WO2024054171A1

WO2024054171A1 - A toy block

Info

Publication number: WO2024054171A1
Application number: PCT/TR2022/051311
Authority: WO
Inventors: Musa UNEY; Yusuf UNEY
Original assignee: Noftt Endustriyel Tasarim Plastik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
Priority date: 2022-09-08
Filing date: 2022-11-18
Publication date: 2024-03-14
Also published as: TR2022014007A2

Abstract

The invention relates to toy blocks that contribute to the development of dexterity and imagination, while allowing both adults and children to have a good time together and characterized in that; including, - At least one hexagonal protrusion (21) positioned on the side surface (16, 26) and/or the upper surface (15, 25) having the shape and size to fit into the side intrusion (12, 22) and/or the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23). - At least one hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) positioned on the lower surface (17, 27), which ensures that type A-toy blocks (2) and/or B-type toy blocks (1) are fixed to each other by combining, - At least one side intrusion (12, 22) positioned on the side surfaces of the body (10, 20), which provides design variety by angling the other toy blocks attached to the side surfaces (16, 26) in six different positions.

Description

D E S C R I P T I O N

A Toy Block

Technical Field

The invention is about toy blocks that contribute to the development of dexterity and imagination, while enabling both adults and children to have a good time together.

Prior Art

While the toy blocks allow both adults and children to have a good time together, they also contribute to the development of dexterity and imagination. Toy blocks, also known as building blocks, provide the opportunity to bring different shapes and designs to life.

In the prior art, there are toy blocks of different shapes and sizes. The said toy blocks usually contain an intrusion and a protrusion. Designs of different sizes and shapes are obtained by inserting the protrusions into the intrusion.

The toy block is mentioned in the Korean patent document with the code KR2014010714A in the prior art. Said toy block has multiple joining protrusions at the top and multiple joining holes at the bottom so that block combinations can be made in the vertical direction. In addition, the right and left sides of the body have side holes and protrusions to enable the mentioned blocks to be joined in the horizontal direction. With the aforementioned toy blocks, only two-sided designs can be obtained as right-left and up-and-down. It is not possible to achieve angled, diagonal designs in any way. In addition, the holes and protrusions slot into each other with a tight fit method. Due to slotting with the tight fit, the blocks cannot hold onto each other in the desired way with the tight fit and prevents the desired designs from being made. The block toy unit is mentioned in the patent document with the code JPS6048778A in the prior art. Said block toy unit is hexagonal in shape. The dimensions and shapes of the intrusions and protrusions on the lower and upper surfaces of the toy and the intrusions and protrusions on the six side edges of the toy are different from each other. Due to the aforementioned difference, the resulting designs remain within the limits of two dimensions. In addition, all of the limbs on the edge of the block in the Japanese patent with the code JPS6048778A are round. Since the limbs are round, it is easier to establish an angular bond for the objects to be created. The user does not have to think about the next steps when assembling the pieces together. However, since the side limbs are round, the flatness of the object to be created in single-row reproductions cannot be fixed. In addition, the intrusions and protrusions slot into each other with a tight fit method. With the tight fit, the blocks cannot hold on to each other as desired and prevent the desired designs from being made. In the production of the blocks stated in the document in question, a spade must be used on each closed intrusion. With the use of individual cores on each intrusion, production’s pace is low.

Purpose of the Invention

The aim of the invention is to obtain a toy block whose connecting parts (intrusions, protrusions) can be interlocked for 8 directions and can be fixed to each other in all directions, which can be reproduced and allows three-dimensional objects to be made.

Another aim of the invention is to obtain a toy block that is more complex and mind-challenging as three-dimensional objects can be formed and thus benefits the mental development of the user.

Another aim of the invention is to obtain a toy block allows larger and more meaningful shapes to be formed by not separating easily from each other after being fixed. Another aim of the invention is to obtain a toy block that allows to obtain rotary motion.

Another aim of the invention is to obtain a toy block that allows at least four times more product per injection press.

The toy block developed to realize the aforementioned purposes includes at least one side intrusion (12, 22) which is positioned on the side surfaces of the body (10,20), enabling a design variety by angling the other toy blocks inserted into the side surfaces (16,26) in six different positions, at least one hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) positioned on the lower surface (17, 27), which ensures that the A-type toy blocks (2) and/or B-type toy blocks (1) are fixed to each other by being combined, at least one hexagonal protrusion (21) positioned on the side surface (16, 26) and/or the upper surface (15, 25), which has the shape and size to fit into the side intrusion (12, 22) and/or the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23).

Description of Figures

Attached Figure - 1 is the side view of the B-type toy block.

Figure -2 is the top view of the B-type toy block.

Figure -3 is the side view of the B-type toy block.

