Modular building element base

Abstract

A modular building element base (200) comprising - a building plate (201) having a building area (A) formed on its upward surface (41) and a set of building plate edges (210, 211, 212, 213, 214) at the outer periphery of the building area (A), and - a frame (202) surrounding the building plate on each of the set of building plate edges (210, 211, 212, 213, 214), wherein the frame (202) comprises a set of frame portions, wherein each frame portion is adjacent to one of the plate edges, wherein at least one of the frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224) comprises a scale (300) having numerical markings (301) provided on an outer surface of the frame portion (221, 222, 223, 224).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a modular construction system, and more particularly to a modular building element base. BACKGROUND

[0002] Modular building elements, such as those used for structural construction or assembly, are typically composed of interconnected components that form various constructions. One common drawback of existing designs in this field is the difficulty in quickly and accurately determining the precise position or orientation of modular elements on a base portion. This issue complicates the assembly process, increases the likelihood of errors, and reduces overall efficiency. Therefore, there is a need for an improved modular building element base portion that addresses these limitations by facilitating easier and more accurate positioning of elements during assembly. SUMMARY

[0003] It is an object of the present disclosure to alleviate the problems of prior art modular building element bases.

[0004] It is a further object of the present disclosure to increase the variety of options.

[0005] In one aspect, these objects are achieved by a modular building element base comprising:

[0006] - a building plate having a building area A formed on its upward surface, and a set of building plate edges at the outer periphery of the building area A, and

[0007] - a frame surrounding the building plate on each building plate edge of the set of building plate edges, wherein the frame comprises a set of frame portions, wherein each frame portion is adjacent to one of the plate edges,

[0008] wherein at least one frame portion comprises a scale having numerical markings provided on an outer surface of the frame portion.

[0009] The building plate can be formed as a polygon. In some embodiments, the building plate is rectangular or square, but the building plate can have other shapes.

[0010] Each frame portion is parallel to the building plate edge.

[0011] Each frame portion can extend over the entire length of the respective building plate edge.

[0012] A sub-set of the building plate edges can be provided with frame portions. In some embodiments, all building plate edges can be provided with frame portions.

[0013] In some embodiments, where the building plate comprises two parallel building plate edges, each having an adjacent frame portion, a scale can be provided on each of the pair of parallel frame portions.

[0014] In one embodiment, the building plate on one side comprises first connectors arranged in a regular two-dimensional array, wherein each first connector is configured for connection to a complementary second connector of another modular building element.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first connectors are provided on an upper surface of the building plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first connectors are integrally formed with the building plate.

[0017] Alternatively, the first connectors are integrally formed on at least one plate element that is detachably mountable to an upper surface of the building plate, and

[0018] wherein the building plate and the frame are dimensioned such that when the at least one plate element is provided adjacent to the frame portion carrying the scale, the first connectors provided on the plate element are aligned with the numerical markings of the scale.

[0019] In another embodiment, the frame has an upper frame surface that is higher than the upper surface of the building plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, a subset of the frame portions of the frame are integrally formed with the building plate.

[0021] In one of the embodiments, the plate edges of the building plate that do not have integrally formed frame portions can be provided with detachably attachable frame portions.

[0022] In another embodiment, all plate edges (of the building plate 201) are provided with frame portions, and wherein all frame portions are integrally formed with the building plate.

[0023] Alternatively, all plate edges of the building plate are provided with frame portions, and wherein all frame portions are formed as detachably attachable with the building plate.

[0024] In embodiments where the modular building element base comprises detachably attachable frame portions, some or all of these frame portions can be formed as one or more parts that are detachably attachable to each other and / or to the building plate.

[0025] In another embodiment, the first connectors are coupling knobs / studs.

[0026] In another embodiment, the numerical markings of the scale show increments of a plurality of connectors.

[0027] In one of the embodiments, the ruler indicates the length or width in 4-step increments of the connector.

[0028] In one of the embodiments, the numerical markings of the ruler show four increments of the first connector.

[0029] In another embodiment, the upper surface of the building plate comprises line markings for one or more of the numerical markings of the ruler, wherein each line marking extends perpendicular to the frame part on which the ruler is located, and wherein each line marking is aligned with a numerical marking.

[0030] In another embodiment, the modular building element base forms a cover for an assembly of the modular construction system, the assembly comprising the cover and a box element,

[0031] wherein the box element comprises a bottom wall and a set of side walls extending from the bottom wall, and an outer perimetral upwardly facing edge defined on the side walls, and

[0032] wherein the cover comprises

[0033] - an upward facing surface,

[0034] - a downward facing surface of the underside of the cover; and

[0035] - an outer perimetral rim for engaging the outer perimetral upwardly facing edge when the cover is arranged on the box element to form an enclosed box, and

[0036] wherein the frame is provided by a bead extending above the upward facing surface of the cover and at least partly along the rim of the cover.

[0037] In another embodiment, one or more ramp corners are arranged on the underside of the cover, and wherein the one or more ramp corners are configured for engaging a portion of the outer perimetral upwardly facing edge 30 of the box element to rest the cover on the box element.

[0038] This allows the cover to be used as a ramp, for example to allow a vehicle formed by one or more modular building elements to roll down the inclined ramp.

[0039] More specifically, this allows the upward facing surface of the cover to be used as a ramp.

[0040] The one or more ramp corners can engage the upward facing edge of the box element such that the cover can form an inclined ramp with respect to a surface S on which the box element is placed, and one edge of the cover contacts the same surface. The ramp corner will engage the edge of the upward facing edge of the box element, thereby preventing the cover from sliding with respect to the box element.

[0041] The side walls of the box element can comprise a pair of long side walls (arranged parallel to each other) and a pair of short side walls (arranged parallel to each other), wherein the long side walls are arranged perpendicular to the short side walls. Thus, the box element can have a rectangular shape. In any case, the size and shape of the lid cooperate with the box element to form a closed box.

[0042] The lid can be plate-shaped, comprising a plate member.

[0043] The outer peripheral rim can be formed as a downward outer peripheral rim. In this case, the outer peripheral rim is formed on an outer peripheral flange of the lid. Such a flange can extend downward from the plate member of the lid.

[0044] The "ramp angle" can also be referred to as an "edge joint".

[0045] The outer peripheral rim of the lid comprises a set of outer peripheral rim portions, each outer peripheral rim portion being formed at an edge of the lid. In one embodiment, the outer peripheral rim of the lid comprises four outer peripheral rim portions, each outer peripheral rim portion being formed at one of the four edges of the lid. The outer peripheral rim of the lid can face downward and be perpendicular to the downward surface and the upward surface of the lid.

[0046] The ramp angle can be adjacent to the outer peripheral rim. The ramp angle can have an elongated shape extending perpendicular to the adjacent rim portion.

[0047] In another embodiment, a pair of ramp angles is arranged on the lid, each of the two ramp angles of the pair being arranged along a parallel rim portion of the lid.

[0048] In another embodiment, the box element and the lid have an elongated shape with a longitudinal axis and a transversal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis is longer than the transversal axis, and wherein the ramp angle is arranged along a long rim portion of the lid parallel to the longitudinal axis.

[0049] In one embodiment, the roll-over of the upward surface of the lid is formed at least partially along an edge of the lid.

[0050] The outer peripheral flange of the lid with the downward outer peripheral rim can form part of the roll-over.

