Magic cube

Abstract

The magic cube comprises a center body, a plurality of center blocks, a plurality of angle blocks and a plurality of edge blocks. A first magnetic component is arranged on the center block. The corner blocks and the edge blocks are located on the peripheral side of the center block, and second magnetic components are arranged on the edge blocks. And when the magic cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic parts on the central blocks and the second magnetic parts on the adjacent edge blocks are opposite in position and magnetically attract each other. According to the magic cube, on the basis that magnets are arranged on the corner blocks and the edge blocks of an existing magic cube, the first magnetic parts are arranged on the center blocks, the second magnetic parts are arranged on the edge blocks, and when the magic cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic parts on the center blocks and the second magnetic parts on the adjacent edge blocks are opposite in position and magnetically attract each other; in addition, according to the magic cube, the number of the arranged magnetic parts is increased, the reset capacity of the magic cube is improved, and the magic cube is compact and smooth in the rotating process and better in hand feeling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of magic cubes, in particular to a magic cube. Background Art

[0002] Most of the corner blocks and edge blocks of the current Rubik's Cube are loose and easy to fall apart, and have poor stability. In order to improve the smoothness of the hand feeling of playing the Rubik's Cube and the compactness between the Rubik's Cube blocks, magnets are set on the corner blocks and edge blocks of the Rubik's Cube, so that the magnets on the adjacent corner blocks and the magnets on the edge blocks are magnetically attracted to each other, and auxiliary positioning is performed to achieve the effect of making the Rubik's Cube compact and smooth and improving the hand feeling. However, there is no precedent in the prior art of the Rubik's Cube that sets magnets on the center block and the adjacent edge blocks, so that the magnets on the adjacent center blocks and the magnets on the edge blocks are magnetically attracted to each other, resulting in poor reset ability of the Rubik's Cube center block and the adjacent edge blocks, poor rotation smoothness, poor smoothness during the rotation of the Rubik's Cube, and poor hand feeling.

[0003] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a magic cube.

[0005] This application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A magic cube, comprising:

[0007] A central body, wherein a plurality of central axes are arranged on the central body;

[0008] A plurality of center blocks, each of which is connected to a corresponding center axis, and a first magnetic component is disposed on the center block;

[0009] A plurality of corner blocks and a plurality of edge blocks, each of the corner blocks and each of the edge blocks is located on the peripheral side of the central block, and a second magnetic component is arranged on the edge block;

[0010] When the magic cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic component on the center block and the second magnetic component on the adjacent edge block are opposite to each other and magnetically attracted to each other.

[0011] Optionally, four first magnetic components are arranged on the peripheral edge of the central block;

[0012] When the magic cube is in a reset state, the four first magnetic components are respectively positioned opposite to the second magnetic components on the four adjacent edges on the peripheral side and are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0013] Optionally, the center block has a center main shell and a foot skirt shell;

[0014] The foot skirt shell is arranged on a side of the central main shell close to the central body;

[0015] The foot skirt shell has a foot skirt edge, and the foot skirt edge is extended along the circumference of the central main shell;

[0016] The first magnetic component is arranged on the skirt edge of the clip foot.

[0017] Optionally, a groove is provided on the skirt edge of the foot clip;

[0018] The first magnetic component is at least partially accommodated in the groove.

[0019] Optionally, there is a gap between the foot skirt and the central main shell;

[0020] A reinforcing rib is arranged in the gap, the reinforcing rib is respectively connected to the foot skirt and the central main shell, the groove is a through groove, the reinforcing rib is located on one side of the through groove, and when the first magnetic component is embedded in the groove, the first magnetic component is supported by the central main shell and the reinforcing rib;

[0021] Alternatively, the groove is arranged on a side of the foot skirt facing the central main shell, and the first magnetic component is arranged in the gap.

[0022] Optionally, the edge block comprises an edge block main shell, an edge block clamping foot and a connector;

[0023] The connecting body is located between the edge block main shell and the edge block clamping foot, and the connecting body connects the edge block main shell and the edge block clamping foot respectively;

[0024] A rail groove is formed between the edge block main shell and the edge block clamping foot;

[0025] The foot skirt can be slidably accommodated in the rail groove, and the second magnetic component is arranged on the connecting body.

[0026] Optionally, the connector has a cavity inside;

[0027] The second magnetic component is located in the cavity.

[0028] Optionally, a limiting rib structure group is provided on the inner wall of the connector;

[0029] The limiting rib structure group encloses and forms an accommodation space;

[0030] The second magnetic component is confined in the accommodating space.

