Building block toy
By designing building blocks of different sizes and multiple connection methods, the problem of limited gameplay in existing building block toys has been solved, enabling diverse splicing and stacking methods and enhancing the fun and market competitiveness of building block toys.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG GUANGHUA TOYS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing building block toys have limited gameplay options, lack market competitiveness, and are devoid of diversity and fun.
The design incorporates large and small blocks of varying sizes, utilizing structures such as large connecting columns, large connecting grooves, arc-shaped protrusions, and recessed sections to achieve diverse splicing and stacking methods. Combined with snap-fit blocks and snap-fit grooves, it enables multi-angle connections, enriching the gameplay experience.
It enhances the fun and market competitiveness of building block toys, improves connection stability, enriches the splicing and stacking methods, and increases interactivity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of toy technology, and in particular relates to a building block toy. Background Technology
[0002] Building blocks are a classic educational toy. They consist of a series of interlocking and stackable blocks, allowing children to construct various shapes and structures using their imagination and hands-on skills. Building blocks help children develop spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
[0003] Currently, most building block toys are composed of interlocking blocks of the same size. The upper surface of the interlocking blocks has connecting posts, and the bottom surface of the interlocking blocks has connecting grooves for the connecting posts to snap into. The blocks are fixed together by interlocking with each other. However, with the emergence of other types of more interesting toys in life, the market competitiveness of such building block toys with only one way of playing has gradually decreased. Therefore, how to design a building block toy with more ways to play is a topic that the industry needs to study. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing a building block toy. This building block toy has large and small blocks of different sizes. The large blocks can be assembled and stacked together, the small blocks can be assembled and stacked together, and the large blocks can also be assembled and stacked together, making the play more diverse and fun.
[0005] In view of the above, this utility model provides a building block toy, comprising:
[0006] The large block has multiple large connecting columns arranged in a rectangular array on its upper surface. The bottom surface of the large block is provided with a large connecting groove for all the large connecting columns to enter at the same time. The side wall of the large block is provided with a first snap-fit block and a first snap-fit groove. The first snap-fit block on one large block can be fastened to the first snap-fit groove on another large block.
[0007] The small block has multiple small connecting pillars arranged in a rectangular array on its upper surface. All the small connecting pillars can enter the large connecting groove at the same time. The bottom surface of the small block is provided with small connecting grooves for all the small connecting pillars to be inserted.
[0008] Multiple arc-shaped protrusions are distributed on the side wall of the large connecting groove, corresponding to the positions of the large connecting columns. The multiple arc-shaped protrusions work together to secure all the large connecting columns in the large connecting groove.
[0009] Multiple groove segments are distributed on the side wall of the large connecting groove, corresponding to the positions of the small connecting posts. The multiple groove segments work together to secure all the small connecting posts in the large connecting groove.
[0010] In this technical solution, multiple large blocks are stacked vertically in sequence, and adjacent large blocks are fastened together by large connecting posts, large connecting grooves, and multiple arc-shaped protrusions. This completes the vertical stacking of multiple large blocks. Multiple large blocks are then horizontally spliced together in sequence, and adjacent large blocks are fastened together by first locking blocks and first locking grooves. This completes the horizontal splicing of multiple large blocks. Multiple small connecting posts on small blocks are inserted into large connecting grooves, and fastened together by multiple small connecting posts and multiple groove segments. This completes the connection between large and small blocks. Multiple small blocks are then stacked vertically in sequence, and adjacent small blocks are fastened together by small connecting posts and small connecting grooves. This completes the vertical stacking of multiple small blocks.
[0011] In the above technical solution, a partition column is further provided in the middle of the large connecting groove. The large connecting column contacts the outer wall of the partition column while contacting the arc-shaped protrusion section; the small connecting column contacts the outer wall of the partition column while contacting the groove section.
[0012] In the above technical solution, a second snap-fit block and a second snap-fit groove are further provided on the side wall of the small block. The second snap-fit block on the small block can be fastened to the first snap-fit groove on another large block, and the first snap-fit block on the large block can be fastened to the second snap-fit groove on another small block.
[0013] In the above technical solution, a third snap-fit block and a third snap-fit groove are further provided on the side wall of the small block, and the third snap-fit block on one small block can be fastened to the third snap-fit groove on another small block.
[0014] In the above technical solution, an L-shaped block is further provided on the side wall of the large block, and a first snap-fit block and a first snap-fit groove are formed between the L-shaped block and the large block.
