Play toy in the form of interchangeable blocks and method for locking interchangeable blocks

Abstract

Invention Patent for a set of interchangeable blocks, intended to be used as toys, toys for motor development, planning and building skills development toys. The shape of blocks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) are based on a cubic shaped block (1), with rounded edges (9), featuring—at the edge shared by two adjacent sides (A and B and / or B and C and / or A and C and / or A and D and / or A and E and / or F and B and / or F and C and / or F and D and / or F and E), perpendicularly to the aforementioned sides—at least one narrow slot (10) with a perfect fit for the partial insertion (111) of the locking disc (11); the said cube-shaped block (1) is also offered as a cobblestone-shaped block (2), scalene block (3), bulged triangular block (4), rectangular triangle block (5), trapezoidal block (6), half cube block (7) and portal block (8).

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention refers to a toy, more specifically a set of interchangeable blocks with a locking method enabled by an additional device, allowing to set up varied ludic scenarios by the different shapes in which the blocks are presented, intended for the field of toys, motor skills development toys, planning and building skills development toys.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART[0002]The first reference to toys in block format goes back to year 1693. There are wood models with different shapes that were stacked in order to form something. In order to improve the experience and increase stability and length of exposure, some models feature fitting devices between modules or blocks.[0003]A solution can be understood by patent application U.S. Pat. No. 349,646, issued 21 Sep. 1886, entitled BLOCK, which claimed, a rectangular block with grooves on the top, which conform to multiple squares, adapted and designed to receive lower edges from other cor...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present toy is made from polymeric material and shaped like interchangeable blocks. It contains a locking device with a narrow slot for easy fitting. The toy is designed to improve fine motor skills, promote creativity, and stimulate the child's mind. It helps in the development of hand-eye coordination, encouraging interaction and cognitive growth. The toy has been tested with children and found to be effective in strengthening their hands and fingers.

Problems solved by technology

Although the body is solid and the mentioned hole has a limited depth, in view of the structural conformation of the block in semi-rigid material, it may cause failure of the head to be coupled with the corresponding hole.

Another drawback of the listed models, except for PI9402723-4, as well as most interchangeable block toy models, is that the improved locking requires a greater effort and technique of the child, incurring in frustration that can trigger momentary and, even continuous stress, if successive attempts fail.

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