[0031] Optionally, the limiting rib structure group includes two first ribs and one second rib;

[0032] Two of the first ribs are arranged on the inner wall of the connector in a spaced-apart and parallel manner;

[0033] The second rib is connected to the inner wall of the connector and is located between two of the first ribs;

[0034] The second magnetic component is a circular disk, and is located between two of the first ribs. The circumferential surface of the second magnetic component is in contact with the side walls of the two first ribs and the end of the second rib respectively.

[0035] Optionally, an arc-shaped cylindrical surface is provided at the end of the second rib;

[0036] The circumferential surface of the second magnetic component is in contact with the arc-shaped cylindrical surface.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0038] The Rubik's Cube of the present application is based on the existing Rubik's Cube that has magnets on the corner blocks and edge blocks, and at the same time, a first magnetic component is provided on the center block, and a second magnetic component is provided on the edge blocks. When the Rubik's Cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic component on the center block and the second magnetic component on the adjacent edge blocks are positioned opposite to each other and magnetically attracted to each other, so that there is also magnetic force between the center block and the edge blocks for auxiliary positioning. The Rubik's Cube of the present application increases the number of magnetic components provided, thereby improving the reset ability of the Rubik's Cube, making the Rubik's Cube compact and smooth during rotation, and having a better feel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The accompanying drawings are part of this application and are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The schematic embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the appearance structure of the magic cube provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 Another perspective view of the Rubik's Cube provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a magic cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a first structure of the center block of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the first structure of the center block of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model without the first magnetic component;

[0045] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of the edge blocks of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the edge blocks of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the Rubik's Cube provided by the embodiment of the utility model with the second magnetic component removed from the inside of the edge block;

[0048] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0049] Fig.10 A second structural schematic diagram of the center block of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0050] Fig.11 An exploded view of a second structure of the central block of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model.

[0051] In the figure: center body 1, center axis 11, center block 2, center main shell 21, claw 211, foot skirt shell 22, foot skirt 221, groove 2211, slot 222, reinforcing rib 23, first reinforcing rib 231, second reinforcing rib 232, first magnetic component 24, corner block 3, edge block 4, edge block main shell 41, edge block foot 42, connector 43, limiting rib structure group 431, first rib 4311, second rib 4312, arc-shaped cylinder surface 4312a, second magnetic component 44. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] See also Figures 1 to 11 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a Rubik's Cube, comprising: a central body 1, a plurality of central blocks 2, a plurality of corner blocks 3 and a plurality of edge blocks 4. A plurality of central axes 11 are arranged on the central body 1. Each of the central blocks 2 is respectively connected to a corresponding central axis 11, and a first magnetic component 24 is arranged on the central block 2. Each of the corner blocks 3 and each of the edge blocks 4 is located on the peripheral side of the central block 2, and a second magnetic component 44 is arranged on the edge block 4. When the Rubik's Cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic component 24 on the central block 2 and the second magnetic component 44 on the adjacent edge block 4 are positioned opposite to each other and are magnetically attracted to each other. The Rubik's Cube of the present application may be a first-order Rubik's Cube, a second-order Rubik's Cube, a third-order Rubik's Cube or other Rubik's Cube. The Rubik's Cube of the present application is based on the existing Rubik's Cube that has magnets on the corner blocks 3 and the edge blocks 4, and at the same time, a first magnetic component 24 is provided on the center block 2, and a second magnetic component 44 is provided on the edge block 4. When the Rubik's Cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic component 24 on the center block 2 and the second magnetic component 44 on the adjacent edge block 4 are positioned opposite to each other and magnetically attracted to each other, so that there is also magnetic force between the center block 2 and the edge block 4 for auxiliary positioning. The Rubik's Cube of the present application increases the number of magnetic components, improves the reset ability of the Rubik's Cube, and makes the Rubik's Cube compact and smooth during rotation, with a better feel.

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, four first magnetic components 24 are arranged on the peripheral edge of the center block 2. When the magic cube is in the reset state, the four first magnetic components 24 are respectively opposite to the second magnetic components 44 on the four adjacent edge blocks 4 on the peripheral side and magnetically attract each other. This makes the magic cube of the present application have the effect of assisting positioning no matter which direction it rotates.