[0051] In another embodiment, the ramp angle is arranged at an end of the lid in the longitudinal direction of the lid.

[0052] In one of the embodiments, two or more pairs of ramp angles are arranged at each end of the lid in the longitudinal direction.

[0053] This allows the lid to form several predetermined angles with respect to a surface on which the lid and the box element are placed.

[0054] In another embodiment, the ramp angle is a notch formed in the downward facing edge of the lid.

[0055] In principle, the downwardly facing edge of the lid can be the outer peripheral rim of the lid, in which case it can be formed on a downwardly extending flange of the lid. In some embodiments, however, the downwardly facing edge is separate from the above-mentioned outer peripheral rim and is arranged parallel thereto, for example in a recess formed inside the above-mentioned roll-over.

[0056] In alternative embodiments, the ramp angle can be provided as a protrusion extending from the underside of the lid. For example, such a protrusion can be a flange stud or a knob.

[0057] In another embodiment, the roll-over is discontinuous at its longitudinal portion, such that the upwardly facing surface of the lid extends to the outermost rim of the lid.

[0058] This will allow vehicles of the modular construction system to pass through. Such vehicles can be sleds or cars formed from one or more modular construction elements.

[0059] In one of the embodiments, the box element and the lid are elongated in shape, having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, wherein the longitudinal axis is longer than the transverse axis, and wherein the discontinuity of the roll-over 7 is provided at the short outer peripheral rim portion of the lid.

[0060] In this application, the terms upwardly and downwardly are used. It is emphasized that "upwardly", "downwardly" and the like refer to the situation in which the modular building element base and the combination of the box element and the lid are arranged on a surface, for example a floor or a table, and the lid / modular building element base is positioned with its upwardly facing surface facing away from the surface on which the lid / modular building element base is placed and such that the upwardly facing surface of the lid / modular building element base is parallel to the surface on which the lid / modular building element base is placed. It will be understood that in various uses of the lid / modular building element base, the lid / modular building element base can be oriented in different directions.

[0061] The modular building element base can itself be considered a modular construction element of the modular construction system. The modular building element base and other modular construction elements of the modular construction system can include connectors, which can also be referred to as coupling members, adapted to mechanically connect the modular construction elements to one another in a detachable manner to construct a toy or educational construction model. The connectors / coupling members of the modular construction elements can include connectors / coupling members that use frictional engagement, a snap-fit engagement, or a combination of the two, to support detachable connections between the modular construction elements. Alternatively or additionally, detachable mechanical connections between the modular construction elements can also be formed using coupling members that provide detachable shape-locked positive connections. Alternatively or additionally, detachable mechanical connections between the modular construction elements can also be formed using magnetic connectors / coupling members, i.e. mating connectors / coupling members that rely on magnetic attraction.

[0062] It should be emphasized that the terms "comprises / comprising" when used in this specification are taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0063] In the following, the modular building element base will be described in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the attached drawings. It should be emphasized that the embodiments shown are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 1 a combination of a box element and a lid is shown in perspective view, wherein the lid is placed and fixed on the box element to provide a closed box;

[0065] Figure 2 a combination of a box element and a lid is shown in perspective view, wherein the lid is placed and fixed on the box element to provide a closed box; Figure 1

[0066] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the combination when the lid is placed and fixed on the box element to provide the closed box shown, wherein the cross-section is a vertical cross-section taken at an uninterrupted position of the box element side wall; Figure 2

[0067] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the combination when the lid is placed and fixed on the box element to provide the closed box shown, wherein the cross-section is a vertical cross-section taken at a position where the locking element is provided on the box element and engages the lid; Figure 2

[0068] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the lid of the combination seen from below;

[0069] Figure 6 is a top view of the lid of the combination;

[0070] Figure 7 is a detailed view of a portion of the lid;

[0071] Figure 8 a combination of a box element and a lid is shown in perspective view, wherein the lid is placed and fixed on the box element to provide a closed box, and wherein two plate-like modular construction elements are placed on the lid of the combination; Figure 1

[0072] Figure 9A two toy construction elements of a modular toy construction system are shown in perspective view, wherein the two toy construction elements are connected / coupled to each other,

[0073] ​​​​Figure 9B illustrated from below Figure 9A toy construction elements;

[0074] Figure 9C illustrated in a partial cross-sectional view Figure 9A two toy construction elements, wherein the two toy construction elements are in the process of being coupled to each other or decoupled from each other. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0075] Figure 6 illustrated in a top view one embodiment of a modular building element base 200.

[0076] In some embodiments, the modular building element base 200 can form the lid 6 in a combination 1 of a box element 3 and a lid 6, wherein the combination 1 can also be part of the modular construction system 100. However, the modular building element base 200 can itself form an entity, i.e. without any features that can be used as a lid 6.

[0077] In all figures and partial descriptions, the modular building element base 200 is described in the context of such a lid 6, but as mentioned above, the modular building element base 200 can itself form an entity, i.e. without any features that can be used as a lid 6.

[0078] As mentioned above, the combination can form part of the modular construction system 100. Furthermore, the modular building element base 200 can itself form part of the modular construction system 100.

[0079] The modular construction system 100 can be a modular construction system 100 for educational purposes and / or a modular toy construction system.

[0080] Such modular construction systems 100 are known in the art, for example under the brand name “LEGO”.

[0081] It is known that such modular construction systems 100 have a modular structure, wherein the elements or components of the modular construction system are connectable to each other by construction of mating coupling means, for example coupling knobs or studs, which are constructed for engagement with corresponding knob / stud receiving openings, as for example shown in Figure 9A -C.

[0082] Figure 9A -C shows an example of a construction element or toy construction element of the modular construction system 100. Such toy construction elements of the modular construction system 100 are typically formed from a polymeric material, for example plastic, and are typically manufactured in an injection molding process.

[0083] Figure 9A and Figure 9CTwo substantially identical toy construction elements 102A, 102B in the shape of building blocks are shown. Each of these toy construction elements 102A, 102B comprises a main body portion 103 having a top face 104 on which eight first connection pieces 900 are constructed. The cylindrical connection pieces 900 can also be referred to as coupling studs or coupling knobs, or simply as knobs 901. The cylindrical connection pieces 900 are formed in a regular two-dimensional array or grid or mesh on the construction elements 102A, 102B, in this case a 2x4 mesh. The cylindrical connection pieces 900 comprise a main body 905 having an outer cylindrical surface 910.

[0084] The main body portion 103 of the construction elements 102A, 102B comprises side walls 106A, 106B, 106C and 106D which are constructed with a lowermost edge 107 which forms a placement surface of the construction elements 102A, 102B.

[0085] Figure 1 The toy construction elements 102A, 102B of the type shown further comprise a set of cylinders 911 which extend downwardly from the lower surface 912 of the top wall 105 of the side walls 106A-D of the connecting construction elements 102A, 102B. Knob receiving openings 902 are formed between the inner surface 116 of the side walls 106A-D and the outer surface 915 of one or more of the cylinders 911.

[0086] The knobs 901 and the knob receiving openings 902 are constructed for mating in a press fit / interference fit manner for releasably attaching to each other.

