Toy building block track
By introducing hinge components and limiting parts into the block track, the problem of difficult adjustment of existing track fixation is solved, realizing flexible adjustment of the track's curvature and slope, and improving the track's malleability and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520333673.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing building block tracks are fixed after assembly, making it difficult to adjust the track's posture and shape, resulting in inconvenience in shaping.
The design employs an articulated assembly, including an articulated shaft and an articulated groove, which allows the track components to swing relative to each other and prevents them from disengaging through a limiting part, thereby enabling adjustment of the track's curvature and slope.
It enables flexible adjustment of the block track, facilitating shape creation and enhancing the track's stability and adjustability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of building block toy technology, and in particular to a toy building block track. Background Technology
[0002] Building blocks are a very popular educational toy on the market. Their ability to be creatively assembled into various shapes is loved by both children and adults.
[0003] Among the building block toys on the market, the category of building block tracks consists of fixed tracks assembled from building blocks. Once assembled, the track is fixed, and if the track's posture needs to be adjusted, the building blocks need to be reassembled, which is inconvenient for shaping the track. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a toy block track to at least solve the technical problem of inconvenient shaping of block tracks in related technologies.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a toy building block track, comprising at least two track components that are spliced together. Each track component has a hinge assembly at both ends. The hinge assembly includes a hinge shaft and a hinge groove. The hinge shaft protrudes outward and is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the track component. The track component includes a first track component and a second track component. The hinge shaft of the first track component is inserted into the hinge groove of the second track component, and the hinge shaft of the second track component is inserted into the hinge groove of the first track component. The first track component and the second track component can swing relative to each other.
[0006] In some embodiments, the accommodating space within the hinge slot is larger than the diameter of the hinge shaft, and the hinge shaft is movably accommodated within the hinge slot.
[0007] In some embodiments, the first track member has arc-shaped contact surfaces at both ends to facilitate deflection and swing.
[0008] In some embodiments, the two ends of the track member are respectively provided with outwardly protruding limiting portions that restrict the separation of the first track member and the second track member, wherein the limiting portion of the first track member is inserted into the second track member, and the limiting portion of the second track member is inserted into the first track member.
[0009] In some embodiments, the hinge groove is located between the hinge shaft and the limiting portion.
[0010] In some embodiments, the hinge groove has an opening in the direction of the outer side of the track member to facilitate assembly.
[0011] In some embodiments, the hinge shaft and the limiting portion are close to the hinge groove.
[0012] In some embodiments, the hinge assembly and the limiting portion are disposed in the middle region at both ends of the track member.
[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom of the track component is provided with reinforcing ribs.
[0014] In some embodiments, a track groove is formed on the track member, and a shielding portion is formed on the side of the track groove.
[0015] Based on the above, the beneficial effects of this utility model's technical solution compared to the prior art are:
[0016] 1. This application includes at least two track components that are hinged to each other. The first track component has an arc-shaped contact surface and a hinge assembly that allows the first track component and the second track component to rotate relative to each other to the left and right, thereby realizing the overall curvature adjustment of the block track.
[0017] 2. The limiting parts set at both ends of the hinge assembly and the track component can cooperate to adjust the slope of the block track in the vertical direction, and the limiting parts can prevent the track components from disintegrating while adjusting the slope. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first track component and the corner component in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the first track component and corner component in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the first track component in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the corner component according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the starting and stopping parts in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: First track component 1; Abutting surface 1.1; Second track component 2; Corner component 2.1; Start and stop component 2.2; Hinge shaft 3; Hinge groove 4; Limiting part 5; Reinforcing rib 6; Track groove 7; Covering part 8. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application is described and illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, it is understood that although the efforts made in such a development process may be complex and lengthy, for those skilled in the art related to the content disclosed in this application, modifications to design, manufacturing, or production based on the technical content disclosed in this application are merely conventional technical means and should not be construed as insufficient disclosure of the content of this application.
[0028] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments without conflict.
[0029] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms “a,” “an,” “an,” “the,” and similar words used in this application do not indicate quantity limitation and may indicate singular or plural. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and any variations thereof used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or modules (units) is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may also include steps or units not listed, or may include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices. The terms “connected,” “linked,” “coupled,” and similar words used in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. “Multiple” used in this application means two or more. “And / or” describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist; for example, “A and / or B” can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., used in this application are merely to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.
[0030] This utility model provides a toy building block track, including at least two track components that are spliced together. Each track component has a hinge assembly at both ends. The hinge assembly includes a hinge shaft and a hinge groove. The hinge shaft protrudes outward and is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the track component. The track component includes a first track component and a second track component. The hinge shaft of the first track component is inserted into the hinge groove of the second track component, and the hinge shaft of the second track component is inserted into the hinge groove of the first track component. The first track component and the second track component can swing relative to each other.
