A splicing structure

Abstract

A splicing structural member comprises at least two shaped parts and at least one connecting piece; a splicing hole is arranged on the shaped part; the at least one connecting piece is inserted and matched in the splicing hole, so as to splice the shaped parts together; the connecting piece can be plastically deformed; the relative position between the at least two shaped parts connected on the connecting piece can be changed by the plastic deformation of the connecting piece. The splicing structural member can be a splicing toy, a splicing handicraft, splicing furniture and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the fields of toys, crafts, and furniture, and in particular to an assembly structure that uses connectors to assemble shaped parts together to form a certain planar shape, spatial shape, or geometric solid structure. The assembly structure can be used for assembly toys, assembly crafts, assembly furniture, etc. Background Technology

[0002] Modular building blocks are widely used in many fields, such as tools, handicrafts, furniture, and toys, due to their ease of assembly and reusability. For example, modular building blocks used in building toys are highly popular among players because of their engaging nature. Furthermore, modular building blocks have a very positive effect on improving cognitive abilities, imagination, creativity, and hands-on skills, and therefore have been widely used as early childhood education tools in recent years.

[0003] Building toys, such as those produced by LEGO, consist of multiple plastic pieces. One of the pieces in a set has a recessed hole, while the other has a protruding post. The pieces are joined together by inserting the posts and holes into each other.

[0004] However, traditional interlocking structural components typically use interlocking holes and interlocking posts as connecting and fixing structures. During assembly, the interlocking posts are inserted into the interlocking holes, and the positioning and fixing of the blocks are achieved solely by the bonding force between the interlocking posts and the holes. This fixing method is not only unstable but also requires high precision in the processing of the blocks. Furthermore, relying on the bonding force between the interlocking posts and the interlocking holes to achieve positioning and fixing of the blocks greatly limits the materials that can be used to manufacture them. As a result, traditional interlocking structural components widely use plastic as the material for making the blocks, leading to product homogeneity and failing to meet people's diverse product demands.

[0005] To assemble various shapes, splicing holes and columns are typically used as connecting and fixing structures, requiring a large number of pieces. Once the overall shape is finalized, the relative positions of the individual pieces cannot be flexibly changed, making it difficult to vary the overall shape. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the inventors of this invention considered using a variety of materials, including metallic and non-metallic materials, to manufacture the splicing structural components, thereby achieving product diversity. At the same time, this ensures reliable connections between the sculpted components and reduces the precision requirements for the machining of the sculpted components and connectors. In particular, by splicing the sculpted components together using connectors and utilizing the deformability of the connectors, the relative positions between the individual sculpted components can be changed, thus allowing for a variety of overall shapes and configurations.

[0007] To address one or more deficiencies in the prior art, an interlocking structural member is proposed according to one aspect of this disclosure, wherein the interlocking structural member comprises at least two shaped components and at least one connecting member.

[0008] The shaped component has splicing holes.

[0009] The at least one connector is inserted into the splicing hole to splice the shaped components together.

[0010] The connecting component is capable of plastic deformation.

[0011] By utilizing the plastic deformation of the connector, the relative positions between at least two shaped components connected to the connector can be varied.

[0012] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector is made of a metallic or non-metallic material, thereby enabling the connector to undergo plastic deformation.

[0013] According to the above aspects of this disclosure, the connector is an elongated cylinder, and its two ends can be inserted into the splicing holes of the shaped components, thereby splicing the two shaped components together.

[0014] The plastic deformation is achieved by bending and / or twisting the connector.

[0015] According to the above aspects of this disclosure, annular grooves for the connector are provided at both ends of the connector along the outer circumferential surface of its cylinder.

[0016] According to the above aspects of this disclosure, a lateral positioning connection is provided between the outermost end of at least one of the two ends of the connector and the groove of the connector.

[0017] The lateral positioning connection includes a planar connection and an inclined connection.

[0018] The planar connecting portion extends from the outermost sides of both ends of the connector toward the groove of the connector and is planar in shape.

[0019] The inclined connecting portion extends obliquely from the planar connecting portion toward the groove of the connector to the outer circumferential surface of the connector, thereby forming a step portion of the connector between the planar connecting portion and the outer circumferential surface.

[0020] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector has at least one central groove at the center of its axial length, thereby facilitating bending of the connector.

[0021] The bottom of the central groove is flat.