[0087] When the side walls 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D are pressed downwardly on the coupling studs 901 of the lowermost construction element 102B, the side walls 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D of the uppermost construction element 102A are pressed outwardly, followed by the side walls 106A-D pressing against the outer surface 914 of the coupling studs 901 and the cylinders 911 of the lowermost construction element 102B, Figures 9A-9C The construction elements 102A, 102B of the type shown are connected to each other in an interference fit (press fit) manner.

[0088] As shown, elongated ribs 917 can extend outwardly from the inner surface 916 of the side walls 106A-D and all the way from the lower surface 912 of the wall 913 to the lower edge 107. The elongated ribs can constitute the contact between the knobs 901 and the side walls 106A-D. In Figure 9BThe toy construction elements 102A and 102B, viewed from below, are shown in the image. A second knob 901 connecting the toy construction elements is shown in dashed lines. Each knob 901 of the 2x4 toy construction elements 102A and 102B is inserted into a single knob receiving opening 902 of the toy construction elements 102A and 102B.

[0089] Figure 9C Two toy construction elements 102A and 102B as described above are shown, wherein the two toy construction elements are in the process of being connected or disconnected from each other, in a connected state or a disconnected state, such as, for example Figure 9A As shown.

[0090] exist Figure 9C The view shown depicts a cross-sectional view of the upper toy component 102A perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. The lowermost toy component is shown in a side view. This view illustrates how the knob 901 of one toy component 102B engages with a portion of the inner surface 916 of the side wall of toy component 102A, and with the outer surface 914 of the cylinder 911 of another toy component 102A.

[0091] Figure 9C The modular distance M of the modular construction systems 100 and 101 is further illustrated. The modular distance M is defined by the distance between connector 900, first connector 901, and second connector 902. The dimensions of the modular construction elements / assembly elements of the modular construction system conform to the modular distance M at least in the horizontal plane, i.e., the length and width of the modular construction elements / assembly elements of the modular construction system are formed as integer increments of the modular distance.

[0092] Cylindrical connectors 900 (e.g., knob 901 and knob receiving opening 902) are formed on structural elements 102A and 102B in the form of a regular two-dimensional grid, for example as... Figures 9A-9C As shown, this forms the basis for several modular construction systems known in the art.

[0093] According to the implementation plan, the shape and size of the modular assembly component base 200 can form the components of this modular construction system 100.

[0094] Now back Figure 6 Typically, the modular assembly component base 200 includes an assembly plate 201 and a frame 202.

[0095] The building board 201 includes a building area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the building board 201, and a set of building board edges 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 at the outer periphery of the building area A.

[0096] The frame 202 surrounds the building plate 201 on each of the set of building plate edges 210, 211, 212, 213, 214.

[0097] The frame 202 comprises a set of frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224, wherein each of the frame portions is arranged adjacent to one of the plate edges 211, 212, 213, 214.

[0098] At least one of the frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 comprises a scale 300 having numerical markings 301 arranged on an outer surface of the frame portion 221, 222, 223, 224.

[0099] The scale comprises numerical markings 301 indicating a distance.

[0100] The building plate 201 can be formed as a polygon. In some embodiments, the building plate 201 is square or rectangular, as for example Figure 6 illustrated. However, in principle, the building plate 201 can have other shapes.

[0101] Each of the frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 is formed parallel to the building plate edge 211, 212, 213, 214. As for example Figure 6 illustrated, each frame portion 211, 212, 213, 214 can extend over the entire length of the respective building plate edge 210, 211, 212, 213, 214.

[0102] In some embodiments (not shown), a subset of the building plate edges 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 can be provided with a frame portion 211, 212, 213, 214. In other embodiments, and as for example Figure 6 illustrated, all building plate edges 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 are provided with a frame portion 211, 212, 213, 214.

[0103] In some embodiments, when the building plate 201 comprises two parallel building plate edges 111; 113, 112; 114, each having an adjacent frame portion 211; 213, 212; 214, a scale 300 can be arranged on each of the pair of parallel frame portions. This is also illustrated in Figure 6 wherein the two long frame portions 212; 214 are provided with a scale 300.

[0104] In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the scale 300 is provided on both long frame portions 222, 224, but it is understood that in other, not shown, embodiments, such a scale 300 can be provided on only one of the long frame portions 222, 224.

[0105] In principle, the scale can also be provided on the short frame portions 221, 223 in general, or alternatively, the scale can be provided on one or both of the short frame portions 221, 223.

[0106] Thus, in general, such a scale 300 or scales can indicate the length or width of the plate area A or both.

[0107] This will allow the user to determine the positioning / position of an object on the plate area A relative to the frame portion 2 on which the scale is provided. Such an object can for example be a vehicle as described below.

[0108] For example, the modular building element base 200 can be used as a ramp on which a vehicle can be rolled or slid (by placing the modular building element base 200 against another item, for example Figure 1 the box element 3) shown, the user can compare between tests how high the vehicle has to be placed on the ramp to roll / slide a certain distance. Thereby, the scale markings can allow the user to perform tests, for example for educational purposes.

[0109] The scale 300 can be formed as an integral part of the frame portion 221, 222, 223, 224 on which the scale 300 is provided. For example, the scale markings 301 can be integrally formed with the frame portion, for example when the frame portion 221, 222, 223, 224 is formed from plastic, for example by an injection molding process.

[0110] As also shown, the scale 300 indicates at least a distance in the longitudinal direction of the plate area A.

[0111] The scale 300 is provided on an outer surface of the frame portion 221, 222, 223, 224, for example an upwardly facing surface of the frame 202, for example an upwardly facing surface 48’ of the top hemmed wall 48, see below.

[0112] In principle, the scale markings 301 of the scale 300 can provide distances in known metric units, for example inches or centimeters.

[0113] However, in some embodiments, the scale 300 indicates lengths or widths in increments of the modular distance M of the modular construction system 100 of which the modular building element base 200 can form a part. The scale 300 can indicate lengths or widths with the scale markings 301 as numerical symbols.

[0114] As shown in the detailed view in Figure 7 , the ruler 300 can indicate lengths or widths in 4-step increments of the modular distance M of the modular construction system 100. It will be appreciated that other integer increments of the modular distance M are possible, e.g. 2 steps (2, 4, 6,...), or 5 steps (5, 10, 15, 20,...), or 10 steps (10, 20, 30,...).

[0115] As best shown in the detailed view in Figure 7 , in some embodiments the upper surface 41 of the plate member 40 / building plate 201 can comprise, in addition to the ruler, one line marker 350 for one or more of the markers 301 (numeric symbols) of the ruler 300. Each line marker 350 extends perpendicular to the frame portion 221, 222, 223, 224 on which the ruler 300 is present. Each line marker 350 can be aligned with one numeric marker 301 of the ruler 300.

[0116] The line marker 350 can be formed as an integral part of the building plate 201. For example, the line marker 350 of the ruler can be integrally formed with the building plate 201 in an injection molding process.

[0117] It will also be appreciated that the length and width of the plate area A formed by the upper surface 41 of the cover 6 can also be dimensioned in increments of the modular distance of the modular construction system 100 as described above. In this case, the ruler 300 is at least aligned with an increment of the length of the plate area A.

[0118] In some embodiments, the length and width of the plate area A formed by the upper surface 41 of the modular building element base 200 is dimensioned in increments of the modular distance of the modular construction system.

[0119] In some embodiments (not shown), the building plate 201 on one side (the upper side 44) comprises a first connection 900, 901 arranged in a regular two-dimensional array, wherein each first connection 900 is configured for connection to a complementary second connection 900, 902 of another modular building element, as exemplified above in connection with Figures 9A-9C .