[0015] In the above technical solution, furthermore, multiple L-shaped blocks are spaced apart on one side wall of the large block.
[0016] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, L-shaped blocks are provided on multiple side walls of the large block.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] 1. By designing building block toys into multiple large and small blocks of different sizes, multiple large blocks can be vertically stacked by using large connecting pillars, large connecting grooves, and multiple curved protrusions. Multiple large blocks can be horizontally assembled by using the first snap-fit block and the first snap-fit groove. Multiple small blocks can be vertically stacked by using small connecting pillars and small connecting grooves. Small blocks and large blocks can be vertically stacked by using small connecting pillars, large connecting grooves, and multiple recessed sections. This enriches the ways to play with building block toys, making them more fun and more competitive in the market.
[0019] 2. By setting a partition column in the middle of the large connecting groove, both the large and small connecting columns can contact the partition column when they are in the large connecting groove, which improves the connection stability between adjacent large blocks or between large and small blocks.
[0020] 3. By setting a second snap-fit block and a second snap-fit groove on the side wall of the small blocks, the second snap-fit block is the same size as the first snap-fit block, and the second snap-fit groove is the same size as the first snap-fit groove. This allows small blocks to be horizontally spliced together, and large blocks to be horizontally spliced together, further enriching the ways to play with building block toys. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first-direction three-dimensional structure of the present invention, showing the splicing and decomposition of multiple large blocks and multiple small blocks.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-direction three-dimensional structure of the present invention, showing the splicing and decomposition of multiple large blocks and multiple small blocks.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top three-dimensional structure of the large block in this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of the large block in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the combination of multiple large connecting columns and multiple arc-shaped protrusions in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the top three-dimensional structure of the small block in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of the small block in this utility model.
[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between multiple small connecting posts and multiple groove segments in this utility model.
[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of other structures of the large and small blocks in this utility model.
[0031] The markings in the diagram are as follows:
[0032] 1. Large block; 2. Large connecting post; 3. Large connecting groove; 4. First snap-fit block; 5. First snap-fit groove; 6. Small block; 7. Small connecting post; 8. Small connecting groove; 9. Arc-shaped protruding section; 10. Groove section; 11. Separator post; 12. Second snap-fit block; 13. Second snap-fit groove; 14. Third snap-fit block; 15. Third snap-fit groove. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0035] Figure 1 and Figure 2This diagram illustrates one possible way to play with the building block toy of this invention: multiple large blocks 1 stacked, joined, or not stacked or joined together. It is not the only way to play with the building block toy of this invention. In the diagram, some large blocks 1 are stacked vertically or joined horizontally, some large blocks 1 are separated vertically, some small blocks 6 are stacked vertically with large blocks 1, some small blocks 6 are joined horizontally, and some small blocks 6 are separated.
[0036] The specific structures of the large block 1 and the small block 6 are described in the following embodiments.
[0037] Example 1
[0038] This embodiment provides a building block toy, including: a large block 1, a small block 6, multiple arc-shaped protrusions 9 and multiple grooves 10;
[0039] Please see Figure 3 The upper surface of the large block 1 has multiple large connecting pillars 2 arranged in a rectangular array. Figure 3 The large connecting column 2 shown in the figure has two horizontal arrays and two vertical arrays. Of course, the horizontal and vertical arrays of the large connecting column 2 are not limited to two columns.
[0040] Please see Figure 4 In this embodiment, the length and width of the large block 1 are equal, and the bottom surface of the large block 1 is provided with a large connecting groove 3 for all the large connecting columns 2 to enter at the same time.
[0041] Please see Figures 3-5 In any of the attached figures, a first snap-fit block 4 and a first snap-fit groove 5 are provided on the side wall of the large block 1. The first snap-fit block 4 on one large block 1 can be snapped into the first snap-fit groove 5 on another large block 1. Specifically, an L-shaped block can be provided on the side wall of the large block 1. One end of the L-shaped block is connected to the side wall of the large block 1, and the free end of the L-shaped block is the first snap-fit block 4. The free end of the L-shaped block and the side wall of the large block 1 form the first snap-fit groove 5.
[0042] It should be noted that, Figures 3-5 The diagram shows two L-shaped blocks spaced apart on the same sidewall of a large block 1, and two L-shaped blocks on each sidewall of the large block 1. However, the number of L-shaped blocks on each sidewall of the large block 1, and the number of sidewalls on the large block 1 with L-shaped blocks, are not limited to the numbers shown in the diagram. Figure 9 As shown, L-shaped blocks can be set on only a few side walls of the large block 1;
[0043] Please see Figure 6In this embodiment, the length of the small block 6 is equal to the length of the large block 1, the width of the small block 6 is half the width of the large block 1, and the upper surface of the small block 6 has a rectangular array of multiple small connecting posts 7, all of which can enter the large connecting groove 3 at the same time.