[0022] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector has two central grooves at the center of its axial length, the two central grooves being respectively disposed in the diametrical direction of the cylindrical connector.

[0023] The bottom of the central groove is flat.

[0024] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector has an annular central groove at the center of its axial length.

[0025] The bottom of the annular central groove is arc-shaped.

[0026] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the outermost edges of the two ends of the connector are tapered.

[0027] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector is provided with a connector sleeve surrounding the connector at the center of its axial length.

[0028] The connector sheath is made of PVC material.

[0029] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector includes a plurality of connector branches.

[0030] Each of the plurality of connecting branches is an elongated cylinder.

[0031] The end of each of the plurality of connecting branches can be inserted into the splicing hole of a corresponding one of the plurality of shaped components, thereby splicing the plurality of shaped components together.

[0032] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the plurality of connecting branches can change their relative positions to each other through plastic deformation, thereby allowing the angles of the plurality of connecting branches relative to each other to be changed.

[0033] Each of the plurality of connector branches is itself capable of bending.

[0034] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the plurality of connecting branches may be in the same plane or in different planes.

[0035] According to the above aspects of this disclosure, an annular connecting groove is provided at the end of each connecting branch along the outer circumferential surface of its cylinder.

[0036] According to the above aspects of this disclosure, a lateral positioning connection is provided between the outermost end of at least one of the plurality of connector branches and the connector groove.

[0037] The lateral positioning connection includes a planar connection and an inclined connection.

[0038] The planar connecting portion extends from the outermost end of the at least one connector branch toward the connector groove and is planar in shape.

[0039] The inclined connecting portion extends obliquely from the planar connecting portion in the direction toward the connecting member groove to the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding connecting member branch, thereby forming a connecting member step portion between the planar connecting portion and the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding connecting member branch.

[0040] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the outermost end of each connector branch is tapered.

[0041] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, a connector sheath is provided on each connector branch surrounding each connector branch.

[0042] The connector sheath is made of PVC material.

[0043] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the styling component includes a styling component housing.

[0044] At least one shell opening is provided on the shell of the shaped component as a splicing hole.

[0045] An annular groove is provided on the housing of the shaped component around the opening of the housing, and the groove is recessed toward the interior of the housing of the shaped component.

[0046] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the styling component also includes a styling component sleeve.

[0047] The shaped component sleeve includes a sleeve body and an annular sleeve flange.

[0048] A hollow channel is provided in the sleeve body along the length direction of the sleeve of the shaped component.

[0049] One end of the hollow channel is closed by the sleeve body.

[0050] The other end of the hollow channel has a hollow channel opening.

[0051] The sleeve flange is formed around the hollow channel opening and extends radially outward from the hollow channel opening.

[0052] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the sleeve body of the styling component sleeve is inserted into the interior of the styling component housing through the housing opening.

[0053] The sleeve flange is fixedly fitted in the housing groove, thereby preventing the sleeve of the molding component from moving relative to the housing of the molding component.

[0054] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the hollow channel includes a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion.

[0055] A first planar portion is provided on the inner surface of the first hollow portion.

[0056] The second hollow portion has a cylindrical inner circumferential surface.

[0057] A hollow channel step is formed between the inner circumferential surfaces of the first planar portion and the second hollow portion.

[0058] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the styling component also includes a resilient snap-fit ​​sleeve.

[0059] The elastic snap-fit ​​sleeve includes a snap-fit ​​sleeve body and an elastic snap-fit ​​tab extending from one end of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body.

[0060] The snap-fit ​​sleeve body has a snap-fit ​​sleeve body through hole and a snap-fit ​​sleeve body slit.

[0061] The slit in the snap-fit ​​sleeve body extends along the entire axial length of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body.

[0062] The outer circumferential surface of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body is fixedly fitted onto the inner circumferential surface of the second hollow portion.

[0063] According to the above aspects of this disclosure, when the connector is inserted from the hollow channel opening and through the through hole of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body into the hollow channel, the elastic snap-fit ​​tab can engage in the annular groove of the connector, thereby preventing linear movement of the shaped component relative to the connector.

[0064] When the planar connecting part of the lateral positioning connector passes through the through hole of the snap sleeve body and is inserted into the hollow channel, the planar connecting part can fit on the first planar portion, thereby preventing the shape component from rotating relative to the connector. The inclined connecting part of the lateral positioning connector is adjacent to the stepped portion of the hollow channel.

