular to polygonal shape. The hole may have a size that allows the user to grip the hole while inserting his/her hand into the hole or step on the hole. Further, the hole may have a size that allows the user to pass through the hole.
It is noted that the second to eighth blocks to be described below include the holes H1 and H2.
Further, the block is an amusement ride block formed to be penetrated like a tunnel and mainly used for a tunnel game. In order to prevent injuries to the child's head caused by a collision, soft packings P may be provided around edges of start and end portions. It is noted that the second to eighth blocks to be described below include the packings.
Further, various pictures may be printed inside and outside the block. The block may be made of non-hazardous synthetic resin to prevent injuries caused by a collision.

As illustrated in FIG. 3 attached hereto, the second block 120 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, one edge portion of the second block 120 has an inclined surface C, an entrance/exit D is provided at one side of the second block 120, and the holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.
The entrance/exit D is formed by opening one main part, and a guide piece 121 is bent inward so that the user may smoothly enter or exit the opening portion.

As illustrated in FIG. 4 attached hereto, the third block 130 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, an entrance/exit D is provided at one side of the third block 130, and the holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

As illustrated in FIG. 5 attached hereto, the fourth block 140 is provided in the form of a hexagonal column penetrated like a tunnel, and the holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

As illustrated in FIG. 6 attached hereto, the fifth block 150 is provided in the form of a hexagonal column penetrated like a tunnel, an entrance/exit D is provided at one side of the fifth block 150, and the holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.
The entrance/exit D may be formed by opening one part, a guide piece 151 for guiding an inlet may be bent inward, and a start piece 152 may be formed in parallel with the guide piece.

As illustrated in FIG. 7 attached hereto, the sixth block 160 is penetrated like a tunnel and rounded to be curved inward toward an upper end bent in an “L” shape, and the entrance/exit D is provided from the bent portion and communicates with the rounded portion.

As illustrated in FIG. 8 attached hereto, the seventh block 170 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, and the holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

As illustrated in FIG. 9 attached hereto, the eight block 180 is provided in the form of a pentagonal column penetrated like a tunnel, and the holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.
FIGS. 10 to 13 attached hereto illustrate examples of combinations that the user may enjoy by using the blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the blocks may be combined and arranged in various shapes to implement the amusement rides having complex play functions and various shapes.
FIGS. 10 to 12 attached hereto illustrate amusement rides provided by coupling the blocks according to the embodiment of the present invention and other items.
As illustrated in FIG. 10 , the blocks 100 are stacked and assembled vertically, and as necessary, finishing plates 400 are used by being fitted and assembled with the start and end parts of the blocks 100 based on the length direction.
Further, the blocks may be fastened by fastening units (not illustrated). Support members 300 may be provided at lower ends of the blocks spaced apart from the floor and securely support the spaced blocks.
In addition, safety guardrails 200 may be provided at upper ends of the stacked blocks to prevent children from falling.
As illustrated in FIG. 11 , the blocks 100 are stacked, and the finishing plates 400 may be used by being provided in the entrance/exits at two opposite sides of the block based on the length direction. The support member 300 may be provided between the start piece of the entrance/exit and the guide piece to prevent the block from sagging.
Further, the safety guardrails 200 may be provided at the upper ends of the stacked blocks to prevent children from falling. A slide 500 may be provided on the main part of the safety guardrails to manufacture a slide amusement ride that the children ride and play.
In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 12 attached hereto, the blocks may be spaced apart from one another vertically, and a circular bar, a pull-up bar, or the like may be combined between the upper ends of the blocks, thereby providing an amusement ride that provides a rolling ladder motion or a pull-up bar motion.
As described above, the amusement ride may provide a game of hide and seek, a pull-up bar game, and a game that the user plays while gripping the pull-up bar and moving.
In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 13 attached hereto, the blocks are assembled to have various shapes and patterns to providing a game and allow the amusement ride installers and children, who are the users, to make various shapes and patterns while reflecting creativity.
The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described.
However, it can be naturally understood by those skilled in the art, to which the present invention pertains, that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not particularly limited to the specific embodiments, and various modifications and alterations may be made without departing from the subject matter of the present invention.
Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are provided so that the present invention is completely disclosed, and a person with ordinary skill in the art can fully understand the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is to be understood as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. Amusement ride blocks capable of constructing various amusement rides by being combined and arranged in various shapes, the amusement ride blocks 100 being each formed to be penetrated in a length direction, provided with an entrance/exit, and assembled with one another or arranged in various shapes to make three-dimensional structures to make various amusement rides, wherein the amusement ride blocks are arranged vertically in combination with one another or arranged horizontally on a floor surface to provide various games.

2. The amusement ride blocks of claim 1, wherein the amusement ride blocks 100 comprises a first block 110, a second block 120, a third block 130, a fourth block 140, a fifth block 150, a sixth block 160, a seventh block 170, and an eighth block 180 that are combined and arranged to constitute various shapes and structures and provide various games.

3. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the first block 110 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, one edge portion thereof has an inclined surface C, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

4. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the second block 120 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, one edge portion thereof has an inclined surface C, an entrance/exit D is provided at one side thereof, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

5. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the third block 130 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, an entrance/exit D is provided at one side thereof, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

6. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the fourth block 140 is provided in the form of a hexagonal column penetrated like a tunnel, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

7. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the fifth block 150 is provided in the form of a hexagonal column penetrated like a tunnel, an entrance/exit D is provided at one side thereof, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

8. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the sixth block 160 is penetrated like a tunnel and rounded to be curved inward toward an upper end bent in an “L” shape, and an entrance/exit D is provided from the bent portion and communicates with the rounded portion.

9. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the seventh block 170 is provided in the form of a quadrangular column penetrated like a tunnel, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

10. The amusement ride blocks of claim 2, wherein the eighth block 180 is provided in the form of a pentagonal column penetrated like a tunnel, and holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes are provided in each of the surfaces thereof.

11. Amusement ride blocks capable of constructing various amusement rides by being combined and arranged in various shapes, wherein the amusement ride blocks 100 are each formed to be penetrated in a length direction, provided with an entrance/exit D, and provided with surfaces having holes H1 and H2 having different sizes and various shapes so that a user grips the holes H1 and H2 with hand or steps with foot while inserting the foot into the holes H1 and H2, and wherein the amusement ride blocks 100 are combined with one another vertically and horizontally and used or spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals and used as bar members connected to one another in order to provide:

a game of hide and seek that the user plays while hiding inside the amusement ride block through the entrance/exit D and the large hole H2;

a climbing wall game that the user plays while climbing the amusement ride block while gripping or stepping on the hole H1;

a physical exercise game that the user plays while passing over the amusement ride block by gripping the bar member by hand;

a space in which the user rests and talks by combining the amusement ride blocks like a bleacher or a seating table; and

a tag or maze game that the user plays while passing through the inside of the amusement ride block and passing between the amusement ride blocks.