[0044] The bottom surface of the small block 6 is provided with small connecting slots 8 for all the small connecting posts 7 to be inserted into. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 The small connecting slot 8 can be designed as a single slot, allowing all the small connecting posts 7 to be inserted simultaneously, or please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 2 The number of small connecting slots 8 can be the same as the number of small connecting posts 7, and each small connecting post 7 can be inserted into the corresponding small connecting slot 8;
[0045] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 Multiple arc-shaped protrusions 9 are distributed on the side wall of the large connecting groove 3, corresponding to the positions of the large connecting posts 2. The multiple arc-shaped protrusions 9 work together to secure all the large connecting posts 2 in the large connecting groove 3. The arc radius of the arc-shaped protrusions 9 is matched with the radius of the large connecting posts 2. Figure 5 Taking four large connecting posts 2 as an example, two arc-shaped protrusions 9 are provided at the four corners of the large connecting groove 3. When the four large connecting posts 2 are inserted into the large connecting groove 3, the four large connecting posts 2 are respectively positioned opposite the four corners of the large connecting groove 3. Each large connecting post 2 simultaneously contacts the corresponding two arc-shaped protrusions 9, thereby making the four large connecting posts 2 simultaneously fastened in the large connecting groove 3.
[0046] Please see Figure 8 Multiple groove segments 10 are distributed on the side wall of the large connecting groove 3 corresponding to the positions of the small connecting posts 7. The multiple groove segments 10 cooperate to fasten all the small connecting posts 7 in the large connecting groove 3. The radius of the groove segment 10 is adapted to the radius of the small connecting post 7. Figure 8 Taking three small connecting posts 7 as an example, a groove segment 10 is provided at each of the four corners of the large connecting groove 3. The three small connecting posts 7 are connected to one side line of the large connecting groove 3. The two small connecting posts 7 at the ends can contact the two groove segments 10 located on the same side line respectively, and the small connecting post 7 in the middle contacts the side line of the large connecting groove 3, so that the three small connecting posts 7 are simultaneously fastened in the large connecting groove 3.
[0047] In this embodiment, multiple large blocks 1 are stacked vertically in sequence, and adjacent large blocks 1 are fastened together by large connecting posts 2, large connecting grooves 3, and multiple arc-shaped protrusions 9. This completes the vertical stacking of multiple large blocks 1. Multiple large blocks 1 are then horizontally spliced together, and adjacent large blocks 1 are fastened together by first locking blocks 4 and first locking grooves 5. This completes the horizontal splicing of multiple large blocks 1. Multiple small connecting posts 7 on small blocks 6 are inserted into large connecting grooves 3, and fastened together by multiple small connecting posts 7 and multiple groove segments 10. This completes the connection between large blocks 1 and small blocks 6. Multiple small blocks 6 are then stacked vertically in sequence, and adjacent small blocks 6 are fastened together by small connecting posts 7 and small connecting grooves 8. This completes the vertical stacking of multiple small blocks 6. This enriches the playability of building block toys, making them more interesting and more competitive in the market.
[0048] Example 2
[0049] Based on Example 1, this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the large connecting groove 3;
[0050] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, a partition column 11 is provided in the middle of the large connecting groove 3. The partition column 11 is a cylinder. The length of the partition column 11 can be the same as the depth of the large connecting groove 3 or less than the depth of the large connecting groove 3.
[0051] Please see Figure 5 The large connecting column 2 contacts the outer wall of the partition column 11 while it is in contact with the arc-shaped protrusion 9, so that the large connecting column 2 can be more stably fastened in the large connecting groove 3.
[0052] Please see Figure 8 Taking the three small connecting posts 7 as an example, when the two small connecting posts 7 at the ends contact the two groove segments 10 located on the same side line, the small connecting post 7 in the middle contacts the side line of the large connecting groove 3 and the outer wall of the partition post 11. The three small connecting posts 7 are fixed on the small block 6, so the three small connecting posts 7 can be more stably fastened in the large connecting groove 3.