[0120] In other embodiments (not shown) of such embodiments, the first connection 900, 901 can be integrally formed with the building plate 201.

[0121] Alternatively, such first connection 900, 901 can be integrally formed on at least one plate element 60, as shown in Figure 8 . The plate element 60 is detachably attached to the building plate 201, as shown in Figure 8As shown, the upper surface of the building plate 201 can be attached to. The dimensions of the building plate 201 and the frame 202 are such that when the at least one plate element 60 is arranged adjacent to the frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 carrying the scale 300, the first connection 900, 901 arranged on the plate element 60 is aligned with the numerical markings 301 of the scale 300.

[0122] In some embodiments, the frame 202 has an upper frame surface 48’ which is higher than the upper surface 41 of the building plate 201.

[0123] In some embodiments (not shown), a subset of the frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 of the frame 202 is integrally formed with the building plate 201.

[0124] In such cases, where some of the plate edges 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 of the building plate 201 do not have integrally formed frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224, these plate edges 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 can be provided with detachably attachable frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224.

[0125] Alternatively, and as exemplified by the drawings, all plate edges 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 of the building plate 201 are provided with frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224, and these frame portions are integrally formed with the building plate 201.

[0126] In alternative embodiments (not shown), all building plate edges 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 of the building plate 201 are provided with frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224. In such embodiments, all frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 are formed to be detachably attachable with the building plate 201, for example by the building plate edges 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 and the single frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 having mating coupling means.

[0127] In embodiments where the modular building element base 200 comprises such detachably attachable frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224, some or all of these frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 can be formed as one or more parts which are detachably attachable with each other and / or detachably attachable to the building plate 201.

[0128] In all of the above embodiments, the first connection 900, 901 can be a coupling knob / stud.

[0129] Also as mentioned above in some embodiments, the modular building element base 200 can be embodied by the lid 6 for the box element 3.

[0130] So returning to Figure 1 , a combination 1 of a box element 3 and a lid 6 is shown, wherein the lid 6 can represent the modular building element base 200 as described above. In embodiments, the shape and size of the box 10, the lid 6 and their combination 1 can form a component of the modular construction system 100 as described above.

[0131] The box element 3 and the lid 6 can together form a box 2, which can be in a closed state, in which the lid 6 covers the opening 5 to the interior space 4 of the box element 3, and which can be in an open state, in which the lid 6 is detached from the box element 3, so that the interior space 4 of the box element 3 can be accessed.

[0132] Figure 1 A combination 1 in an open state is shown, in which the lid 6 is detached from the box element 3 and rests on the outer peripheral upward edge 30 of the box element 3. Figure 2 A combination 1 as a closed box 2 is shown, in which the lid 6 is arranged to cover the opening 5 to the interior space 4 of the box element 3.

[0133] The box element 3 comprises a bottom wall 10 and a set of side walls 20 connected to the bottom wall 10 and extending upwardly from the bottom wall 10. An outer peripheral upward edge 30 is defined as a top edge formed on the side walls 20. An interior space 4 is defined between the side walls 20 and the bottom wall 10. The outer peripheral upward edge 30 defines an upward opening 5, allowing a user to place objects into or take objects out of the interior space 4.

[0134] In some embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 1 , the box element 3 has four side walls 21, 22, 23, 24. The outer peripheral upward edge 30 of the box element 3 thus comprises four partial edges 31, 32, 33, 34, one partial edge being defined on each side wall 21, 22, 23, 24.

[0135] The upward opening 5 to the interior space 4 of the box element 3 is thus defined between the partial edges 31, 32, 33, 34 of the outer peripheral upward edge 30. Objects can be stored in the interior space 4 of the box element 3 by placing the objects through the upward opening 5.

[0136] In some embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the box element 3 is in an elongated box shape, which can also be referred to as a rectangular shape (in a cross-section parallel to the bottom wall 10). Thus, the side walls 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 of the box element 3 can comprise a pair of long side walls 22, 24 arranged parallel to each other, and a pair of short side walls 21, 23 also parallel to each other, wherein the long side walls 22, 24 are arranged perpendicular to the short side walls 21, 23. In such an embodiment, the lid 6 has a corresponding elongated or rectangular shape.

[0137] It will be appreciated that in principle the box element 3 can have other shapes. For example, the box element 3 can have three side walls. In other embodiments, the box element can have four side walls of equal length, thereby having a square shape (in a cross-section parallel to the bottom wall 10). In such an embodiment, the lid 6 has a corresponding square shape.

[0138] In principle, the box element 3 can also have other shapes (in a cross-section parallel to the bottom wall 10). In any case, the lid 6 has a corresponding shape.

[0139] We further note that, as shown, the intersection between adjacent side walls can be rounded, see Figure 1 This will help to prevent objects stored in the box element 3 from getting stuck in the corners.

[0140] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 in some embodiments, the side walls can comprise a double wall structure, wherein each side wall 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 comprises an outer wall 26 and an inner wall 27. In this case, the above-mentioned part edges 31, 32, 33, 34 of the outer periphery facing the upper edge 30 are formed by a flange extending upwardly from a connecting wall 28 extending between the inner wall 26 and the outer wall 27 of each of the side walls 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.

[0141] In other not shown embodiments, the side walls 20 can be a single wall structure, and the above-mentioned part edges 31, 32, 33, 34 of the outer periphery facing the upper edge 30 are simply formed as the upper edge of the side walls 20.

[0142] In any case, the box element can be made of plastic, for example by means of an injection molding process.

[0143] In some embodiments, the set of side walls and the bottom wall are formed as one integral element. However, in other embodiments, the side walls 20 can be detachably attached to the bottom 10, or as a set of side walls 20 formed integrally and detachably attached to the bottom, or wherein individual side walls 21, 22, 23, 24 or subgroups thereof are detachably attached to the bottom.

[0144] The lid 6 can generally be plate-shaped, comprising a flat plate-shaped body portion or plate member 40. The lid 6 can be sized and shaped to fit the box element 3, such that when the lid 6 is mounted on the box element 3, the box and lid combination 1 forms an enclosed box, as Figure 2 shown, enclosing the upward opening 5 of the box element 3. The lid is detachably attached to the box element 3.

[0145] The lid 6 comprises an upward facing surface 41, an opposite downward facing surface 42 and an outer peripheral rim 50. The upward facing surface 41 is formed on the upper side of the plate member 40, and the downward facing surface 42 is formed on the lower side of the plate member 40. The downward facing surface 42 is located on the lower side 44 of the plate member 40 of the lid 6.

[0146] As mentioned above, the lid 6 further comprises an outer peripheral rim 50, which is configured for engaging the outer peripheral upward facing edge 30 of the box element 3 when the lid 6 is arranged on the box element 3 to form the enclosed box 2. Figure 2 The combination 1 of the box element 3 and the lid 6 in the enclosed box configuration is shown.

[0147] The outer peripheral rim 50 comprises a set of outer peripheral rim portions 51, 52, 53, 54, e.g. four outer peripheral rim portions 51, 52, 53, 54, as shown, arranged along the edge of the plate member 40 of the lid 6. In the embodiment shown, the outer peripheral rim 50 is arranged on an outer peripheral flange 50’ of the lid 6. In embodiments, the outer peripheral flange 50’ extends downwardly from the outer edge of the plate member 40 of the lid 6. As shown, for example, Figure 3 the outer peripheral flange 50’ of the lid 6 is formed as part of the roll-over 7, which can be formed along the outer peripheral edge of the plate member 40 of the lid 6.

