Paster type Rubik's cube
The magnetically connected patch-type Rubik's Cube design solves the problem of limited color and variety in Rubik's Cubes, enabling a rich variety of Rubik's Cube types and diverse ways to play, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing Rubik's Cubes have fixed and limited colors and types, lacking scalability, making them difficult for users to solve by rotation and offering limited gameplay.
Using magnetic connections, the patches are attached to the cube's structural blocks, allowing for easy removal and installation of the patches. A variety of colors, patterns, and styles of patches are available, such as black, letters, textures, patterns, and glow-in-the-dark patches. Magnetic components are installed inside the structural blocks for secure connection.
It has enriched the variety and aesthetics of Rubik's Cubes, improved the safety and convenience of users changing patches, and expanded the diversity and fun of learning Rubik's Cubes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of Rubik's Cube technology, and more specifically, to a patch-type Rubik's Cube. Background Technology
[0002] The Rubik's Cube is a widely known educational toy. The main way to play with a Rubik's Cube is to scramble it and then rotate it to restore it. Currently, the colors and types of Rubik's Cubes on the market are fixed and limited, lacking scalability. Many children's Rubik's Cubes on the market have color arrangements based on variations of the 3x3 Rubik's Cube. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a Rubik's Cube that is easy to disassemble and assemble, so as to make the variety of Rubik's Cubes more diverse. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a patch-type Rubik's Cube, wherein the patches of the patch-type Rubik's Cube have a variety of different types, which can expand the variety of Rubik's Cubes.
[0004] In a first aspect, a patch-type Rubik's Cube is provided, the patch-type Rubik's Cube comprising: a plurality of structural blocks; patches, the patches being magnetically connected to the outer surface of each of the structural blocks; wherein the structural blocks include any one of center blocks, corner blocks, or edge blocks.
[0005] In some possible implementations, the patches provided in this application embodiment are used to expand the types of Rubik's Cubes. Different types of Rubik's Cubes can refer to different colors, patterns, and styles of the patches.
[0006] Based on the above technical solution, patches can be easily removed or installed onto the surface of the Rubik's Cube's structural blocks through magnetic connection, thereby expanding the variety of Rubik's Cubes.
[0007] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the color of the patch includes black.
[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the area of the patch is greater than or equal to the area of the surface of the structural block facing the patch.
[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the patch includes any one of letter patches, texture patches, pattern patches, or glow-in-the-dark patches.
[0010] Based on the above technical solutions, different types of patches can enrich the variety and aesthetics of Rubik's Cubes.
[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the patch includes a rounded rectangular patch.
[0012] Based on the above technical solution, users can enjoy greater safety and convenience when replacing patches.
[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, a first magnetic element is disposed inside the structural block facing the patch side, and the patch is magnetically connected to the first magnetic element.
[0014] Based on the above technical solution, by setting a first magnetic component inside the structural block, the patch can be magnetically connected to the structural block, making it easy to replace the patch.
[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, a groove is provided at the edge of the surface of the structural block facing the patch side.
[0016] Based on the above technical solution, users can more easily install or remove the patch from the surface of the structural block when replacing the patch.
[0017] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the surface of the structural block facing the patch is provided with a first recess, and the surface of the patch facing the structural block is provided with a first protrusion corresponding to the first recess.
[0018] Based on the above technical solution, the patch is less likely to be misaligned when installed on the surface of the structural block, which is beneficial to the installation effect of the patch.
[0019] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, a second recess is provided in the first recess, and a second magnetic element is accommodated in the second recess; a third recess is provided in the first protrusion, and a third magnetic element is accommodated in the third recess; the second magnetic element and the third magnetic element are magnetically connected to magnetically connect the patch to the structural block. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic exploded view of the Rubik's Cube.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic exploded view of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic exploded view of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic exploded view of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0027] Figure 8 This is a partial schematic exploded view of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and their variations all mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The sequence numbers of the processes below do not imply the order of execution; the execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.