[0065] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the connector can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

[0066] The shaped components can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

[0067] According to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the metallic material is one of copper, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and alloy materials.

[0068] The non-metallic material is one of rubber, silicone, and plastic.

[0069] By utilizing the connectors according to this disclosure and combining them with various shaped components, it is possible to create splicing structures of various shapes / forms, thereby achieving unlimited expansion and connection. The connectors can be made of materials that can be manually bent and shaped, such as metal, rubber, silicone, and plastic, allowing them to be bent and shaped arbitrarily.

[0070] When the connector is inserted into the hollow channel through the opening and through the through hole of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body, the elastic snap-fit ​​tab can engage in the annular groove of the connector, thereby preventing linear movement of the shaped component relative to the connector, but the shaped component can rotate relative to the connector.

[0071] When the planar connecting part of the transverse positioning connector passes through the through hole of the snap sleeve body and is inserted into the hollow channel, the planar connecting part can fit on the first planar part, thereby preventing the shape component from rotating relative to the connecting part.

[0072] Thus, in order to better understand the detailed description of this disclosure herein, and to better recognize the contribution of this disclosure to the prior art, the contents of this disclosure have been summarized quite broadly.

[0073] Similarly, those skilled in the art will recognize that the concepts upon which this disclosure is based can be readily used as the basis for designing other structures, methods, and systems for implementing several purposes of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0074] The advantages of this disclosure will be more clearly demonstrated by the accompanying drawings, which will provide a better understanding of the present disclosure. The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only, representing selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0075] Figure 1 A perspective view of the connecting parts of the splicing structure according to this disclosure is shown;

[0076] Figure 2 A perspective view of a connector having an annular connector groove is shown in the splicing structure according to the present disclosure;

[0077] Figure 3A perspective view of a connector of a splicing structure according to the present disclosure is shown, wherein a connector sleeve mounted on the connector is shown;

[0078] Figure 4 A perspective view showing the bent connecting member of the splicing structure according to this disclosure is shown;

[0079] Figure 5 A perspective view showing a bent connector with a lateral positioning connection portion of a splicing structure according to the present disclosure;

[0080] Figure 6 A perspective view of a splicing structure that connects two shaped parts together by means of a connector according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0081] Figure 7 A perspective cross-sectional view of the housing of a styling component according to the present disclosure is shown;

[0082] Figure 8 A perspective view of the external appearance of the styling component sleeve of the styling component according to the present disclosure is shown;

[0083] Figure 9 A perspective view of the resilient snap-fit ​​sleeve of the shaped component according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0084] Figure 10 A perspective cross-sectional view of a shaped component sleeve and a resilient snap-fit ​​sleeve assembled together according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0085] Figure 11 A perspective cross-sectional view of a molding component sleeve, a resilient snap-fit ​​sleeve, and a molding component housing assembled together according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0086] Figure 12 Show Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the connecting parts assembled in the shaped component;

[0087] Figure 13 Show Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the connecting parts assembled in the shaped component;

[0088] Figures 14 to 22 Different structures of a connector including multiple connecting branches according to this disclosure are shown;

[0089] Figures 23 to 27 Different shapes of the styling components according to this disclosure are shown;

[0090] Figure 28 and Figure 29 Assembly and exploded views of an ant-shaped splicing structure made using the styling components and connectors according to this disclosure are shown.

[0091] Figure 30 and Figure 31 Assembly and exploded views are shown of a dog-shaped splicing structure made using the styling components and connectors according to this disclosure;

[0092] Figure 32 and Figure 33 Assembly and exploded views of a flower-shaped splicing structure realized using the styling components and connectors according to this disclosure are shown.

[0093] Figure 34 and Figure 35 Assembly and exploded views of a pagoda-shaped splicing structure made using the styling components and connectors according to this disclosure are shown.

[0094] Figures 36 to 42 The different overall shapes of the splicing structural members realized by using the styling components and connectors according to the present disclosure are shown. Detailed Implementation

[0095] The specific implementation methods according to the embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0096] Figure 6 A perspective view of a splicing structure 3 that connects two shaped parts 2 together via a connector 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0097] The splicing structural component 3 includes at least two shaped components 2 and at least one connecting component 1 (in... Figure 6 Only one connector 1 is shown in the image.

[0098] Figure 7 A perspective cross-sectional view of a styling component housing 2-1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, the styling component 2 including the styling component housing 2-1.

