ЭЛЕМЕНТ КОНСТРУКТОРА "AR-GO"

Предлагаемое техническое решение представляет собой элемент конструктора и относится к производству игрушечных строительных наборов, головоломок, обучающих игр. Техническим результатом предлагаемого решения является упрощение изготовления, снижение себестоимости, расширение функциональных возможностей и ресурсов. Указанный технический результат достигается тем, что в элементе конструктора, включающего коробчатый корпус из боковых стенок, а также дна со средством соединения в виде шипов (выступов) на внешней стороне и гнезд на внутренней стороне, выполненных в виде цилиндрических консолей, шипы выполнены в форме усеченного прямого кругового конуса, переменное сечение которого возрастает по всему вылету от минимума в основании до максимума на свободном свесе консоли, при этом угол раствора такого конуса равен 160°. 4 ил.

УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах.Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из прямоугольного отверстия, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и выступа, расположенного на другой. По меньшей мере, одна сторона прямоугольного отверстия соединена пазом с Г-образным пазом. При этом ширина прямоугольного отверстия меньше или равна толщине выступа.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения.

Сборный детский игровой домик

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к области крупногабаритных игровых сборных конструкций, может быть использована в целях развлечения и развития детей и предназначена для размещения преимущественно вне помещений на открытом воздухе. Технический результат заключается в упрощении сборки конструкции. Элементы конструкции домика изготовлены из древесной плиты, соединены посредством крюкообразных элементов и прорезей.

УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах.Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из прямоугольного отверстия, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и выступа, расположенного на другой. По меньшей мере, одна сторона прямоугольного отверстия соединена пазом с дугообразным пазом. При этом ширина прямоугольного отверстия меньше и равна толщине выступа.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения.

МОДЕЛИРУЮЩЕЕ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКУЮ СХЕМУ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЕ ИГРОВОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Описано моделирующее электрическую схему интеллектуальное игровое устройство, которое является электронным компоновочным блоком, содержащим источник электропитания, макетную плату, множество проводящих компонентов и множество оконечных компонентов. Источник электропитания содержит встроенный процессор и множество проводящих контактов кнопочного типа, расположенных на двух боковых краях источника электропитания, а также разъем USB, расположенный на другом боковом краю. После того, как процессор электрически соединен с внешним электронным устройством посредством разъема USB, набор Ардуино используется для редактирования и сохранения рабочей программы. Проводящие компоненты и оконечные компоненты имеют проводящие контакты, обеспечивающие формирование электрической схемы после соединения с источником электропитания. После получения рабочей мощности из процессора каждым из оконечных компонентов управляют согласно командам рабочей программы. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ЭЛЕМЕНТ КОНСТРУКТОРА

Предлагаемое изобретение представляет собой элемент конструктора и относится к производству игрушечных строительных наборов, головоломок, обучающих игр. Техническим результатом предлагаемого изобретения является уменьшение расходного материала, сокращение времени печати, снижение себестоимости. Указанный результат достигается тем, что в элементе конструктора с коробчатым корпусом из боковых стенок, а также диафрагмы со средством соединения из гнезд на одной стороне, выполненных в виде цилиндрических консолей, и шипов на другой стороне, выполненных в виде консоли, переменное сечение которой возрастает по всему вылету от минимума в основании до максимума на свободном свесе, причем это сечение имеет крестообразную форму с расположением под углом 90° относительно боковых стенок в ортогональной модификации или под углом 45° относительно тех же стенок в диагональной модификации. 18 ил.

Разъемное соединение для конструктора

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах. Разъемное соединение для конструктора состоит из прямоугольного выступа с двумя фасками по краям, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на другой. Ширина выступа больше ширины прямоугольного паза. В выступе с двух сторон выполнены Г-образные пазы. Один из участков каждого Г-образного паза параллелен кромке детали, на которой выполнен выступ, а другой участок каждого Г-образного паза перпендикулярен ей. Технический результат заключается в повышении жесткости соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

КРЕПЛЕНИЕ ПЛОСКИХ ДЕТАЛЕЙ

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах.Предлагается крепление плоских деталей, которое состоит из, по меньшей мере, двух прямоугольных выступов, расположенных на одной из соединяемых деталей, и, по меньшей мере, двух прямоугольных отверстий, расположенных на другой. При этом количество выступов соответствует количеству отверстий. Крепление содержит планку с прямоугольными отверстиями, количество которых равно количеству выступов, а каждый выступ имеет поперечный паз.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в упрощении процесса крепления плоских деталей с сохранением надежности соединения за счет использования планки. 6 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

КРЕПЛЕНИЕ ДЕТАЛИ НА ОПОРЕ

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах. Предлагается крепление детали на опоре, которое состоит из прямоугольного выступа, расположенного на детали, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на опоре. При этом ширина выступа не превышает толщину опоры. Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в обеспечении устойчивости на плоской поверхности соединяемых между собой детали и опоры за счет конструктивного исполнения их крепления. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИГРУШЕЧНОГО СТРОИТЕЛЬНОГО НАБОРА

Использование: в детских строительных наборах. Сущность изобретения: соединительное устройство содержит две части, расположенные на соединяемых элементах, при этом по крайней мере одна часть выполнена упругой, а другая часть имеет удерживающие участки. Части выполнены с возможностью поворота соединенных элементов набора относительно друг друга и дополнительно снабжены зажимными приспособлениями. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

ВСТАВНОЙ КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ

Использование: в играх, игрушках. Сущность изобретения. Вставной конструктивный элемент содержит корпус со средствами для соединения с подобными элементами. Корпус выполнен многогранным, а средства для соединения размещены на гранях. По меньшей мере, на одной грани средство для соединения состоит из консольно расположенных вдоль ребер грани упругих пластин, а на других гранях - из зажимной планки. На внутренней стороне упругих пластин могут быть выполнены, или продольный паз, или выступы, при этом кромки зажимной планки расположены с зазором относительно плоскости грани. 3 с. и 10 з.п. ф-лы. 12 ил.

ЭЛЕМЕНТ КОНСТРУКТОРА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И КОНСТРУКТОР

Изобретение относится к элементам конструктора, которые могут быть использованы как в детских строительных наборах, так и в головоломках. Конструктор содержит по меньшей мере три вида элементов конструктора, выполненных с возможностью соединения друг с другом и образования единой конструкции. При этом элементы конструктора первого вида содержат основание, выполненное плоским в форме прямоугольника, стороны которого кратны «а», и соединительный узел, образованный размещенными на основании выступами, образующими четыре группы. В первой группе размещенные по меньшей мере на одной стороне основания выступы, высота которых более «0,5а», но не более «а», выполнены с крестообразным поперечным сечением, в котором расстояние между противоположными концами креста равно «а», и/или трубчатыми с поперечным сечением в виде кольца, наружный диаметр которого равен «а». Во второй группе размещенные по меньшей мере на одной стороне основания выступы, высота которых равна «0,5а», выполнены трубчатыми с поперечным ...

СРЕДСТВА ДЛЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ И НАБОР СВЯЗАННЫХ МЕЖДУ СОБОЙ СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫХ БЛОКОВ

... 1. Соединительное средство (3) для конструкционных элементов (1, 2), в частности, блоков конструктора, включающее полоскообразную деталь (22), расположенную на определенном расстоянии от тыльной стороны соединительного средства, с утолщенным участком, расположенным, по крайней мере, на определенной части общей длины полоскообразной детали, при этом на тыльной стороне соединительного средства расположена соединительная деталь (27), снабженная частью разъемного соединительного механизма, при этом полоскообразная деталь выполнена с возможностью вставки внутрь канавки (16) первого конструкционного элемента (1), а соединительная деталь (27) выполнена с возможностью присоединения ко второму конструкционному элементу (2) с помощью соединительного механизма, характеризующееся тем, что соединительный механизм включает элементы, в основном, комплементарные друг другу, при этом эти элементы можно вставлять друг в друга в направлении сборки конструкции. ! 2. Соединительное средство (3) по п.1, характеризующееся ...

СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫЙ БЛОК

Изобретение относится к области строительства, а именно, к строительным блокам для безрастворной кладки и возведения зданий, строений, сооружений и малых архитектурных форм. Технический результат – расширение ряда возможных вариантов крепления блоков между собой. Строительный блок выполнен в виде многогранника, на каждой вертикальной и каждой горизонтальной грани образованы выемки по форме цилиндров и/или усеченных конусов, вдоль осей которых в блоке выполнены каналы. В части указанных выемок установлены вставки, образующие выступы в виде дисков, с обеих сторон которых вдоль оси закреплены стержни, фиксируемые в указанных каналах смежных блоков. Каналы в сечении выполнены в виде круга или овала, или квадрата или прямоугольника, или треугольника. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

КОНСТРУКТОР

Облицовочная плитка

BAUKASTEN MIT STÄBEN UND VERBINDERN

Spielzeugblock mit eingebauten Magneten zum Zusammenbauen

Der Block und Spielzeug das ein Magnet benutzt, befindet sich aus einer Dachplatte (2) und Bodenplatte (3) mit an jeder Ecke nach oben und unten führenden Einfügungsloch (6) und mittleren Loch (7), in dieses mittlere Loch (7) wird das Kugel-Magnet (8) eingeschoben und die 4 Säulen werden an die je oberer und unterer Seite befindenden Vorsprunge (5) in das Einfügungsloch eingeschoben und konfiguriert, innerhalb der Dachplatte (20), Bodenplatte (30) und Säulen (40, 41, 42, 43) befinden sich wieder Vorsprünge (21, 22, 23, 24), (25, 26, 27, 28) an denen die Schienen (9, 9')(11, 11'), (9a, 9b, 11a, 11b) für die Einschieb-Aushöhlung (23', 24', 27', 28') und (23a, 23b, 28a, 18b) zusammenbaubare Blocke (1)(1')(1'')(1''') die wiederum zusammen konfiguriert werden oder die Blocke (1)(10)(50) aufgestapelt werden und danach ist eine Kugel (8a) auf die obrige Schiene zu beobachten, das als Spielzeug aber auch als Lermittel benutzbar ist, also ein Spielzeug Block mit eingebauten Magneten zum zusammenbauen ...

Spielzeug-Baukasten, bestehend aus einer Vielzahl von Bausteinen

KARTENHAUS.

Set of construction elements - form model railway lines and is made from thermoplastic material and has press-button fittings to connect rails to sleepers

The construction elements for a model or toy are made from level plates of hard elastic thermoplastic material in a regular geometric shape with connecting elements located at the edges symmetrical to the centre of the edge which can make a holding connection with corresponding elements on an edge of an adjoining construction element. The length of the plate edges have a unit length or are in whole multiples of that unit length with the edges all shaped equal to each other. The connecting elements are formed as ball press button elements. There are stencil shaped cut outs permitting the insertion of the ball shaped press buttons with plate elements representing rail sleepers with press button bowls positioned in their inner areas which can be connected to elongated elements representing rails fitted at their lower edge with projecting press button balls at equal distances from each other.

SPIELBAUSTEIN UND SPIELSTEINBAUSATZ MIT DIESEM STEIN

Steckbausatz, Bauteil und Montageverfahren

Offenbart sind ein Steckbausatz aus einer Vielzahl von formschlüssig miteinander zu verbindenden Bauteilen, wobei zwei Bauteile dadurch miteinander verbunden sind, dass das eine Bauteil mit einem Körperabschnitt in eine Leuchtmittelaufnahme des anderen Bauteils formschlüssig eingreift, ein Bauteil für einen Steckbausatz mit einem Körperabschnitt zum formschlüssigen Zusammenwirken mit einer Leuchtmittelaufnahme eines anderen Bauteils, sowie ein Verfahren zum Montieren eines Steckbausatzes, wobei zwei Bauteile dadurch zusammengesetzt werden, dass ein Bauteil mit einem Körperabschnitt in eine Leuchtmittelaufnahme des anderen Bauteils gesteckt wird.

Multi-Facetten-Dekorationsanordnung

Rahmenartiges Bauelement fuer Baukastenspiele

Geo cube

A construction kit

The construction kit comprises a plurality of elongate parts 10, 11 and 12 each having at least one pair of opposed recesses 14 extending across the part. One of the recesses 14 of each pair has at least one, and typically four, studs 15 projecting from the base of the recess and the other recess has a corresponding number of complementary sockets 16 for receiving as a friction fit the stud or studs of another part with the two parts extending transversely to one another. The kit may further include triangular roof supporting members (13, Figure 7) to enable a log cabin to be constructed. The kit is generally for use as a toy but with larger components, it may be used to construct a building for use in garden or playground. ...

A modular construction system

A modular system for enabling a variety of structures and implements to be constructed from a number of standardised components. A number of elongated members 101 have a regularly repeating sets of holes 104 extending along them, the elongated members terminating in end pieces 102 which enable the pieces to be joined together longitudinally or transversely. Other elongated members are provided which have an outer (301, fig 3) and inner component (302, fig 3), the inner component being adapted to move telescopically within the outer component, both components being provided with holes (304, 305 fig 3) so that the elongated member may be extended incrementally and locked in place(fig 5). Other components are provided such as wheels (801 fig 9) and deck elements (601 fig 7) which fit into designated holes in the elongated members to create a variety of structures.

Construction toy especially for young children

Component for a constructional toy

Model building kit having annular members being which may be joined together by pegs on one member engaging in apertures in another member

A building kit is disclosed which includes a series of annular members 1, each annular member having one or more peripheral apertures 2A-E, and one or more pegs 3A-E to engage into an aperture whereby two annular members may be joined together. One annular member may rotate relative to another annular member.

Constructional toy

Beads and bead assemblies

MULTI-FACET DECORATION ARRANGEMENT

TOY KIT

COMPONENT SYSTEM

IMPROVEMENT WITH INTERLINKING BUILDING BLOCKS

DEVICE WITH INTERCONNECTING MODULAR PASSAGES

HOLLOW TOY ELEMENT FOR PLAYS OF BUILDING OF PUTTING

KIT WITH EXCHANGEABLE ELEMENTS

BAUELEMENTESYSTEM

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BUILDING BASIS FOR BOX OF BUILDING OF TOYS.

COMPONENT.

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

CONSTRUCTION UNIT FUER MODEL OR TOY COMPONENT SYSTEM

SYSTEM FROM ELEMENTS TO THE PRODUCTION OF STATIC OR DYNAMIC BUILDINGS

Verkleidungsplatte

CONSTRUCTION TOY SET WITH VEHICLE

Modular construction system, construction element, coupling element, end element and tool for use in such a construction system

The invention relates to a modular construction system, comprising at least two construction elements (20) and a coupling element (1), wherein : the coupling element (1) comprises a body (2) with two surfaces which are each provided with coupling means, wherein the coupling means of at least one surface comprise a ring of resiliently pivotable lips (4) provided with locking protrusions; at least one of the two construction elements comprises an opening (22) for receiving the lips of the coupling element; the lips are adapted to displace inward in order to release the connection between the coupling element and the construction element; and the plate-like body of the coupling element comprises an opening (6) which is provided with resiliently pivotable tongues (7) extending radially inward which are connected to the lips (4), wherein the tongues are displaced out of the plane of the plate-like body by a force being exerted thereon, such that due to displacement of the tongues the lips are ...

Construction set element and construction set using same

LIGHT-EMITTING BUILDING BLOCK HAVING ELECTRICITY CONNECTION UNIT AND POWER SUPPLY BASE FOR THE SAME

Disclosed is an illuminant building block kit with an electric connection structure and its power supply seat (40). The illuminant building block kit comprises hollow building blocks (10) having tops and bottoms, wherein at least two annular wedge portions (11) protruding upwards are formed on the top, and at least two wedge holes (12) corresponding to the wedge portions (11) are formed on the bottom. At least two electric connection modules are provided in the building block (10). The electric connection module comprises a fixing column (20) and a positive and a negative conductive pieces (21, 22) arranged on the fixing column (20). An illuminant assembly is provided between the positive and the negative conductive pieces (21, 22). The two ends of the positive and the negative conductive pieces (21, 22) are formed into a first and a second positive contact portions (211, 212) and a first and a second negative contact portions (221, 222) respectively. The first positive and the first negative ...

Tetradecahedral building block

Disclosed is a tetradecahedral building block comprising a number of unit main bodies (1), the structure, shape and volume of each of the number of unit main bodies (1) being the same. The unit main bodies (1) are tetradecahedrons with six square faces (8) and eight hexagonal faces (9). The six square faces (8) are equally divided into three groups, and the two square faces (8) in the same group are parallel. The eight hexagonal faces (9) are equally divided into four groups, and the two hexagonal faces (9) in the same group are parallel. Two or more unit main bodies (1) are plugged together and/or fixedly connected to form a group. A post (3) is provided on at least one square face (8) on each unit main body (1), and an insert groove (2), located on the same axis as the post (3), is provided on another square face (8). The posts (3) of any two or two groups of unit main bodies (1) cooperate with the insert grooves (2). A component formed of two or more than two connected unit main bodies ...

A CONNECTING MEANS FOR A TOY BUILDING SET

BUILDING BASE FOR A TOY BUILDING SET

A b s t r a c t A building base (1), provided in a manner known per se with coupling studs (8) on one side to enable mounting of building blocks (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) on the building base side provided with the coupling studs (8), is provided with holes to receive building blocks on another side preferably on the side opposite the coupling studs (8). The contour of the holes corresponds to the contour of at least some of the building blocks.

TOY ACTIVITY CENTRE

A toy activity centre comprising a base plate and a plurality of activity units to be received in holes in the base plate. The latter holes are defined by a silhouette plate whose edges are adapted to receive the activity units for releasable securing of these. Further, the activity units are formed with mechanical coupling means like ordinary connectible building blocks, and the rear side of the base plate is formed with corresponding coupling means so that the rear side may be used as a building base for building the activity units together, optionally in connection with other building blocks having corresponding mechanical coupling means.

CONSTRUCTION SET ELEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION SET USING SAME

Element (1) de jeu de construction apte à être asocié à d'autres éléments (1) semblables au moins par emboîtement, formé par l'assemblage de plusieurs cylindres (2), l'extrémité supérieure (3) de chaque cylindre (2) présentant un diamètre inférieur à celui dudit cylindre (2) sur une hauteur prédéterminée, l'extrémité inférieure (4) comportant un évidement (5) de même diamètre et hauteur que l'extrémité supérieure (3) dudit cylindre (2), de sorte qu'une extrémité supérieure (3) de cylindre (2) peut s'emboîter dans une extrémité inférieure (4) de cylindre (2), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins trois cylindres (2) de mêmes dimensions, chaque cylindre (2) étant relié à un autre cylindre (2) par au moins un bras (7), l'axe longitudinal de chaque bras (7) étant perpendiculaire aux axes de révolution desdits cylindres (2), les axes longitudinaux des bras (7) formant entre eux un angle de 90~.