[0057] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the center block 2 has a center main shell 21 and a foot skirt shell 22, the foot skirt shell 22 is arranged on the side of the center main shell 21 close to the center body 1, and the foot skirt shell 22 has a foot skirt edge 221, the foot skirt edge 221 is extended along the circumference of the center main shell 21, and the first magnetic component 24 is arranged on the foot skirt edge 221. That is, the foot skirt edge 221 is arranged on the inner side of the magic cube, so that the first magnetic component 24 is arranged closer to the inside of the magic cube, and the position where the first magnetic component 24 on the center block 2 and the second magnetic component 44 on the adjacent edge block 4 are magnetically attracted is closer to the inside of the magic cube, so that the magic cube structure is compact and the positioning effect is better.

[0058] In one possible embodiment, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a groove 2211 is provided on the foot skirt 221, and the first magnetic component 24 is at least partially accommodated in the groove 2211, and the first magnetic component 24 is bonded and fixed to the foot skirt 221. The first magnetic component 24 can be a magnet, and the magnet can be a round cake. The structure of the groove 2211 facilitates bonding and fixing of the magnet, and the bonding method is more convenient for installation.

[0059] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, there is a gap between the foot skirt 221 and the central main shell 21, and a reinforcing rib 23 is arranged in the gap. The reinforcing rib 23 connects the foot skirt 221 and the central main shell 21 respectively. The groove 2211 is a through groove, and the reinforcing rib 23 is located on one side of the through groove. The reinforcing rib 23 extends from the nearest end of the foot skirt 221 and the central main shell 21 to the farthest end, which increases the structural strength of the groove 2211 and prevents the groove 2211 from deforming. The central main shell 21 and the foot group shell 22 can be an integral structure, and the integral structure has high strength and is not easy to deform. When the first magnetic component 24 is embedded in the groove 2211, the first magnetic component 24 is supported by the central main shell 21 and the reinforcing rib 23. The reinforcing ribs 23 include a first reinforcing rib 231 and two second reinforcing ribs 232, the two second reinforcing ribs 232 are arranged at intervals, the first reinforcing rib 231 is located between the two second reinforcing ribs 232, and the first magnetic component 24 is supported on the bottom of the central main shell 21 and the thickness end surface of the first reinforcing rib 231 and bonded by colloid. Or, Fig.10 and Fig.11As shown, the groove 2211 is arranged on the side of the foot skirt 221 facing the central main shell, and the first magnetic component 24 is arranged in the gap. The groove 2211 is located in the gap, and the first magnetic component 24 is arranged in the groove 2211. The first magnetic component 24 can be bonded to the groove 2211 by colloid, or the first magnetic component 24 can be clamped and fixed between the central main shell 21 and the foot skirt 221. The foot skirt shell 22 and the central main shell 21 can be detachably connected. The central main shell 21 is provided with a claw 211, and the foot skirt shell 22 is provided with a slot 222. When the central main shell 21 is connected to the foot group shell 22, the claw 211 is clamped in the slot 222. The clamping structure is simple and convenient for assembly. When assembling the middle body block 2, the first magnetic component 24 can be installed in the groove 2211 first, and then the central main shell 21 and the foot skirt shell 22 are connected so that the first magnetic component 24 is clamped and fixed between the central main shell 21 and the foot skirt 221.

[0060] In one possible embodiment, Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the edge block 4 comprises an edge block main shell 41, an edge block foot 42 and a connecting body 43, wherein the connecting body 43 is located between the edge block main shell 41 and the edge block foot 42, and the connecting body 43 connects the edge block main shell 41 and the edge block foot 42 respectively, a track groove is formed between the edge block main shell 41 and the edge block foot 42, the foot skirt 22 can be slidably accommodated in the track groove, and the second magnetic component 44 is arranged on the connecting body 43. The foot skirt 22 protrudes outward from the central main shell 21, and the foot skirt 22 can be slidably embedded in the track groove, and the concave-convex matching structure is stable, and the connecting body 43 is located at the bottom of the track groove. When the magic cube is in the reset state, the second magnetic component 44 and the first magnetic component 24 are in relative positions and the distance is the shortest, the magnetic attraction force is the largest, the magnetic attraction effect is good, and the rotation reset effect is good.

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the connector 43 has a cavity inside, and the second magnetic component 44 is located in the cavity. The second magnetic component 44 does not occupy the internal space of the Rubik's Cube, and the second magnetic component 44 will not fall into the interior of the Rubik's Cube if it falls off.

[0062] In one possible embodiment, Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the inner wall of the connecting body 43 is provided with a limiting rib structure group 431, and the limiting rib structure group 431 encloses and forms a receiving space, and the second magnetic component 44 is limited in the receiving space. The second magnetic component 44 can be bonded in the receiving space, and the limiting rib structure group 431 is limited to the peripheral side of the second magnetic component 44, and the receiving space also has a pre-positioning effect on the second magnetic component 44.