[0148] As shown, when the outer peripheral rim 50 is arranged on the outer peripheral flange 50’, as described in the preceding paragraph, each of the outer peripheral rim portions 51, 52, 53, 54 of the outer peripheral rim 50 is formed on an outer peripheral flange portion 51’, 52’, 53’, 54’.

[0149] In some embodiments, where the box element 3 and the lid 6 are elongated / rectangular shaped (in a cross-section parallel to the bottom wall 10), the outer peripheral rim portions 51, 52, 53, 54 comprise two short outer peripheral rim portions 51, 53 (formed parallel to each other) and two long outer peripheral rim portions 52, 54 (formed parallel to each other and perpendicular to the two short outer peripheral rim portions 51, 53). Accordingly, the outer peripheral flange portions 51’, 52’, 53’, 54’ comprise two short outer peripheral flange portions 51’, 53’ (formed parallel to each other) and two long outer peripheral flange portions 52’, 54’ (formed parallel to each other and perpendicular to the two short outer peripheral flange portions 51’, 53’).

[0150] In some embodiments, in case the box element 3 and the lid 6 are elongated / rectangular shaped in a cross section parallel to the bottom wall 10, the box element 3 and the lid 6 can thus be said to each be elongated shaped with a longitudinal axis and a transversal axis. The length of the box element 3 and the lid 6 in a longitudinal direction along the longitudinal axis is greater than the width of the box element 3 and the lid 6 in a transversal direction along the transversal axis.

[0151] In some embodiments, and as shown, the lid 6 comprises a rim 7. The rim extends over the upward surface 41 of the lid 6. This means that the upward facing surface of the rim 7 extends in a vertical direction over the upward surface 41 of the plate member 40 of the lid 6, perpendicular to the upward surface 41 of the plate member 40 of the lid 6.

[0152] The rim 7 is formed along the outer peripheral edge 45 of the plate-like member 40. See e.g. Figure 3 Additionally, the rim 7 can be formed partly along the outer peripheral edge 45 of the plate-like member 40, as e.g. Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate. It can be said that the rim 7 is formed at least partly along the edge of the lid 6. Thus, openings 46 are formed in the rim 7. The purpose of these openings 46 in the rim 7 will be further explained below.

[0153] Referring now to Figure 3 , the rim 7 comprises an inwardly rimmed wall 47, which faces and extends upwards from the upward surface 41 of the lid 6. The inwardly rimmed wall 47 is connected to the plate member 40 of the lid 6. The connection between the inwardly rimmed wall 47 and the plate member 40 of the lid 6 is provided at the outer peripheral edge 45 of the plate-like member 40.

[0154] The rim 7 further comprises a top rimmed wall 48, which is connected to the inwardly rimmed wall 47 and which extends parallel to the upward surface 41 of the lid 6.

[0155] Furthermore, the rim 7 further comprises a downwardly extending wall, which in embodiments as illustrated in e.g. Figure 3 is identical to the outer peripheral flange 50’ of the lid 6, i.e. is provided by the outer peripheral flange portions 51’, 52’, 53’, 54’. Thus, the outer peripheral flange of the lid 50’ and the downward outer peripheral rim 50 can form part of the rim 7.

[0156] Thus, the rim 7 is generally shaped as a downwardly facing or inverted U-shape. Thus, the rim 7 defines a downwardly facing longitudinal groove 49.

[0157] As illustrated in e.g. Figure 5 , the downwardly facing longitudinal groove 49 can be provided with struts 49’ formed transversal to the longitudinal direction of the groove 49. Such struts 49 can be provided at regular intervals along the length direction of the rim 7 to increase the stability of the lid 6.

[0158] When the box element 3 has a double wall structure as briefly described above, the width of the bead 7 between the outer peripheral flange 50' of the lid 6 and the inwardly turned bead wall 47 is greater than the connecting wall 28, which is a wall extending horizontally, i.e. parallel to the plate member 40 of the lid 6, between the inner wall 27 and the outer wall 28 of each side wall.

[0159] In any case, the lid 6 can be made of plastic, for example by means of an injection molding process.

[0160] In some embodiments, the plate member 40 and the beads 7 are formed as one integral element. However, in other embodiments, the beads 7 can be detachably attached to the base 10, or as a set of beads portions integrally formed with each other and detachably attached to the plate member 40, or wherein individual beads portions or sub-sets thereof are individually detachably attached to the base.

[0161] In some embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 3 the lid 6 comprises a lid support wall 55. The lid support wall 55 extends downwardly from the lid 6.

[0162] In embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 3 the downwardly extending lid support wall 55 extends from a downwardly facing surface 48" of the top bead wall 48 of the bead 7.

[0163] The lid support wall 55 comprises a downwardly facing edge 56. The downwardly facing edge 56 is defined on a free end of the lid support wall 55, opposite the location where the lid support wall 55 is connected to the lid 6.

[0164] As shown in Figure 3 embodiments where the box element 3 has a double wall structure, the lid support wall 55 is configured such that its downwardly facing edge 56 abuts against the connecting wall 28 of the box element 3 when the lid is arranged on the box element 3 to form the enclosed box 2. Thereby, the support wall 55 can provide stability to the combination 1 when the lid 6 is arranged on the box element 3 to form the enclosed box 2.

[0165] In some embodiments, the lid support wall 55 is integrally formed with the bead 7 and the lid 6.

[0166] The lid 6 further comprises a ramp corner 9, which can be a semicircular cut-out as shown. The ramp corner 9 is arranged on the downwardly or lower side 44 of the lid 6, as will be described in further detail below. The ramp corner 9 is configured for engagement with a portion of the outer peripheral upwardly facing edge 30 of the box element 3, to allow the lid 6 to rest on the box element 3 without the box element 3 to slide, as shown in Figure 1 This allows the upwardly facing surface 41 of the lid 6 to be used as a ramp, for example for a vehicle formed by one or more modular building element bases to roll or slide down from a ramp inclined therefrom.

[0167] One or more such ramp angles 9 allow the lid 6 to engage the upwardly facing edge 30 of the cartridge element 3, so that the lid 6 can form a slope inclined with respect to the surface S on which the cartridge element 4 is placed, and one edge of the lid 6 contacts the same surface S. The ramp angle 9 will engage the upwardly facing edge 30 of the cartridge element, thereby preventing the lid 6 from sliding with respect to the cartridge element 3.

[0168] As Figures 3-5 illustrated, the ramp angle 9 can be a notch 57 formed in the lid support wall 55 of the lid 6 facing the downwardly facing edge 56.

[0169] In principle, in an alternative embodiment, the downwardly facing edge 54 of the lid 6 can be the outer peripheral rim 50 of the lid 6, which in this case can be formed on a downwardly extending flange of the lid. However, in embodiments and as exemplified above, the downwardly facing edge 56 is separate from and disposed parallel to the above-mentioned outer peripheral rim 50, for example within a groove 49 formed inside the above-mentioned roll-over 7.