A TOY BUILDING SYSTEM

A toy building system comprising a plurality of building elements including one or more function building elements (210) each for performing a corresponding function, and one or more control building elements (400) each for controlling one or more function building elements, each building element including at least one connector for electrically connecting the building element with another building element via a corresponding connector of the other building element, the connector including at least one control signal contact. Each control building element includes a main output connector adapted to output a control signal for controlling at least one function building element; and each function building element includes an input connector for receiving a control signal and is adapted to perform a function responsive to the received control signal. Each function building element further includes an output connector adapted to forward the received control signal.

CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM USING A COMB CONNECTOR

A construction system uses a comb connector element in combination with flat or generally planar polygonal shapes of various types. The comb connector elements connect to the edges of the planar polygonal shapes. Each comb connector has at least one pair of connector members. Each connector member has a proximal end connected to the polygonal member, and a distal end. Each connector member having a face portion that includes a recess extending from a central region of the face portion. The recess extends to the distal end of the face member.

BUILDING ELEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ELASTIC STRUCTURES

The invention relates to a toy building element (1) for the construction of an elastic structure (2), comprising a plurality of at least three consecutive chain link type individual links (4). According to the invention it is intended that the connection (5) between the separate individual links (4) comprises a lesser reset force in relation to the bending elasticity (shear modulus G) than the reset force in relation to a tensile strength (elasticity modulus E). With this toy building element a claw working according to the bionic principle, a fin working according to this principle or a spring joint can be constructed.

SAWTOOTH STRUCTURE AND TOY BLOCK COMPRISING THE STRUCTURE

The present invention relates to a sawtooth structure in which an external sawtooth structure and an internal sawtooth structure engage with each other to support a fine joint angle adjustment function, and to a toy block comprising such structure. A sawtooth structure of the present invention comprises an external sawtooth structure and an internal sawtooth structure, wherein the external sawtooth structure has an inner surface with one or more areas on which an inner sawtooth portion of the external sawtooth structure containing at least two or more inner sawteeth of the external sawtooth structure is formed, and the internal sawtooth structure has an outer surface with one or more areas on which an outer sawtooth portion of the internal sawtooth structure that corresponds to the inner sawtooth portion of the external sawtooth structure and that contains at least two or more outer sawteeth of the internal sawtooth structure is formed. Thus, the coupling angle of the blocks to be coupled ...

ILLUMINANT BUILDING BLOCK KIT WITH ELECTRIC CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND ITS POWER SUPPLY SEAT

Disclosed is an illuminant building block kit with an electric connection structure and its power supply seat (40). The illuminant building block kit comprises hollow building blocks (10) having tops and bottoms, wherein at least two annular wedge portions (11) protruding upwards are formed on the top, and at least two wedge holes (12) corresponding to the wedge portions (11) are formed on the bottom. At least two electric connection modules are provided in the building block (10). The electric connection module comprises a fixing column (20) and a positive and a negative conductive pieces (21, 22) arranged on the fixing column (20). An illuminant assembly is provided between the positive and the negative conductive pieces (21, 22). The two ends of the positive and the negative conductive pieces (21, 22) are formed into a first and a second positive contact portions (211, 212) and a first and a second negative contact portions (221, 222) respectively. The first positive and the first negative ...

A TOY BRICK, A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TOY BRICK AND A MOULDING TOOL FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A TOY BRICK

A toy brick, a method of manufacturing a toy brick and a mould for manufacturing a toy brick. The toy brick comprising: a body part with one or more sidewalls extending around the outer periphery of the toy brick. The sidewalls at least partially define an interior of the toy brick and said sidewalls extend from a bottom face to a top portion of the body part, an elongated rib arranged interiorly on one of the sidewalls. The elongated rib extends between the bottom face towards the top portion of the body with the other toy brick, the width of the elongated rib, in a central portion, is greater than the width of the elongated rib near its ends parallel to the sidewall accommodating the elongated rib.

TRIDIMENSIONAL MODELING APPARATUSES, SYSTEM AND KIT FOR PROVIDING A REPRESENTATION OF AN EXPLORATION NETWORK

The present invention related to a tridimensional modeling apparatus, system and kit for representing an exploration network. The apparatus, system and kit include a transparent hollow cube with six plane surfaces for representing an enclosed volume, a plurality of perforations on at least two of the six plane surfaces and indicia around each opening for marking polar coordinates and orientation. The apparatus, system and kit further include a plurality of transparent rods for representing exploration channels. The plurality of perforations on the cube are arranged for receiving rods for tridimensional modeling of the exploration network and each rod is inserted into an opening with an angle and a depth, thereby resulting in a visual representation of the exploration network within the represented volume.

Spielzeug.

Baukastenspiel

Complesso di composizione costituito da elementi di base per la formazione di giocattoli, strutture didattiche, articoli di vetrinistica, di arredamento e decorazione ecc.

Moulded plastic plug elements prodn - using projections from half moulds as substitute for cores

In a method of casting, pressing injection, moulding or foaming plug elements without the use of a core in the mould, where the plug elements comprise laterally recessed or projecting hollow plug connections, the two half-moulds each possess projections facing towards the other half mould such that when the half moulds are brought together and closed the projections combine to form a local core to form a recess or hollow projection; the plastics are then introduced into the mould, and the mould is opened when the moulding has set.

Dachziegel als Spielzeugbauelement

Bauteil für Modell- oder Spielzeugbaukasten

Schienenanlage für Spielzeugbaukästen

Baukastenspielzeug

Baukasten für Modell- und Spielzwecke

Kugelbahnspiel-Baukasten

Bauspiel-Elementensatz

Bauelement zum Bauen von Spielzeugmodellen

Elément de jeu de construction

USABLE CONTAINER AS ELEMENT FOR GAMES OF CONSTRUCTIONS.

The construction kit with building blocks.

L’invention porte sur un jeu d’assemblage comprenant des blocs de construction (15) avec une section en forme de «H». Les blocs comportent deux rainures (12) et des languettes (13) dimensionnés, en sorte que deux languettes de deux blocs juxtaposés peuvent s’encastrer parfaitement et parallèlement dans la rainure d’un troisième bloc. Le jeu d’assemblage de l’invention permet la réalisation d’un nombre infini de variations à partir de pièces simples et sans utilisation de colle ou d’outils.

Assembly kit with building blocks.

L'invention porte sur un jeu d'assemblage comprenant des blocs de construction (15) avec une section en forme de 'H'. Les blocs comportent deux rainures (12) et des languettes (13) dimensionnés, en sorte que deux languettes de deux blocs juxtaposés peuvent s'encastrer parfaitement et parallèlement dans la rainure d'un troisième bloc. Le jeu d'assemblage de l'invention permet la réalisation d'un nombre infini de variations à partir de pièces simples et sans utilisation de colle ou d'outils.

Construction element for use in house and garden

The construction elements (1) are rectangular or plate shaped. Spherical head binding elements which are man-made are used to fasten the elements to each other. There are bore holes (8) for the binders to go through which also used several screw connections. The spherical head fasteners cooperate with ring nuts, but the bore holes in which they are located do not extend completely trough the construction element. The spherical head fasteners are made of plastics.

ELEMENT ELEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION KIT (VERSIONS)

ELEMENT ELEMENT (VERSIONS)

Improvements in modular construction kits

A modular construction kit has a plurality of components comprising first components which consist of substantially straight elements (1-3), second components (4-6) which are curved and subtend an angle of approximately 12 DEG , third components (7-9) which are curved and subtend an angle of approximately 6 DEG , the radius of the curved second components being approximately 604mm and the radius of the curved third components being approximately 440mm, and fourth components (10-12) which consist of corner elements. Each component is provided with connecting means (16-30) at its ends which enable the component to be connected to other components at one or both ends. The modular construction kit may include a plurality of fifth components which comprise end elements (13-15) which have only one connecting means (16-30) enabling an end element to be connected to one end of a first, second, third or fourth component.

Building set

ELEMENT OF BUILDING SET, AND BUILDING SET USING THIS ELEMENT

Scene of dismountable theatre, being able to be useful of model or toy, with plate for the instantaneous fixing of the decorations and the characters

SUPPORT WITH TWO PLATES ASSEMBLED FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION AND/OR VARIOUS OBJECTS

ELONGATED STRIP FORMING A BASE OF TOY BLOCKS

Construction set using cubes with connecting studs

Ce jeu de construction comporte en particulier un élément unitaire construit sur un cube qui, afin de pouvoir se connecter indifféremment avec toutes les faces d'éléments semblables, est muni d'ergots d'accouplement dimensionnés et organisés de manière identique sur chacune de ses faces. Les éléments de forme parallélépipèdique sont construits par duplication de l'élément unitaire selon le pas d'un module cubique concentrique au cube de l'élément unitaire et peuvent être connecté à leur voisin sur n'importe quelle face et dans n'importe quelle position tant que les faces des éléments connectés restent orthogonales ou parallèles à des distances multiples de la longueur de l'arête du module. Ce jeu permet la combinaison d'éléments de base avec, d'une part des éléments de dimensions supérieures ayant pour module un cube d'arête "2A", d'autre part des éléments de dimensions inférieures ayant pour module un cube d'arête "A/2" et tous identiques au rapport d'échelle près.

A GAME DEVICE TO BE POSSIBLE THROWING AND BUILDING

체결이 간편한 완구용 결합유닛

... 완구용 결합유닛은 고정부재에 삽입되어 고정부재를 결합시키며, 제1 유닛, 및 상기 제1 유닛이 삽입되는 삽입공간을 형성하는 제2 유닛을 포함한다. 상기 제1 유닛은 제1 헤드부, 상기 제1 헤드부로부터 연장되어 상기 삽입공간으로 삽입되는 제1 삽입부, 및 상기 제1 삽입부로부터 연장되고, 복수의 걸림턱들이 형성되는 제2 삽입부를 포함한다. 상기 제2 유닛은, 상기 제1 헤드부에 마주하는 제2 헤드부, 상기 제2 헤드부로부터 연장되어 상기 제1 및 제2 삽입부들의 삽입을 가이드하는 가이드부, 및 상기 제2 헤드부로부터 연장되어 상기 걸림턱들이 걸리며 고정되는 고정부를 포함한다.

BASE DE CONSTRUCAO PARA UM JOGO CONSTRUTOR DE BRINQUEDOS

LID SHAPED AS A BUILDING BLOCK, WITH FITTING ELEMENTS OF THE FEMALE TUBULAR SOCKET-MALE PIN TYPE ON AND UNDER THE TOP SURFACE, USE THEREOF AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a lid shaped as a building block, with fitting elements of the female tubular socket-male pin type on and under the top surface, comprising a side wall (1) provided with an element for securing the lid to the package being closed (14), the top surface (2) having an inside wall (2-i) and an outside wall (2-e), a lid base (3), fitting elements such as male pins (4) and female tubular sockets (5), each female tubular socket (5) being sized to be connected to a single male pin (4) at a time, and one or more of these fitting elements being situated under the inside wall (2-i) of the top surface and two or more of these fitting elements being situated on the outside wall (2-e) of the top surface, forming in total two or more pairs of fitting elements. The invention also relates to the uses of this lid and to methods for producing this lid.

SEGMENTED MANIPULATIVE TOY WITH PEN SEGMENT

The manipulative toy is a writing device (10) with a plurality of segments (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) which are removably coupled to each other. At least some of the segments include a writing mechanism (30, 44). The segments may be coupled together in a wide variety of arrangements and thereafter manipulated, with at least one of the writing mechanisms being available for writing.

Block unit for making three-dimensional blocks composed of geometric points, lines and planes

Construction units for forming multiple-faced polyhedrons and a wide variety of structural forms. The units are in the form of a circular disk and a link. The disk having concentric rings formed thereon, and further having a threaded female connector on one side and a male connector on the other side. The link is in the form of a ladder-shape having two end clamps for engagement with disk units and other link units.

USER CONTROLLABLE MARBLE RUN KIT

A marble run apparatus kit includes a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules, each module configured to retain a marble and guide the travel of the marble through the module. The plurality of marble run modules includes at least a first controllable module. The first controllable module includes a baffle, an actuator, and a wireless receiver. The baffle is disposed in the module, and has a first position and a second position. The baffle is configured to direct the marble within the module in different directions based on whether the baffle is in the first position or the second position. The actuator is supported on the module, and receives a first control signal. The actuator changes the position of the baffle responsive to receiving the first control signal. The wireless receiver provides the first control signal to the actuator upon receiving a first wireless control signal. 1. A marble run apparatus kit , comprising:a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules, each module configured to retain a marble and guide the travel of the marble through the module on at least a first surface; a baffle disposed in the module having a first position and a second position, wherein the baffle is configured to direct the marble within the module in different directions based on whether the baffle is in the first position or the second position;', 'an actuator supported on the module, the actuator configured to receive a first control signal, the actuator operably connected to move the baffle from one of the first and second position to the other of the first and second position responsive to receiving the first control signal;', 'a wireless receiver operably coupled to provide the first control signal to the actuator responsive to receiving a first wireless control signal., 'wherein the plurality of marble run modules includes at least a first controllable module, the first controllable module having'}2. The marble run kit of claim 1 , ...

Модель юрты

Полезная модель относится к средствам обучения и может использоваться в качестве дидактического материала при индивидуальном и групповом обучении основам робототехники, конструированию, программированию детей младшего и среднего школьного возраста в домашних условиях, а также в учреждениях дополнительного образования и школах. Техническая задача, решаемая посредством настоящего технического решения, состоит в разработке набора элементов, составляющих обучающий строительно-электронный конструктор, предназначенный для индивидуального и группового обучения основам робототехники, конструированию, программированию детей, младшего и среднего школьного возраста в домашних условиях, а также в учреждениях дополнительного образования и школах. Технический результат, получаемый в результате реализации технического решения, состоит в получении базового набора элементов с низкой себестоимостью, позволяющего ребенку собрать юрту с набором электронных компонент, которая может быть использована для обучения основам робототехники, конструированию, программированию. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 181 186 U1 (51) МПК A63H 33/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63H 33/08 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017120463, 09.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 05.07.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 05.07.2018 Бюл. № 19 1 8 1 1 8 6 R U (54) Модель юрты (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к средствам обучения и может использоваться в качестве дидактического материала при индивидуальном и групповом обучении основам робототехники, конструированию, программированию детей младшего и среднего школьного возраста в домашних условиях, а также в учреждениях дополнительного образования и школах. Техническая задача, решаемая посредством настоящего технического решения, состоит в разработке набора элементов, составляющих обучающий строительно-электронный конструктор, предназначенный для ...

Универсальное крепление

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах.Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из прямоугольного выступа, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на другой. Выступ имеет две фаски по краям и, по меньшей мере, одну прорезь, выполненную вдоль выступа, при этом ширина выступа на конце больше, чем у его основания, и больше ширины прямоугольного паза.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 423 U1 (51) МПК A63H 33/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63H 33/08 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019118456, 14.06.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "МЭС" (RU) Дата регистрации: 16.09.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 16.09.2019 Бюл. № 26 1 9 2 4 2 3 R U (54) УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах. Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из прямоугольного выступа, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на другой. Выступ имеет две фаски по краям и, по меньшей мере, одну прорезь, выполненную Стр.: 1 вдоль выступа, при этом ширина выступа на конце больше, чем у его основания, и больше ширины прямоугольного паза. Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки ...

Подвижное крепление

Полезная модель относится к подвижному креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например в детских конструкторах.Предлагается подвижное крепление, которое состоит из плоской панели с прямоугольными отверстиями, по меньшей мере, одного подвижного элемента с выступами с противоположенных сторон и двух балок с выступами и отверстиями. Выступы подвижного элемента вставляются в отверстия балок с возможностью поворота вокруг оси, проходящей через эти выступы. Выступы балок вставляются в прямоугольные отверстия плоской панели. Балки устанавливаются параллельно друг другу и перпендикулярно плоской панели. Крепление балок осуществляется за счет клипс, которые вставляются в открытые пазы, выполненные на выступе балок перпендикулярно выступу.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении прочности и надежности подвижного крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения. 4 з.п.ф-лы, 7 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 195 419 U1 (51) МПК F16B 12/20 (2006.01) A63H 33/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F16B 12/20 (2020.01); A63H 33/08 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019132685, 15.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "МЭС" (RU) Дата регистрации: 28.01.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 28.01.2020 Бюл. № 4 1 9 5 4 1 9 R U (54) ПОДВИЖНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к подвижному креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например в детских конструкторах. Предлагается подвижное крепление, которое состоит из плоской панели с прямоугольными отверстиями, по меньшей мере, одного подвижного элемента с выступами с противоположенных сторон и двух балок с выступами и отверстиями. Выступы подвижного элемента вставляются в ...

Подвижное крепление

Полезная модель относится к подвижному креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах. Подвижное крепление состоит из плоской панели и подвижного элемента с двумя выступами с противоположенных сторон друг от друга. На плоской панели выполнены два паза, в которые вставляются клипсы. Каждая клипса представляет собой пластину с выступом и отверстием. При этом выступ клипсы вставляется в паз плоской панели, а выступы подвижного элемента вставляются в отверстия клипс с возможностью поворота вокруг оси, проходящей через эти выступы. Технический результат заключается в повышении технологичности изготовления подвижного крепления за счет упрощения конструкции с обеспечением прочности и надежности закрепления деталей. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 994 U1 (51) МПК F16B 12/20 (2006.01) A63H 33/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F16B 12/20 (2020.02); A63H 33/08 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020106670, 12.02.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "МЭС" (RU) Дата регистрации: 24.03.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 24.03.2020 Бюл. № 9 1 9 6 9 9 4 R U (54) ПОДВИЖНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к подвижному креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах. Подвижное крепление состоит из плоской панели и подвижного элемента с двумя выступами с противоположенных сторон друг от друга. На плоской панели выполнены два паза, в которые вставляются клипсы. Каждая клипса представляет собой пластину с выступом и отверстием. При Стр.: 1 этом выступ клипсы вставляется в паз плоской панели, а выступы подвижного элемента вставляются в отверстия клипс с возможностью поворота вокруг оси, проходящей через эти выступы. Технический результат заключается в повышении ...