[0099] The housing 2-1 of the shaped component can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

[0100] At least one housing opening 2-2 is provided on the housing 2-1 of the shaped component as a splicing hole.

[0101] An annular groove 2-3 is provided on the housing 2-1 of the shaped component around the housing opening 2-2, and the groove 2-3 is recessed toward the interior of the housing 2-1 of the shaped component.

[0102] Figure 8 A perspective view of the styling component sleeve 2-4 of the styling component 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the styling component 2 further includes the styling component sleeve 2-4.

[0103] The sleeves 2-4 of the shaped components can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

[0104] The shaped component sleeve 2-4 includes a sleeve body 2-5 and an annular sleeve flange 2-6.

[0105] A hollow channel 2-7 is provided in the sleeve body 2-5 along the length direction of the sleeve 2-4 of the shaped component (see Figure 10 ).

[0106] One end of the hollow channel 2-7 is closed by the sleeve body 2-5.

[0107] The other end of the hollow channel 2-7 has a hollow channel opening 2-7-1.

[0108] The sleeve flange 2-6 is formed around the hollow channel opening 2-7-1 and is formed to extend radially outward from the hollow channel opening 2-7-1.

[0109] Figure 11 A perspective cross-sectional view is shown of a styling component sleeve, an elastic snap-fit ​​sleeve, and a styling component housing assembled together according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the sleeve body 2-5 of the styling component sleeve 2-4 is inserted into the interior of the styling component housing 2-1 through the housing opening 2-2.

[0110] The sleeve flange 2-6 is fixedly fitted in the housing groove 2-3, thereby preventing the molding component sleeve 2-4 from moving relative to the molding component housing 2-1. The sleeve flange 2-6 is fixedly fitted in the housing groove 2-3 by means of, but not limited to, welding, fasteners, etc. The outer surface of the sleeve flange 2-6 is flush with and smoothly transitions to the outer surface of the molding component housing 2-1.

[0111] like Figure 10 As shown, the hollow channel 2-7 includes a first hollow portion 2-7-1 and a second hollow portion 2-7-2.

[0112] A first planar portion 2-7-3 is provided on the inner surface of the first hollow portion 2-7-1.

[0113] The second hollow portion 2-7-2 has a cylindrical inner circumferential surface.

[0114] A hollow channel step portion 2-7-4 is formed between the inner circumferential surfaces of the first planar portion 2-7-3 and the second hollow portion 2-7-2.

[0115] Figure 9A perspective view of the resilient snap-fit ​​sleeve of the shaping component 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The shaping component 2 also includes resilient snap-fit ​​sleeves 2-8.

[0116] The elastic snap-fit ​​sleeve 2-8 can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

[0117] The elastic snap-fit ​​sleeve 2-8 includes a cylindrical snap-fit ​​sleeve body 2-9 and an elastic snap-fit ​​tab 2-10 extending from one end of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body 2-9.

[0118] The snap-fit ​​sleeve body 2-9 has a snap-fit ​​sleeve body through hole 2-9-1 and a snap-fit ​​sleeve body slit 2-9-2.

[0119] The snap-fit ​​sleeve body slit 2-9-2 extends along the entire axial length of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body 2-9.

[0120] like Figure 10 As shown, the outer circumferential surface of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body 2-9 is fixedly fitted onto the inner circumferential surface of the second hollow portion 2-7-2 by means of, but not limited to, adhesive.

[0121] Figures 23 to 27 Different appearance designs of the styling components according to embodiments of this disclosure are shown.

[0122] like Figure 23 As shown, the shaped component 2 is spherical. Figure 24 As shown, the shaped component 2 is an elongated cylinder with rounded ends. Figure 25 As shown, the shaped component 2 is banana-shaped. Figure 26 As shown, the shaped component 2 is elongated and sausage-shaped. Figure 27 As shown, the styling component 2 is petal-shaped. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the styling component 2 can have different shapes as needed. Figures 23 to 27 Other exterior designs.

[0123] The at least one connecting member 1 is inserted into at least one housing opening 2-2, which serves as a splicing hole (and thus into the through hole 2-9-1 of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body), thereby splicing the shaped components 2 together.

[0124] The connecting member 1 is made of a metallic or non-metallic material, thereby enabling it to undergo plastic deformation. Utilizing the plastic deformation of the connecting member 1, the relative positions between at least two shaped components 2 connected to it can be varied. The metallic material constituting the connecting member 1 is, for example, but not limited to, one of copper, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and alloy materials. The non-metallic material constituting the connecting member 1 is, for example, but not limited to, one of rubber, silicone, and plastic.