Figure-4 is the bottom view of the B-type toy block.

Figure-5 is the top perspective view of the B-type toy block.

Figure-6 is the bottom perspective view of the B-type toy block.

Figure-7 is the top perspective view of the B-type toy block.

Figure-8 is the detail view of the B-type toy block.

Figure-9 is the detail view of the B-type toy block.

Figure- 10 is the side view of the A-type toy block.

Figure- 11 is the top view of the A-type toy block.

Figure-12 is the side view of the A-type toy block.

Figure- 13 is the bottom view of the A-type toy block.

Figure-14 is the top perspective view of the A-type toy block.

Figure- 15 is the bottom perspective view of the A-type toy block. Figure- 16 is the top perspective view of the A-type toy block.

Figure- 17 is the detail view of the A-type toy block.

Figure- 18 is the detail view of the A-type toy block.

Figure- 19 is the perspective view of the spider obtained with the toy blocks that are the subject of the invention.

Figure-20 is the perspective view of the revolving wheel bicycle obtained with the toy blocks which are the subject of the invention.

Figure-21 is the perspective view of the helicopter with rotating blades obtained with the toy blocks that are the subject of the invention.

Figure-22 is the perspective view of the butterfly obtained with the toy blocks that are the subject of the invention.

Figure-23 is the perspective view of the rotary bladed windmill obtained with the toy blocks that are the subject of the invention.

The main parts expressed in the figures are given below as numbers and names.

(1) B-type toy block

(10) Body

(11) Circular protrusion

(11.1) Tab

(12) Side intrusion

(12.1) Tab slot

(12.2) Beveled edge

(13) Intrusion

(13.1) Beveled edge

(14) Gap

(15) Upper surface

(16) Side surface

(17) Lower surface

(2) A-type toy block

(20) Body (21) Protrusion

(21.1) Tab

(22) Side intrusion

(22.1) Tab slot

(22.2) Beveled edge

(23) Intrusion

(23.1) Beveled edge

(24) Gap

(25) Upper surface

(26) Side surface

(27) Lower surface t: The measure of one inside edge of the side intrusion (12, 22) and the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) y: The distance between the two opposite sides of the side intrusion (12, 22) and the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) from the inside to each other k: The outside-to-out dimension of the two opposite sides of the hexagonal protrusion (21) and the outside-to-outside diameter of the circular protrusion (11)

DI : Measure of the width of the tab slot (12.1, 22.1)

D2: Measure of the depth of the tab slot (12.1, 22.1)

D3 : Measure of the protrusion of the tab (11.1, 21.1)

D4: Measure of the width of the tab (11.1, 21.1)

Explanation of the Invention

The invention is about toy blocks that contribute to the development of dexterity and imagination, while allowing both adults and children to have a good time together. There are two types of toy blocks, A-type toy block (2) and B-type toy block (1). The A-type toy block (2) and the B-type toy block (1) have a hexagonal body (10, 20).

There are three hexagonal protrusions (21) and three side intrusions (22) on the side surfaces (26) of the body (20) of the A-type toy block (2). Body (20) of the said A- type toy block (2) has a hexagonal intrusion (23) on the lower surface (27) and a hexagonal protrusion (21) on the upper surface (25). There is a gap (24) on the edges of the hexagonal intrusion (23) located on the lower surface (27) of the body (20). Said gap (24) ensures that the toy block is lighter. In addition, a toy block that can be produced faster and more economically is obtained thanks to the gap (24).

There are three circular protrusions (11) and three side intrusions (12) on the side surfaces (16) of the body (10) of the B-type toy block (1). Body (10) of the Said B- type toy block (1) has a hexagonal intrusion (13) on the lower surface (17) and a circular protrusion (11) on its upper surface (15). There is a gap (14) on the edges of the hexagonal intrusion (13) located on the lower surface (17) of the body (10). Said gap (14) ensures that the toy block is lighter. In addition, a toy block that can be produced faster and more economically is obtained thanks to the gap (14).

The hexagonal protrusion (21) in the A-type toy block (2) has the shape and size to fit into the side intrusion (22) and hexagonal intrusion (23) in the said A-type toy block (2). In addition, the mentioned hexagonal protrusion (21) is in the shape and size to be clamped to the side intrusion (22) and hexagonal intrusion (23) in the B- type toy block (1).