Универсальное крепление

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах.Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из открытого паза, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и выступа, расположенного на другой. Ширина паза меньше или равна ширине выступа. С каждой стороны паза в его углах и на расстоянии от него выполнено по одной прорези, совместно образующие захват.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 198 870 U1 (51) МПК A63H 33/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63H 33/08 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020111002, 17.03.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "МЭС" (RU) Дата регистрации: 30.07.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 30.07.2020 Бюл. № 22 1 9 8 8 7 0 R U (54) УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах. Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из открытого паза, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и выступа, расположенного на другой. Ширина паза меньше или равна ширине выступа. Стр.: 1 С каждой стороны паза в его углах и на расстоянии от него выполнено по одной прорези, совместно образующие захват. Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 105215, Москва, а/я 26 Рыбина Н. А. 1 9 ...

Разъемное соединение для деталей конструктора

Полезная модель относится к креплению деталей и может применяться в разъемных соединениях деталей детских конструкторов. Разъемное соединение деталей конструктора состоит из выступа, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на другой. Выступ имеет W-образную форму, образованную V-образными пропилами. На краях выступа выполнены дополнительные округлые выступы. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности, прочности соединения и удобства сборки, за счет конструктивного исполнения уменьшающего усилие и упрощающего позиционирование при соединении деталей. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 206 654 U1 (51) МПК A63H 33/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63H 33/08 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021110474, 14.04.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Мобил 108" (RU) Дата регистрации: 21.09.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 21.09.2021 Бюл. № 27 2 0 6 6 5 4 R U (54) Разъемное соединение для деталей конструктора (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к креплению деталей и может применяться в разъемных соединениях деталей детских конструкторов. Разъемное соединение деталей конструктора состоит из выступа, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на другой. Выступ имеет Wобразную форму, образованную V-образными Стр.: 1 пропилами. На краях выступа выполнены дополнительные округлые выступы. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности, прочности соединения и удобства сборки, за счет конструктивного исполнения уменьшающего усилие и упрощающего позиционирование при соединении деталей. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 119017, Москва, ул. Малая Ордынка, 5/6, стр. 4, кв. 21, ООО "Мобил 108", генеральному директору Затееву В.Б. 2 0 6 6 5 4 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 191532 U1, 13.08.2019. RU ...

Adjustable electronic game piece

An electronic game piece is illustrated and described. The electronic game piece can include a light, a proximity sensor, and a proximity-sensor target. Activation of the proximity sensor can cause the light to illuminate. The electronic game piece can be configured to light up when arranged with other electronic game pieces. The proximity sensor, for example, can be configured to be activated by a proximity-sensor target substantially identical to the proximity-sensor target of the electronic game piece, but separate from the electronic game piece. In some versions of the electronic game piece illustrated and described, the proximity-sensor target is magnetic and the proximity sensor can be activated by a magnetic field. Separate electronic game pieces can be capable of interlocking, such as interlocking when a top major surface of one electronic game piece is adjacent to a bottom major surface of another electronic game piece.

Toy building block

A toy block for a snap-fit type construction system is disclosed herein. The toy block includes a first surface. The toy block also includes a plurality of first knobs projecting from and perpendicular to the first surface. The toy block also includes a second surface intersecting and perpendicular to the first surface. The toy block also includes a plurality of second knobs projecting from and perpendicular to the second surface. The first plurality of knobs and the second plurality of knobs have similar shapes and sizes.

Modular toy assembly

Connectable planar toy pieces have base shapes of regular or irregular polygons of various side counts. Connectability is achieved by way of an extension hook on each side of each piece, creating slots with bead-shaped protrusions therein. This arrangement allows two pieces to snap together when one piece is connected to another either slot-to-slot or slot-to-edge. Several pieces may be so connected, forming a variety of possible shapes and structures.

Fluid purification unit and fluid purification assembly including the same

A fluid purification unit includes a case including a hollow and a plurality of openings communicating with the hollow to flow a fluid inside into the hollow and outside from the hollow, the case including combining protrusions formed on a first face and concave portions formed on a second face opposite to the first face, each of the combining protrusions having a first cross sectional area and being regularly arranged in a first direction and at a first interval and each of the concave portions having a second area corresponding to the first cross sectional area and being arranged at a second interval corresponding to the first interval.

Assembling toy block with embedded magnets

Provided is a toy building block which uses magnets, and which is a combination building block toy and teaching instrument with embedded magnets, wherein on each of the four edges of an upper frame ( 2 ) and lower frame ( 3 ), an inward-facing insertion aperture ( 6 ) is formed to connect internally to a central hollow portion ( 7 ), a magnetic ball ( 8 ) is inserted in the respective central hollow portions ( 7 ), and a projecting protrusion on the top and bottom of four pillars are inserted in the respective insertion apertures; and inward-facing projecting protrusions ( 21, 22, 23, 24 ), ( 25, 26, 27, 28 ) on an upper frame ( 20 ), lower frame ( 30 ), and pillars ( 40, 41, 42, 43 ), are respectively inserted in insertion grooves ( 23′, 24′, 27′, 28 ′) and ( 23 a , 23 b , 28 a , 18 b ) on respective rails ( 9, 9 ′) ( 11, 11 ′), ( 9 a , 9 b , 11 a , 11 b ) to assemble blocks ( 1 ) ( 1 ′) ( 1 ″) ( 1 ′″), which are interconnected and used as a building block toy, or a random number of blocks ( 1 ) ( 10 ) ( 50 ) are stacked and assembled for observing the movement of a ball ( 8 a ) that rolls on a rail.

Casting mould kit

The present invention relates to a easting mould kit which is easy both to assemble and disassemble and which comprises very few parts, Such a casting mould kit is used for moulding construction models. The kit comprises a base ( 2 ) plate provided with a grid of dowels ( 4 ) on one side of the base plate ( 2 ) and wall pieces ( 8 ) having a rectangular shape and provided with dowels ( 4 ) on a upper rim ( 10 ) and with recesses ( 14 ) on a lower rim ( 12 ) of the wall piece ( 8 ), The kit also comprises rod shaped roof pieces ( 22 ) having a substantially triangular cross section provided with dowels ( 4 ) on an upper rim ( 40 ) and recesses ( 14 ) at the lower base of the roof shaped piece ( 22 ) and having an roof side ( 24 ) with an inclination which is the opposite of the inclination of a short end side ( 26 ) of the roof piece ( 22 ),

Cap re-usable as interlocking building blocks

The invention pertains to the field of caps and toys designed as building blocks, and relates in particular to a functional cap that can be re-used as a playing toy designed as interlocking or stackable blocks after the cap has been used for sealing packaging containers. The cap comprises a body ( 1 ) with a top surface ( 2 ) provided with projections ( 3 ) that can take the shape of rings, pins or any other shapes that fit into recesses or cavities ( 41 ) provided in the lower region of the body ( 1 ) or in structures provided in the sidewalls ( 5 ) thereof.

FOLDING TOY FIGURINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A folding toy figurine includes a lid formed from a flat foldable stock and has a top wall and side walls when it is folded into erect position. The toy also has a box component which is formed from flat foldable stock which, when folded into erect position, has a bottom wall, walls and a hollow interior. At least one of side walls has a small slot therein and a lid fitting snugly over the box component to form a hollow box. The toy has parts that are loosely held inside the box. At least one of the parts is removable from the interior of the box and insertable into said small slot in side wall, from the exterior thereof. The invention also provides a method of making parts with boundaries for insertion into slots. 1. A foldable toy comprising:a lid formed from flat foldable stock, and when folded into erect position having a top wall and side walls;a box component formed from flat foldable stock, and when folded into erect position having a bottom wall and side walls, and having a hollow interior, at least one of the side walls having a small slot therein, the lid fitting snugly over the box component to form a hollow box;parts being loosely held inside the box, at least one of the parts being removable from the interior of the box and being insertable into said small slot in said side wall, from the exterior thereof.2. A foldable toy as set forth in claim 1 , further including a base and connectors connecting the base to the bottom wall of the box component.3. A foldable toy as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the lid has four side walls and the box component has four side walls claim 1 , the walls of the lid mating with the walls of the box component claim 1 , and the box is cubic.4. A foldable toy as set forth in claim 1 , wherein at least two of the walls of the box component have small slots and the top wall of the lid has a small slot claim 1 , the parts having a variety of shapes and being insertable into said slots.5. A foldable toy as set forth in claim 4 , ...

CONSTRUCTION TOY

A construction toy has a main body made of plastic or rubber in one step forming and a connector made of plastic or rubber in one step forming, at least a connection groove is disposed and concave in the main body, the connector includes at least two joints and a neck fixedly connected to the two joints. The joint is coupled to the connection groove. 1. A construction toy , wherein includes a main body made of plastic or rubber in one step forming , at least a joint is disposed and convex in the main body , at least a connection groove is disposed and concave in the main body , the joint is coupled to the connection groove.2. A construction toy according to the claim 1 , wherein the joint is spherical shaped claim 1 , the joint is fixedly connected to the main body by the neck of the joint claim 1 , the connection groove is truncated spherical shaped.3. A construction toy according to the claim 2 , wherein the aperture radius of the truncated spherical groove is smaller than the radius of the truncated spherical groove claim 2 , the height of the truncated spherical groove is larger than the radius of the truncated spherical groove.4. A construction toy according to the claim 3 , wherein the main body is spherical shaped claim 3 , the main body is extended out with two joints of horizontal symmetry claim 3 , two connection grooves of horizontal symmetry are disposed in the main body in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the two joints claim 3 , the aperture of the connection groove is smoothed.5. A construction toy according to the claim 3 , wherein the joint of the main body is plugged to the connection groove of other main body claim 3 , the two main bodies can relatively rotate to form various directions.6. A construction toy claim 3 , wherein includes a main body made of plastic or rubber in one step forming and a connector made of plastic or rubber in one step forming claim 3 , at least a connection groove is disposed and concave in the main body claim ...

CONSTRUCTION SET

A construction set comprises a plurality of elements mutually co-operable to produce at least one assembly, wherein the elements comprise a plurality of connectors () each comprising a substantially cylindrical body and a hollow base, the body being provided with a radially extending cylindrical projection () and the base with at least one groove () and the projection and the groove being shaped to permit assembly of two such connectors () in mutually orthogonal relationship by engagement of the projection of one of those connectors in the at least one groove of the other one of those connectors. The elements of the set further comprise a plurality of locking members () of part-annular form curved substantially in conformity with the cylindrical surface of the body of each connector (), the body of each connector being provided with at least one opening () communicating with the interior of the base and each locking member () being provided at its concave side with a projecting locking nose () insertable through the at least one opening () of each connector () to protrude into the interior of the base for axial retention of another element () of the set assembled in axial or orthogonal relationship with the respective connector. 2. A set according to claim 1 , wherein the body of each connector is provided with a series of such openings each for insertion therethrough of the locking nose of a respective one of a corresponding series of the locking members claim 1 , each locking member being provided at one end thereof with first coupling means and at an opposite end thereof with second coupling means and the first coupling means of each locking member in such a series being co-operable with the second coupling means of a respective other one of the locking members in the series to intercouple the locking members to form a ring around the body of the respective connector.3. A set according to claim 1 , wherein the elements of the set further comprise a plurality of ...

BUILDING BLOCK

A building block as an integral unit and formed complete by a single injection moulding process, having six faces with adjacent faces substantially perpendicular to one another and with at least two faces adapted to enable detachably interlocking engagement, by interlocking means, with a similar face of another building block or with one having similar conceptual design. Additionally the walls of the building block have substantially similar and uniform thickness. in a preferred embodiment, the building block () is substantially cubical in shape and with any of the six faces adapted to enable detachably interlocking engagement, by interlocking means in the form of spigots () and suitably positioned and matching sockets (), with any of the faces of another substantially similar building block () or with one sharing substantially similar conceptual design. The building block () comprises connected integral sloping walls () forming a skeletal frame () and with the spigots () and the sockets () extending outwards from the faces of appropriate said integral sloping walls () and with said connected integral sloping walls (), said spigots () and said sockets () formed complete in a single injection moulding process. 114-. (canceled)1511. A building block () , substantially cubical in shape , having six faces , said building block () comprises:{'b': 5', '28', '2', '28', '5', '28', '28', '1, 'i': 'c', 'a skeletal frame () formed by connected integral sloping walls () of six hollow pyramids () closed up onto each other, with the integral sloping walls () defining six pyramid shaped cavities of the skeletal frame () and with the external periphery of each substantially square frame shaped base () of the sloping walls () defining the boundary of a face of said building block (); and'}{'b': 1', '28', '1', '28, 'interlocking means on at least two faces of the building block (), the interlocking means extending outwards from the appropriate said integral sloping walls () to enable ...

Assembly toy

Provided is an assembly toy which includes a first molded member and a second molded member which are aligned with and face each other, wherein: a projection is formed in the first molded member on a surface which faces the second molded member; a hole in which the projection is fit is formed in the second molded member on a surface which faces the first molded member; an outer peripheral shape of the projection along a cross-section perpendicular to the direction in which the projection projects is other than a circle; a peripheral shape of the hole on a surface which faces the first molded member corresponds to the outer peripheral shape of the projection; and the projection fits in the hole without rotating about the central axis thereof.

Versatile Robust Construction Toy

A cost effective, structural building set, suitable as a toy, uses post connectors () comprised of a post () with attached disks (), or similar devices that insert into cutouts () in geometric shaped component parts (). More than one component part can be connected to the same post connector, and such component parts can rotate relative to the post axis. The connector design allows construction of stable structures of many sizes, shapes, and types, and readily facilitates hinging between different sections of such assembled structures. 2. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a cutout insertable element or a protrusion attachable element.3. The device of wherein the component part connecting element comprises at least a portion of a disk.4. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a disk having axial length greater than the largest dimension of said disk perpendicular to the disk axial dimension.5. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a disk having axial length greater than the largest dimension of said disk perpendicular to the disk axial dimension claim 1 , wherein an end of said post and an end of said component part connecting element are effectively co-planar claim 1 , and wherein said post and said component part connecting element are effectively integral.6. The device of wherein the component part connecting element comprises claim 1 , at least partially claim 1 , an oval claim 1 , or other non-circular claim 1 , shaped edge.7. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a cutout on said post connector or a protrusion on said post connector.8. The device of wherein the post connector connecting element is a cutout on said component part.9. The device of wherein the post connector connecting element is a protrusion on said component part.10. The device of further comprising a means to provide connection stabilization attached to claim 1 , or integral with claim 1 , ...

INTERLOCKING BUILDING BLOCK, PAVING UNIT, TILE OR TOY ELEMENT AND THE CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Interlocking building block, paving unit, tile or toy element, one part of which is a piece offering at least one planar locking mechanism, and the other part of which is an element offering at least one spatial locking mechanism. The element is characterized by the piece providing the planar locking mechanism being a three-clawed piece () built around an equilateral triangle () with protruding arms () and grooves () corresponding to their circumference arranged in a circular segment (). The protruding claws () are rotated on a plane around a center of rotation (). These align with the grooves () of another three-clawed piece () to offer a bayonet type locking mechanism, where the center point of the circular segment () is identical to the center of planar rotation (). The element providing spatial locking is either comprised of at least one hexagonal prism () placed next to the three-clawed piece () and connected to the corners of the equilateral triangle (), into which the three-clawed piece () is placed so that the protruding claws () extend beyond the hexagonal prism () to the same extent that the grooves () extend into the base area of the hexagonal prism (), or the element providing for spatial locking built at the circumference of the three-clawed piece () consists of protrusions () (tapers) ensuring a groove/taper connection and connecting grooves (), so that each piece contains protrusions () (tapers) as well as grooves (). The invention also includes the procedure of constructing the elements. 1. Interlocking building block , paving unit , tile or toy element comprising:a piece providing at least one planar locking possibility andan element providing spatial joining,{'b': 21', '1', '22', '23', '23, 'wherein the piece providing the planar locking mechanism being a three-clawed piece () built around an equilateral triangle () with protruding arms () and grooves () corresponding to their circumference arranged in an arc (),'}{'b': 22', '30', '23', '2', '12', ...

Toy storage, vertical scaffold and interactive play stations

A toy device and system includes a hollow core, segmented, vertical scaffolding or super structure adapted for manual or powered interactive manipulation of one or more multiple play stations supported on the surface of the vertical scaffolding. An integrated storage system for storing play station elements and other building and control items is mounted at the base of the vertical scaffolding. The hollow core segments of the vertical scaffolding provide a housing for selectively controllable electrical and other power sources which are subject to control by such means as a hand-held remote controller with signal receivers being mounted on the segmented super structure. The entire toy system may be disassembled and contained within the storage structures described and enclosed in a carrier device for easy transport. 1. An interactive toy building system comprising;a support base,a vertical superstructure comprising a plurality of interfitting pole segments,said superstructure having upper and lower terminal end segments, selected ones of said pole segments providing scaffolding comprising first attachment fittings for mounting first interactive play stations,said base including attachment means for receiving the lower terminal pole segment of said superstructure for rigid vertical support thereof, andsecond interactive play stations mounted on selective other pole segments adapted for interaction with selected ones of said first play stations,whereby the user may choose a variety of selected first and second interactive play stations and combinations thereof.2. The interactive toy building system of claim 1 , including:at least one storage bin rotatably mounted on said lower terminal pole segment above the top surface of said base.3. An interactive toy building system comprising claim 1 , in combination;a base structure including a top surface and a bottom surface for engaging a supporting surface,a hollow vertical rigid superstructure comprising a plurality of end- ...

TOY BUILDING SET

A toy building set comprising a group of building elements, each having at least one ball arranged on the building element, and where the ball is connected to other parts of the building element via a connection rod and where the toy building set further comprises at least one element having a socket formed by two jaws being arranged and adapted for receiving said ball in order to form a ball and socket joint, and where the cross section of the connection rod from where it is connected to the ball and at least a distance away from the ball is smaller than the cross section of the ball so that it gives a certain degree of freedom for the socket to rotate around the ball The connection rods also comprise connections rods having a relatively large cross section, so that the connection rods with a relatively large cross section reduces the degree of freedom for the socket to rotate around the ball

TOY BUILDING SET

A toy building set comprising at least one building element () having a surface on which a number of coupling studs () are provided that extend from the surface, and wherein those coupling studs are configured in a pattern by which there is a mutually fixed distance between adjacent coupling studs, and wherein the toy building set further comprises a perforator (), said perforator comprising a housing in which at least one punching tool is configured for punching material from a sheet element configured from a thin material such as a sheet of eg paper, plastics or fabric, in such a manner that the perforator is capable of punching a hole in the sheet, which hole has such expanse that one or more coupling studs can be introduced into the punched hole. In that the housing comprises an essentially plane surface in which a number of indentations () are provided that form a number of coupling means that are complementary relative to the coupling studs and are configured with the same mutually fixed distance as the distance between the coupling studs on the building element, it is thus accomplished that the housing can be mounted on a building element. 1. A toy building set comprising at least one building element having a surface on which a number of coupling studs are provided that extend from the surface , and wherein those coupling studs are configured in a pattern by which there is a mutually fixed distance between adjacent coupling studs , and wherein the toy building set further comprises a perforator , said perforator comprising a housing in which at least one punching tool is configured for punching material from a sheet element configured from a thin material such as a sheet of eg paper , plastics or fabric , in such a manner that the perforator is capable of punching a hole in the sheet , which hole has such expanse that one or more coupling studs can be introduced into the punched hole , characterised in that the housing comprises an essentially plane surface ...