[0125] Figure 1 A perspective view of the connecting member 1 of the splicing structure 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 In this configuration, the connector 1 is in a non-bent and non-twisted state. The connector 1 is an elongated cylinder, and its two ends can be inserted into the splicing holes of the shaped component 2. The plastic deformation is achieved by bending and / or twisting the connector 1.

[0126] Figure 2 A perspective view of a connecting member 1 having an annular connecting member groove 1-1 is shown in the splicing structure 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 In the process, annular connecting grooves 1-1 are provided on the outer circumferential surface of the cylinder at both ends of the connecting member 1.

[0127] Of course, those skilled in the art will also understand that an annular connecting groove 1-1 can be provided only at one end of the connecting member 1 along the outer circumferential surface of its cylinder.

[0128] like Figure 3 As shown, the connector 1 has a connector sleeve 1-3 surrounding it at its axial length center. The connector sleeve 1-3 is made of a rubber-coated material. This rubber-coated material is, for example, but not limited to, the same material used for the duct protective sleeve of a household air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0129] Figure 4 The diagram shows a perspective view of a bent connector 1 of a splicing structure 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the connector 1 has at least one central groove 1-2 at its center along its axial length, thereby facilitating bending of the connector. The bottom of the central groove 1-2 is planar or arc-shaped.

[0130] The central groove 1-2 of one connector 1 can mate with the central groove of another connector.

[0131] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the connecting member 1 has two central grooves 1-2 (not shown) at the center of its axial length, and the two central grooves 1-2 are respectively located in the diametrical direction (not shown) of the cylindrical connecting member. The bottom of the two central grooves is either planar or arc-shaped.

[0132] Despite Figure 4 The diagram shows the connector 1 bent at its central position along its axial length; however, those skilled in the art will understand that the connector 1 can be bent and / or twisted at other positions along its axial length. It will also be understood that the bending angle can be flexibly set according to design requirements.

[0133] Figure 5 A perspective view of a bent connector 1 of a splicing structure 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein a lateral positioning connection 1-4 is provided between the outermost side of at least one of the two ends of the connector 1 and the connector groove 1-1.

[0134] The lateral positioning connecting part 1-4 includes a planar connecting part 1-5 and an inclined connecting part 1-6.

[0135] The planar connecting portion 1-5 extends from the outermost sides of both ends of the connector 1 toward the connector groove 1-1 and is planar in shape.

[0136] The inclined connecting portion 1-6 extends obliquely from the planar connecting portion 1-5 toward the outer circumferential surface of the connecting member 1 in the direction toward the connecting member groove 1-1, thereby forming a connecting member step portion between the planar connecting portion 1-5 and the outer circumferential surface of the connecting member 1.

[0137] Despite Figure 5 The diagram shows the connector 1 bent at its central position along its axial length; however, those skilled in the art will understand that the connector 1 can be bent and / or twisted at other positions along its axial length. It will also be understood that the bending angle can be flexibly set according to design requirements.

[0138] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the outermost edges of the two ends of the connector 1 are tapered, wherein... Figures 1 to 4 It is basically conical in shape, in Figure 5 It is basically semi-conical in shape.

[0139] Figures 14 to 22 Different structures of a connector 1 including multiple connector branches according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown, wherein the connector 1 includes multiple connector branches 1-7.

[0140] Each of the plurality of connecting branches 1-7 is a slender cylinder.

[0141] The end of each of the plurality of connecting branches 1-7 can be inserted into the splicing hole of a corresponding one of the plurality of shaped components 2, thereby splicing the plurality of shaped components 2 together.

[0142] The plurality of connecting branches 1-7 can change their relative positions to each other through plastic deformation, thereby changing the angles of the plurality of connecting branches 1-7 relative to each other.

[0143] Each of the plurality of connector branches 1-7 is capable of bending itself.

[0144] The multiple connecting branches 1-7 are either in the same plane or in different planes.

[0145] exist Figures 14 to 22 In this process, an annular connecting groove 1-1 is provided on the end of each connecting branch 1-7 along the outer circumferential surface of its cylinder.

[0146] Despite Figures 14 to 22 Although not shown, those skilled in the art will understand that a transverse positioning connection portion 1-4 is provided between the outermost end of at least one of the plurality of connecting branch branches 1-7 and the connecting groove.