[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range.
[0031] In this embodiment, references to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. In this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof all mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. In the embodiments of this application, descriptions such as "when," "in the case of," "if," and "if" all refer to the device taking corresponding actions under certain objective circumstances, not to limiting the time, nor to requiring the device to perform a judgment action during implementation, nor implying any other limitations.
[0032] The term "and / or" in the embodiments of this application is merely a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A exists, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists. Additionally, the character " / " in the embodiments of this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0033] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] The Rubik's Cube is a widely known educational toy. The main way to play with a Rubik's Cube is to scramble it and then rotate it to restore it. Currently, the colors and types of Rubik's Cubes on the market are fixed and limited, lacking scalability. Many children's Rubik's Cubes on the market have color arrangements based on variations of the 3x3 Rubik's Cube. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a Rubik's Cube that is easy to disassemble and assemble, so as to make the variety of Rubik's Cubes more diverse.
[0035] Understandably, in existing Rubik's Cubes, the shape, color, or pattern of each surface of the structural blocks is fixed. When a user scrambles the Rubik's Cube and cannot solve it, it is difficult to solve it by simply rotating it without mastering the basic methods of solving the Rubik's Cube.
[0036] It should be noted that the Rubik's Cube described in the embodiments of this application includes a 2x2 Rubik's Cube, a 3x3 Rubik's Cube, or a Rubik's Cube of higher order. The Rubik's Cube described in the embodiments of this application also includes irregularly shaped Rubik's Cubes, such as the Pyramid Rubik's Cube, the Zongzi Rubik's Cube, etc. The embodiments of this application do not limit the type of Rubik's Cube.
[0037] For ease of explanation, the embodiments of this application are illustrated using a common 3x3 Rubik's Cube as an example.
[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0039] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic exploded view of the Rubik's Cube.
[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the Rubik's Cube 1 is typically composed of a rotating device (not shown in the figure) and multiple structural blocks 10. The rotating device is connected to the structural blocks 10 so that the Rubik's Cube 1 can be rotated. The structural blocks 10 may include center blocks 11, edge blocks 12 or corner blocks 13.
[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the patch-type Rubik's Cube provided in this embodiment includes multiple structural blocks 10 and patches 2, with the patches 2 magnetically connected to the outer surface of each structural block 10. The structural blocks 10 include any one of the following: center block 11, edge block 12, or corner block 13.
[0042] Figures 3-5 This is a partial schematic exploded view of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0043] Center piece 11 refers to the structural piece located in the center of one face of the Rubik's Cube 1. The position of center piece 11 is usually fixed and does not rotate, and center piece 11 usually has a surface facing outwards, such as... Figure 3 As shown, a patch 2 can be magnetically connected to the outer surface of the center block 11.
[0044] Edge piece 12 refers to a structural piece located on the edge of one of the faces of a Rubik's Cube 1. Edge piece 12 typically has two surfaces facing outwards, such as... Figure 4 As shown, two patches 2 can be magnetically connected to the two outer surfaces of the prism block 12 respectively.
[0045] Corner piece 13 refers to a structural piece located in the corner of one of the faces of a Rubik's Cube. Corner piece 13 typically has three faces facing outwards, such as... Figure 5 As shown, three patches 2 can be magnetically connected to the three outer surfaces of the corner block 13 respectively.
[0046] It should be noted that in a 2x2 Rubik's Cube, the structural blocks usually only include the corner pieces.
[0047] Based on the above technical solution, the Rubik's Cube 1 provided in this application embodiment is provided with a patch 2 that is magnetically connected to the structural block. The patch 2 can be easily installed or removed from the surface of the structural block.
[0048] Based on the above technical solution, users can freely install and remove the Rubik's Cube patches according to their own needs, thereby enriching and expanding the types of Rubik's Cubes.
[0049] In some possible implementations, the patch includes a rounded rectangular patch.