[0063] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the limiting rib structure group 431 includes two first ribs 4311 and one second rib 4312, the two first ribs 4311 are arranged on the inner wall of the connecting body 43 in a spaced and parallel manner, and the second rib 4312 is connected to the inner wall of the connecting body 43 and is located between the two first ribs 4311. The second magnetic component 44 is a round cake body, and the second magnetic component 44 is located between the two first ribs 4311. The circumferential surface of the second magnetic component 44 contacts the side walls of the two first ribs 4311 and the end of the second rib 4312 respectively. The accommodation space is formed between the two first ribs 4311 and the one second rib 4312. The limiting rib structure group 431 has a simple structure, which is convenient for fixing the second magnetic component 44 by gluing.

[0064] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the end of the second rib 4312 is provided with an arcuate cylindrical surface 4312a, and the circumferential surface of the second magnetic component 44 is attached to the arcuate cylindrical surface 4312a. The arcuate cylindrical surface 4312a has a pre-positioning effect on the second magnetic component 44, and the second magnetic component 44 has good adhesion to the arcuate cylindrical surface 4312a, which is convenient for fixing by colloid bonding, and has good stability after bonding.

[0065] The preferred embodiments of the present application disclosed above are only used to help explain the present application. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the present application to the specific implementation methods described. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can understand and use the present application well. The present application is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A magic cube, characterized in that: include: A central body, wherein a plurality of central axes are arranged on the central body; A plurality of center blocks, each of which is connected to a corresponding center axis, and a first magnetic component is disposed on the center block; A plurality of corner blocks and a plurality of edge blocks, each of the corner blocks and each of the edge blocks is located on the peripheral side of the central block, and a second magnetic component is arranged on the edge block; When the magic cube is in a reset state, the first magnetic component on the center block and the second magnetic component on the adjacent edge block are opposite to each other and magnetically attracted to each other.

2. The magic cube according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four first magnetic components are arranged on the peripheral edge of the central block; When the magic cube is in a reset state, the four first magnetic components are respectively positioned opposite to the second magnetic components on the four adjacent edges on the peripheral side and are magnetically attracted to each other.

3. The magic cube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center block has a center main shell and a foot skirt shell; The foot skirt shell is arranged on a side of the central main shell close to the central body; The foot skirt shell has a foot skirt edge, and the foot skirt edge is extended along the circumference of the central main shell; The first magnetic component is arranged on the skirt edge of the clip foot.

4. The magic cube according to claim 3, characterized in that: The skirt edge of the foot clip is provided with a groove; The first magnetic component is at least partially accommodated in the groove.

5. The magic cube according to claim 4, characterized in that: There is a gap between the foot skirt and the central main shell; A reinforcing rib is arranged in the gap, the reinforcing rib is respectively connected to the foot skirt and the central main shell, the groove is a through groove, the reinforcing rib is located on one side of the through groove, and when the first magnetic component is embedded in the groove, the first magnetic component is supported by the central main shell and the reinforcing rib; Alternatively, the groove is arranged on a side of the foot skirt facing the central main shell, and the first magnetic component is arranged in the gap.

6. The magic cube according to claim 3, characterized in that: The edge block comprises an edge block main shell, an edge block clamping foot and a connector; The connecting body is located between the edge block main shell and the edge block clamping foot, and the connecting body connects the edge block main shell and the edge block clamping foot respectively; A rail groove is formed between the edge block main shell and the edge block clamping foot; The foot skirt can be slidably accommodated in the rail groove, and the second magnetic component is arranged on the connecting body.

7. The magic cube according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector has a cavity inside; The second magnetic component is located in the cavity.

8. The magic cube according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner wall of the connector is provided with a limiting rib structure group; The limiting rib structure group encloses and forms an accommodation space; The second magnetic component is confined in the accommodating space.

9. The magic cube according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting rib structure group includes two first ribs and one second rib; Two of the first ribs are arranged on the inner wall of the connector in a spaced-apart and parallel manner; The second rib is connected to the inner wall of the connector and is located between two of the first ribs; The second magnetic component is a circular disk, and is located between two of the first ribs. The circumferential surface of the second magnetic component is in contact with the side walls of the two first ribs and the end of the second rib respectively.

10. The magic cube according to claim 9, characterized in that: The end of the second rib is provided with an arc-shaped cylindrical surface; The circumferential surface of the second magnetic component is in contact with the arc-shaped cylindrical surface.

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