[0147] The lateral positioning connecting part 1-4 includes a planar connecting part 1-5 and an inclined connecting part 1-6.

[0148] The planar connecting portion 1-5 extends from the outermost end of the end of the at least one connecting member branch 1-7 toward the connecting member groove 1-1 and is planar in shape.

[0149] The inclined connecting portion 1-6 extends obliquely from the planar connecting portion 1-5 in the direction toward the connecting member groove 1-1 to the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding connecting member branch 1-7, thereby forming a connecting member step portion between the planar connecting portion 1-5 and the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding connecting member branch 1-7.

[0150] exist Figures 14 to 22 In this context, the outermost part of the end of each connecting branch 1-7 is tapered.

[0151] A connector sleeve 1-3 is provided on each connector branch 1-7, surrounding each connector branch 1-7. The connector sleeve 1-3 is made of PVC material.

[0152] Based on the above structure, the connection method between two shaped components 2 and one connecting component 1 will be described below as an example. Those skilled in the art will understand that this connection method can be extended to connecting multiple shaped components 2 with multiple connecting components 1.

[0153] like Figure 12 As shown, when Figure 4 When the connecting member 1 is inserted into the hollow channel 2-7 through the hollow channel opening 2-7-1 and the through hole 2-9-1 of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body, the elastic snap-fit ​​protrusion 2-10 can engage in the annular groove 1-1 of the connecting member, thereby preventing linear movement of the shaping component 2 relative to the connecting member 1. In this configuration, the shaping component 2 can rotate relative to the connecting member 1. The end of the connecting member sleeve 1-3 can abut against the outer surface of the shaping component housing 2-1.

[0154] like Figure 13 As shown, when Figure 5 When the planar connecting portion 1-5 of the lateral positioning connecting portion 1-4 of the connecting member 1 is inserted into the hollow channel 2-7 through the through hole 2-9-1 of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body, the elastic snap-fit ​​protrusion 2-10 can snap into the annular groove 1-1 of the connecting member, thereby preventing linear movement of the shaping component 2 relative to the connecting member 1. At the same time, the planar connecting portion 1-5 can fit on the first planar portion 2-7-3, thereby preventing rotation of the shaping component 2 relative to the connecting member 1. The inclined connecting portion 1-6 of the lateral positioning connecting portion 1-4 is adjacent to the stepped portion 2-7-4 of the hollow channel. The end of the connecting member sleeve 1-3 can abut against the outer surface of the housing 2-1 of the shaping component.

[0155] Figure 28 and Figure 29 Assembly and exploded views are shown of the ant-shaped splicing structure 3 implemented using the styling component 2 and the connecting component 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0156] exist Figure 28 and Figure 29 The image shows three shaped components 2 and multiple connecting parts 1. The three shaped components 2 represent the head, body, and tail of the ant, respectively. Two of the multiple connecting parts 1 are used to connect the head, body, and tail of the ant together, while the other connecting parts 1 represent the legs and antennae of the ant. Figure 28 and Figure 29As can be seen, the multiple connectors 1 have different lengths, different bending angles, and different bending positions, thus assembling to simulate a very realistic ant shape. After the ant shape is assembled, various desired changes can be achieved by changing the bending angle and bending position of the connectors 1.

[0157] Figure 30 and Figure 31 Assembly and exploded views are shown of a dog-shaped splicing structure 3 implemented using the styling component 2 and the connecting component 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0158] exist Figure 30 and Figure 31 The image shows multiple shaping components 2 and multiple connecting parts 1, where the shaping components 2 represent the muzzle, head, ears, neck, torso, feet, and tail of a puppy. The multiple connecting parts 1 are used to connect the muzzle, head, ears, neck, torso, feet, and tail of the puppy together. Figure 30 and Figure 31 As can be seen from the above, a portion of the plurality of connecting parts 1 is as follows: Figure 16 The connecting member 1 shown is one of the plurality of connecting members 1 used to represent a portion of the tail of a puppy shape, and a portion of the plurality of shaping parts 2 is as shown. Figure 24 The model component 2 shown is used to assemble and simulate a very realistic puppy shape. After the puppy shape is assembled, various desired changes can be achieved by changing the bending angle and bending position of the connecting component 1.