[0170] In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the ramp angle 8 can be provided as a protrusion extending from the underside 44 of the lid 6. For example, such a protrusion can be a flange, a stud or a knob. Typically, the ramp angle 9 can be located in the vicinity of the outer peripheral rim 50. In this case, the protruding ramp angle 9 can have an elongated shape extending perpendicular to the adjacent rim portion.

[0171] In general, one or more ramp angles 9 are provided on the underside 44 of the lid 6, so that the one or more ramp angles 9 are configured for engagement with a portion of the outwardly facing upwardly facing edge 30 of the cartridge element 3 to cause the lid to rest on the cartridge element.

[0172] As Figure 5 illustrated, the notch 57 forming the ramp angle 9 (formed in the lid support wall 55 of the lid 6 facing the downwardly facing edge 56) can be provided in pairs, so that each of the two ramp angles 9 of the pair of ramp angles 9 is disposed along a parallel rim portion 52, 54 of the lid 6.

[0173] In embodiments, the ramp angle 9 is not formed as a notch 57, but as a protrusion extending downwardly from the lower surface 44 of the lid 6, which case can also exist.

[0174] In some embodiments, and as for example Figure 5 illustrated, the notch 57 forming the ramp angle 9 is provided in the vicinity of the long outer flange portions 52’, 54’ of the lid 6, i.e. along and adjacent to the long rim portions 42, 44 of the lid 6. The long rim portions 42, 44 are parallel to the above-mentioned longitudinal axis.

[0175] In embodiments, the ramp angle 9 is not formed as a notch 57, but as a protrusion extending downwardly from the lower surface 44 of the lid 6, which case can also exist.

[0176] In some embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 5 Fig. 6, the notches 57 forming the ramp angle 9 can be arranged in pairs at one end of the cover 6 in the longitudinal direction of the cover 6. In embodiments, the ramp angle 9 is not formed as notches 57, but as protrusions extending downwards from the lower surface 44 of the cover 6, which case can also exist.

[0177] Furthermore, and as also shown in Figure 5 Fig. 6, the notches 57 forming the ramp angle 9 can be arranged in pairs at both ends of the cover 6 in the longitudinal direction of the cover 6. In embodiments, the ramp angle 9 is not formed as notches 57, but as protrusions extending downwards from the lower surface 44 of the cover 6, which case can also exist. This will allow the user to place the cover 6 as a ramp regardless of the orientation of the cover 6.

[0178] In some embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 5 Fig. 6, the notches 57 forming the ramp angle 9 can be arranged in two or more pairs at one end of the cover 6 in the longitudinal direction of the cover 6. In embodiments, the ramp angle 9 is not formed as notches 57, but as protrusions extending downwards from the lower surface 44 of the cover 6, which case can also exist. This will allow the cover 6 to be placed at several (two or more) predetermined angles relative to the surface S on which the cover 6 and the box element 3 are placed.

[0179] Furthermore, and as also shown in Figure 5 Fig. 6, the notches 57 forming the ramp angle 9 can be arranged in two or more pairs at both ends of the cover 6 in the longitudinal direction of the cover 6. In embodiments, the ramp angle 9 is not formed as notches 57, but as protrusions extending downwards from the lower surface 44 of the cover 6, which case can also exist. This will allow the user to place the cover 6 as a ramp at several (two or more) predetermined angles relative to the surface S regardless of the orientation of the cover 6.

[0180] As mentioned above and as shown for example in Figure 5 Fig. 6, the hem 7 of the cover 6 can be provided with openings 46. These openings form discontinuities of the hem 7 at longitudinal portions of the hem 7, such that the upward surface 41 of the plate member 40 of the cover 6 extends to the outermost edge of the cover 6 at these portions. At least one pair of openings 46 in the hem is arranged in two parallel hem portions opposite each other.

[0181] When arranged as shown in Figure 1 Fig. 6, the discontinuities of the hem, i.e. the hem openings 46, allow vehicles as mentioned above to pass unrestricted to roll or slide down from the cover 6 forming a ramp and onto the surface S on which the box element 3 and the cover are placed. Such vehicles can be sledges or cars formed by one or more modular construction elements.

[0182] In some embodiments, the discontinuous portion of the bead, i.e. the bead opening 46, is provided at the short outer peripheral edge portions 51, 53 of the lid 6.

[0183] As Figure 1 , 2 , 4, 8, 9 show, the box element 3 can be provided with locking elements 8 which are configured for fixing the lid to the box element 3 when the lid is arranged on the box element 3 to form a closed box as shown for example in Figure 2 . These locking elements 8 can be provided on the short side walls 21, 23 of the box element 3 as shown and are configured to cooperate with the bead opening 46 in the bead 7. In some embodiments, there is one locking element 8 at each of the two oppositely arranged short side walls 21, 23 of the box element 3. The locking elements 8 can be hinged to the side wall 20 on which the locking element 8 is arranged, such that the locking element 8 can be rotated from a position in which it is disengaged from the lid 6 to a position in which a portion of the locking element 8 engages the lid 6 6. Thus, the locking elements 8 act as a clamp or clip. This engagement is provided at the bead opening 46 of the bead 7. Thus, the bead opening 46 can have a dual purpose.

[0184] In for example Figure 2 and Figure 3 , it is further shown that the shape and size of the box element 3 and the lid 6 can be designed such that when the lid 6 is arranged on the box element 3 to form a closed box as shown for example in Figure 2 , the outer surface 50” formed on the outer peripheral flange 50’ of the lid 6 is flush with the outer surface 20’ of the side wall 20.

[0185] It can be understood from for example Figure 3 and Figure 4 , that when the side wall 20 of the box element 3 comprises a double wall configuration in which an outer wall 26 and an inner wall 27 form each side wall 20, a wall opening 29 can be provided in the outer wall 26. This opening 29 can accommodate the locking element 8. This will allow portions of the locking element 8 to be arranged within the outer wall 26, so the locking element 8 can be mounted into the outer boundary provided by the outer surfaces of the box element 3 and the lid 6. This makes the outer surface of the entire assembly more smooth. This not only creates a more attractive visual impression, but also reduces the risk of injury to the user when handling the assembly 1 due to catching on protruding parts of the assembly 1. It also allows multiple box element 3 / lid combinations 1, i.e. boxes 2, to be stored next to each other.

[0186] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 show, each locking element 8 comprises a first outer surface 8’ arranged vertically and a second outer surface 8” arranged horizontally (when the locking element 8 is in a closed position in which the lid 6 is locked to the box element 3 as shown for example in Figure 2 .

[0187] Thus, as can be understood from Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the locking element 8 is in the closed position, wherein the lid 6 is locked to the box element 3 (as shown in Figure 2 , the first outer surface 8’ of the locking element 8 is flush with the outer surface 50” of the outer peripheral flange of the lid 6 and with the outer surface 20’ of the side wall 20 of the box element 3.

[0188] Furthermore, as can be understood from e.g. Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the locking element is in the closed position, the second outer surface 8” of the locking element 8 is flush with the upper surface 7” of the rim 7.

[0189] Figure 8 A combination of the box element 3, the lid 6 and two modular building plates 60 is shown.

