A brick joint imitation building block
By alternating the stacking of brick blocks and brick seam building blocks and using various connection methods, the problem that existing building block systems cannot realistically simulate brick seams is solved, achieving a simulation effect with multiple material options and easy operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI MENGWEI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing building block systems cannot realistically simulate building brick joints, and traditional connection structures limit material selection, resulting in poor simulation effects and cumbersome operation.
It uses alternating stacking of brick block units and brick joint block units, combined with interference fit, clearance fit or detachable connection, and uses brick and brick joint block units of different materials, expanding the material selection to stone and metal, etc.
It achieves a realistic simulation of brick joint patterns, offers a variety of material options, is easy to operate, and is suitable for wall surfaces and corner structures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toys, and in particular to a brick-seam-like building block. Technical Background
[0002] Existing building block systems employ a homogeneous, stacked structure, with joints serving only a functional connection, preventing the formation of the unique brick joint texture characteristic of masonry. Current methods for mimicking brick joints primarily involve printing or grooving individual blocks, which is insufficiently realistic. Another method involves applying adhesive between blocks to bond them together, a cumbersome process. This application innovatively introduces brick joint building block units, achieving a realistic simulation of brick joint morphology using only two types of blocks. Furthermore, traditional connection structures rely on material ductility, limiting the application of brittle substrates (stone, metal, etc.) and affecting the simulation effect of building materials. In this application, the choice of building block unit materials is no longer limited to injection-molded plastics but can be extended to various materials such as stone and metal. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a brick-joint style building block, as follows:
[0004] A brick-joint-style building block system includes: at least one brick block unit; at least one brick joint building block unit; the brick block units and brick joint building block units are alternately stacked in a vertical direction to form a brick masonry structure; the brick block units and brick joint building block units are directly stacked, or are provided with an assembly mechanism; the assembly mechanism is an interference fit, a clearance fit, or a detachable connection; the assembly mechanism is configured in at least one of the following ways:
[0005] (a) The brick joint block unit and the upper and lower brick block units respectively form an assembly mechanism;
[0006] (b) The upper and lower brick block units directly constitute the assembly mechanism and clamp the brick joint block units;
[0007] (c) The brick joint block unit and the brick block unit are assembled through a common shaft.
[0008] Furthermore, the brick joint building block unit includes a horizontally arranged horizontal brick joint simulation part to simulate a horizontal brick joint, the thickness of which t1 satisfies t1≤0.3H, where H is the vertical height of the brick joint building block unit.
[0009] Furthermore, the brick joint building block unit also includes at least one vertical brick joint simulation part to simulate a vertical brick joint, the height of which H2 satisfies H2≤H+t1, and the horizontal brick joint simulation part is perpendicular to the vertical brick joint simulation part and is integrally formed.
[0010] Furthermore, there is only one vertical brick joint simulation unit, which is centrally located on one side of the horizontal brick joint simulation unit, so that the orientation of the brick joint building block unit does not need to be considered when building with staggered joints.
[0011] Preferably, the brick block unit is a standard cuboid structure with a length of L and a width of W; the width W1 of the horizontal brick joint simulation part satisfies W / 2≤W1≤3W / 2; and the width W2 of the vertical brick joint simulation part satisfies W / 2≤W2≤3W / 2.
[0012] Preferably, the assembly mechanism is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the vertical brick joint simulation part, and the center distance X between the two assembly mechanisms satisfies: X≥(L+t2) / 2, where t2 is the thickness of the vertical brick joint simulation part; this constraint condition allows the adjacent brick block units to reserve space for the vertical brick joint simulation part when building the wall.
[0013] Furthermore, the center spacing X satisfies: X≥W+t2, which allows adjacent brick building blocks to reserve space for simulated vertical brick joints when building wall corners.
[0014] Furthermore, the simulated brick joint building blocks also include an auxiliary module, which includes: a half-brick building block unit with a length L3≤L / 2+t2; and a half-brick joint building block unit with a length L4≤L / 2+t2. The auxiliary module is used to fill in the non-closed wall end face.
[0015] Preferably, the assembly mechanism is an interference fit structure, comprising: columnar protrusions distributed on the upper and lower surfaces of the horizontal brick joint simulation part; and columnar channels correspondingly disposed in the brick block unit; the columnar protrusions and the columnar channels form an interference fit;
[0016] Furthermore, when the brick block unit is made of rigid material, the brick joint block unit is made of flexible material.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] This utility model innovatively introduces brick joint building block units to achieve realistic simulation of brick joint shape, wherein the horizontal brick joint simulation part is used to simulate horizontal brick joints, and the vertical brick joint simulation part is used to simulate vertical brick joints.
[0019] The vertical brick joint simulation part is set as a single component, which is centrally located on one side of the horizontal brick joint simulation part. When building with staggered joints, it can achieve non-directional selection and avoid the situation where the whole needs to be adjusted due to a single incorrect orientation.