[0031] Implementation, for example Figures 1-7 As shown, a toy building block track can be assembled from multiple track components by hinges. Each track component has a hinge assembly at both ends along its track path. Each hinge assembly includes a hinge shaft 3 and a hinge groove 4. The hinge shaft 3 protrudes outward and is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the track component. The hinge groove 4 can cooperate with the hinge shaft 3 of other track components.
[0032] Specifically, this embodiment takes the minimum number of track components, i.e., two track components hinged together, as an example. The track components include a first track component 1 and a second track component 2. When the first track component 1 and the second track component 2 are hinged together, the hinge shaft 3 of the first track component 1 is inserted into the hinge groove 4 of the second track component 2, and the hinge shaft 3 of the second track component 2 is inserted into the hinge groove 4 of the first track component 1. Between the two mating track components, the first track component 1, as a standard component, has arc-shaped abutment surfaces 1.1 at both ends to facilitate deflection and swing. The second track component 2, as an arbitrary component, can be a standard track component with the same structure as the first track component 1, or it can be a corner component 2.1 to achieve turning, or it can be a start / stop component 2.2 set at the starting point or ending point with a hinge assembly on only one side. Since the accommodating space in the hinge groove 4 is larger than the diameter of the hinge shaft 3, the hinge shaft 3 can be movably accommodated in the hinge groove 4, and after engaging with the arc-shaped abutment surface 1.1, the first track component 1 and the second track component 2 can swing relative to each other along the hinge shaft 3 with a small amplitude.
[0033] Furthermore, each end of the track component has an outwardly protruding limiting part 5, and both the hinge assembly and the limiting part 5 are located in the middle area of both ends of the track component. When the first track component 1 and the second track component 2 are hinged together, the limiting part 5 of the first track component 1 is inserted into the second track component 2, and the limiting part 5 of the second track component 2 is inserted into the first track component 1. Since the accommodating space in the hinge groove 4 is larger than the diameter of the hinge shaft 3, the hinge shaft 3 has a certain degree of freedom in both the horizontal and vertical directions within the hinge groove 4. The limiting part 5 can restrict the vertical swing amplitude of the track component without affecting its horizontal swing, so that the first track component 1 and the second track component 2 can only achieve a small slope adjustment, thereby preventing the first track component 1 and the second track component 2 from separating and disintegrating.
[0034] Specifically, the hinge groove 4 has an opening on the outside of the track component to facilitate assembly. The hinge groove 4 is located between the hinge shaft 3 and the limiting part 5. In order to ensure the deflection range of the track component, the hinge shaft 3, the hinge component and the limiting part are arranged as centrally as possible in the middle area. Therefore, the hinge shaft 3 and the limiting part 5 are arranged close to the hinge groove 4.
[0035] Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the track components, reinforcing ribs 6 are provided at the bottom of the track components.
[0036] Furthermore, a recessed track groove 7 is formed on the track component, and a shielding part 8 is formed on the side of the track groove 7 to prevent objects on the track from derailing.
[0037] Those skilled in the art should understand that the technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0038] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A toy building block track, comprising at least two track components that can be joined together, characterized in that: The track component has hinge assemblies at both ends, each hinge assembly including a hinge shaft and a hinge groove. The hinge shaft protrudes outward and is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the track component. The track component includes a first track component and a second track component, characterized in that: both the first track component and the second track component are respectively provided with a hinge shaft and a hinge groove, the hinge shaft of the first track component is inserted into the hinge groove of the second track component, and the hinge shaft of the second track component is inserted into the hinge groove of the first track component, allowing the first track component and the second track component to swing relative to each other.
2. The toy building block track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating space within the hinge groove is larger than the diameter of the hinge shaft, and the hinge shaft is movably accommodated within the hinge groove.
3. The toy building block track according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first track component has arc-shaped contact surfaces at both ends to facilitate deflection and swing.
4. The toy building block track according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the track component are respectively provided with outwardly protruding limiting portions that restrict the separation of the first track component and the second track component. The limiting portion of the first track component is inserted into the second track component, and the limiting portion of the second track component is inserted into the first track component.
5. A toy building block track according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hinge groove is located between the hinge shaft and the limiting part.
6. A toy building block track according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hinge groove has an opening on the outer side of the track component to facilitate assembly.
7. A toy building block track according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hinge shaft and the limiting part are close to the hinge groove.
8. A toy building block track according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The hinge assembly and the limiting part are disposed in the middle region at both ends of the track component.
9. A toy building block track according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the track component is provided with reinforcing ribs.
10. A toy building block track according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The track component has a track groove, and a shielding part is formed on the side of the track groove.