[0190] The modular building plate 60 on one side 61 comprises first connectors 900, 901 arranged in a regular two-dimensional array. The first connectors 900, 901 are in the form of knobs or studs. Such knobs or studs can cooperate with second connectors 900, 901 arranged in a similar two-dimensional array. The second connectors 900, 902 can be knob receiving openings. The first connectors 900, 901 and the second connectors 900, 902 are configured to detachably attach to each other in an interference fit. Figures 9A-9C An example of such first connectors 900, 901 in the form of knobs / studs and second connectors 900, 901 in the form of knob receiving openings 900, 901 is shown, wherein the first connectors 900, 901 and the second connectors 900, 902 are shown on a modular building element base in the form of a building block.

[0191] In Figure 8 , two building plates 60 are shown mounted within a plate area A defined inside the rim 7, which in this case can function as a frame 202 around the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 on the plate member 40 of the lid 6. In the shown embodiment, the plate area A on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 is a smooth surface, such that the modular building plates 60 are loosely arranged on the plate area A.

[0192] The plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 and defined inside the frame 202 formed by the rim 7 can be designed to encompass the modular building plates 60 and the modular building element base with the two-dimensional array of first connectors 901 and / or second connectors 902. This means that the length and width of the plate area A is sized and dimensioned in increments of the modular distance M of the modular construction system 100, as described above in connection with Figure 9C .

[0193] InFigure 8 In particular, the two build plates 60 each include a plate-like body 60' having an upper surface 61 on which an array of first connectors 900, 901 in the form of knobs / studs is formed. Figure 8 The modular build plates 60 in the are identical in shape and size. Each of the two modular build plates 60 has a 16x16 array of first connectors 900, 901 (knobs / studs) formed on its upper surface 61. The set of two modular build plates 60 spans the width of the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 in the transverse direction described above. Thus, it will be appreciated that in the illustrated embodiment, the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 is designed to have a width of 32 modular distances.

[0194] From Figure 8 It will be appreciated that in addition to the two modular build plates 60 on the plate area A, four additional such modular build plates 60 having 16x16 first connectors 900, 901 can be installed between the frames 202 formed by the flanges 7. From this, it will be appreciated that in this embodiment, the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 is designed to accommodate a total of six such modular build plates 60 having 16x16 first connectors 900, 901. Thus, in this embodiment, the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 is designed to have a length in the longitudinal direction of the lid 6 of 48 modular distances.

[0195] It will be appreciated that the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 can be designed to accommodate other numbers of modular build plates 60 having 16x16 first connectors 900, 901. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 can be designed to accommodate other numbers of modular build plates 60 having a size of first connectors 900, 901 other than the 16x16 first connectors 900, 901 illustrated. Generally, the length and width of the plate area A formed on the upward surface 41 of the lid 6 is designed in increments of a number of modular distances. Figure 8 Generally, the upper surface 41 of the lid 6 and the flanges 7 can be configured to accommodate one or more modular build plates 60.

[0196] Thus, generally, the upper surface 41 of the lid 6 and the flanges 7 can be configured to accommodate one or more modular build plates 60.

[0197] In some embodiments, the installation of the one or more modular build plates 60 within the frames 202 can be a snug fit.

[0198] When the plate area A is shaped to accommodate one or more building plates 60, this means that the set of frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 of the frame 202 formed by the hem 7 are straight and the intersections between these frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224 form right-angled corners without any rounded corners, so that the block- or plate-like modular construction elements can be fitted snugly in the corners.

[0199] Reference is now made to Figures 6-8 In certain aspects, the cover 6 can also be understood as a modular building element base 200 as such.

[0200] In any case, the cover 6 or modular building element base 200 comprises a building plate 201, which is identical to the plate element 40 of the cover 6, and a frame 202, which is formed by the hem 7 as described above. As Figure 6 illustrated, the building plate 201 / plate member 40 comprises four building plate edges 210, two long building plate edges 212, 214, which are formed parallel to each other, and two short building plate edges 211, 213. The long building plate edges 212, 214 are perpendicular to the short building plate edges 211, 213. The building plate edges are connected to the frame portions 221, 222, 223, 224. It is to be understood that the number of building plate edges 210 can be different in other not illustrated embodiments.

[0201] As Figures 6-8 illustrated, in embodiments, the cover 6 / modular building element base 200 can comprise a scale 300 provided on the two long frame portions 222, 224, which scale comprises markings 301 indicating distances.

[0202] It is noted that the drawings and above description have shown example embodiments in a simple and schematic manner. Many specific mechanical details have not been shown, as they will be familiar to the skilled person, and they would only unnecessarily complicate the present description.

[0203] List of components

[0204] 1 Combination of box element and cover

[0205] 2 Box

[0206] 3 Box element

[0207] 4 Inner space / interior space of box element

[0208] 5 Upward opening to box element

[0209] 6 Cover

[0210] 7 Hem on cover

[0211] 8 Locking element

[0212] 9 ramp angle / edge joint

[0213] 10 bottom wall of the box element

[0214] 10' inner surface of each bottom wall

[0215] 10" outer surface of each bottom wall

[0216] 20 side wall of the box element

[0217] 20' outer surface of each side wall

[0218] 20" inner surface of each side wall

[0219] 21 side wall of the box element, short side wall of the box element

[0220] 22 side wall of the box element, long side wall of the box element

[0221] 23 side wall of the box element, short side wall of the box element

[0222] 24 side wall of the box element, long side wall of the box element

[0223] 26 outer wall of each side wall

[0224] 27 inner wall of each side wall

[0225] 28 connecting wall (extending between the inner wall and the outer wall of each side wall)

[0226] 29 wall opening

[0227] 30 upwardly facing edge of the outer periphery of the box element 30' upwardly facing flange, on which is arranged an upwardly facing edge of the outer periphery of the box element 31 part of the edge at the short side wall of the box element

[0228] 32 part of the edge at the long side wall of the box element

[0229] 33 part of the edge at the short side wall of the box element

[0230] 34 part of the edge at the long side wall of the box element

[0231] 40 plate member of the lid / main body portion of the lid (flat and plate-like)

[0232] 41 upwardly facing surface of the lid

[0233] 42 downwardly facing surface of the lid

[0234] 43 upper side of the lid

[0235] 44 lower side of the lid

[0236] 45 outer edge / peripheral edge of the plate-like member

[0237] 46 opening in the bead / bead opening

[0238] 47 inwardly facing bead wall

[0239] 48 top bead wall

[0240] 48' upwardly facing surface of the top bead wall

[0241] 48" downwardly facing surface of the top bead wall

[0242] 49 groove / downwardly facing longitudinal groove - defined by the bead

[0243] 50 outer peripheral rim of the lid

[0244] 50' outer peripheral flange of the lid (on which the outer peripheral rim sits)

[0245] 50" outer surface of the outer peripheral flange of the lid

[0246] 51 outer peripheral rim portion of the lid / short outer peripheral rim portion of the lid

[0247] 51' outer peripheral flange portion of the lid / short outer peripheral flange portion of the lid

[0248] 52 outer peripheral rim portion of the lid / long outer peripheral rim portion of the lid

[0249] 52' outer peripheral flange portion of the lid / long outer peripheral flange portion of the lid

[0250] 53 outer peripheral rim portion of the lid / short outer peripheral rim portion of the lid

[0251] 53' outer peripheral flange portion of the lid / short outer peripheral flange portion of the lid

[0252] 54 outer peripheral rim portion of the lid / long outer peripheral rim portion of the lid

[0253] 54' outer peripheral flange portion of the lid / long outer peripheral flange portion of the lid