The size (k) of the hexagonal protrusion (21) in the A-type toy block (2) from one edge to the other and the diameter (length) (k) of the circular protrusion (11) in the B-type toy block (1) are equal to each other. Thanks to the aforementioned equal dimensions, the hexagonal protrusion (21) and the circular protrusion (11) can enter the side intrusions (12, 22) and hexagonal intrusions (13, 23). Thus, the A-type toy block (2) and the B-type toy block (1) can be fixed on each other as desired and added, and the desired shape can be obtained freely. The two opposite sides of the hexagonal protrusion (21) have the measure "k" and one side has the measure "I". In addition, the circular protrusion (11) has the diameter "k" . The side intrusions (12, 22) and one side of the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) have a "t" dimension. The two opposite sides of the side intrusion (12, 22) and the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) have the dimension "y" inside. In the preferred application of the invention, the "k" measure is 8 millimetres, the "y" measure is 8.2 millimetres, the "t" measure is 4.61 millimetres and the "I" measure is 4.72 millimetres. In alternative embodiments of the invention, the dimensions may vary according to the size and shape of the toy block used.

The body (20) of the A-type toy block (2) and the hexagonal protrusions (21) on it are in the shape of a regular hexagon, as the name suggests. The desired angle and shape can be easily obtained with the hexagonal body (20) and hexagonal protrusions (21). In addition, maximum benefit is obtained from the unit area. With the hexagonal protrusion (21), the A-type toy block (2) can be extended in six different angles and directions. The hexagonal protrusion (21) can be fixed to the hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) and the side intrusions (12, 22). In alternative embodiments of the invention, the bodies (10, 20) can have circular, rectangular, square, pentagonal and polygonal shapes with different number of sides.

There are tabs (21.1, 11.1) at the ends of the hexagonal protrusions (21) and circular protrusion (11). Said tabs (11.1, 21.1) fit into the tab slots (12.1, 22.1) located in the side intrusions (12, 22). Thanks to the tabs (11.1, 21.1) and tab slots (12.1, 22.1), it is ensured that the A-type toy blocks (2) are securely clamped to the B-type toy blocks (1) and to each other.

The tab slots (12.1, 22.1) have width DI and depth D2. Tabs (11.1, 21.1) have a protrusion size of D3 and a width measure of D4. The tabs (11.1, 21.1) have a width and depth that can barely enter the tab slots (12.1, 22.1). In the preferred application of the invention, the DI measure is 1 millimetre, the D2 measure is 0.2 millimetre, the D3 measure is 0.05 millimetre and the D4 measure is 0.5 millimetre. In alternative embodiments of the invention, the dimensions may vary according to the size and shape of the toy block used. The side intrusions (12, 22) in the A-type toy blocks (2) and B-type toy blocks (1), which are the subject of the invention, have beveled edges (12.2, 22.2) that are inclined from outside to inside. The hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) in the aforementioned A-type toy block (2) and B-type toy blocks (1) also have beveled edges (13.1, 23.1) that are inclined from the outside to the inside.

Thanks to the beveled edges (12.2, 22.2) in the side intrusions (12, 22) and the beveled edges (13.1, 23.1) in the hexagonal intrusions, the circular protrusion (11) and the hexagonal protrusion (21) can easily fit on the said side intrusion (12, 22) and the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23). The aperture of the beveled edges (12.2, 22.2) in the side intrusions (12, 22) and the beveled edges (13.1, 23.1) in the hexagonal intrusions, the circular protrusion (11) and the hexagonal protrusion (21) is slightly increased. In this way, both children and adults who spend time with the toy block can combine the two parts without making any sensitive adjustments.

The side intrusions (12, 22) on the A-type toy block (2) and the B-type toy block (1) are essentially in the form of hexagonal slots, and the two opposite sides of the said hexagonal shape are open. Thanks to the side intrusions (12,22) in the form of hexagonal slots, the toy blocks attached to the side surfaces (16, 26) are angled in six different positions, providing a variety in design. In addition, since the two opposite sides of the hexagonal slot are open, there is no need for core application during production. In this way, at least four times more product can be obtained per injection press. Open edges are shown with dashed lines on figure-6 and figure-15. Thanks to the open edges, the manufacturing process is simplified and accelerated without changing the function of the product. In addition, a more economical toy block structure was obtained.

The circular protrusion (11) can be fixed by clamping on the side intrusions (12, 22) and/or hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) located on both the A-type toy block (2) and the B-type toy block (1). The mentioned clamping function is performed by the tabs (11.1, 21.1) and the tab slots (12.1, 22.1). Due to its circular shape, the clamped circular protrusion (11) can rotate without being displaced within the side intrusions (12, 22) and/or hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) where it is clamped. Thanks to the rotational movement, products with rotating movement such as bicycles, helicopters and windmills can be made with toy blocks. In this way, it was ensured that the person playing, especially the children, was more organized while playing, and did the combining process by thinking about the next step. Since these processes are a complex and mind-challenging process, it is beneficial for the development of the users' minds.

