Assembly and toy to be assembled using same

Abstract

The present invention relates to an assembly (100) for selectively coupling the portions between the parts of a toy configured of a plurality of parts which are coupled to one another. The present invention comprises: a housing (110) defining an installation space (S) therein; and a coupling block (130) rotatably inserted in the installation space (S), and having a plurality of cantilever-shaped coupling pieces (140), at least a portion of which project outward from the installation space (S), wherein a coupling head (145) is disposed to project at one end of each of the coupling pieces (140) to thereby reduce the space between two adjacent coupling pieces (140). Thus, according to the present invention, through resilient deformation of the coupling pieces (140) of the assembly (100), parts are assembled together without the use of magnets in order to provide a relatively safe toy for infants. Also, due to the omission of magnetic parts, the manufacturing cost of the assembly (100) can be reduced.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to an assembly unit, and more particularly, to an assembly unit which allows two components to be easily attached to and detached from each other through fitting and an assembly toy using the same.BACKGROUND ART[0002]In general, assembly units which are used for coupling a plurality of components together have a variety of assembly structures. Such assembly units are used in a variety of fields, including assembly toys which are required to be easy to assemble and disassemble.[0003]Assembly toys refer to toys each consisting of several shapes of components such that children can play with while fitting together or disassembling them. Assembly toys are made of a variety of materials, such as paper, wood, metal and plastic. Some assembly toys are assembled using an adhesive or the like such that components are not separated from each other. Some assembly toys are assembled via fitting or magnets without using an adhesive (Korean Utili...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a toy that allows for easy assembly of different components without using magnets. The components are selectively coupled or decoupled using assembly units, which can form a variety of shapes like a human, animal or object. The assembly units have elastic pieces that can deform and fit together without excessive pressure, ensuring safety and reducing manufacturing costs. The components can be assembled in different orientations, making the assembly process easier. The elastic pieces in the assembly units are securely locked together, increasing the strength of the coupling between components. Overall, the present invention provides safer, cost-effective toys with strong and secure couplings between components.

Problems solved by technology

However, the above-mentioned related art has the following problems.

Since components are coupled together using magnets in the related art, they are not assembled when the poles of magnets are not properly abutted to each other, which is problematic.

In this case, however, there is a problem in that the degree of freedom of assembly is low since a component including a metal piece must be coupled with a component including a magnet.

Thus, the components may easily slip in the perpendicular direction.

This consequently makes it difficult to maintain a preset angle between the components or to alter the assembled shape into a variety of other forms, which are problematic.

It is difficult, however, to concurrently satisfy these requirements.

Since the magnets or metal pieces as described above may be harmful to the human body, the magnets or metal pieces must not be separated from corresponding components of an assembly toy.

However, if the adhesive leaks, it may be harmful to children users.

The insert injection requires a separate injection mold, thereby increasing the manufacturing cost of assembly toys, which is problematic.

The magnet components also increase the manufacturing costs, which is also problematic.

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