Stacking block and its use

The stackable building block with spacers addresses the need for adjustable track support by allowing flexible column configurations using geometric interlocking, ensuring stability and safety without complex components.

DE102024139547B3Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28SALLER MAXIMILIAN
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Application Number
DE102024139547
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-21
Publication Date
2026-05-28
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-21

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Technical Problem

Existing building blocks for toy train tracks require multiple columns of varying heights and inclinations, or complex, movable parts to support non-level track sections, which are prone to damage and increase design complexity.

Method used

A stackable building block with vertically projecting spacers that allow for adjustable inclinations and heights by stacking, using geometric interlocking to create columns with fixed angles, allowing for both inclined and straight configurations without movable parts.

Benefits of technology

Enables the production of columns with varying heights and inclinations using a single block type, providing stability and protection against accidental damage while maintaining compatibility with standard blocks.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a building block. In particular, the invention relates to a stackable building block. The interlocking block has a top surface (2) and a parallel bottom surface (3) which are designed to interlock with another such interlocking block (1).It is characterized in that a spacer (7A, 7B) projecting vertically beyond the top or bottom surface (2, 3) is arranged on or in one side surface (6A; 6B), or on or in two opposite side surfaces (6A, 6B) of the building block (1), which in a first position collides with the spacer(s) (7A, 7B) of a further, identical building block (1) stacked on the building block (1), so that an angle of inclination (W) results between the top surface (2) of the first building block (1) and the bottom surface (3) of the second building block (1), and in a second position, preferably rotated by 90° and / or 180° about the vertical axis, is or are offset without collision with the spacer(s) (7A, 7B) of this second building block (1), so that the top surface (2) of the The first building block (1) and the underside (3) of the second building block (1) run parallel to each other.
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