[0050] Based on the above technical solution, the rounded rectangular patch has smoother edges, making it safer and more convenient for users to install and remove the patch.
[0051] In some possible implementations, the patch color includes black.
[0052] It should be noted that in a standard Rubik's Cube, the colors of the face tiles are usually not limited, and each of the six faces can be set to a different type of colored face tile. When the face tile is set to black, it can be used to learn the formulas for solving the Rubik's Cube. For example, most of the face tiles in the Rubik's Cube can be replaced with black face tiles, while the surfaces of certain structural pieces in specific locations can be set with colored face tiles, thus demonstrating the formulas for learning the Rubik's Cube.
[0053] In some possible implementations, the area of the patch is greater than or equal to the area of the surface of the structural block facing the patch.
[0054] For example, patches can be applied to two structural blocks simultaneously, so that the two structural blocks do not move relative to each other during the Rubik's Cube rotation.
[0055] In some possible implementations, the patch includes any one of the following: letter patch, texture patch, pattern patch, or glow-in-the-dark patch.
[0056] Letter patches are patches with English letters on their outer surfaces, which improves the convenience for users learning to solve Rubik's Cubes blindfolded. For example, when learning to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded, users need to memorize the letters on each corresponding patch. By changing the patches on the cube, the letters can be directly displayed on the cube, making it easier for users to memorize the blindfolded solving codes; alternatively, users can learn a section of the cube and then add patches as needed.
[0057] Textured patches refer to patches with textures on their outer surface. For example, the surface of the patch may have dotted textures or striped textures.
[0058] Understandably, for Rubik's Cubes, the same face is usually set to the same color as the initial state of the cube. When the Rubik's Cube uses textured tiles, the same face can be set to the same type of texture, and the same texture can be used to represent the initial state of that face.
[0059] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0060] As an example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the surface texture of one face of the Rubik's Cube 1 along the x-direction is a single-point raised texture, the surface texture of one face along the z-direction is a double-point raised texture, and the surface texture of one face along the y-direction is a triple-point raised texture. By using different texture styles to represent the initial state of one face of the Rubik's Cube, the diversity of the Rubik's Cube is expanded.
[0061] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0062] Patterned patches are patches with specific patterns drawn on their outer surfaces. Having the same pattern on one face of the Rubik's Cube represents its initial state. Different types of pattern styles are used to represent the initial state of one face of the Rubik's Cube, for example... Figure 7 As shown, the three faces of Rubik's Cube 1 are represented by circular, triangular, and rectangular patterns, respectively, which helps to expand the diversity of Rubik's Cube.
[0063] In some possible implementations, pattern patches can also refer to all the patches on one face of the Rubik's Cube forming a complete pattern, with the complete pattern serving as the initial state of the Rubik's Cube.
[0064] Glow-in-the-dark patches refer to patches with fluorescent materials on their surface that can emit light in the dark, which is beneficial for further expanding the types and diversity of Rubik's Cubes.
[0065] Figure 8 This is a partial schematic exploded view of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0066] Combination Figure 8 This application describes the method of magnetic connection between structural blocks and patches in the Rubik's Cube provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0067] In some possible implementations, a first magnetic element (not shown in the figure) can be provided inside the structural block facing the patch 2. In this way, when the patch 2 is not installed on the structural block, no magnetic element such as a magnet can be installed on the outer surface of the structural block, and the magnetic element will not fall off the outer surface of the structural block, thus improving the reliability of the structural block.
[0068] The interior of the structural block facing patch 2 can refer to the interior opposite to the outer surface of the structural block, for example, it can be the inner surface of the structural block facing patch 2.
[0069] Combination Figure 8 The following will explain (a) and (b) in the example. Taking a center piece 11 in Rubik's Cube 1 as an example, a first recess 111 is provided on the side of the center piece 11 facing the patch 2, and a first protrusion 21 is provided on the side of the patch 2 facing the center piece 11, which corresponds to the first recess 111.