FOAM CONSTRUCTION TOY

A foam construction toy may utilize a plurality of nodes, studs, and structural elements to construct a toy or an object. For example, the toy may include at least one node having a plurality of holes and at least one structural element configured to connect to the at least one node. The toy may also include at least one stud configured to connect the at least one structural element with the at least one node to form the toy. 1. An apparatus , comprising:at least one node comprising a plurality of holes;at least one structural element configured to connect to the at least one node; andat least one stud configured to connect the at least one structural element with the at least one node to form the apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one structural element comprises a hollow section configured to receive an elongated portion of the at least one stud.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hollow section comprises a partial stiffening tube configured to increase structural stiffness of the at least one structural element.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hollow section comprises a stiffening tube throughout the hollow section of the at least one structural element claim 2 , and gripping material affixed to the stiffening tube claim 2 , the gripping material configured to secure the elongated portion of the at least one stud.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hollow portion comprises a solid material near an opening of the at least one structural element claim 2 , the solid material comprising an annular groove configured to secure the elongated portion of the at least one stud.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one stud comprises an elongated portion configured to slide into a hollow section of the at least one structural element.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the elongated section comprises a set of locking mechanisms configured to slide into an annular groove within the hollow section of the at least ...

TOY BRICK

A toy brick is disclosed which comprises a main body; a male connecting portion and a female connecting portion being symmetrically provided at two ends of the main body respectively; the male connecting portion being shaped as a ball and the female connecting portion being shaped as a letter “U” in which one end of the U-shaped female connecting portion is connected to the main body, and the other end thereof has two projections being inwardly bent and an inner side surface that is an arc surface. The toy brock of the invention can enhance the flexible engagement effect when the male connecting portion and the female connecting portion are connected each other. Due to the above structures, the toy brick can prevent the male connecting portion from being separated from the female connecting portion, thereby obtaining a better connecting effect. 1. A toy brick comprising:a main body;a male connecting portion and a female connecting portion being symmetrically provided at two ends of the main body respectively; andthe male connecting portion being shaped as a ball and the female connecting portion being shaped as a letter “U” in which one end of the U-shaped connecting portion is connected to the main body, and the other end thereof has two projections which are inwardly bent and an inner side surface that is an arc surface.2. The toy brick according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of raised portions is projected on a first surface of the main body and a plurality of grooves suitable for the raised portion is provided on a second surface of the main body.3. The toy brick according to claim 1 , wherein said toy brick is made of ABS plastic. This application claims priority from Chinese Patent Application No. 201220110066.2, filed 21 Mar. 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.The present invention relates to a field of toy design, and more particularly, to a toy brick.There are two kinds of toy bricks which ...

Case for electronic device with surface for attaching building elements

A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity and one or more studded surfaces. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device is removable from the cavity through an opening in the cavity. The studded surfaces can be coupled with one or more building elements

INTERCONNECTING MODULAR PATHWAY APPARATUS

The present invention provides for a plurality of interconnectable modular members that may create a pathway system with multiple entrances into the upper portion of each member and at least one exit from the lower portion of each member, thereby providing for a variety of convergence and divergence possibilities. The pathway system is suitable for receiving and transporting marbles and other spherical objects from one member to another. The modular members may be interlinked via male/female connectors to create a variety of configurations. 1. A first interlinkable modular member defining a coupling for securing the first interlinkable modular member to a dimensionally similar second interlinkable modular member , the coupling including a male component and a female component , wherein the female component of the first interlinkable member is configured to receive a male component of the second interlinkable modular member into a linked position such that the two modular members are vertically offset by ½ to ⅔ of the members' height.2. A first interlinkable modular member as recited in claim 1 , wherein the two modular members in the linked position are vertically offset by ½ of the members' height.3. A first interlinkable modular member as recited in claim 1 , wherein an aggregate slope between the members is 1:2.4. A first interlinkable modular member as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first member is one of a finite number of standardized and dimensionally similar members that are joinable in a plurality of arrangements.5. A first interlinkable modular member as recited in claim 4 , wherein the finite number of standardized and dimensionally similar members are arranged to form a first vertically aligned column.6. A first interlinkable modular member as recited in claim 5 , wherein the finite number of standardized and dimensionally similar members are arranged to form a second vertically aligned column claim 5 , wherein the first column is adjacently joined ...

CONSTRUCTION TOY SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL HUB

The present invention is directed to a connector element for a space structure as well as a kit of parts to produce such a structure ideally suited to a construction toy of the type comprising a plurality of hub-like connector elements and a plurality of structural elements, struts, adapted to be removably engaged with the connector elements. The connector elements include first, second or more subparts having zero, one or more strut-receiving sockets emanating from each of the subparts, the subparts being rotatable with respect to one another along one or multiple common axis axes. 1. A composite connector for use in a construction toy of the type comprising a plurality of hubs and struts , said connector configured for releasably receiving ends of said struts , said composite connector comprising first and second connector elements;said first and second connector elements being of generally planar configuration of a thickness and having a length and width;first and second connector elements each with a defined axis orthogonal to said thickness;an open-sided recess configured on one side of said first connector element extending to said orthogonal axis and having a width sized to receive said second connector element in a plane at a defined fixed angle to the plane of said first connector element forming a composite connector having strut receiving elements radiating in two planes at the said defined fixed angle to one another. at least one strut receiving element attached to said semi-toroidal substrate;', 'said strut receiving element being positionable along said semi-toroidal substrate at a range of angles about said orthogonal axis;', 'wherein strut receiving element releasably receives said strut;, 'said first connector having a semi-toroidal substrate having an axis coincident to said orthogonal axis of said first connector element;'}said second connector element having at least one strut receiving element;said second connector element comprising an open- ...

SLOTTED ROD FOR A CONSTRUCTION TOY

A slotted rod for a construction toy is comprised of an elongated rod having a body portion with a length that is longer than the thickness. A conventional connector is located at each end of rod for connection to a hub or to another rod for constructing a structure utilizing the construction toy system. The rod includes a plurality of elongated slots arranged around the periphery with each slot extending axially along the length thereof. Each slot is capable of allowing a piece of sheet-like material to pass therethrough. The slots may be formed directly in the body of the rod or in a sleeve that slides over and covers the body portion. In one embodiment, the slot has an opening at one end whereby the sheet-like material can be inserted into the slot by moving it axially into position. 1. A slotted rod for a construction toy comprised of:an elongated rod member having a body portion that has a length dimension extending in an axial direction and further having a thickness dimension, the length dimension being substantially longer than the thickness dimension;a connector located at each end of said rod member, each connector being adapted to be connected to a hub member or to another rod member for constructing a structure utilizing said construction toy, anda slot extending axially along at least a portion of the length of said rod adjacent each end thereof, said slots being capable of allowing piece of sheet-like material to pass entirely therethrough.2. The slotted rod for a construction toy of wherein each of said slots is formed by an end cap fitted over the end of said rod.3. The slotted rod for a construction toy of wherein said slots have openings at an end thereof whereby said sheet-like material can be inserted into each of said slots by moving it axially into position.4. The slotted rod for a construction toy of further including a sleeve having a length substantially equal to the length of said body portion and which is adapted to slide over and cover ...

TOY BUILDING BRICKS MADE OF BIOPOLYMERIC MATERIAL

The present invention relates to toy building elements made of a biopolymeric material. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing said toy building elements. 1. A toy building element made of a biopolymeric material.2. The toy building element according to claim 1 , wherein the toy building element is manufactured by processing of a resin comprising a bio-based polymer and/or a hybrid bio-based polymer and/or a recycled polymer.3. The toy building element according to claim 2 , wherein the toy building element is manufactured by injection moulding and/or additive manufacturing of a resin comprising a bio-based polymer and/or a hybrid bio-based polymer and/or a recycled polymer.4. The toy building element according to claim 2 , wherein the bio-based polymer is selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid (PLA) claim 2 , polyethylene (PE) claim 2 , polypropylene (PP) claim 2 , polyglycolic acid (PGA) claim 2 , poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) claim 2 , polybutylene succinate (PBS) claim 2 , polytrimethylene furandicarboxylate (PTF) claim 2 , polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) claim 2 , polyhydroxyvalerate (PHV) claim 2 , poly(hydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) claim 2 , polyimide (PA) claim 2 , polyester amide (PEA) claim 2 , polyethylene furanoate (PEF) claim 2 , polyebutylene furanoate (PBF) claim 2 , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 2 , polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG) claim 2 , polyethylene terephthalate—isophthalic acid copolymer (PET-IPA) claim 2 , polyethylene terephthalate naphthalene (PETN) claim 2 , polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) claim 2 , polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) claim 2 , thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) claim 2 , cellulose acetate (CA) claim 2 , thermoplastic starch (TPS) claim 2 , diphenylisosorbide claim 2 , polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).5. The toy building element according to claim 2 , wherein the hybrid bio-based polymer is selected from the group consisting ...

Miniature Electronic Customizable Room Building Toy Components

An electronic building toy component having a main body having opposing top and bottom surfaces and a thickness and having wiring between the top and bottom surfaces and having a connecting feature at a peripheral edge of the main body. The connecting feature, such as a plug or receptacle that is compatible with other electronic building toy components, allows the electronic building toy component to be electrically coupled with other electronic building toy components, such as batteries, Bluetooth enabled hubs, lights, buzzers, motors, sensors, and other electrical connecting building components. Some components also include slots and taps for engagement with compatible features on other building toy components for mechanical coupling. A Bluetooth enabled hub also allows remote control of electronic building toy components using Bluetooth enabled devices, including smartphones and tablets. 1. An electronic building toy component , comprising:a main body having opposing top and bottom surfaces, a length, a width, and a thickness, wherein at least one of a tab and a slot is provided on the main body for engagement with a compatible feature on another building toy component; andelectrical wiring between the top and bottom surfaces, the wiring extending to at least one connector at a surface of the main body.2. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the main body of the building toy component is formed from a semi-rigid material.3. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom surfaces are generally parallel.4. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tab is located on the bottom surface of the main body.5. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one slot is located along the perimeter of the main body.6. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one slot is located near the central portion of the main body.7. The ...

POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS AND BUILT-UP TYPE TOY INCLUDING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a power transmission apparatus for transmitting power between components, and a built-up type toy including the same. The power transmission apparatus comprises: a housing having an operating space firmed therein; a connection hole that is open in at least one direction of the housing; a gear assembly that operates in the operating space of the housing and has a connecting link on one end thereof which is exposed to the outside through the connection hole; and a coupling tube for selectively interconnecting two connection holes of the power transmission apparatus and a counterpart power transmission apparatus connected thereto, wherein the connecting link of the power transmission apparatus and a counterpart connecting link are connected and interworked with each other in the interior of the coupling tube. 1. A power transmission apparatus for transmitting power between components , comprising:a housing having an operating space formed therein;a connection hole opened in one or more directions of the housing; anda gear assembly operated in the operating space of the housing, and having a connecting link installed at one end thereof, the connecting link being exposed to the outside through the connection hole,wherein the connecting link of the power transmission apparatus is connected and interworked with a counterpart connecting link through the connection hole, andthe housing comprises first and second housings which are symmetrical with each other and coupled to each other.2. The power transmission apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing and the gear assembly are formed of synthetic resin claim 1 , and the housing is formed of a transparent or translucent material.3. The power transmission apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second housings have fastening holes formed at positions corresponding to each other claim 1 , and are coupled to each other through a fastener inserted into the fastening holes.4. The power ...

BUILDING BLOCK WITH SEPARATION ARRANGEMENT

The present invention relates to a building block with a separation arrangement, comprising a building block body provided with one or more recessed portions, wherein each recessed portion having at least one slanted surface that forms a shape suitable to receive a corresponding portion of another object, in particular a corner portion of a second building block, thereby enabling to dissemble two connected building blocks that wherein at least one of them is a building block having such recessed portion(s), by using said another object as a lifting/separating tool while being partially inserted into one of said recessed portions. 1. A building block with separation arrangement , comprising a body provided with one or more recessed portion(s) , wherein each recessed portion having at least one slanted surface that forms a shape suitable to receive a corresponding portion of another object , thereby enabling to dissemble two connected building blocks wherein at least one of them is a building block having such recessed portion(s) , by using said another object as a lifting/separating tool while being partially inserted into one of said recessed portions.2. The building block according to claim 1 , in which the other object is another building block.3. The building block according to claim 2 , in which the second building block is adapted to produce pressure on the building block while the corner portion of said second building block housed within the recessed portion.4. A modular building blocks set claim 2 , comprising a plurality of building blocks and/or building elements claim 2 , wherein one or more of said building blocks are provided with separation arrangement in form of one or more recessed portion(s) claim 2 , wherein each recessed portion having at least one slanted surface that forms a shape suitable to receive a corresponding portion of another object. This application claims priority to Israeli Application No. 239816, filed on Jul. 6, 2015, the content ...

CUSTOM MULTI-COLORED IMAGES APPLIED TO THREE DIMENSIONAL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS POLYSTYRENE POST PRODUCTION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS

A base plate for supporting a plurality of interlocking building bricks includes a planar sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface, with a plurality of nodes projecting from the top surface. The plurality of nodes includes a node having a vertical cylindrical wall and a horizontal top wall, the vertical cylindrical wall tapering along its vertical height; the node also having a bevel extending around a circumference of the node at an edge where the vertical cylindrical wall transitions to the horizontal top wall. A method of assembling a composite base plate includes securing two component base plates to one another via a common backing material. A method of printing on a base plate includes applying ultraviolet ink to at least the top surface of the base plate from an ultraviolet light printer, the base plate having a plurality of studs or nodes projecting from the top surface. 1. A base plate for supporting a plurality of interlocking building bricks , comprising:a planar sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface, with a plurality of nodes projecting from the top surface, whereinthe plurality of nodes comprises a node having a vertical cylindrical wall and a horizontal top wall, the vertical cylindrical wall tapering along its vertical height, andthe node comprises a bevel extending around a circumference of the node at an edge where the vertical cylindrical wall transitions to the horizontal top wall.2. The base plate according to claim 1 , whereinthe bevel extending around the circumference of the node is a rounded bevel.3. The base plate according to claim 1 , whereinthe vertical cylindrical wall has a diameter that tapers along the vertical height of the vertical cylindrical wall.4. The base plate according to claim 3 , whereinthe diameter of the vertical cylindrical wall tapers continuously from a base of the node to the bevel extending around the circumference of the node.5. The base plate according to claim 3 , whereinthe taper of the vertical ...

ASSEMBLY BLOCK WITH SERVOMOTOR, AND ASSEMBLY BLOCK KIT

An assembly block with a servomotor enabling assembly of various works without requiring special parts used for a drive shaft only includes: a block main body having connection means including a protrusion or a recessed portion; a servomotor; and a rotation shaft rotationally driven by the servomotor. The assembly block with the servomotor is connectable to a basic block by fitting the connection means of the assembly block to connection means of the basic block. The assembly block with the servomotor includes a rotary block which is formed of a polyhedron, has, on a surface thereof, connection means including a recessed portion or a protrusion, and is fixed to one end of the rotation shaft and rotates. An assembly block kit includes the assembly block with the servomotor, and basic blocks connectable to the assembly block. 1. An assembly block with a servomotor , comprising: a block main body having , on a surface thereof , at least one connection means comprising a protrusion or a recessed portion; a servomotor provided in the block main body; and a rotation shaft which is rotationally driven by the servomotor ,the assembly block with the servomotor being connectable to a basic block which is formed of a rectangular parallelepiped, and has, on surfaces thereof, connection means comprising at least one protrusion and at least one recessed portion by fitting the connection means of the assembly block to the connection means of the basic block,the assembly block with the servomotor further comprising a rotary block which is fixed to one end of the rotation shaft and rotates together with the rotation shaft, whereinthe rotary block is formed of a polyhedron, and has, on a surface thereof, connection means comprising a recessed portion or a protrusion.2. The assembly block with the servomotor according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary block has at least one side surface parallel to the rotation shaft claim 1 , and has at least one connection means on the side surface.3. ...

JOINT BRICK FOR BUILDING BLOCK

A joint brick for a building block is pivotally connected between the building blocks to work as a joint of the limbs. The joint brick includes two side plates and two axial post disposed between the side plates to be pivotally connected with engaging recesses of other building blocks. When the axial posts disposed at a top end and a bottom end of the joint brick are pivotally connected with other building blocks, the limbs can substantially swing, extend and bend relative to each other to make playing the building blocks more convenient and more interesting. 1. A joint brick for a building block , comprising:two side plates; andaxial posts disposed between the side plates, each axial post having an outer wall formed with a cylindrical surface configured for pivotally connecting with a recess opening of an engaging recess of the building block, the cylindrical surface having a ridge portion projected out of the cylindrical surface in a radial direction of the axial post, the ridge portion extended in an axial direction of the axial post;wherein the ridge portion blocks an outer edge portion of the recess opening to limit an angle that the building block can pivotally swing relative to the joint brick around the axial post when the axial post is connected with the building block through the recess opening.2. (canceled)3. The joint brick according to claim 1 , wherein the axial posts are disposed at positions adjacent to corners of the side plates.4. The joint brick according to claim 1 , further comprising an engaging shaft disposed between the side plates to be engaged with the engaging recess of the building block claim 1 , wherein the engaging shaft is disposed between the axial posts.5. The joint brick according to claim 4 , wherein the positions of the axial posts and the engaging shaft are arranged as a triangle.6. The joint brick according to claim 5 , wherein the ridge portion of each axial post is pointed toward the engaging shaft so that two building blocks ...

CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM USING A COMB CONNECTOR

A construction system uses a comb connector element in combination with flat or generally planar polygonal shapes of various types. The comb connector elements connect to the edges of the planar polygonal shapes. Each comb connector has at least one pair of connector members. Each connector member has a proximal end connected to the polygonal member, and a distal end. Each connector member having a face portion that includes a recess extending from a central region of the face portion. The recess extends to the distal end of the face member. 13-. (canceled)4. A hermaphroditic element for selective manual attachment and manual detachment to a male attachment member which has at least one male element , said hermaphroditic element comprising:a body having a central body portion and having a plurality of blades extending from said central body portion, wherein adjacent pairs of said plurality of blades form connector pairs, and wherein said adjacent pairs of said plurality of blades are substantially parallel to each other;each of said connector pairs including a first connector member formed in one of said plurality of blades and a second connector member formed on an adjacent one of said plurality of blades; wherein said first connector member is a female groove and said second connector member is a male boss;said first connector member having a distal outer periphery and a surface adapted to receive a male connector element, said surface having said female groove adapted to receive a male element; said first connector member ending in a first longitudinal direction, and said female groove extending in a second direction substantially transverse to said first longitudinal direction;said second connector member having an outer periphery and a surface adapted to receive a male connector element, said surface having said male boss;said female groove extending to said outer periphery of said first connector member;said first connector member having a beveled side ...

AN ERASER AND A TOY BUILDING SET WITH AN ERASER

An eraser comprising an eraser part made from a relatively elastic material having eraser properties, and where the eraser further comprises a connector part made from a relatively firm material, and wherein the connector part has a first connection surface provided with one or more first coupling parts configured for interconnection with another element, and where said connector part is embedded in a cavity arranged in the eraser part in such a way that said first connection surface faces away from said cavity 1. An eraser comprising:an eraser part made from a relatively resilient material having eraser properties, characterized in, that the eraser further comprises a connector part made from a relatively firm material, and wherein the connector part has a first connection surface provided with one or more first coupling parts configured for interconnection with another element, and where said connector part is embedded in a cavity forming a channel extending completely through the eraser part, and in such a way that said first connection surface faces away from said cavity.2. An eraser according to claim 2 , characterized in claim 2 , that the connector part has a second connection surface provided with one or more second coupling parts configured for interconnection with another element claim 2 , and where each of the first and the second coupling parts are configured for interconnection with coupling parts being identical to the other of the first or the second coupling parts respectively.3. An eraser according to claim 3 , characterized in claim 3 , that the channel is straight claim 3 , and the first and the second connection surfaces are facing in opposite directions.4. An eraser according to claim 4 , characterized in claim 4 , that the first coupling parts comprises one or more coupling knobs extending away from the first connection surface claim 4 , and in that the second coupling parts comprises one or more coupling cavities arranged in the second ...

CUSTOM FEEDBACK DEVICE

Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for delivering a customizable feedback stimulus. In one implementation, a custom feedback device comprises a shell housing having a first shell and a second shell. The shell housing opening extends between an outer surface of the first shell and an outer surface of the second shell. A plurality of protrusions extends between the first shell and the second shell, and at least one receiving area is defined by the plurality of protrusions between the first shell and the second shell. The receiving area is adapted to house a customized portion. 1. A custom feedback device comprising:a first shell having a first inner surface disposed opposite a first outer surface;a first shell opening defined in the first shell and extending between the first inner surface and the first outer surface;a first plurality of protrusions extending from the first inner surface, each of the first plurality of protrusions including a first coupler;a first plurality of receivers defined in the first inner surface;a second shell having a second inner surface disposed opposite a second outer surface;a second shell opening defined in the second shell and extending between the second inner surface and the second outer surface;a second plurality of protrusions extending from the second inner surface, each of the second plurality of protrusions including a second coupler; anda second plurality of receivers defined in the second inner surface, the first shell releasably engageable to the second shell to form a shell housing through a connection between the first plurality of protrusions with the second plurality of receivers and the second plurality of protrusions with the first plurality of receivers with the first coupler of each of the first plurality of protrusions being releasably engageable to a respective second receiver of the second plurality of receivers and the second coupler of each of the second plurality of ...

BLOCK SYSTEM

A block may comprise a base comprising a first block side comprising a first side plane and a connective protrusion coupled to the base and extending distally outwardly and substantially perpendicularly from the first side plane. The connective protrusion may comprise a center pillar coupled to the base extending distally outward from the first side plane, a base portion coupled to the center pillar and the base and extending axially and substantially perpendicularly from the center pillar in a first direction, and an overhang portion coupled to the center pillar extending axially and substantially perpendicularly from the center pillar in a second direction opposite the first direction such that there is an overhang space between the first side plane and the overhang portion. The block may further comprise additional connective protrusions, and the connective protrusions of multiple blocks may enable the coupling of such blocks. 1. A block , comprising:a base comprising a first block side, wherein the first block side comprises a first side plane defining a first base surface, the first base surface being a distally innermost surface on the first block side;a middle connective protrusion coupled to the base and extending distally outwardly and substantially perpendicularly from the base and the first side plane, wherein the middle connective protrusion is adjacent to the first base surface and comprises a middle center pillar coupled to the base extending distally outward from the base and the first side plane for a middle center pillar length, a middle base portion coupled to the middle center pillar and the base and extending axially and substantially perpendicularly from the middle center pillar in a first direction for a middle base portion length, wherein the middle base portion comprises a middle base portion width being a distance the middle base portion extends distally outward from the base and the first side plane, and a middle overhang portion coupled to ...

Portable Stand System with two plaques

Portable stand system consists of two rigid plaques with perforated slots designed to interlock the two plaques into various configurations. The way to assemble the two plaques is by inserting them using the perforations indistinctively in order to achieve different x-shaped configurations according to the needs of the used. The system allows objects to be rearranged from their original position and/or angle. 111-. (canceled)12. A portable stand system consisting of:Two equally formed single solid rigid plaques,wherein each equally formed single solid plaque consists of four quadrants;wherein each equally formed single solid plaque comprises a horizontal axis and a vertical axis; a first quadrant located at the top half left of said equally formed single solid rigid plaque,', 'a second quadrant located at the bottom half right of said equally formed single solid rigid plaque,', 'a third quadrant located at the bottom half left of said equally formed single solid rigid plaque,', 'a fourth quadrant located at the top half right of said equally formed single solid rigid plaque,, 'wherein the horizontal axis extends horizontally along a horizontal centerline of the equally formed single solid rigid plaque and the vertical axis extends vertically along a vertical centerline of the equally formed single solid rigid plaque, and wherein said the four quadrants consists'}wherein said each equally formed single solid rigid plaque consists of a first perforated slot and a second perforated slot, wherein said first perforated slot consists of a first space and wherein said second perforated slot consists of a second space;wherein said first perforated slot is located at said first quadrant along a said horizontal centerline and wherein said first perforated slot extends from the perimeter of each solid rigid plaque towards the vertical centerline until reaching the said vertical centerline,wherein said second perforated slot is located in the same quadrant as said first ...

Building Blocks and a Wand Having Magnetic Properties Therefor

A toy combination includes a plurality of children's building blocks, each of the building blocks having a non-magnetized ferrous material, and a wand with at least a portion that is magnetic, the wand capable of attracting the plurality of children's building blocks. The wand may have end lower ends in a variety of configurations to pick up the building blocks. 1. A toy combination comprising:a plurality of children's building blocks, each of the plurality of children's building blocks having four sides with flat outer surfaces and a fifth side having a surface with a plurality of projections extending therefrom, the five sides defining with an opening therein to receive a portion of another of the plurality of children's building blocks and a non-magnetized ferrous material; anda wand having at least a portion that is magnetic, the wand capable of attracting the plurality of non-magnetized children's building blocks.2. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the wand is an elongate element extending between a first end and a second end claim 1 , the first end having a handle and the second end having the magnetic portion.3. The toy combination according to claim 2 , wherein the second end has a configuration that is the same as the first end and an extended portion between the first and second ends.4. The toy combination according to claim 2 , wherein the second end has a generally disc-shaped configuration.5. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the second end is generally rectangular in cross section.6. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetized ferrous material comprises a plurality of non-magnetized pieces.7. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetized ferrous material is a powder.8. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetized ferrous material comprises particulates.9. A toy combination comprising:a plurality of children's building blocks, each of the ...

LETTER CUBES

The Letter Cubes are block to make buildings that do not just make a statement with their rooms, walls and the like, but also make verbal statements with the blocks themselves. It has a series of three-dimensional fonts made with metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, recycled materials and other materials that magnetically, with knobs, hooks, snaps and tubes (and combinations of these and other interfaces) assemble into walls, buildings and other structures that communicate messages. These alphabets also have a series of related pieces that include numbers, punctuation and additional knobs, beams and panels that enable construction of a wide range of buildings, toys, structures and objects that are artistic, toys, games and that are otherwise useful as boxes, chairs, tables, etc. The invention comes in its own box that is assembled further to the same logic as the alphabets so it does not have packaging waste. 1. A block system comprisingblocks that fit inside the space of an equilateral cube so they can build a wide range of structures while at the same time being the shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use that communicate meaning in words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs and books when assembled into a construction;shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use;shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use that are built with interchangeable flexible (rubber, flexible plastics like vinyl, hollow or thin objects with flexible metals) and rigid materials (cement, ceramics, glass, steel, cast iron);shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use that assemble and disassemble through a series of standard interfaces that include sticks, nails, knobs, hooks, gears, snaps, screws, latches, magnets, kawai tsugite, bearings and hinges;where the shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation ...

TOY BLOCK STRUCTURE

Toy blocks can be easily separated. A toy block structure is formed by fitting toy blocks including concave and convex portions, and a gap wherein a nail of a hand can enter is formed at a border portion between one adjacent toy block and another adjacent toy block of the toy block structure. 1. A toy block structure , comprising:one and another toy blocks fitted each other and including concave and convex portions,wherein the convex portion is provided on a side of a top face of the another toy block and fits in the concave portion provided on a side of a bottom face of the one toy block so as to form the toy block structure, anda gap wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block.2. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the another toy block includes a corner portion at a top face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is lower than the top face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block adjacent to each other.3. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the one toy block includes a corner portion at a bottom face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is higher than the bottom face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block adjacent to each other.4. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the another toy block includes an outer periphery at a top face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is lower than the top face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed between an outer periphery of a bottom face of the one toy block claim 1 , and the taper face or the ...

BUILDING BLOCK AND CONNECTING STRUCTURES THEREOF

A building block and connecting structures thereof. A surface of the building block is a first connecting surface, and the rest of the surfaces of the building block are second connecting surfaces. The first connecting surface is provided with protrusions and grooves. The second connecting surface is provided with grooves. The protrusion can be connected to the grooves on the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. Based on the above-mentioned structure and extensions thereof, the building block can be divided into at least six types with different structures. The building block and the connecting structures thereof have wide application range, are easy to popularize and use, provide great entertainment, and appeal to children. 1. A building block , whereina surface of the building block is a first connecting surface and rest surfaces of the building block are second connecting surfaces, the first connecting surface is provided with a plurality of protrusions and a first plurality of grooves, each of the second connecting surfaces is provided with a second plurality of grooves, each of the plurality of protrusion is configured to be interconnected to each of the first plurality of grooves and each of the second plurality of grooves.2. The building block of claim 1 , further comprising:a first type building block with a first regular hexahedral structure, the first type building block is divided into one first connecting surface and five second connecting surfaces, each of first two opposite corners of the first connecting surface of the first type building block is provided with a first type protrusion, each of second two opposite corners of the first connecting surface of the first type building block is provided with a first type groove;each of the five second connecting surfaces of the first type building block is uniformly distributed with four first type grooves;the first type protrusion is configured to be connected to the first type groove ...

CONSTRUCTION SET ELEMENT

The invention relates to the field of toys, including children's construction sets, and can be used during the production of elements of children's construction kits for making three-dimensional models. The present construction set element is a convex body and is provided with studs on its upper part, main grooves on its lower part, additional grooves on its side faces, and a locking button. The element is made from a contoured blank having uniform thickness of the surface formed from a pulp based on a fibrous substance. The universality of a construction set element and the combination possibilities of the elements are increased, the coupling efficiency of the construction set elements with one another is increased, and the technique for manufacturing the element is simplified. 1. A construction set element comprising:a convex body with fixing elements in form of studs and grooves, wherein the studs are located on an upper part of the element, and main grooves are located on a lower part of the element, and secondary grooves are located on the side faces of the element,wherein the element is made of a contoured blank having a uniform thickness of a surface formed from a pulp based on a fibrous substance.2. The construction set element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the pulp is cellulose.3. The construction set element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the element has a locking button.4. The construction set element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the element when is unassembled has two open halves. This application is a national stage entry of PCT/UA2019/000034 filed Mar. 15, 2019, under the International Convention claiming priority over Ukraine Patent Application No. u 2018 02875 filed Mar. 21, 2018.This invention relates to the field of toys, in particular to children's construction sets, and can be used in manufacture of children's construction kit elements for making three-dimensional models.The prior art discloses a construction set consisting of blocks ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for sensing , and responding to , a physical phenomenon using three or more mechanically attachable and electrically connectable devices , the game set comprising: a first connector for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device;', 'a second connector capable of mating with the first connector, for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device; and', 'a sensor having an output coupled to the first or ...

DOVETAILED BUILDING BLOCK

A dovetailed building block includes a block body having a plurality of side surfaces. The side surfaces are constructed in an order of having a side surface with a dovetailed recess next to another surface with a dovetailed projection. The dovetailed projection of one said block body can engage the corresponding dovetailed recess of another said block body in a 90-degree cross manner. Thereupon, while in stacking a plurality of the block bodies, variety of secured and stable three-dimensional curved configuration can be built through angular engagement of one dovetailed projection of one block body and another dovetailed recess of another block body. 19-. (canceled)10. A building block , comprising:a block body that has a regular hexagonal configuration having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and six side surfaces connecting the top surface and the bottom surface; each of said six side surfaces having a flat plane; said six side surfaces being sequentially composed of a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface, a fourth side surface, a fifth side surface and a sixth side surface; each of the first side surface, the third side surface and the fifth side surface being respectively provided with exactly one recess located right in a middle thereof without any projection being provided thereon; each of the second side surface, the fourth side surface and the sixth side surface being respectively provided with exactly one said projection located right in a middle thereof without any said recess being provided thereon; the recesses and the projections each having a configuration corresponding to each other;wherein each said projection has a first width defined by a widest part of the projection and a first height defined by a thickest part of the projection; each said recess has a second width defined by a widest part of the recess; the first height is equal to the first width and also equal to the second width; when ...

MODULAR ROBOT SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED ASSEMBLY CONVENIENCE

A modular robot system includes N (N is an integer that is 2 or greater) cube-type unit robots, each of the N cube-type unit robots comprising: a housing in the shape of a regular hexahedron; a step motor installed in the housing; and a controller installed in the housing and for controlling the step motor. The housing has, on one surface thereof, a mounting groove in which a rotary body rotating by means of a rotating shaft of the step motor can be mounted, and, on the other surface of the housing, a connection groove in the same shape, so that by means of a connector to be mounted in the connection groove, connection to another cube-type unit robot is possible, and the housing has identification marks with different shapes from one another on the respective surfaces thereof. 1. A modular robot system having N (N is an integer greater than or equal to 2) cube-type unit robots , each of the N cube-type unit robots comprising:a housing in the shape of a regular hexahedron;a step motor located in the housing; anda controller located in the housing to control the step motor,wherein the housing has a mounting groove formed on one surface thereof to mount a rotary body rotating by a rotary shaft of the step motor thereon and connection grooves with the same shape as each other formed on the five surfaces thereof, so that through connectors mounted on the connection grooves, the cube-type unit robot is connectable to another cube-type unit robot, and the housing has identification marks with different shapes from one another on the respective surfaces thereof.2. A modular robot system having N (N is an integer greater than or equal to 2) cube-type unit robots , each of the N cube-type unit robots comprising:a housing in the shape of a regular hexahedron;a step motor installed in the housing; anda controller installed in the housing to control the step motor,wherein the housing has a mounting groove formed on one surface thereof to mount a rotary body rotating by a rotary ...

CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENT

Constructional element A hollow constructional element , such as a block, suitable for construction of structures from a plurality of such constructional elements, is provided. The constructional element has a part having a plurality of side walls that taper towards an end wall . The plurality of side walls define a male part and a female part , arranged to receive another such male part of another such constructional element. In this way, a plurality of such constructional elements may be nested for storage, for example. The end wall has 10 a plurality of male coupling members , that define a channel arranged to receive two edges of side walls of two other such constructional elements. In this way, a plurality of such constructional elements may be releasably coupled in a stacked structure. Applications include construction and toys. 1. A hollow constructional element comprising:a first part comprising a plurality of first side walls arranged to taper towards a first end wall comprising a plurality of male coupling members;wherein edges of the plurality of first side walls define a first opening opposed to the first end wall;wherein the plurality of male coupling members define a channel therebetween extending between the plurality of first side walls;wherein an outer surface of the plurality of first side walls defines a first male part; andwherein an inner surface of the plurality of first side walls defines a first female part;wherein the first female part is arranged to receive another first male part of another such constructional element through the first opening;wherein the channel is arranged to receive two edges of first side walls of two other such adjacent constructional elements between the plurality of male coupling members; andwherein the edges of opposed first side walls are arranged to be received by channels in two other such adjacent constructional elements.2. A hollow constructional element according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of male ...

BUILDING SET

A building set and method of play include a base piece and building blocks. The building blocks have an end face and a longitudinal side with planar exterior walls spaced apart at a first width. A first building block has a first connector type with two parallel planar members extending from the end face. The planar members include a rib along an outward face, and are configured to have a snug fit into the first width of another block. A second building block includes a second connector type located on either the end face of the second building block or a top surface of the base. The second connector type has a circular arrangement of pressure hinges, where the other of the end face of the second building block or the top surface of the base has a protrusion configured to be detachably inserted into the pressure hinges. 1. A building set apparatus comprising:a base piece having a top surface; anda plurality of building blocks, wherein each of the building blocks comprises a longitudinal side and an end face at an end of the longitudinal side, wherein the longitudinal side comprises planar exterior walls spaced apart from each other at a first width;wherein a first building block in the plurality of building blocks further comprises a first connector type having two parallel planar members extending from the end face, wherein the planar members comprise a rib along an outward face of the planar member, and wherein the planar members are configured to have a snug fit into the first width of another block in the plurality of building blocks;wherein a second building block in the plurality of building blocks further comprises a second connector type, wherein the second connector type is located on either the end face of the second building block or the top surface of the base, the second connector type having a circular arrangement of pressure hinges, and wherein the other of (i) the end face of the second building block or (ii) the top surface of the base comprises a ...