[0020] Another advantage of having the vertical brick joint simulation part centered on one side of the horizontal brick joint simulation part is that it can be pinched and pulled out directly during disassembly, thus solving the problem that the gaps between the blocks are too small to facilitate disassembly.
[0021] By properly configuring the dimensions of each component, the brick joint building block unit and the brick block building block unit are not only suitable for wall construction, but also for corner construction.
[0022] The columnar protrusions are concentrated in the brick joint building block unit, while the brick block unit only has holes. This structural design breaks through the processing limitations, allowing the brick unit to be manufactured using drilling technology. The material selection is no longer limited to injection-molded plastic, but can also be extended to various materials such as stone and metal. When the brick block unit is made of rigid materials such as stone and metal, the brick joint building block unit can be made of flexible materials such as silicone, TPU, and TPE, thereby compensating for the insufficient deformation of the brick block unit. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0024] Figure 1 It is a type of brick-joint-style building block;
[0025] Figure 2 An example of an assembly structure for brick block units and brick joint block units;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a situation where the brickwork blocks are facing the wrong direction, requiring overall adjustment.
[0027] Figure 4 The brick joint simulation unit is a brick joint block unit that is centered along the length of the horizontal brick joint simulation unit, representing the vertical brick joint simulation unit.
[0028] Figure 5 A wall is constructed from rectangular brick blocks and brick joint blocks.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Brick block unit; 2. Brick joint unit; 3. Shaft; 4. Half-brick block unit; 5. Half-brick joint unit; 10. Columnar channel; 20. Horizontal brick joint simulation section; 21. Vertical brick joint simulation section; 22. Columnar protrusion; Detailed Implementation
[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Detachable connections include, but are not limited to, mechanical snap-fit structures, threaded mating structures, and magnetic adsorption components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through the specific circumstances.
[0032] See Figure 1 In one embodiment, the simulated brick joint building block includes: at least one brick block unit (1); at least one brick joint building block unit (2); the brick block unit (1) and the brick joint building block unit (2) are stacked alternately in the vertical direction to form a simulated brick masonry structure; the brick block unit (1) and the brick joint building block unit (2) are directly stacked or provided with an assembly mechanism; the assembly mechanism is an interference fit, a clearance fit, or a detachable connection; the brick joint building block unit (2) includes a horizontally arranged horizontal brick joint simulation part (20) to simulate a horizontal brick joint, the thickness of which t1 satisfies t1≤0.3H, where H is the vertical height of the brick block unit (1); the brick joint building block unit (2) also includes at least one vertical brick joint simulation part (21) to simulate a vertical brick joint, the height of which H2 satisfies H2≤H+t1, the horizontal brick joint simulation part (20) and the vertical brick joint simulation part (21) are perpendicular to each other and integrally formed.
[0033] See Figure 2 The assembly mechanism is configured in at least one of the following ways:
[0034] (a) The brick joint building block unit (2) and the upper and lower brick block building block units (1) respectively form an assembly mechanism, corresponding to Figure 2 (a) The assembly mechanism in the figure is an interference fit;
[0035] (b) The upper and lower brick block units (1) directly constitute the assembly mechanism and clamp the brick joint block units (2), corresponding to Figure 2 (b) The assembly mechanism in the figure is an interference fit;
[0036] (c) The brick joint block unit (2) and the brick block unit (1) are assembled via a common shaft (3), corresponding to each other. Figure 2 (c)
[0037] The assembly mechanism can also be configured in a combination of the above two or three methods. Figure 2 In (d), the brick joint building block unit (2) and the upper and lower brick block building block units (1) respectively form an assembly mechanism to play a positioning role. After the construction of the taller building is completed, the shaft rod (3) can be inserted to increase the stability of the overall structure.
[0038] See Figure 3 If the vertical brick joint simulation part (21) is not centered, the orientation of the brick joint building block unit (2) needs to be considered when building with staggered joints. Figure 3 The orientation of the brick joint building block unit (2) was not considered, which necessitates overall adjustment.
[0039] See Figure 4 In order to solve Figure 3 To address the issue, the vertical brick joint simulation unit (21) is one in number and is centrally located on one side of the horizontal brick joint simulation unit (20), so that the orientation of the brick joint building block unit (2) does not need to be considered when building with staggered joints.
