Magnetic construction block toy set

Abstract

A magnetic block set comprising a plurality of magnetically connectable magnetic block units. Each magnetic block unit includes a block body having one or more connection faces. Each connection face includes a plurality of connection face edges and a connection face surface and each connection face is a square. Each magnetic block unit also includes one or more magnetic elements on each connection face, each magnetic element having a magnetic polarity relative to the connection face that is the same as each of the other magnetic elements on the connection face. Each magnetic block unit further includes an outer shell covering both the block body and each of the one or more magnetic elements.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Children's building blocks suffer from a number of drawbacks. The biggest drawback is that they are too complicated to figure out for younger users. In particular, how to attach blocks to one another can be difficult for younger users to determine. This leads to frustration and abandonment of the block construction set.[0003]For example, plastic and wood blocks are hard which presents a number of hazards. These range from minor, such as stepping on them causing discomfort, to very dangerous, such as choking hazards. Because of these hazards, plastic and wood blocks are unsuitable for young children.[0004]Further, they can be difficult for young children to use. In particular, plastic blocks can be challenging to both assemble and disassemble for young children. Likewise, the lack of attachment between wood blocks can make it difficult for young children to assemble something that remains tog...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a magnetic block set that includes multiple magnetic blocks that can be connected together. Each magnetic block has a unique connection face with magnetic elements on it. The magnetic blocks can be mated together using a special connection system. The magnetic block set also includes an outer shell that is made of a fire-retardant textile. The technical effect of this invention is the creation of a magnetic block set that allows for easy connection and disconnection of magnetic blocks, as well as providing a unique outer shell for each magnetic block.

Problems solved by technology

The biggest drawback is that they are too complicated to figure out for younger users.

In particular, how to attach blocks to one another can be difficult for younger users to determine.

This leads to frustration and abandonment of the block construction set.

For example, plastic and wood blocks are hard which presents a number of hazards.

These range from minor, such as stepping on them causing discomfort, to very dangerous, such as choking hazards.

Because of these hazards, plastic and wood blocks are unsuitable for young children.

Further, they can be difficult for young children to use.

In particular, plastic blocks can be challenging to both assemble and disassemble for young children.

Likewise, the lack of attachment between wood blocks can make it difficult for young children to assemble something that remains together.

I.e., the lack of attachment makes structures assembled using wood block difficult because small perturbations can ruin the structural integrity, ruing the creation.

Moreover, those blocks can require timely disassembly in order to compactly store the blocks.

In addition, the large numbers of shapes and sizes can make them suitable to construct a larger number of creations, but this can lead to confusion and frustration for younger users as well as make sorting and storing far more time consuming.

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