Side intrusions (12, 22) are used instead of hexagonal intrusions on the side surfaces (16, 26) of the A-type toy block (2) and B-type toy block (1), which is the subject of the invention. Using hexagonal intrusions on the side surfaces prevents the product from being produced in large quantities at the same time. For this reason, the two diagonal surfaces of the hexagonal intrusion from the bottom and the top are left open, allowing it to rotate on the remaining four surfaces. The shape formed when the two edges are left open is called the side intrusion (12, 22). Since the side intrusion (12, 22) is hexagonal in outline, the function of the product has not changed. In addition, the production process of the toy block was accelerated and the product was made commercially useful.

In alternative embodiments of the invention, hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) and hexagonal protrusions (21) can have circular, rectangular, square, pentagonal and polygonal shapes with different number of sides. Again, the circular protrusions (11) and side intrusions (12, 22) may also have circular, rectangular, square, pentagonal and polygonal shapes with different number of sides in alternative embodiments of the invention.

The subject of the invention, the A-type toy block (2) and the B-type toy block (1), are produced by the plastic injection method. In alternative applications of the invention, it can also be produced by different methods such as , 3d printing etc.

The invention relates to toy blocks that contribute to the development of dexterity and imagination, while allowing both adults and children to have a good time together and characterized in that; including, - At least one hexagonal protrusion (21) positioned on the side surface (16, 26) and/or the upper surface (15, 25) having the shape and size to fit into the side intrusion (12, 22) and/or the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23).

- At least one hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) positioned on the lower surface (17, 27), which ensures that type A-toy blocks (2) and/or B-type toy blocks

(1) are fixed to each other by combining,

- At least one side intrusion (12, 22) positioned on the side surfaces of the body (10, 20), which provides design variety by angling the other toy blocks attached to the side surfaces (16, 26) in six different positions.

Claims

C L A I M S

1. The invention relates to toy blocks that contribute to the development of dexterity and imagination, while allowing both adults and children to have a good time together and characterized in that; including,

- At least one hexagonal protrusion (21) positioned on the side surface (16, 26) and/or the upper surface (15, 25) having the shape and size to fit into the side intrusion (12, 22) and/or the hexagonal intrusion (13, 23).

- At least one hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) positioned on the lower surface (17, 27), which ensures that type A-toy blocks (2) and/or B-type toy blocks (1) are fixed to each other by combining,

2. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including at least hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) that have the shape and size to accommodate the hexagonal protrusion (21) and the circular protrusion (11).

3. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; the hexagonal protrusion (21) and the circular protrusion (11) contain at least one side intrusion (12, 22) that has the shape and size to accommodate it.

4. The B-type toy block (1) mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including a circular protrusion (11) that has the same length as (k)outside-to- outside measurement of the two opposite sides of the hexagonal protrusion (21) in the A-type toy block (2) to ensure that the A-type toy block (2) and the B- type toy block (1) can be fixed on each other as desired and the desired shape can be obtained freely.

5. The circular protrusion (11) mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; having a circular shape to ensure that it can rotate within the side intrusions (12, 22) and/or hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) with which it is clamped.

6. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including gaps (14, 24) that ensure that the toy block is lighter, can be produced faster and is more economical.

7. The circular protrusion (11) and hexagonal protrusion (21) mentioned in the Claim 1 and characterized in that; including tabs (11.1, 21.1) having the width and depth to fit into the tab slots (12.1, 22.1) located in the side intrusions (12, 22).

8. The side intrusion (12, 22) mentioned in Claim 5 and characterized in that; including a tab slot (12.1, 22.1) to ensure that children and people playing join the two parts together without making a precise adjustment.

9. The side intrusion (12, 22) mentioned in the Claim 1 and characterized in that; including a beveled edge (12.2, 22.2) that is inclined from the outside to the inside to ensure that the hexagonal protrusion (21) and the circular protrusion (11) enter into the said side intrusion (12, 22) without precise adjustment.

10. The hexagonal intrusion (13, 23) mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including a beveled shaped edge (13.1, 23.1) that is inclined from the outside to the inside to ensure that the hexagonal protrusion (21) and the circular protrusion (11) enter into the said side intrusion (12, 22) without precise adjustment.

11. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including a hexagonal shaped body (10, 20) that ensures maximum use of the area and that it can be freely obtained in an open shape if desired.

12. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including circular, rectangular, square, pentagonal and/or polygonal body (10, 20) with different number of sides.

13. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including circular, rectangular, square, pentagonal and/or polygonal shaped side intrusions (12, 22) with different number of sides.

14. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including circular, rectangular, square, pentagonal and/or hexagonal intrusions (13, 23) in the form of polygons with different number of sides.

15. The toy block mentioned in Claim 1 and characterized in that; including rectangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal and/or circular protrusion (11) having the shape of a polygon with different number of sides.