[0040] Furthermore, the brick block unit (1) is a standard cuboid structure with a length of L and a width of W; the width W1 of the horizontal brick joint simulation part (20) and the width W2 of the vertical brick joint simulation part (21) are consistent with the width W of the brick block unit (1), or the deviation does not exceed W / 2, that is:
[0041] W / 2≤W1≤3W / 2,
[0042] W / 2≤W2≤3W / 2;
[0043] See Figure 5 The assembly mechanism is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the vertical brick joint simulation part (21). When the adjacent brick block unit (1) is building the wall, space needs to be reserved for the vertical brick joint simulation part (21). The center distance X between the two assembly mechanisms needs to meet the following requirements:
[0044] X≥(LX) / 2+(LX) / 2+t2;
[0045] When building a wall corner, adjacent brick block units (1) also need to reserve space for a vertical brick joint simulation part (21), and the center distance X between the assembly mechanisms on both sides also needs to meet the following requirements:
[0046] X / 2 ≥ t2 / 2 + W / 2;
[0047] In summary
[0048] X≥(L+t2) / 2,
[0049] X≥W+t2;
[0050] Furthermore, the simulated brick joint building blocks also include an auxiliary module, which includes a half-brick building block unit (4), whose length L3 is about half of the brick building block unit (1), and the upper limit deviation does not exceed the thickness t2 of a vertical brick joint simulation part (21), that is, L3≤L / 2+t2; the auxiliary module also includes a half-brick joint building block unit (5), similarly, whose length L4≤L / 2+t2; the auxiliary module is used to fill in the non-closed wall end face.
[0051] Figure 4 , Figure 5 The assembly mechanism is an interference fit structure, comprising: columnar protrusions (22) distributed on the upper and lower surfaces of the horizontal brick joint simulation part (20); and columnar channels (10) correspondingly disposed in the brick block unit (1); the columnar protrusions (22) and the columnar channels (10) form an interference fit.
[0052] The columnar protrusions (22) are concentrated in the brick joint building block unit (2), while the brick block unit (1) only has channels. This structural design breaks through the processing limitations, allowing the brick block unit to be manufactured using drilling technology. The material selection of the brick block unit (1) is no longer limited to injection-molded plastic, but can also be extended to various materials such as stone and metal. When the brick block unit (1) is made of rigid materials such as stone and metal, the brick joint building block unit (2) can be made of flexible materials such as silicone, TPU, and TPE, thereby compensating for the insufficient deformation of the brick block unit (1).
[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A brick-joint imitating building block, characterized in that include: At least one brick-shaped building block unit; At least one brick-joint block unit; The brick block building units and the brick joint building units are stacked alternately in the vertical direction to form a simulated brick masonry structure. The brick block units and the brick joint block units are directly stacked or are equipped with an assembly mechanism; The assembly mechanism is an interference fit, a clearance fit, or a detachable connection; The assembly mechanism is configured in at least one of the following ways: The brick joint block unit and the upper and lower brick block units respectively form an assembly mechanism; The upper and lower layers of brick blocks directly form the assembly mechanism and clamp the brick joint blocks; The brick joint building block unit and the brick block building block unit are assembled through a common shaft.
2. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brick joint building block unit includes a horizontally arranged horizontal brick joint simulation part to simulate a horizontal brick joint, and its thickness t1 satisfies t1≤0.3H, where H is the vertical height of the brick joint building block unit.
3. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 2, characterized in that: The brick joint building block unit also includes at least one vertical brick joint simulation part to simulate a vertical brick joint, the height of which H2 satisfies H2≤H+t1, and the horizontal brick joint simulation part is perpendicular to the vertical brick joint simulation part and is integrally formed.
4. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of vertical brick joint simulation parts is one, which is centrally located on one side of the horizontal brick joint simulation part, so that the orientation of the brick joint building block unit does not need to be considered when building with staggered joints.
5. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 4, characterized in that: The brick building block unit is a standard cuboid structure with a length of L and a width of W; The width W1 of the simulated horizontal brick joint satisfies W / 2≤W1≤3W / 2; The width W2 of the simulated vertical brick joint satisfies W / 2≤W2≤3W / 2.
6. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 5, characterized in that: The assembly mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the vertical brick joint simulation section, and the center-to-center distance X between the two assembly mechanisms satisfies: X ≥ (L + t2) / 2; Where t2 is the thickness of the simulated vertical brick joint; This constraint allows space to be reserved for vertical brick joints when adjacent brick blocks are used to build walls.
7. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 6, characterized in that: The center spacing X further satisfies: X ≥ W + t2; This constraint allows space to be reserved for the vertical brick joint simulation section when adjacent brick building blocks are used to build the corner of the wall.
8. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: It also includes an auxiliary module, which includes: A half-brick building block unit, the length of which L3 ≤ L / 2 + t2; A half-brick joint building block unit, the length of which L4 ≤ L / 2 + t2; The auxiliary module is used to complete the non-closed wall end face.
9. The brick-joint type building block according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The assembly mechanism is an interference fit structure, comprising: Columnar protrusions distributed on the upper and lower surfaces of the simulated horizontal brick joint; Corresponding cylindrical channels are set within the brick building block unit; The columnar protrusions and the columnar channels form an interference fit.
10. The brick-joint type building block according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the brick block unit is made of rigid material, the brick joint block unit is made of flexible material.