[0159] Figure 32 and Figure 33 Assembly and exploded views are shown of a flower-shaped splicing structure 3 implemented using the styling component 2 and the connecting component 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] exist Figure 32 and Figure 33 The image shows multiple shaped components 2 and multiple connecting parts 1, wherein the multiple shaped components 2 represent the stamen and calyx of a flower shape, respectively. The multiple connecting parts 1 are used to connect the stamen and calyx of the flower shape together. Figure 32 and Figure 33 As can be seen, the plurality of connecting parts 1 have different lengths, different bending angles, and different bending positions, and a portion of the plurality of shaped components 2 are as follows: Figure 23 and Figure 24 The shown component 2 is used to assemble and simulate a very realistic flower shape. After the flower shape is assembled, various desired changes can be achieved by changing the bending angle and bending position of the connecting component 1.

[0161] Figure 34 and Figure 35 Assembly and exploded views of the pagoda-shaped splicing structure 3 implemented using the styling component 2 and the connecting component 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown.

[0162] exist Figure 34 and Figure 35 The image shows multiple structural components 2 and multiple connecting parts 1, where the structural components 2 represent the spire, top, and body of a pagoda. The multiple connecting parts 1 are used to connect the spire, top, and body of the pagoda together. Figure 34 and Figure 35 As can be seen from the above, a portion of the plurality of connecting parts 1 is as follows: Figure 2 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 The connecting component 1 shown, a portion of the plurality of shaped components 2 is as follows Figure 23 and Figure 24 The illustrated component 2 is used to assemble and simulate a very realistic pagoda shape. After the pagoda shape is assembled, various desired changes can be achieved by altering the bending angle and position of the connecting component 1.

[0163] Figures 36 to 42 Other different overall shapes of the splicing structure 3 implemented using the styling component 2 and the connecting component 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. (Refer to...) Figures 28 to 35 The assembly process is easily understood by those skilled in the art, using the shaped components 2 and the connecting parts 1 to assemble a product as shown in the diagram. Figures 36 to 42 The overall shape of the splicing structural component 3 shown.

[0164] The foregoing disclosure provides illustrations and descriptions, but is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. Modifications and variations can be made based on the above disclosure, or modifications and variations can be derived from the practice of the embodiments.

[0165] Even if a specific combination of features is recited in the claims and / or disclosed in the specification, such combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of various embodiments. In fact, many of these features can be combined in ways not specifically recited in the claims and / or not specifically disclosed in the specification. Although each dependent claim listed below may depend directly on only one claim, the disclosure of various embodiments includes each dependent claim in combination with every other claim in the claim set.

Claims

1. A splicing structural component, wherein, The splicing structural component includes at least two shaped parts and at least one connecting part; The shaped component is provided with splicing holes; The at least one connector is inserted into the splicing hole to splice the shaped parts together; The connecting component is capable of plastic deformation; By utilizing the plastic deformation of the connector, the relative positions between at least two shaped components connected to the connector can be varied; The styling component includes a styling component housing; At least one shell opening is provided on the housing of the shaped component as a splicing hole; An annular groove is provided on the housing of the shaped component around the opening of the housing, and the groove is recessed toward the interior of the housing of the shaped component. The shaping component also includes a shaping component sleeve; The shaped component sleeve includes a sleeve body and an annular sleeve flange; A hollow channel is provided in the sleeve body along the length direction of the sleeve of the shaped component; One end of the hollow channel is closed by the sleeve body; The other end of the hollow channel has a hollow channel opening; The sleeve flange is formed around the hollow channel opening and is formed to extend radially outward from the hollow channel opening; The sleeve body of the shaping component sleeve is inserted into the interior of the shaping component housing through the housing opening; The sleeve flange is fixedly fitted in the housing groove, thereby preventing the sleeve of the molding component from moving relative to the housing of the molding component; The hollow channel includes a first hollow section and a second hollow section; A first planar portion is provided on the inner surface of the first hollow portion; The second hollow portion has a cylindrical inner circumferential surface; A hollow channel step is formed between the inner circumferential surfaces of the first planar portion and the second hollow portion; The shaped component also includes a flexible snap-fit ​​sleeve; The elastic snap-fit ​​sleeve includes a snap-fit ​​sleeve body and an elastic snap-fit ​​tab extending from one end of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body. The snap-fit ​​sleeve body has a snap-fit ​​sleeve body through hole and a snap-fit ​​sleeve body slit; The slit in the snap-fit ​​sleeve body extends along the entire axial length of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body; The outer circumferential surface of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body is fixedly fitted onto the inner circumferential surface of the second hollow portion; When the connector is inserted from the opening of the hollow channel and through the through hole of the snap-fit ​​sleeve body into the hollow channel, the elastic snap-fit ​​protrusion can snap into the connector groove of the annular connector, thereby preventing the linear movement of the shaped component relative to the connector. When the planar connecting part of the lateral positioning connecting part of the connector passes through the through hole of the snap sleeve body and is inserted into the hollow channel, the planar connecting part can fit on the first planar part, thereby preventing the shape component from rotating relative to the connector. The inclined connecting part of the lateral positioning connecting part is adjacent to the stepped part of the hollow channel.