Repeatedly Collapsible Retail Stand Toy

A retail stand toy that provides for an attractive and sturdy structure, but which can be readily broken down into a folded up arrangement and stored or transported. The stand is generally intended to be a toy so that children can have a retail stand that they can decorate and play with, but which parents can readily collapse and store in a compact fashion when they move on to something else. The stand is sufficiently inexpensive to construct that if it becomes damaged, it can be thrown out or recycled, while still allowing for multiple uses if it is used with a reasonable degree of care.

Compatible and Magnetic Absorption-Type Electronic Building Block

Disclosed is a compatible and magnetic absorption-type electronic building block, which comprises a circuit board, a plug connector and a socket connector, wherein the plug connector and the socket connector both comprise an insulation body and a conductive terminal, and the insulation body is arranged with a mounting body and two support feet. A bottom of the mounting body is arranged with an open region, and the mounting body is provided with a butting panel, a top panel and a rear cover. The electronic building block of the invention can not only implement electronic circuit module splicing, but also implement a complex three-dimensional modeling function due to the above specially designed structure. Moreover, the electronic building block can be seamlessly spliced to a common plastic building block in a market. 1. A compatible and magnetic absorption-type electronic building block , comprising:a circuit board arranged with a functional circuit; anda plug connector and a socket connector which are connected to the circuit board, in which the plug connector and the socket connector both comprise an insulation body and a conductive terminal arranged side by side on the insulation body;wherein the insulation body is arranged with a mounting body in a shape of hollow rectangle and two support feet arranged on two sides of a bottom of the mounting body, in which a bottom of the mounting body is arranged with an open region arranged between the two support feet at bottom of the mounting body, and the mounting body is provided with a butting panel that is butted a panel of another connector on the insulation body, a top panel and a rear cover which is connected to the mounting body detachably and arranged face to face with respect to the butting panel;and wherein one end of the conductive terminal runs through interior of the mounting body and stretches out of the butting panel and a plurality of holding tanks having a permanent magnet arranged on two sides of the ...

DOVETAILED BUILDING BLOCK

A dovetailed building block includes a block body having a plurality of side surfaces. The side surfaces are constructed in an order of having a side surface with a dovetailed recess next to another surface with a dovetailed projection. The dovetailed projection of one said block body can engage the corresponding dovetailed recess of another said block body in a 90-degree cross manner. Thereupon, while in stacking a plurality of the block bodies, variety of secured and stable three-dimensional curved configuration can be built through angular engagement of one dovetailed projection of one block body and another dovetailed recess of another block body. 1. A dovetailed building block , comprising: each of said six side surfaces having a flat plane;a block body that has a regular hexagonal configuration having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and six side surfaces connecting the top surface and the bottom surface; said six side surfaces being sequentially composed of a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface, a fourth side surface, a fifth side surface and a sixth side surface; each of the first side surface, the third side surface and the fifth side surface being respectively provided with exactly one dovetailed recess located right in a middle thereof without any dovetailed projection being provided thereon; each of the second side surface, the fourth side surface and the sixth side surface being respectively provided with exactly one said dovetailed projection located right in a middle thereof without any said dovetailed recess being provided thereon; the dovetailed recesses and the dovetailed projections each having an isosceles trapezoidal configuration corresponding to each other;wherein each said dovetailed projection has an outer end-surface, each said dovetailed recess has an inner surface, a height of said outer end-surface is equal to a width of the outer end-surface, and the height of said outer end- ...

EDUCATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM USING RECTANGULAR BASIC ELEMENT AND DERIVATIVES

The system herein disclosed and claimed is an educational construction system. 1. A system comprising:a planar rectangular basic element having two longer sides, two shorter sides and thickness;each of said two longer sides has two slots containing no material and extending toward the center of said basic element perpendicularly from each of said two longer sides;each of said two shorter sides has one slot containing no material and extending toward the center of said basic element perpendicularly from each of said two shorter sides;each of said slots has essentially the same slot length and slot width;said same slot width is equal to or greater than said thickness.2. A system as in further comprising:said same slot length is less than one fourth of said shorter side length diminished by said thickness.3. A system as in further comprising:said one slot on each of said two shorter slides is located essentially centered along said shorter side;said two slots on each of said two longer sides is located symmetrically with the center of said longer side and each displaced from said center by essentially half of the total of two times the length of said shorter side diminished by four times said slot length.4. A system as in further comprising:a derivative element of said planar rectangular element that is essentially a portion of said rectangular element whose dimensions and slot sizes and positions correspond to said planar rectangular element.5. A system as in further comprising:a derivative having at least one side whose one or more slots are sized and positioned to correspond to those of said planar rectangular element. This invention is associated with educational systems.An educational game aimed at exploring three-dimensional construction using playing-card-sized elements was first sold in the U.S. in 1952. Like playing cards, the building elements are rectangular in shape and feature six slots, four on each of the two longer sides, and two on the shorter sides. ...

Three-Dimensional Integrated, Numeral-Designated Construction Craft

A toy construction craft utilizing construction elements including modular building blocks comprises a base plate, template, one or more graphic segments, and an optional frame. The base plate is a substantially planar building surface arranged with coupling studs for being interconnected with toy building elements having complementary coupling means. The template is configured with at least one area of guidance indicia including at least numeral designation; each guidance indicia is viewed to inform the user as to the modular block(s) that should be attached to that particular stud. These designated blocks form the 3-D portion of the composition, while the graphic segment(s) augments the overall composition. The template may be a separate sheet disposed below the base plate or may be incorporated into the base plate. Additional accessories and specialized blocks are also provided. 1. A construction craft utilizing modular building blocks each of which has a male stud and a complementary , opposing female coupling structure , comprising:a transparent base plate comprising a flat base and upwardly-extending, integrally-formed multiple base studs;wherein each of said base studs are configured to fit into said female coupling structure of one of said modular building blocks; and wherein said base plate includes outer perimeter edges;a template sheet sized and configured to be received below said base plate and having at least one area of designation configured with guidance indicia comprising multiple guidance indicium; wherein, when said template sheet is positioned below said base plate, each guidance indicium is positioned under a particular one of said base studs and each guidance indicium provides information to indicate a height of at least one of said modular building blocks that is designated to be attached to said particular one of said base studs; and wherein, upon placement of multiple designated ones of said modular building blocks on ones of said base ...

MODULAR TOY AND WRITING INSTRUMENT

A modular combination toy and desktop writing accessory apparatus comprising a plurality of structural elements each having at least one nodal connector portion to which a complementary connector portion of another structural element can be coupled. The structural elements can be assembled into a barrel-like form that is configured with a passageway for carrying a writing component of the invention. The writing component can be a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, eraser or the like. The modular combination toy and writing instrument has multiple functions in playtime as well as in everyday desk-bound activities. 1a writing cartridge; anda plurality of structural elements connectable to one another in a surrounding arrangement relative to the writing cartridge;wherein the structural elements are connectable to one another in a plurality of non-surrounding arrangements in the absence of the writing cartridge to form a toy.. A combination toy and writing accessory comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/338,223 filed Jul. 22, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/564,089 filed Aug. 1, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,790,150, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/829,681 filed Jul. 2, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,257,131, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/582,421 filed on Oct. 18, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,780,499, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Field of the InventionThe invention relates generally to a toy with modular parts, and in particular relates to a combination toy and writing accessory that has multiple functions in playtime as well as in everyday desk-bound activities.Description of the Prior ArtThe assembly of toy structural members or building blocks into models and pre-determined assemblies that represent figures, machines, vehicles and the like is a universally practiced activity among ...

APPARATUS FOR PLAYING A GAME

An apparatus for playing a game comprises a three dimensional structure assembled from a plurality of interconnectable and disengageable construction elements. Each construction element is a shaped elongate body piece with two end mating faces or surfaces. Each mating surface has a male or female connector or two female orifices plus a four way male connector to enable each construction element to connect to and disengage other like construction elements. The interconnection between two contacting faces or surfaces is allowable in one orientation only. 1. An apparatus for playing a game , the apparatus comprising a three dimensional structure assembled from a plurality of interconnectable and disengageable construction elements , where each construction element is a shaped elongate body piece with two end mating faces or surfaces , each mating face having a connector to enable each construction element to connect to and disengage other like construction elements , and wherein the interconnection between two mating faces or surfaces is allowable in one orientation only.2. An apparatus for playing a game as claimed in in which there are a minimum of two to four core elongate body pieces that create Celtic knotwork or weaving patterns in a three dimensional general plane claim 1 , the four being; a straight (0 degrees) piece (A) claim 1 , a quadrant (90 degrees) piece (B) claim 1 , a U-bend (180 degrees) piece (C) and a loop (270 degrees) piece (D) as viewed from above claim 1 , the front or side; where each piece has a side profile resembling a “stretched out half a sine wave/curve” which is stretched around each top profile in the three dimensional structure claim 1 , the distance the side profile of a drop being equivalent to the diameter of the piece.3. An apparatus for playing a game as claimed in or claim 1 , in which the elongate body pieces are interconnectable using an underlying grid of imaginary squares and lattices on which the pieces are orientated with ...

FUSIBLE TOY BEAD JOINT MEMBER

A fusible toy bead joint member includes: a flange portion having a flat plate shape; a shaft portion provided to stand from the flange portion; and an insertion portion formed at an end of the shaft portion and formed to be radially larger than the shaft portion. The flange portion, the insertion portion and the shaft portion define a catch recess configured to catch an assembly of a plurality of fusible toy beads made of a water-soluble resin. 1. A fusible toy bead joint member comprising:a flange portion having a flat plate shape;a shaft portion provided to stand from the flange portion; andan insertion portion formed at an end of the shaft portion to be radially larger than the shaft portion,wherein the flange portion, the insertion portion and the shaft portion define a catch recess configured to catch an assembly of a plurality of fusible toy beads made of a water-soluble resin.2. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the catch recess has a ring shape around the shaft portion.3. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein an apex is formed at a tip of the insertion portion.4. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the insertion portion has a polygonal shape.5. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the flange portion is provided with a nipping portion capable of holding, by nipping, a part of an assembly of a plurality of fusible toy beads made of the water-soluble resin.6. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the flange portion is provided with one of a ball portion and a catching portion, which forms a ball joint. This application is based on and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-154335 filed on Aug. 5, 2016, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a fusible toy bead joint member to be used for enjoying connecting a plurality of ...

Lighted Toy Figurines and Related Systems and Methods

A lighted toy figurine comprises a figurine body assembly and a headgear assembly. The figurine body assembly includes a head and a body section. The headgear assembly includes a headpiece and a pack element extending downwardly therefrom along a side of the body section. The pack element includes a power source and light powered thereby. The headpiece defines an internal channel communicating between a headpiece opening and the light such that illumination from the light is visible through the headpiece opening via the internal channel. An inductive power transfer system for an interlocking building block set comprises a toy building block and an inductive transmission assembly. The toy building block includes an electrical load and a power source, the power source including an inductive receiver coil. The inductive transmission assembly includes a transmission coil, and a battery or a wired power supply applying electrical power to the transmission coil. 1. A lighted toy figurine comprising:a figurine body assembly including a head and a body section; anda headgear assembly including a headpiece arranged on the head and a pack element extending downwardly therefrom along a side of the body section, the pack element including a power source and light powered thereby, the headpiece defining an internal channel communicating between at least one headpiece opening and the light such that illumination from the light is visible through the at least one headpiece opening via the internal channel.2. The lighted toy figurine of claim 1 , wherein the head of the figurine body is detachable from the body section.3. The lighted toy figurine of claim 1 , wherein body section includes upper and lower body sections claim 1 , head being attached to the upper body section and the lower body section including legs.4. The lighted toy figurine of claim 3 , wherein the upper body section includes arms.5. The lighted toy figurine of claim 4 , wherein the arms and legs are pivotable.6. ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon responsive to a first payload activation signal;', 'a second ...

Building block and building block assemblies

A building block mount for detachable attachment to a building block, the building block comprising an outer peripheral wall and an external anchoring means formed on the outer peripheral wall; wherein the mount comprises a mounting periphery and an attachment means for detachably attaching or clamping the mounting periphery onto the building block; wherein the mounting periphery comprises a peripheral wall having an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, and internal anchoring means on the inner peripheral surface; wherein the inner peripheral surface is to enter into abutment contact with the outer peripheral wall of the building block and the internal anchoring means is to enter into coupled engagement with the external anchoring means of the building block when the mount is attached onto the building block, whereby a relative position between the mount and the building block is fixed and maintained; and wherein external connection means for making snap connection with a snap connection means of an external building blocks or snap connection means of a plurality of external building blocks is formed on an outer surface of the mount or on the outer peripheral surface.

Stackable building block array

A stackable building block composed of a plurality or array of spaced apart hollow cone elements. All of the cones are identically configured and have an equal sided polygon cross-section. The cones are attached at their bases to form the array and may include shaped internal ribs to define a stacking height limitation. 1. A stackable building block comprising in combination: 1. at least three identical upright sides tapering upward from said base to said top, said sides joined at their edges thereby forming in cross-section an equal sided polygon;', '2. blocking means disposed within the interior of each of said cones to limit the upper position of the top of an additional of said cones upon the insertion into the base of an additional of said cones; and', '3. means for attaching each of said cones one to the other at their bases, said bases each positioned in the same plane., 'A. At least a pair of identical hollow cones having a base and a top each comprising2. The stackable building block of wherein said cone further has reinforcement ribs disposed at the intersections of said sides.3. The stackable building block of wherein said blocking means comprises a rib disposed on the interior of said cone at the intersection of at least two of said sides claim 1 , said rib having a step extension extending to the interior of said cone.4. The stackable building block of further including a third of said cones attached to each cone of said pair of cones claim 1 , each of said cones having a central longitudinal axis claim 1 , and wherein each of said axis is separated from the other by an equal distance.5. The stackable building block of wherein said stacking block comprises three of said pairs of said cones assembled into an array having a parameter constituting an equal sided hexagon and an additional of said cones disposed in the center of said hexagon claim 1 , each of said cones having a central longitudinal axis claim 1 , and wherein each of said axis is separated ...

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL STACKABLE BLOCK

A stackable block is provided which may be constructed as a traditional toy or as a beverage container. The block includes six sides. Furthermore, the block includes at least one projection which projects from one of the block's sides. Each projection is square so as to include a face and four sidewalls. Furthermore, it is preferred that each projection include a ridge forming a recess between the square projection's face and a block's side. Furthermore, each block includes at least one slot formed into one of the block's sides. This slot extends the entire side of a block and forms an elongate cavity sized for receipt of a projection. Preferably, each slot includes parallel opposed flanges sized to project into a projection's recesses. 1. A stackable block comprising:a body having six sides including parallel opposing front and back sides, parallel opposing left and right sides, and parallel opposing top and bottom sides;at least one projection projecting from at least one of said sides, said projection having an face and four sidewalls so that said projection has a square cross-section, said projection's face includes an edge which extends uniformly beyond all four of the projection's four sidewalls to form a recess between said edge and said adjacent block side so that recess is formed into all four sidewalls;at least one slot having a length and a width and wherein said slot is formed into one of said body's sides, said slot's length extending the entirety of said body's side to form a cavity that extends from one side of said body to an opposing side of said body, said slot also including opposed flanges that extend over the cavity with the distance between said flanges defining said slot's width, said slot being rectangular wherein said slot's length is greater than said slot's width; andsaid slot's width sized to receive a projection of other like stackable blocks in two different press-fit attachment positions wherein said projection and said slot are sized ...

TOY CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT WITH MOVING MEMBER

Embodiments provide a toy construction element having an outer shell and moving members that can extend from and retract into openings in a face of the outer shell. The toy construction element may have a plurality of pegs for attaching to other engagement elements (e.g., blocks or figurines) and the openings may each be centered with respect to a 2×2 arrangement of pegs on the face. The moving members may be in contact with an actuating member, e.g., opposing arms of a rocking member. As one moving member is pushed down the rocking member may lift the other moving member. Upon attaching an engagement element to the toy construction element, one moving member can be pushed down to force up the other moving member so that the engagement element is released. Other actuating members may be used, such as push-rods or camshafts. 1. A toy construction element , comprising:an outer shell including an outer face;four pegs projecting from the outer face and arranged in a rectangular configuration,wherein the outer shell defines an opening disposed between the four pegs at a center of the rectangular configuration; anda moving member disposed in the opening and configured to move in and out of the opening between a retracted position and an extended position, relative to the outer face of the outer shell.2. The toy construction element of claim 1 , wherein the four pegs are disposed in a square configuration and the opening is disposed at a center of the square configuration.3. The toy construction element of claim 1 , further comprising an actuating member that moves the moving member from the retracted position to the extended position.4. The toy construction element of claim 3 , wherein the moving member comprises a first end facing in a direction outward of the opening and a second end opposite to the first end claim 3 , andwherein the actuating member pushes the second end of the moving member in the direction outward of the opening.5. The toy construction element of ...

CONNECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A connection device and system is disclosed that is made up of a flexible grid and durable connectors for removable insertion into spaces of the grid.

Method of facilitating user preference in creative design of a manual controller

A configurable manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display is adapted for construction with matable building elements arranged by a user. The user forms the manual controller to exhibit a customized ornamental appearance reflecting the user's creative design preferences.

FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECTABLE BRICK ASSEMBLY

A flexible interconnectable brick assembly includes a connector panel having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The connector panel is resiliently flexible and is comprised of an elastomeric material. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A top adhesive is positioned on and covers the top side of the connector panel. A plurality of female interconnection members is positioned on the bottom side of the connector panel and each releasably and frictionally receives a male interconnection member of a brick. 1. A building brick assembly comprising:a connector panel having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge, said connector panel being non-rigid and resiliently flexible and being comprised of an elastomeric material, said perimeter edge including a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge;a top adhesive being positioned on and covering said top side of said connector panel;a plurality of female interconnection members being positioned on said bottom side of said connector panel, each of said female interconnection members being configured to releasably and frictionally receive a male interconnection member of a brick.2. The building brick assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said female interconnection members extend upwardly into said bottom side.3. The building brick assembly according to claim 2 , wherein said female interconnection members each have a cylindrical shape.4. The building brick assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said connector panel is elongated from said first end edge to said second end edge.5. The building brick assembly according to claim 4 , wherein said connector panel having a width dimension from said first lateral edge to said second lateral edge claim 4 , said connector panel having a height dimension from said top side to said bottom side claim 4 , said width dimension being at least three times ...

