US3284946A - Toy building structure including a framed window - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H33/00—Other toys
- A63H33/04—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
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- the invention relates to a model or toy building set having a plurality of modular building elements of the type comprising a hollow, box shaped block having side walls, end walls and a bottom, the external surface of said bottom being provided with projections for engagement with the cavity of one or more superimposed building elements.
- the frame construction according to the invention can readily be fitted in any location of-the building and in any desired dimension and shape. It requires only posts and associated frame elements in various standard lengths adapted to the dimensions determined by the module of the building elements. These several elements are especially suitable for windows, but may also be used for partitions, wainscotting and the like.
- the plate or sheet which is inserted in the grooves in the posts and the associated elements representing the glass pane of the window further serves to sustain the other elements and may be cut to requirements from a transparent or an opaque sheet, as desired, or it may be provided in standard sizes.
- FIG. 1 shows a window structure made from a frame arrangement according to the invention
- FIG. 2 an exploded view of the elements constituting the window structure of FIG. 1, and
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the bottom plate 2, showing the structure in somewhat greater detail.
- FIG. 1 shows part of a wall built up of building elements 1 of the type referred to and with an opening for the insertion of a window.
- the subjacent row of building elements 1 is engaged by a lower frame member 2, corresponding to the sill and along the vertical side of the window opening there is a post 3 which together with a second post 4 and an upper frame member 5 disposed above the posts, define the pane area.
- FIG. 2 shows that the lower frame member 2 is provided with a groove 21 for engagement with primary or external projections 11 on building elements 1.
- the upper frame member 5 is provided with primary projections 51 similar to the projections 11 on the building elements 1.
- the lower frame member 2 is provided on the upper face with a longitudinal groove 23, and the upper frame member 5 has a similar longitudinal groove 53 in the under face thereof.
- the post 3 has a smooth face on the side adjacent the wall and engages the wall closely, while in "ice the side facing the window opening there is provided a longitudinal groove 33.
- the other post 4 is provided in both sides with grooves 43 but otherwise may be similar to post 3.
- the grooves 23, 33, 43 and 53 serve to engage the edges of a window pane 6, and it is seen clearly from the drawing that the post 4 is adapted to support a window pane at both sides, whereby it is possible to assemble a plurality of windows in side-by-side relation.
- the upper frame member is provided with apertures 52 extending through the top face between the primary projections 51 and with slots 52 at the ends. These slots and apertures form end and intermediate recessesfor engaging projections on the posts as explained below.
- a projection 42 may be provided at the upper end of post 4 for engagement with the recesses 52 to sustain and stabilize the structure.
- the lower frame member 2 is further provided at the ends with slots 22 for engaging the projections 31 and 41 at the lower end of the two posts 3 and'4.
- apertures 22 are provided in groove 23 at intervals corresponding to those of the upper member 5. These recesses, like those on upper member 5, serve to engage projections on the side elements or posts.
- post 3 can also be provided with such a top projection.
- the upper frame member is sustained by the pane 6 filling in the grooves 53, projections on the upper ends of the posts are not necessary and may be omitted.
- the length of the frame members and the posts must necessarily be adapted to the module of the building elements so that the wall can be built up around the window with a whole number of courses.
- a post of a type corresponding to the post 4 may also be used horizontally as a parting strip between the upper and lower panes of a Window, in which case it is used without end projections, or the vertical posts can be provided with recesses to engage such projections.
- the frame elements herein disclosed may be made of various materials, including'metal and cardboard or fiber. However, it is advantageous for manufacturing and merchandising reasons that they be made of a suitable synthetic plastic.
- a window structure comprising a lower frame member having a groove means extending longitudinally thereof for engaging projections of subjacent ones of said building elements and with end and intermediate recesses spaced longitudinally along said member, adjacent ones of said intermediate recesses being spaced from each other by the same distance as the said projections of the building elements, an upper frame member provided with projections corresponding to the said projections of the building elements, a pair of posts adapted to form the side elements of said frame, each of said posts having a projection means on at least one of its ends for engagement in said recesses of the other frame members, the said lower and upper frame members and posts being provided with longitudinal groove means for engaging the edges of a plate whereby J said plate forms a window pane framed by the upper frame member, the lower frame member and the two posts.
- a toy building set according to claim 1 in which at least one of said posts is provided with longitudinal grooves on two opposite sides thereof for engaging a second plate in side-by-side relation with the first mentioned plate.