[0254] 55 lid support wall

[0255] 56 downwardly facing edge (of the lid support wall)

[0256] 57 notch - formed in the downwardly facing edge of the lid support wall - and in one embodiment forms a ramp angle

[0257] 60 modular building plate

[0258] 100 modular construction system

[0259] 101 modular toy construction system

[0260] 102A toy construction element

[0261] 102B toy construction element

[0262] 103 body portion of toy construction element

[0263] 104 top face / surface of body portion of toy construction element

[0264] 105 top wall / upper wall of body portion of toy construction element

[0265] 106A side wall (end wall) of body portion of toy construction element

[0266] 106B side wall of body portion of toy construction element

[0267] 106C side wall of body portion of toy construction element

[0268] 106D side wall (end wall) of body portion of toy construction element

[0269] 107 lowermost edge / rim of body portion of toy construction element

[0270] 200 modular building element base

[0271] 201 building plate

[0272] 202 frame

[0273] 210 building plate edge; outer peripheral edge of building plate

[0274] 211 building plate edge, short building plate edge

[0275] 212 building plate edge, long building plate edge

[0276] 213 building plate edge, short building plate edge

[0277] 214 building plate edge, long building plate edge

[0278] 221 frame portion / short frame portion

[0279] 222 frame portion / long frame portion

[0280] 223 frame portion / short frame portion

[0281] 224 frame portion / long frame portion

[0282] 300 scale

[0283] 301 marking

[0284] 350 line marking

[0285] 900 connecting piece / cylindrical connecting piece (mechanical connection) / complementary connecting piece

[0286] 901 connecting stud / stud / connecting knob / knob

[0287] 902 knob receiving opening / stud receiving opening

[0288] 905 connecting stud / stud / body of connecting knob / knob

[0289] 910 outer cylindrical surface of the body of connecting stud / stud / connecting knob / knob

[0290] 911 downwardly extending tube / cylinder

[0291] 912 lower surface of the top wall of the toy construction element / building block

[0292] 915 outer surface

[0293] 916 inner surface of the side wall of the toy construction element / building block

[0294] 917 elongated rib 917

[0295] A building area

[0296] M modular distance

Claims

1. A modular assembly component base (200), comprising: - A building board (201), the building board (201) having a building area (A) formed on its upward surface (41), and a set of building board edges (210, 211, 212, 213, 214) at the outer periphery of the building area (A), and - A frame (202) that surrounds the building panel on each of the edges of the set of building panels (210, 211, 212, 213, 214). in, The frame (202) comprises a set of frame portions, wherein each frame portion is adjacent to one of the edges of the plate. At least one of the frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224) includes a scale (300) having numerical markings (301) disposed on the outer surface of the frame portion (221, 222, 223, 224). The building board (201) on one side includes first connectors (900, 901) arranged in a regular two-dimensional array, wherein each of the first connectors (900, 901) is configured to connect to a complementary second connector (900, 902) of another modular building element. The first connector (900, 901) is integrally formed on at least one plate element (60), which is detachably mounted to the upper surface of the mounting plate (201). The dimensions of the mounting plate (201) and frame (202) are such that when the at least one plate element (60) is positioned adjacent to the frame portion (221, 222, 223, 224) of the bearing scale (300), the first connector (900, 901) disposed on the plate element (60) is aligned with the numerical mark (301) of the scale (300).

2. The modular assembly component base (200) according to claim 1, wherein, Furthermore, the first connector (900, 901) is integrally formed with the building plate (201).

3. The modular assembly component base (200) according to claim 1, wherein, The frame (202) has an upper frame surface (48') that is higher than the upper surface (41) of the building board (201).

4. The modular assembly component base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The subgroups of the frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224) of the frame (202) are integrally formed with the building board (201).

5. The modular assembly component base (200) according to claim 4, wherein, The edge (110, 111, 112, 113, 114) of the building board (201), which does not have an integrally formed frame portion (221, 222, 223, 224), is provided with a detachably attached frame portion (221, 222, 223, 224).

6. The modular assembly component base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, All edges (210, 211, 212, 213, 214) of the building board (201) are provided with frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224), and all frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224) are integrally formed with the building board.

7. The modular assembly component base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, All edges (110, 111, 112, 113, 114) of the building board (201) are provided with frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224), and all frame portions (221, 222, 223, 224) are detachably attached to the building board (201).

8. The modular assembly component base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first connector (900, 901) is a connecting knob / stud.

9. The modular assembly component base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The numerical markings on the scale (300) indicate the increments of multiple connectors (900).

10. The modular assembly component base (200) according to claim 1, wherein, The scale (300) indicates length or width in four-step increments of the connector (900).

11. The modular assembly component base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The upper surface (41) of the mounting plate (201) includes a line mark (350) for one or more number marks (301) of the ruler (300), wherein each line mark (350) extends perpendicularly to the frame portion (221, 222, 223, 224) of the ruler (300) on which it is placed, and wherein each line mark (350) is aligned with a number mark (301).

12. An assembly (1) for a modular construction system (100), wherein the cover (6) is formed from a modular assembly element base (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in, The box element (3) includes a bottom wall (10) and a set of side walls (20) extending from the bottom wall (10), and an upwardly facing edge (30) defined on the outer peripheral surface of the side walls (20). The cover (6) includes -Upward surface (41) - The downward surface (42), which is on the lower side (44) of the cover (6); and - The outer peripheral edge (50) is used to engage with the upward-facing edge (30) of the outer peripheral surface when the cover (6) is disposed on the box element (10) to form a closed box (2), and The frame (202) is formed at least partially along the edge of the cover (6) by a rolled edge (7) extending above the upward surface (41) of the cover (6).

13. The combination (1) according to claim 12, wherein, One or more ramps (9) are provided on the underside (44) of the cover (6), and one or more ramps (9) are configured to engage with a portion of the upper edge (30) of the outer peripheral surface of the box element (3) so that the cover rests against the box element (3).

14. The combination (1) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein, A pair of ramp angles (9) are provided on the cover (6), and each of the two ramp angles (9) in the pair of ramp angles (9) is provided along the parallel edge portion (52, 54) of the cover (6).

15. The combination (1) according to claim 13, wherein, The box element (3) and the cover (6) are elongated and have a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, wherein the longitudinal axis is longer than the transverse axis, and wherein the ramp angle (9) is provided along the long edge portion (42, 44) of the cover (6) that is parallel to the longitudinal axis.

16. The combination (1) according to claim 15, wherein, The ramp angle (9) is located at the end of the cover (6) in the longitudinal direction of the cover (6).

17. The combination (1) according to claim 16, wherein, Two or more pairs of ramp angles (9) are provided at each end of the cover (6) along the longitudinal direction.

18. The combination (1) according to claim 13, wherein, The ramp angle (9) is a notch (57) formed in the lower-facing edge (56) of the cover (6).

19. The combination (1) according to any one of claims 12-13, wherein, The rolled edge (7) is discontinuous in its longitudinal portion, such that the upward surface (41) of the cover extends to the outermost edge of the cover (6).

20. The combination (1) according to claim 19, wherein, The box element (3) and the cover (6) are elongated in shape, having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, wherein the longitudinal axis is longer than the transverse axis, and wherein the discontinuity of the rolled edge (7) is provided at the short outer peripheral edge portion (51, 53) of the cover (6).

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