2. The splicing structural component according to claim 1, wherein... The connector is made of metallic or non-metallic materials, thereby enabling the connector to undergo plastic deformation.

3. The splicing structural component according to claim 2, wherein... The connector is a slender cylinder, and its two ends can be inserted into the splicing holes of the shaped components, thereby splicing the two shaped components together. The plastic deformation is achieved by bending and / or twisting the connector.

4. The splicing structural component according to claim 3, wherein... Annular grooves are provided on both ends of the connector along the outer circumference of its cylindrical body.

5. The splicing structural component according to claim 4, wherein... A transverse positioning connection is provided between the outermost side of at least one of the two ends of the connector and the groove of the connector; The lateral positioning connection part includes a planar connection part and an inclined connection part; The planar connecting portion extends from the outermost sides of both ends of the connector toward the groove of the connector and is planar in shape; The inclined connecting portion extends obliquely from the planar connecting portion toward the groove of the connector to the outer circumferential surface of the connector, thereby forming a step portion of the connector between the planar connecting portion and the outer circumferential surface.

6. The splicing structural member according to claim 4 or 5, wherein The connector has at least one central groove at the center of its axial length, which facilitates the bending of the connector. The bottom of the central groove is flat.

7. The splicing structural member according to claim 4 or 5, wherein The connector has two central grooves at its axial length center, and the two central grooves are respectively located in the diameter direction of the cylindrical connector; The bottom of the central groove is flat.

8. The splicing structural member according to claim 4 or 5, wherein The connector has an annular central groove at its axial length. The bottom of the annular central groove is arc-shaped.

9. The splicing structural member according to claim 4 or 5, wherein The outermost edges of the two ends of the connector are tapered.

10. The splicing structural member according to claim 4 or 5, wherein The connector is provided with a connector sleeve surrounding the connector at the center of its axial length; The connector sheath is made of PVC material.

11. The splicing structural component according to claim 2, wherein... The connector includes multiple connector branches; Each of the plurality of connecting branches is an elongated cylinder; The end of each of the plurality of connecting branches can be inserted into the splicing hole of a corresponding one of the plurality of shaped components, thereby splicing the plurality of shaped components together.

12. The splicing structural member according to claim 11, wherein... The plurality of connecting branches can change their relative positions to each other through plastic deformation, thereby changing the angle of the plurality of connecting branches relative to each other; Each of the plurality of connector branches is itself capable of bending.

13. The splicing structural member according to claim 12, wherein... The multiple connecting branches may be located in the same plane or in different planes.

14. The splicing structural member according to claim 13, wherein... An annular groove for the connector is provided at the end of each connector branch along the outer circumferential surface of its cylinder.

15. The splicing structural member according to claim 14, wherein... A lateral positioning connection is provided between the outermost end of at least one of the plurality of connector branches and the connector groove; The lateral positioning connection part includes a planar connection part and an inclined connection part; The planar connecting portion extends from the outermost end of the at least one connector branch toward the connector groove and is planar in shape; The inclined connecting portion extends obliquely from the planar connecting portion in the direction toward the connecting member groove to the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding connecting member branch, thereby forming a connecting member step portion between the planar connecting portion and the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding connecting member branch.

16. The splicing structural member according to claim 14 or 15, wherein The outermost end of each connector branch is conical.

17. The splicing structural member according to claim 14 or 15, wherein A connecting sleeve is provided on each connecting branch to surround each connecting branch; The connector sheath is made of PVC material.

18. The splicing structural component according to claim 1, wherein... The connector can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials; The shaped components can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

19. The splicing structural member according to claim 18, wherein... The metallic material is one of copper, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and alloy materials; The non-metallic material is one of rubber, silicone, and plastic.

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