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DK136563AA DK100765C (da) | 1963-03-26 | 1963-03-26 | Rammekonstruktion til model- eller legetøjsbyggesæt. |
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CH (1) | CH409741A (pt) |
DE (1) | DE1967601U (pt) |
DK (1) | DK100765C (pt) |
FR (1) | FR1385254A (pt) |
GB (1) | GB1042413A (pt) |
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US3346775A (en) * | 1965-06-19 | 1967-10-10 | Interlego Ag | Components for making structures comprising electrical circuits |
US3534494A (en) * | 1968-07-01 | 1970-10-20 | Kawada Kogyo Kk | Window component having slidable panels |
US3546807A (en) * | 1968-12-05 | 1970-12-15 | August Wilheim Howe | Toy building set with interfitting frames and blocks |
US4214403A (en) * | 1977-10-13 | 1980-07-29 | Interlego, A.G. | Hinge element |
USD377532S (en) * | 1995-11-07 | 1997-01-21 | Lin Kuo Y | Building block |
US5865661A (en) * | 1997-10-03 | 1999-02-02 | Parvia Corporation | Toy vehicular drive apparatus |
US5924905A (en) * | 1997-09-24 | 1999-07-20 | Parvia Corporation | Modular terrain for a toy building set |
US5947787A (en) * | 1997-09-24 | 1999-09-07 | Parvia Corporation | Modular lattice substructure for a toy building set |
US5951356A (en) * | 1997-10-27 | 1999-09-14 | Parvia Corporation | Modular lattice substructure for a toy building set having columns and foundations |
US5961364A (en) * | 1995-11-20 | 1999-10-05 | Interlego Ag | Building set for a toy building |
US5993283A (en) * | 1997-09-30 | 1999-11-30 | Parvia Corporation | Modular buildings for a toy building set |
US6007401A (en) * | 1997-10-03 | 1999-12-28 | Parvia Corporation | Optoelectric remote control apparatus for guiding toy vehicles |
US6012957A (en) * | 1997-10-27 | 2000-01-11 | Parvia Corporation | Single beam optoelectric remote control apparatus for control of toys |
USD422035S (en) * | 1998-12-11 | 2000-03-28 | Parvia Corporation | Toy lattice frame piece |
US6102770A (en) * | 1997-10-03 | 2000-08-15 | Parvia Corporation | Toy vehicular electromechanical guidance apparatus |
US6129605A (en) * | 1997-09-24 | 2000-10-10 | Parvia Corporation | Modular base units for a toy building set |
US20120102847A1 (en) * | 2010-10-29 | 2012-05-03 | Kopp Robert G | Combination Wood And Plastic Enclosure |
US20140315466A1 (en) * | 2012-01-04 | 2014-10-23 | Mbm Building Systems Limited | Modelling assembly |
USD751153S1 (en) * | 2015-01-26 | 2016-03-08 | Mega Brands Inc. | Construction set element |
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FR2593717A1 (fr) * | 1986-02-03 | 1987-08-07 | Fischer De Blanitza Marc | Jeu de construction |
DK129895A (da) * | 1995-11-20 | 1997-05-21 | Lego As | Byggesæt til en legetøjsbygning |
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US1204908A (en) * | 1915-08-02 | 1916-11-14 | Otto C Schwarz | Toy building. |
US1236896A (en) * | 1914-12-31 | 1917-08-14 | William George Anderson | Toy. |
US2461535A (en) * | 1944-01-24 | 1949-02-15 | Gilbert Co A C | Toy building blocks with closure panes |
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US1236896A (en) * | 1914-12-31 | 1917-08-14 | William George Anderson | Toy. |
US1204908A (en) * | 1915-08-02 | 1916-11-14 | Otto C Schwarz | Toy building. |
US2461535A (en) * | 1944-01-24 | 1949-02-15 | Gilbert Co A C | Toy building blocks with closure panes |
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US3346775A (en) * | 1965-06-19 | 1967-10-10 | Interlego Ag | Components for making structures comprising electrical circuits |
US3534494A (en) * | 1968-07-01 | 1970-10-20 | Kawada Kogyo Kk | Window component having slidable panels |
US3546807A (en) * | 1968-12-05 | 1970-12-15 | August Wilheim Howe | Toy building set with interfitting frames and blocks |
US4214403A (en) * | 1977-10-13 | 1980-07-29 | Interlego, A.G. | Hinge element |
USD377532S (en) * | 1995-11-07 | 1997-01-21 | Lin Kuo Y | Building block |
US5961364A (en) * | 1995-11-20 | 1999-10-05 | Interlego Ag | Building set for a toy building |
US6129605A (en) * | 1997-09-24 | 2000-10-10 | Parvia Corporation | Modular base units for a toy building set |
US5924905A (en) * | 1997-09-24 | 1999-07-20 | Parvia Corporation | Modular terrain for a toy building set |
US5947787A (en) * | 1997-09-24 | 1999-09-07 | Parvia Corporation | Modular lattice substructure for a toy building set |
US5993283A (en) * | 1997-09-30 | 1999-11-30 | Parvia Corporation | Modular buildings for a toy building set |
US6007401A (en) * | 1997-10-03 | 1999-12-28 | Parvia Corporation | Optoelectric remote control apparatus for guiding toy vehicles |
US6102770A (en) * | 1997-10-03 | 2000-08-15 | Parvia Corporation | Toy vehicular electromechanical guidance apparatus |
US5865661A (en) * | 1997-10-03 | 1999-02-02 | Parvia Corporation | Toy vehicular drive apparatus |
US5951356A (en) * | 1997-10-27 | 1999-09-14 | Parvia Corporation | Modular lattice substructure for a toy building set having columns and foundations |
US6012957A (en) * | 1997-10-27 | 2000-01-11 | Parvia Corporation | Single beam optoelectric remote control apparatus for control of toys |
USD422035S (en) * | 1998-12-11 | 2000-03-28 | Parvia Corporation | Toy lattice frame piece |
US20120102847A1 (en) * | 2010-10-29 | 2012-05-03 | Kopp Robert G | Combination Wood And Plastic Enclosure |
US8646220B2 (en) * | 2010-10-29 | 2014-02-11 | Suncast Technologies, Llc | Combination wood and plastic enclosure |
US20140315466A1 (en) * | 2012-01-04 | 2014-10-23 | Mbm Building Systems Limited | Modelling assembly |
US9734733B2 (en) * | 2012-01-04 | 2017-08-15 | Mbm Building Systems Limited | Modelling assembly |
USD751153S1 (en) * | 2015-01-26 | 2016-03-08 | Mega Brands Inc. | Construction set element |
USD751152S1 (en) * | 2015-01-26 | 2016-03-08 | Mega Brands Inc. | Construction set element |
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CH409741A (de) | 1966-03-15 |
GB1042413A (en) | 1966-09-14 |
DK100765C (da) | 1965-01-11 |
FR1385254A (fr) | 1965-01-08 |
OA00254A (fr) | 1966-03-15 |
BR6457302D0 (pt) | 1973-12-27 |
DE1967601U (de) | 1967-08-31 |
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