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).

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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...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]Taking into account the known elements, the inventor has developed the present toy, object of this patent application, hereinafter referred to as PLAY TOY IN THE FORM OF INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING INTERCHANGEABLE BLOCKS, which comprehends blocks made from polymeric material, based on the quadrangular geometry of a cube with rounded edges, featuring at the common edge of two adjacent sides, centered perpendicularly to mentioned sides, one or more narrow slots, with a perfect fit to hold ¼ of the locking device, whose thickness is equal to or greater than the width of the aforementioned slot. The block may have the shape of a cube, extended to form a cobblestone, or additional shapes, such as that of a scalene triangle, a triangle whose longest side is bulged, a trapezoid, a half cube or a cube with a cavity. The toy includes disk-shaped locking devices, also offered as a half disc or a polygon (quadrilateral, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, among others). The method of interaction with the toy consists of the juxtaposition of two or more blocks, aligning at least one slot of each block, coupling a locking device and, if desired, juxtaposing other blocks, moving one of its slots towards the exposed portion of the locking device, which has the function of providing the immobilization and alignment between adjacent blocks, dispensing accurate technique for the engagement and undocking of the parts. Blocks and locking devices may be made from polymeric material of varying densities, featuring smooth or textured surfaces to improve the grip while handling them, with different colors for each of the elements, patterns or colors.

[0010]The benefits of this toy in interchangeable block format with flattened locking device are many: it develops strength in both fingers and hands, improving hand-eye coordination, without requiring too much effort; encourages the child to make friends and cooperate; encourages interaction; fosters imagination and creativity as the child designs and assembles new block sets; intellectually, the child develops mental potential as well as his vocabulary, as it describes shapes, sizes, colors and positions; by grouping elements, the child develops mathematical skills, adding or subtracting; sharpens his perception of the disposition and alignment of blocks; expands his experience with gravity, balance and geometry learned by handling the toy blocks.

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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