Construction-set elements

Abstract

Construction-set elements for use in kits for children and in puzzles. The construction-set element includes a flat rectangular base and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes four groups of protrusion types that can be assembled 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. Sharp portions of protrusions are connected by bridges to make it easier for younger children to use the construction elements.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to construction elements (components) that can be used in toy construction sets and puzzles, for the development of the fine motor skills of young children.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]U.S. Pat. No. 9,675,900 (to the applicant, Sokolov, issued Jun. 13, 2017), discloses a set of construction elements. The construction-set elements include a flat rectangular base and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is formed of four groups / types of protrusions, which can be 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 ...

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Benefits of technology

This invention provides a construction set that is easy to assemble with minimal finger stress, making it easier for children to use. The widened functional possibilities of the construction-set elements include improving fine hand motor skills and reducing fatigue of the children's muscles. The set includes bridges that prevent incorrect connections between the elements, ensuring that the elements can be joined in the correct way. Overall, the invention improves the usability of the construction-set for children, especially in the age group of 3-6.

Problems solved by technology

The complexity of such construction-set elements makes them difficult for young children to use them as the process of ossification of the hands and fingers has not been completed even by the beginning of schooling.

Therefore small and precise movements of the fingers and hands can be difficult and tedious for young children, in particular when they are required to press their fingers on the edges of construction-set elements (for example, the edges, shelves of the corners of the some protrusions of the above-mentioned elements) to apply sufficient force to connect the elements.

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