[0070] The corresponding arrangement can refer to the shape of the first protrusion being arranged opposite to the shape of the first recess, so that the first protrusion can be accommodated in the first recess.
[0071] The patch 2 and the center block 11 can each be configured as magnetic components, allowing the patch and the center block to be directly magnetically connected. The first recess and the first protrusion prevent misalignment when the patch is magnetically connected to the surface of the center block, improving the ease of installation and removal.
[0072] Combination Figure 8 To explain (c) and (d) in some possible implementations, a second recess 112 may be provided in the first recess 111, and the second recess 112 accommodates a second magnetic element (not shown in the figure); a third recess 22 may be provided in the first protrusion 21, and the third recess 22 accommodates a third magnetic element (not shown in the figure); the second magnetic element and the third magnetic element are magnetically connected to magnetically connect the patch 2 to the center block 11.
[0073] In some possible implementations, if a first magnetic element is provided inside the structural block facing the patch 2, the patch 2 may be magnetically connected to the outer surface of the structural block, or the third magnetic element of the patch 2 may be magnetically connected to the first magnetic element inside the structural block.
[0074] In some possible implementations, the third magnetic component of patch 2 can also be disposed inside patch 2 to prevent it from detaching when disposed outside patch 2, thereby improving the reliability of patch 2. For example, the third magnetic component can be placed in the mold used to form patch 2 through an injection molding process, so that the third magnetic component is disposed inside patch 2 after it is formed.
[0075] In some possible implementations, the third magnetic element may be disposed inside the first protrusion 21.
[0076] Based on the above technical solution, the patch and the center block are connected by a dedicated magnetic component. The second and third magnetic components can each be a type of magnet. The magnet can be snapped into the second recess 112 or the third recess 22, or it can be set in the second recess 112 and the third recess 22 by adhesive bonding.
[0077] It should be noted that the above embodiments use the center block as an example to illustrate the magnetic connection method between the patch and the center block. The above magnetic connection method also applies to the edge block and the patch, or the corner block and the patch. The first recess and the second recess are also applicable to being set in the edge block or the corner block.
[0078] In some possible implementations, a groove is provided at the edge of the surface of the structural block facing the patch.
[0079] Still with Figure 8 For example, Figure 8 As shown in (a), a groove 113 is provided at the edge of the surface of the center block 11 facing the patch 2. When the user needs to remove the patch 2, the user can more easily remove the patch 2 through the groove 113, which improves the convenience of the user when installing or removing the patch 2.
[0080] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A patch puzzle, characterized in that, The patch-type Rubik's cube comprises: a plurality of structural blocks; a patch magnetically connected to an outer surface of each of the structural blocks, the patch comprising any one of a letter patch, a texture patch, a pattern patch, or a luminous patch; wherein the structural blocks comprise any one of a center block, a corner block, or an edge block, and a groove is provided at an edge of a surface of the structural block facing the patch.
2. The patch-type Rubik's cube according to claim 1, wherein a color of the patch comprises black.
3. The patch-type Rubik's cube according to claim 1, wherein an area of the patch is greater than or equal to an area of a surface of the structural block facing the patch.
4. The patch-type Rubik's cube according to claim 1, wherein the patch comprises a rounded rectangular patch.
5. The patch-type Rubik's cube according to claim 1, wherein a first magnetic member is provided inside the structural block facing the patch, and the patch is magnetically connected to the first magnetic member.
6. The patch-type Rubik's cube according to claim 1, wherein a first recess is provided on a surface of the structural block facing the patch, and a first protrusion corresponding to the first recess is provided on a surface of the patch facing the structural block.
7. The patch-type Rubik's cube according to claim 6, wherein a second recess is provided in the first recess, and a second magnetic member is accommodated in the second recess; a third recess is provided in the first protrusion, and a third magnetic member is accommodated in the third recess; the second magnetic member is magnetically connected to the third magnetic member to magnetically connect the patch to the structural block.