BOTTLE CAP-BUILDING BLOCK

The subject of the invention is a cap-building block, which consists of the body () in the shape of cylinder, made of plastic, where the parameters of the body, such as: height, radius, extrusion depth and thickness of side walls depend on the type of packaging to which a cap-building block will be adapted. The splines () and the sockets () are made in the body (), contiguously to its side wall, radially and alternately, in a total number of at least four. They are placed also on the external and internal sides of the upper surface (). Both the splines () and the sockets () have, in their essential part, the shape of cylinder and they are round in the cross-section, and the cross-section of their outermost parts has the shape of circle in case of the splines () and the shape of ring in case of the sockets (). 11643563635535. The cap-building block , in which the splines and sockets are made , characterized in that it is a two-sided cap-building block () , which consists of cylindrical body () , closed from one side by the upper surface () with the splines () and sockets () , four in total , arranged radially and alternately on the body () perimeter , on its side wall , which are arranged , most favourably , in such a manner that a spline () , located exactly on the opposite body () side , in a straight line , corresponds to the spline () , and the socket () corresponds to the socket () , where the size of these elements was selected in such a manner that the spline () fits in the socket ().234154135. The cap-building block claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that the spline () is located on the upper surface () claim 1 , on the external side of two-sided cap-building block () claim 1 , and the socket () is located on the upper surface () of two-sided cap-building block (′) claim 1 , and additionally the spline () or the socket () is made on their internal side.33535. The cap-building block claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized In that both the ...

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A TOY BUILDING SET

The present disclosure relates to building blocks for a toy building set. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a building block configured to releasably join another building block of a similar construction. The building block comprises a hollow main body which defines a lower surface, an upper surface and walls joining the lower and the upper surfaces. At least one of the walls comprises a first wall section and a second wall section parallel to and distant from the first wall section. The building block further comprises spaced apart projections that extend from the upper surface and spaced apart recess sections disposed within the hollow main body. When two building blocks are releasably connected together, a longitudinal groove is provided between the second wall section of the lower building block and the hollow main body of the upper building block when the blocks are fully connected one to another. 1. A building block for a toy building set , the building block being releasably joinable to another building block , the building block comprising: a lower surface for supporting the hollow main body;', 'an upper surface opposite to the lower surface;', a first wall section disposed on a second wall section, the first wall section comprising a first wall surface, wherein the first wall section protrudes from the second wall section; and', 'the second wall section connected to the first wall section, the upper surface, and the lower surface, the second wall section comprising a second wall surface parallel to and distant from the first wall surface;, 'a plurality of walls connected to the lower surface and the upper surface, each of the plurality of walls comprising], 'a hollow main body comprisingspaced apart projections extending from the upper surface of the hollow main body in a direction opposite to the lower surface;spaced apart recess sections disposed within the hollow main body about the lower surface, each one of the spaced apart recess ...

Construction toy comprising a plurality of interconnectable building elements, set of a plurality of interconnectable building elements, and method to control and/or monitor a construction toy

A construction includes a plurality of interconnectable building elements, the plurality of interconnectable building elements including a first building element and a second building element, the first and second building elements including a first and second coupling devices for releasably interconnecting the first and second building elements. The first building element is a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) functional building element. The PLMN functional building element includes: at least one of the first and second coupling devices; a radiofrequency transceiver module; and an identification module including or configured to receive at least one of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card or a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. The radiofrequency transceiver module and the identification module are configured to attach the PLMN functional building element to a PLMN as a mobile device.

THREE DIMENSIONAL UPWARDLY CONVEX FRAME AND A METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME

A 3-dimensional, upwardly convex frame () constructed from a plurality of substantially identical longitudinally extending frame members (). The frame () includes: the frame members () connected at approximately their ends to above approximately the middle of adjacent frame members () and the frame members () connected at approximately their middle to below approximately the ends of adjacent frame members () in a generally outwardly extending sequence. The outwardly facing ends of the outermost frame members () are un-connected. 1. A 3-dimensional , upwardly convex frame constructed from a plurality of substantially identical longitudinally extending frame members , the frame including: the frame members connected at approximately their ends to above approximately the middle of adjacent frame members and the frame members connected at approximately their middle to below approximately the ends of adjacent frame members in a generally outwardly extending sequence , wherein the outwardly facing ends of the outermost frame members are un-connected.2. A 3-dimensional , upwardly convex frame constructed from a plurality of substantially identical longitudinally extending frame members , the frame including: first , second and third and fourth frame members , the first frame member connected at approximately one end to above approximately the middle of the second frame member , the second frame member connected at approximately one end to above approximately the middle of the third frame member , the third frame member connected approximately at one end to above approximately the middle of the fourth frame member; wherein the frame includes further frame members connected in a like manner until the frame of a predetermined size is constructed.3. The frame as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the frame includes fifth claim 2 , sixth claim 2 , seventh and eighth frame members claim 2 , the fifth frame member connected at approximately one end to above approximately the middle of ...

Mobile terminal device and associated method for obtaining uplink resources

A method of allocating radio resources for uplink transmissions in a wireless telecommunications system, the method including: a first terminal device communicating a request for an allocation of radio resources to a base station; the base station determining there is an association between the first terminal device and a second terminal device based on their having similar predicted traffic profiles for uplink data; and the base station establishing a radio resource allocation for the second terminal device based on the resources requested by the first terminal device, and consequently transmitting radio resource allocation messages to allocate radio resources to the first and the second terminal devices for respective uplink transmissions based on the request for an allocation of radio resources received from the first terminal device.

MAGNETIC POSITIONING LIGHT-EMITTING TOY BLOCK

A magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block includes a body, a light source mounted in the body, and an electrical conduction mechanism mounted in the body and including magnetic conducting columns extended out of one side of the body and electrically connected to the light sources and conducting plates extended out of an opposite side of the body and electrically connected to the light source. Thus, when inserting the magnetic conducting columns of one magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block into the body of another magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block, the magnetic conducting columns of one magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block are secured to the conducting plates of the other magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block by magnetic attraction and simultaneously electrically connected thereto. 1. A magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block , comprising:a body comprising an accommodation chamber defined therein, a plurality of positioning holes located on one side thereof and a plurality of plug holes located on other sides thereof;a light source mounted in said accommodation chamber of said body, said light source comprising an electrical substrate and a light-emitting device electrically bonded to said electrical substrate; andan electrical conduction mechanism comprising a plurality of magnetic conducting columns and a plurality of conducting plates, each said magnetic conducting column having one end thereof electrically connected to said electrical substrate of said light source and an opposite end thereof inserted through one respective said positioning hole of said body and extended out of said body, each said conducting plate comprising a conducting portion, said conducting plates being mounted in said accommodation chamber inside said body and electrically connected to said electrical substrate with the said conducting portions thereof respectively aimed at said plug holes of said body; andwherein two same said magnetic ...

CONSTRUCTION TOY SET OF CONNECTABLE AND POSITIONABLE ELEMENTS

A construction toy set with multiple construction elements, the construction elements having a generally wafer shaped element body with one or more internal receiver passages extending through the element body, the receiver passages having one or more receiver tracks extending laterally across the receiver passage, the element body having one or more element keys protruding laterally from the element body, element key dimensioning providing for insertion of an element key of a first construction element in a receiver track of a second construction element and for slidable mating of the element key of the first construction element with the receiver track of the second construction element. 1. A construction toy set comprising a plurality of construction elements , each construction element having a generally wafer shaped element body with an element first surface , an element second surface , and a plurality of element lateral edges , the element body having one or more internal receiver passages extending through the element body from the element first surface to the element second surface , each receiver passage having one or more receiver tracks extending laterally across the receiver passage from a respective first track channel in the passage interior peripheral surface to a respective second track channel in the passage interior peripheral surface , the receiver tracks having a respective track length , each track channel having a respective track channel dimensioning , the element body having one or more element keys , each element key protruding laterally from a respective element key side of a respective element lateral edge , each element key having a respective key length and a respective key dimensioning , the respective key length and the respective key dimensioning of each key providing for a key insertion of an element key of a first construction element in a receiver track of a second construction element and for the key slidable mating of the ...

ASSEMBLY TOY

In the present invention, a toy block for an assembly toy has a first flat surface and a second flat surface at both ends. Formed on the first flat surface are male parts that project vertically and female parts that are vertically indented. Formed on the second flat surface are a male part that vertically projects, and female parts that are vertically indented. When two toy blocks are linked together, the male parts of one block fit into the female parts of other toy block, and the male part of the other toy block fits into a female part of the other toy block. This allows the linking surfaces of the toy blocks having the male parts and female parts to link to each other at a variety of angles. The toy blocks rotate relative to each other when linked together. 15-. (canceled)6. An assembly toy having a first toy block and a second toy block linkable to each other , whereineach of the toy blocks includes:at least two flat surfaces;at least two columnar projecting parts that project and extend vertically from each of the flat surfaces; andat least two arc-shaped strip-like depressed parts that are formed so as to be vertically indented from each of the flat surfaces in a direction opposite to a projection direction of the projecting parts,the projecting parts and the depressed parts are provided on the same circumference and are alternately disposed on the flat surface,the circumference has a same diameter in each of the flat surfaces,the projecting parts are detachably fittable into the depressed parts in a width direction of each of the depressed parts, andthe projecting parts of the first toy block and the second toy block move in an arc-shaped pattern along the depressed parts of the first toy block and the second toy block, while a state in which the first toy block and the second toy block are linked together is maintained, to allow the first toy block to rotate relative to the second toy block.7. The assembly toy of claim 6 , wherein the projecting parts ...

BUILDING BLOCKS

A building block of six female sides wherein each side of the block is adapted to accept a male side of a second different block. The first block is made up of a cross form comprised of tubular projections, a skeleton block form, and connection components connecting the cross form to the skeleton block form. The second different blocks are made up of at least four generally cylindrical projections extending normally outward from the base plate of the block that may be inserted into any of the six sides of the first block and interconnect by frictional engagement. These blocks can be interconnected and assembled into a block structure that has both a finished outward appearance in which each outermost side of every block is customizable and provides internal passageways for adding structural elements, wiring, lighting or anything else needed to run through the blocks and block structure. 1. A building block of six female sides , comprising:a. a cross form comprising of at least one generally tubular projection at each of the six sides that extends normally from the general center of the block wherein these tubular projections form together to create the integral cross form wherein a second different building block with at least four generally cylindrical projections extends normally outward from the base plate of the second building block may be inserted into any of the six sides of the first building block and interconnect by frictional engagement and wherein the holes of the generally tubular projections of the cross form of the first block extend therethrough the block to provide passageways from any side of the block to the opposite side of the block.2. The building block in claim 1 , further comprising:a. a skeleton block form comprising of material along the edges of each face of the block wherein this material of each side is formed together with the adjacent side to create the integral skeleton block form wherein the inside of this skeleton block form is void ...

Device for Adapting Toy Roadway Track and Bricks

A toy track and brick adapter for toy tracks and bricks comprising a base having a top surface and a bottom surface with indentations in the bottom surface of the base for receiving building blocks. A first arm assembly and a second arm assembly mounted to the top surface generally perpendicular to the base distally disposed in a parallel relationship to grip toy tracks. Roadway retention lips are attached to the arm assemblies which in conjunction with the tension springs hold the toy track in place within the toy track and brick adapter. Also attached to the roadway retention lips are pull-tab accessory brackets configured to releasably connect a variety of useful, functional educational accessories such as side railings, overhead signs, stoplights, traffic controls, signs and the like to increase the versatility and constructive play value of the various toy systems.

MARBLE TRACK PIECE WITH TRIGGERED LIGHT AND/OR SOUND

A triggered marble run module is intended for use with a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules. Each module retains a marble and guides the travel of the marble through the module on at least a first surface. The triggered marble run module includes a marble travel path, a marble actuated switch and an output circuit. The marble actuated switch has first and second terminals and is operably coupled to close a circuit between the first terminal and second terminal through the first terminal and the second terminal responsive to actuation by a marble traveling in proximity of the marble actuated switch. The output circuit generates at least one of a group consisting of an audio output, a visual output, and an RF signal output, responsive to formation of the closed circuit between the first terminal and the second terminal through the first and second spring elements. 1. A triggered marble run module for use with a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules , each module configured to retain a marble and guide the travel of the marble through the module on at least a first surface , the triggered marble run module comprising:a marble travel path;a marble actuated switch having a first terminal, and a second terminal, the marble actuated switch operably coupled to close a circuit between the first terminal and second terminal through the first terminal and the second terminal responsive to actuation by a marble traveling in proximity of the marble actuated switch; andan output circuit configured to generate at least one of a group consisting of an audio output, a visual output, and an RF signal output, responsive to formation of the closed circuit between the first terminal and the second terminal through the first and second spring elements.2. The triggered marble run module of claim 1 , further comprising a speaker disposed below at least a portion of the marble travel path claim 1 , wherein the output circuit includes a control ...

BUILDING BLOCKS AND BUILDING BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

A building block or a building block assembly comprising a main body, a first coupling surface on a first side of the main body, a second coupling surface on a second side of the main body which is opposite facing to the first coupling surface, one peripheral wall having a peripheral surface or a plurality of peripheral wall having a plurality of peripheral surface extending between the first coupling surface and the second coupling surface and defining a lateral or peripheral boundary of the main body, one coupling connector or a plurality of coupling connectors on or defining the first coupling surface and defining a first coupling direction, one coupling connector or a plurality of coupling connectors on or defining the second coupling surface and defining a second coupling direction, and one peripheral connector or a plurality of peripheral connectors formed on a peripheral wall. 1. A building block comprising a main body , a first coupling surface on a first side of the main body , a second coupling surface on a second side of the main body which is opposite facing to the first coupling surface , one peripheral wall having a peripheral surface or a plurality of peripheral wall having a plurality of peripheral surface extending between the first coupling surface and the second coupling surface and defining a lateral or peripheral boundary of the main body , one coupling connector or a plurality of coupling connectors on or defining the first coupling surface and defining a first coupling direction , one coupling connector or a plurality of coupling connectors on or defining the second coupling surface and defining a second coupling direction , and one peripheral connector or a plurality of peripheral connectors formed on a peripheral wall; wherein the peripheral connector is a partial connector of an inter-block connector , the inter-block connector having a center axis defining a connection axis and a connection direction and having a transversal dimension ...

INTERLOCKING BLOCK, ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME, AND FURNITURE

An interlocking block is configured to be assembled with another interlocking block having the same shape and the same size, and has a base in the shape of a pillar extending in a predetermined direction which has a surface formed with a pair of cutouts in bilateral symmetry. The width and the thickness of an end surface are the same. When the width of the end surface is W, the length of the surface in the predetermined direction is 6W, and the distance from the end surface to one of the pair of cutouts is W, and the length of the cutout is W, and the depth of the cutout is W/2. 1. An interlocking block configured to be assembled with another interlocking block having the same shape and the same size , comprising;a base in the shape of a pillar extending in a predetermined direction, the base having a surface formed with a pair of cutouts in bilateral symmetry in the predetermined direction, wherein:the width and the thickness of the base are the same; andwhen the width of the base is W, then the length of the surface in the predetermined direction is 6W, and the distance from an end surface of the base to one of the pair of cutouts in the predetermined direction is W, and the length of each of the cutouts in the predetermined direction is W, and the depth of each of the cutouts is W/2.2. The interlocking block according to claim 1 , having a pair of thin parts formed with the pair of cutouts and a thick part that is thicker than the pair of thin parts claim 1 , and configured to be assembled with the another interlocking block by inserting one of the thin part and the thick part into the cutout of the another interlocking block.3. An assembly including a plurality of interlocking blocks of claim 2 , the interlocking blocks being assembled with each other.4. A furniture having a structure of the assembly of . The invention relates to an interlocking block, assembly using the same, and furniture.Building blocks are widely and generally familiar toys to pile up such ...

3D TILE

The invention relates to a three-dimensional tile, of metal or plastic, having at least one face () with an octagonal socket () and another face () with an octagonal projection (). Each tile is joined in this way with a similar tile, forming structures in space. The octagonal socket () has an inner embossed cord () miming along it to which a tooth () carried on the straight sections (), which together with the corner sections () form the octagonal projection (), attaches. The 3D tile can be used to create structures of both aesthetic and utility nature. 1112134542764. A three-dimensional tile consisting of six faces (), wherein at least one face () has an octagonal socket () and at least one other face () has an octagonal protrusion (), formed by four straight sections (), parallel per two to each other and parallel to the edges of the cube, and four corner portions () located between the straight sections (), characterized in that the octagonal socket () has an embossed inner cord () running along it and to which attaches a tooth () carried on the straight sections () to join the tiles. The invention relates to the field of 3D construction art, and in particular to a three-dimensional cube-shaped tile having octagonal sockets and corresponding octagonal protrusions, to form clusters by joining multiple tiles together.The three-dimensional tile disclosed in the present invention has not been disclosed in the prior art.Tiles and construction bricks are already well known and marketed mainly as toys for children. These bricks are usually rectangular in shape but have a multitude of dimensions as well as shapes so that they can be combined to create the desired object. Due to the complexity and the multitude of structural elements for making any object, it is almost necessary to have an explanatory accompanying book detailing the combinations step by step to reach the end result. As is evident on the one hand, it is almost impossible to achieve the end result without ...

Modular playing block system

A modular playing block system is provided. The block system comprises at least one storage container. The at least one storage container is has a hole. The block system also comprises a plurality of connectors, wherein each of the plurality of connectors is inserted in a hole of the plurality of holes to form different arrangements, and each of the plurality of connectors act as a support for the arrangements.

BASEPLATE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH TOY PIECES

A baseplate assembly, used with releasably coupleable playing pieces, includes a baseplate operably coupled to an image generating device. The baseplate includes a display region, having playing pieces coupling elements, and means for transmitting images generated by the image generating device to the display region. An image generating and playing-piece-interacting assembly includes a receptor operably coupled to an image generating device, having a display screen for generated images, including integrated visual and optically encoded message images, a playing piece at a location relative to the display screen having an optical display message sensor, and a messaging transponder. The optical display message sensor receives the generated images and generates a first signal at least partially based upon the optically encoded message image. The messaging transponder receives the first signal and generates and sends the receptor a second signal at least partially based thereon. 1. A method for using playing pieces with a baseplate assembly , the playing pieces having first coupling elements to allow the playing pieces to be releasably coupled to one another , the method comprising:selectively mounting a playing piece on a baseplate comprising a display region, the display region comprising second coupling elements, the first and second coupling elements being complementary coupling elements so that playing pieces can be releasably mounted to the display region, the baseplate being operably coupled to an image generating device to create a baseplate assembly, the image generating device comprising a display screen assembly including a display screen and a touch sensitive membrane;generating images by the image generating device at the display screen; andtransmitting images generated by the image generating device at the display screen through the touch sensitive membrane to at least the display region of the baseplate to allow a user to provide touch input in areas ...