[0053] Example 3
[0054] Based on Example 1, this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the small block 6;
[0055] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6The side wall of the small block 6 is provided with a second locking block 12 and a second locking groove 13; the second locking block 12 is the same size as the first locking block 4, and the second locking groove 13 is the same size as the first locking groove 5. In this way, the second locking block 12 on the small block 6 can be fastened to the first locking groove 5 on another large block 1, and the first locking block 4 on a large block 1 can be fastened to the second locking groove 13 on another small block 6, thereby realizing the horizontal splicing between the large block 1 and the small block 6; of course, at this time, the second locking block 12 on the small block 6 can also be fastened to the second locking groove 13 on another small block 6, realizing the horizontal splicing between the two small blocks 6;
[0056] As a preferred embodiment, the second latching block 12 and the second latching groove 13 are disposed on the side wall of the longer side of the small block 6, which can be as follows: Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a second locking block 12 and a second locking groove 13 are provided on the side walls of the two longer sides of the small block 6, or as shown in the figure. Figure 9 As shown, the second snap-fit block 12 and the second snap-fit groove 13 are provided only on the side wall of one longer side of the small block 6;
[0057] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a third locking block 14 and a third locking groove 15 are also provided on the side wall of the small block 6. The third locking block 14 and the third locking groove 15 are located on the side wall of the shorter side of the small block 6. The size of the third locking block 14 is smaller than the size of the second locking block 12, and the size of the third locking groove 15 is smaller than the size of the second locking groove 13. The third locking block 14 on one small block 6 can be fastened to the third locking groove 15 on another small block 6, realizing horizontal splicing only between two small blocks 6; such as Figure 9 As shown, the third snap-fit block 14 and the third snap-fit groove 15 can be provided on the side walls of both shorter sides of the small block 6, or the third snap-fit block 14 and the third snap-fit groove 15 can be provided only on the side wall of one shorter side of the small block 6.
[0058] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit block 12 and the second snap-fit groove 13, as well as the third snap-fit block 14 and the third snap-fit groove 15, can also be formed by setting L-shaped blocks on the side wall of the small block 6; the number of L-shaped blocks on the same side wall of the small block 6 can also be multiple.
[0059] The structural improvements to the small block 6 in this embodiment further enrich the ways to play with building block toys.
[0060] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A building block toy, characterized in that, include: A large block (1) has multiple large connecting posts (2) arranged in a rectangular array on its upper surface. The bottom surface of the large block (1) is provided with a large connecting groove (3) for all the large connecting posts (2) to enter simultaneously. The side wall of the large block (1) is provided with a first snap-fit block (4) and a first snap-fit groove (5). The first snap-fit block (4) on one large block (1) can be fastened to the first snap-fit groove (5) on another large block (1). The small block (6) has multiple small connecting posts (7) arranged in a rectangular array on its upper surface. All the small connecting posts (7) can enter the large connecting groove (3) at the same time. The bottom surface of the small block (6) is provided with a small connecting groove (8) for all the small connecting posts (7) to be inserted. Multiple arc-shaped protrusions (9) are distributed on the side wall of the large connecting groove (3) corresponding to the positions of the large connecting columns (2). The multiple arc-shaped protrusions (9) cooperate to fasten all the large connecting columns (2) in the large connecting groove (3). Multiple groove segments (10) are distributed on the side wall of the large connecting groove (3) corresponding to the positions of the small connecting posts (7). The multiple groove segments (10) cooperate to fasten all the small connecting posts (7) in the large connecting groove (3).
2. The building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition column (11) is provided in the middle of the large connecting groove (3). The large connecting column (2) contacts the outer wall of the partition column (11) while contacting the arc-shaped protrusion (9); the small connecting column (7) contacts the outer wall of the partition column (11) while contacting the groove section (10).
3. The building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the small block (6) is provided with a second snap-fit block (12) and a second snap-fit groove (13). The second snap-fit block (12) on one of the small blocks (6) can be fastened in the first snap-fit groove (5) on another large block (1), and the first snap-fit block (4) on one of the large blocks (1) can be fastened in the second snap-fit groove (13) on another small block (6).
4. The building block toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the small block (6) is provided with a third snap-fit block (14) and a third snap-fit groove (15), and the third snap-fit block (14) on one small block (6) can be fastened in the third snap-fit groove (15) on another small block (6).
5. The building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: An L-shaped block is provided on the side wall of the large block (1), and the first snap-fit block (4) and the first snap-fit groove (5) are formed between the L-shaped block and the large block (1).
6. The building block toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple L-shaped blocks are spaced apart on one side wall of the large block (1).
7. The building block toy according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The L-shaped blocks are provided on multiple side walls of the large block (1).