CUSTOM MULTI-COLORED IMAGES APPLIED TO THREE DIMENSIONAL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS POLYSTYRENE POST PRODUCTION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS

A base plate for supporting a plurality of interlocking building bricks includes a planar sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface, with a plurality of nodes projecting from the top surface. The plurality of nodes includes a node having a vertical cylindrical wall and a horizontal top wall, the vertical cylindrical wall tapering along its vertical height; the node also having a bevel extending around a circumference of the node at an edge where the vertical cylindrical wall transitions to the horizontal top wall. A method of assembling a composite base plate includes securing two component base plates to one another via a common backing material. A method of printing on a base plate includes applying ultraviolet ink to at least the top surface of the base plate from an ultraviolet light printer, the base plate having a plurality of studs or nodes projecting from the top surface. 117-. (canceled)18. A method of printing on a base plate , comprisingapplying ultraviolet ink to the base plate from an ultraviolet light printer, whereinthe base plate is a base plate for supporting a plurality of interlocking building bricks, the base plate comprising a planar sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface, with a plurality of studs or a plurality of nodes projecting from the top surface, andthe ultraviolet ink is applied to at least the top surface of the planar sheet.19. The method of printing on a base plate according to claim 18 , whereinthe ultraviolet ink is applied to the planar sheet while the base plate is supported on a backing board.20. The method of printing on a base plate according to claim 18 , whereinthe ultraviolet ink is applied to the planar sheet while the base plate is subjected to a downward vacuum force.21. The method of printing on a base plate according to claim 20 , whereinthe ultraviolet ink is applied to the planar sheet while the base plate is supported on a backing board made of a vacuum enhancing material.22. The method of printing on ...

Simplified modularized contact type of conductive building block

A simplified modularized contact type of conductive building block includes: a brick, at least one pair of conductive pieces, a circuit board and a base. The brick includes at least one pair of studs projected from a top thereof. The conductive piece has an insertion electrode and a connection electrode respectively disposed at two ends thereof and a contact electrode disposed between the insertion electrode and the connection electrode. The conductive pieces are inserted through the insertion through holes of the circuit board. The circuit board includes a positive electrode circuit and a negative electrode circuit respectively contacted with the at least one pair of the conductive pieces. The conductive pieces are further inserted through the through holes of the base. The circuit board and the base are fixed in the brick.

TOY BUILDING SET

A toy building set comprising at least two toy building elements of which the one toy building element is provided with one or more coupling means of first type, and the second toy building element is provided with one or more coupling means of second type that is/are configured to be complementary to said coupling means of first type to the effect that they can be interconnected to form a structure, wherein the second toy building element comprises a flywheel () which is rotatably mounted on the toy building element, wherein the flywheel comprises one or more actuator mechanisms (); and wherein the coupling means and the complementarily configured coupling means are configured such that the second toy building element can be mounted on the first toy building element in two or more different positions. 1. A toy building set comprising at least two toy building elements of which a first toy building element is provided with one or more coupling means of a first type , and a second toy building element is provided with one or more coupling means of a second type that is/are configured to be complementary to said coupling means of the first type to the effect that they can be interconnected to form a structure , characterised in that the coupling means and the complementarily configured coupling means are configured such that the second toy building element can be mounted on the first toy building element in two or more different positions; and that the second toy building element comprises a flywheel which is rotatably mounted on the toy building element , wherein the flywheel comprises at least one actuator mechanism in the form of a toothed wheel , which is functionally connected to the flywheel , wherein the toothed wheel comprising means for coming into engagement with an actuator means , in the form of a rack , to the effect that the toothed wheel can transmit movement from rack to flywheel , whereby the flywheel is caused to rotate freely.2. A toy building set ...

CARD-LIKE STRUCTURE AND CONNECTOR TOYS FOR BUILDING

Provided herein is a set of card-like structure and connector toys for building; the set comprising one or more card-like structures and one or more end cap connectors, wherein the one or more end cap connectors comprise one or more slots for inserting the card-like structures. Also provided herein is a connector toy or a kit of connector toys; comprising one or more slots for inserting card-like structures for building. 1. A set of card-like structure and connector toys for building; the set comprising: one or more card-like structures and one or more end cap connectors , wherein the one or more end cap connectors comprise slots running parallel to each edge of the perimeter of the end cap connectors for inserting the card-like structures therein , and wherein the slots are elongated grooves on the top or bottom of the end cap connectors.2. The set of card-like structure and connector toys according to ; wherein the slots are on the one or more end cap connectors in a configuration selected from the group consisting of bottom claim 1 , top claim 1 , side claim 1 , sides claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The set of card-like structure and connector toys according to ; wherein the one or more card-like structures are flat.4. The set of card-like structure and connector toys according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more end cap connectors comprise a male and female connection pattern thereon the top claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , sides or a combination thereof the one or more end cap connectors.5. The set of card-like structure and connector toys according to ; further comprising connection bricks.6. A connector toy for building with card-like structures; wherein the connector toy is an end cap connector comprising slots running parallel to each edge of the perimeter of the end cap connector for inserting card-like structures therein claim 4 , and wherein the slots are elongated grooves on the top or bottom of the end cap connector.7. The connector toy of claim 6 , ...

Responsive Construction Toy

A responsive construction toy is disclosed. The responsive construction toy, also known as LumenLinks™, comprises at least one active rod and at least one connector. The active rod has an optics end and a push-pull transducer. The active rod illuminates with varying intensity and color to signify magnitude and direction of force on the active rod. Three dimensional structures such as trusses, buildings, and towers can be built by connecting active rods and connectors. When a structure is built, the forces on each active rod can be visually interpreted, thus providing an educational toy that has both tangible and concrete elements as well as responsiveness and feedback. 1. A responsive construction toy comprising:An active rod comprising a generally elongated member having a first end and a second end, a first plug mechanically coupled to the first end of the generally elongated member, a second plug mechanically coupled to the second end of the generally elongated member, an optics end component electrically and mechanically coupled to the generally elongated member, and a push-pull transducer end mechanically coupled to the generally elongated member; andan X-Y connector comprising a first conductive ring, a second, conductive ring concentric with the first conductive ring and electrically separated from the first conductive ring by an insulator, and a third conductive ring concentric with the second conductive ring and electrically separated from the second, conductive ring by an insulator, a plurality of X-Y sockets arranged circumferentially about the X-Y connector and passing radially inward, and a Z socket concentric with the conductive rings.2. The responsive construction toy of claim 1 , further comprising a Z connector comprising a first conductive arc claim 1 , a second conductive arc concentric with the first conductive arc and electrically separated from the first conductive arc by an insulator claim 1 , and a third conductive arc concentric with the ...

System and Method for Assisted Construction

A system (20) and a method for assisting a user to build a construction (e.g. an image) (48) on a bead plate (2) that comprises a plurality of pins (6, 6′, 6″) protruding from a base portion (8) and configured to receive a bead (4, 4′, 4″). The system comprises an illumination device (10) configured to illuminate the pins (6, 6′, 6″) and thereby provide a number of illumination areas (12, 12″). The illumination device (10) comprises a control unit (64) configured to select a subset of the pins (6, 6′, 6″) to be illuminated by the illumination device (10).

SYSTEMS OF STACKING INTERLOCKING BLOCKS

A system of stacking interlocking blocks can be configured into a series of states in order to capture and display both physical and virtual events or content. In some examples, the system includes the stacking interlocking blocks, a grid base having the stacking interlocking blocks stacked on top of the grid base in a physical configuration, and a user system. Each stacking interlocking block includes a block circuit. The grid base includes an embedded computing system configured, by virtue of communicating with each of the block circuits, to determine a position of each stacking interlocking block with respect to the grid base and in some cases both the grid base and the other blocks which have been detected by the grid base. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of stackable, interlockable blocks each comprising a block circuit;a grid base for receiving the blocks in a physical configuration, the grid base comprising an embedded computing system configured, by virtue of communicating with each of the block circuits, to determine a position of each block with respect to the grid base; anda user system in communication with the embedded computing system, the user system comprising a display device and one or more processors configured to shadow the physical configuration of the blocks in a virtual environment using the positions of the blocks and display a view of the virtual environment on the display device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the embedded computing system of the grid base comprises a microcontroller and a battery claim 1 , and wherein the microcontroller is configured to repeatedly communicate the positions of the blocks in real time or near real time using a wireless data signal.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each block comprises a rectilinear polyhedron comprising:a top wall and a bottom end; andfour side walls extending orthogonally away from the top wall to the bottom end, each of the four walls having an interior surface facing a geometric ...

CONSTRUCTION-SET ELEMENTS

Construction-set elements for use in kits for children and in puzzles. The construction-set element contains a flat rectangular base and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is formed of four groups of protrusions, provided on the base. The protrusions of the first group have a cruciform cross-section. The protrusions of the second group are tubular with a square-shaped cross-section. The protrusions of the third group are in the form of rectangular plates having barrier-walls along the short sides thereof, the barrier-walls being angled toward one another with the formation of a gap. In the fourth group, the protrusions are positioned at the corners of the base and are made in the form of L-shaped elements, the sides of which are perpendicular to the plane of the base. 1. A construction element , comprising: a base , made flat and having rectangular form , sides having length in multiples of <> , and an interlocking joint , created by positioning protrusions on the base , forming four groups , wherein:a first group has protrusions, positioned, at least, on one side of the base, with height greater than <<0.5 a>>, but not more than <>, made with a cross-shaped cross-section, where a distance between opposing ends of the cross is equal to <>,a second group has protrusions, positioned, at least, on one side of the base, with height equal to <<0.5 a>>, made tubular with cross-sections in a form of square having side length in the tubular protrusion channel equal to <>,a third group has protrusions, made in a form of rectangular plates, positioned with its longest midline on ends of the base, flush with these ends, having, along short sides, ledges, with width equal to <>, protruding not more than <<0.5 a>> from the base ends, angled towards each other with a gap formed between their end parts no greater than <>,a fourth group has protrusions made in a form of corners, having shelves positioned perpendicular to the planes of the base on its ...

A TOY SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTED REALITY

A toy system, the toy system comprising a data processing system and one or more toys, the plurality of toys including at least one reference toy having a visual appearance recognisable by the data processing system in a captured image of a real-world scene including said at least one reference toy, the data processing system comprising an image capturing device, a processing unit, and a display, wherein the data processing system has stored thereon information associated with the at least one reference toy, the information including at least one predetermined reference position defined relative to the at least one reference toy; and wherein the data processing is configured to: capture a sequence of images of a real-world scene, the real-world scene including said at least one reference toy; process the captured images to detect and recognize said at least one reference toy within the real-world scene; retrieve the at least one predetermined reference position from the stored information associated with the recognized at least on reference toy; process the captured images to identify the at least one predetermined reference position within at least a first image of the sequence of captured images; selectively process a sub-image within the first image, the sub-image depicting said identified reference position to selectively detect a user manipulation of the real-world scene at the identified at least one predetermined reference position; responsive to detecting the user manipulation, generate and render computer-generated perceptual information associated with the detected user manipulation. 1. A toy system , the toy system comprising a data processing system and one or more toys , the one or more toys including at least one reference toy having a visual appearance recognisable by the data processing system in a captured image of a real-world scene including said at least one reference toy , the data processing system comprising an image capturing device , a ...

Wearable toy system

A wearable toy system comprising a wearable component, a toy housing and at least one replaceable toy; wherein the wearable component comprises at least one fastening member for securing the wearable component to a part of a user's body; wherein the toy housing comprises a toy-receiving base and a cover, the toy-receiving base being adapted to receive at least a base member of the replaceable toy, the toy-receiving base and the cover together defining a void for accommodating at least a part of the replaceable toy when the base member is received by the toy-receiving base and when the cover is in a closed state; wherein the toy housing defines at least one opening when the cover is in the closed state, the opening allowing one or more parts of the replaceable toy to extend out of the toy housing.

BUILDING BLOCK AND BUILDING BLOCK KIT

A building block includes at least one of a plug portion and a socket portion. The plug portion has two cantilevered tongues deflectable toward each other. Each cantilevered tongue includes a first engaging portion. The socket portion defines a chamber and has two second engaging portions. The plug portion and the socket portion are configured in such a way that the plug portion of one building block is insertable into the chamber of the socket portion of another building block, and the two cantilevered tongues of the building block deflect toward each other after insertion of the plug portion of the building block into the chamber of the socket portion of the other building block, which allows the first engaging portions of the building block to be engaged with the second engaging portions of the other building block, thereby connecting the two building blocks together. 1. A female building block connectable to a male building block , the male building block comprising a plug portion that comprises two cantilevered tongues spaced apart from and deflectable toward each other , each of the two cantilevered tongues comprising a first engaging portion at an end thereof , the female building block comprising:a socket portion defining a chamber and comprising two second engaging portions in the chamber that are engaged with the first engaging portions after the plug portion is inserted into the chamber, wherein the socket portion further comprises a block in the chamber, the block is configured to be received in a hollow space of the male building block after the plug portion is inserted into the chamber, so as to guide the male building block during insertion of the plug portion.2. (canceled)3. The female building block according to claim 1 , wherein the socket portion comprises two outer plates that are spaced apart from each other and corporately define the chamber claim 1 , the two second engaging portions are respectively arranged on the two outer plates.4. The ...

Tool For Use With Toy Construction Elements

A tool for separating blocks and other elements from an assembly of toy construction elements is disclosed. The tool may include a coupling end that can attach to pegs and/or openings in a block and is configured for easily prying off the block. The tool may include a moving member that can be used to configure the coupling end in two different configurations for coupling to either the top or bottom of a block. 1. A tool for use with a set of toy construction elements , comprising:a body, the body defining a lengthwise direction,the body including a coupling end with an engagement surface,wherein the tool has a first configuration and a second configuration,wherein in the first configuration the engagement surface presents at least one peg,wherein in the second configuration the engagement surface presents at least one opening, andwherein a geometry of the coupling end changes as the tool transitions from the first configuration to the second configuration.2. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein in the first configuration the at least one peg is configured to be inserted into a corresponding opening of a block in the set of toy construction elements.3. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein in the first configuration the engagement surface presents two pegs.4. The tool according to claim 3 , wherein in the first configuration the two pegs are configured to be inserted into two corresponding openings of a block in the set of toy construction elements.5. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein in the second configuration the at least one opening is configured to receive a corresponding peg of a block in the set of toy construction elements.6. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein in the second configuration the engagement surface presents two openings.7. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling end includes a tapered projecting portion that extends in the lengthwise direction and that is configured to contact the side of a block in the set of toy ...

Toy Vehicle Track Set

A toy vehicle track set is disclosed herein. The track set includes at least one track section and a support that can hold the track section in a particular orientation or position relative to a support surface. In one embodiment, the support includes a base, a support member that is coupleable to the base, and a coupler that is connected to the support member. The track section can be engaged with the coupler which is movably mounted to the support member. 1. A toy vehicle track set , comprising:a track section having a mounting portion; and a base defining a receptacle; and', 'a support member removably coupleable to the base, the support member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, at least one of the first end and the second end being insertable into the receptacle of the base, the support member having a coupler movably connected thereto, the mounting portion of the track section being slidable onto the coupler so that the track section is connected to the support and can be moved relative to the support., 'a support configured to be placed on a support surface, the support including2. The toy vehicle track set of claim 1 , wherein the coupler is removably coupled to the support member.3. The toy vehicle track set of claim 1 , wherein the mounting portion of the track section includes a pair of rails claim 1 , and the coupler engages the rails.4. The toy vehicle track set of claim 3 , wherein the coupler includes a flange portion and the flange portion engages each of the rails.5. The toy vehicle track set of claim 4 , wherein the flange portion has a ring shape.6. The toy vehicle track set of claim 4 , wherein the track section has a lower surface claim 4 , the flange portion of the coupler includes ridges formed thereon claim 4 , and the ridges on the flange portion engage the lower surface of the track section.7. The toy vehicle track set of claim 1 , wherein the coupler has a flange portion and a body portion claim 1 , and an outer ...

CONNECTION ASSEMBLY BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS

A connection assembly comprises a first and second components having respective first and second engagement portions, and a third component. The first and second components are adapted to be engaged together via the first and second engagement portions such as to define a space therebetween. The third component is adapted to be longitudinally introduced in the space and to forcibly displace the first and second engagement portions outwardly, thereby connecting the first and second components together. Furthermore, a method comprises assembling the components and longitudinally introducing the third component in the space to forcibly displace the first and second engagement portions outwardly, thereby connecting the first and second components together. 1. A connection assembly , comprising:first and second components having respective first and second engagement portions;a third component;said first and second components being adapted to be engaged together via the first and second engagement portions such as to define a space therebetween;the third component being adapted to be longitudinally introduced in the space and to forcibly displace the first and second engagement portions outwardly, thereby connecting the first and second components together.2. The connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third component is made of rigid material.3. The connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third component generates force components in multiple directions on the first component portion and the second component portion according to a xy plane perpendicular to the longitudinal insertion orientation of the third component.4. The connection assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a connection component comprising the third component and having a head claim 1 , wherein the head is engagement-free from the first component portion and the second component portion.5. The connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third component has an engagement wall having a ...

CIRCUIT BLOCKS

Circuit blocks are provided. A circuit block may include a substrate and at least one electrical component mounted on the substrate. The circuit block may also include a non-conductive frame coupled to the substrate, and at least one post coupled to the substrate and extending from the substrate and through at least a portion of the frame in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the major surface of the substrate. Moreover, the circuit block may include a contact coupled to a second, opposite surface of the substrate and including a corner section projecting outwardly from the frame and extending in at least two directions substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the at least one post. The block may also include at least one magnet positioned proximate the flexible corner section of the contact and configured to magnetically attract at least one other circuit block. 1. A device , comprising:a substrate;at least one post electrically coupled to the substrate and extending from the substrate in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the major surface of the substrate, the at least one post configured to electrically and mechanically couple to another device in a vertical stacked configuration;a contact electrically coupled to a second, opposite surface of the substrate and including a curved, corner section extending in at least two directions substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the at least one post; andat least one magnet positioned adjacent the curved, corner section of the contact and configured to magnetically attract at least one other device in a horizontal configuration, the curved, corner section of the contact including a flexible, conductive material configured to be displaced toward the at least one magnet in response to a force applied to an outer edge of the curved, corner section;the curved, corner section of the contact configured to maintain electrical contact with a contact of the at least one other ...