A mirror cube

Abstract

The application discloses a mirror surface magic cube, which comprises a center body, a plurality of center blocks, a plurality of corner blocks and a plurality of edge blocks. A plurality of long shafts are arranged on the center body. Each center block is arranged on a corresponding long shaft. Each corner block is located on the circumferential side of the center block, and each corner block comprises a corner block main shell and a corner block clamping leg. The shape and volume of the corner block main shell of each corner block are different, the structure of the corner block clamping leg of each corner block is the same, and the corner block clamping leg is detachably connected to the corner block main shell. Each edge block is located on the circumferential side of the center block, and each edge block comprises an edge block main shell and an edge block clamping leg. The shape and volume of the edge block main shell of each edge block are different, the structure of the edge block clamping leg of each edge block is the same, and the edge block clamping leg is detachably connected to the edge block main shell. The corner block clamping leg and the edge block clamping leg of the mirror surface magic cube can be mass-produced respectively, without the need of separate design and independent production mold and production process, so that the production cost is reduced. In addition, the structure of each clamping leg produced in batches is consistent, the installation precision is high, the adaptability is strong, and the installation efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of Rubik's Cube technology, and more particularly to a mirror Rubik's Cube. Background Technology

[0002] As an irregularly shaped Rubik's Cube, the mirror cube differs significantly in structure from the standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube. The standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube's 8 corner pieces and 12 edge pieces utilize a standardized design, allowing for mass production using shared molds and high component versatility. However, the mirror cube's 8 corner pieces and 12 edge pieces are all unique in shape and size, each requiring individual design, production molds, and dedicated production processes. This makes common production impossible. In actual production, the small size of the corner and edge pieces necessitates extremely high precision. The independent production processes for each component lead to poor structural consistency, hindering high-precision assembly and resulting in poor installation compatibility and low assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the numerous independent design and production processes significantly increase the production cost of the mirror cube.

[0003] In view of the above, this application is hereby submitted. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a mirrored Rubik's Cube.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: A mirror Rubik's Cube, comprising: A central body, on which multiple long axes are provided; Multiple central blocks, each of which is disposed on a corresponding long axis; Multiple corner blocks, each corner block is located on the periphery of the central block, each corner block includes a corner block main shell and a corner block foot, the shape and volume of the corner block main shell of each corner block are different, the corner block foot structure of each corner block is the same, and the corner block foot is detachably connected to the corner block main shell; Multiple edge blocks are located around the center block. Each edge block includes an edge block shell and edge block feet. The shape and volume of the edge block shells of each edge block are different, while the edge block feet of each edge block have the same structure. The edge block feet are detachably connected to the edge block shells.

[0006] Optionally, the corner block main shell has a corner block cavity and a communication port communicating with the corner block cavity, and a snap-fit ​​part is provided in the corner block cavity; The corner block retainer includes a long rod and a corner block retainer body disposed on the long rod. The long rod is inserted into the corner block cavity through the connecting port, and the long rod is engaged with the retaining part.

[0007] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​part includes multiple snap protrusions, each of which is disposed on the inner wall of the corner block main shell and is arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the communication port; The long rod is provided with multiple slots at one end away from the corner block foot body, and each slot is arranged at intervals around the circumference of the long rod. With the long rod inserted into the corner block cavity, each of the latching protrusions is engaged in the corresponding latching slot.

[0008] Optionally, the long rod has multiple mating surfaces, and adjacent mating surfaces are smoothly transitioned by an outwardly convex arc surface; Each of the mating surfaces is provided with the slot; The snap-fit ​​part also includes a plurality of limiting blocks, which are located between adjacent snap protrusions and have concave arc surfaces; With the long rod inserted into the corner block cavity, each of the convex arc surfaces of the long rod is respectively attached to the concave arc surface of the corresponding limiting block.

[0009] Optionally, the inner wall of the corner block main shell is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs; The reinforcing rib is connected to the limiting block, and there is a gap between the reinforcing rib and the locking protrusion.

[0010] Optionally, the prism block latch includes a first latch portion and a second latch portion; The first locking foot has a through hole; The second locking foot includes a locking claw and a second locking foot body. The locking claw is connected to the second locking foot body. The locking claw passes through the through hole of the first locking foot and engages with the main shell of the prism block. The second locking foot body is located on the side of the first locking foot away from the main shell of the prism block.

[0011] Optionally, the main shell of the edge block has an edge block cavity and a first insertion hole communicating with the edge block cavity, and the claw is inserted into the edge block cavity through the first insertion hole and engaged with the inner wall of the main shell of the edge block.

[0012] Optionally, two baffles are provided on the inner wall of the main shell of the prism block; Two first insertion holes are provided on the main shell of the prism block; Two retaining ribs are respectively located on both sides of each first insertion hole; The claw has two locking heads, which pass through the corresponding first insertion holes and engage with the inner wall of the main shell of the prism block. The two locking heads are located between the two retaining ribs.

[0013] Optionally, a convex shaft is provided on the first locking foot; A second insertion hole is provided on the main shell of the prism block; The protruding shaft of the first locking foot is inserted into the corresponding second insertion hole.

[0014] Optionally, the surfaces of the edge block main shell and the corner block main shell are provided with scale-patterned oil guide grooves.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, this application has the following beneficial effects: The corner and edge pieces of the mirror cube in this application can be mass-produced separately, eliminating the need for individual design and production molds and processes, thus reducing production costs. Furthermore, the mass-produced pieces have a consistent structure, resulting in high installation accuracy, strong adaptability, and high installation efficiency.

[0016] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of the mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a corner piece of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the corner piece locking mechanism of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a corner piece of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the corner piece main shell of the mirror Rubik's Cube provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the edge pieces of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the edge piece locking mechanism of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second locking foot of the mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first locking leg of the mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the external structure of the edge piece main shell of the mirror Rubik's Cube provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the edge piece shell of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the edge pieces of a mirror Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central body and the first magnetic component of the mirror cube provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] In the diagram: central body 1, long axis 11, central block 2, corner block 3, corner block main shell 31, connecting port 311, snap-fit ​​part 312, snap-fit ​​protrusion 3121, limiting block 3122, concave arc surface 3122a, reinforcing rib 313, corner block snap foot 32, long rod 321, mating surface 3211, snap groove 3211a, convex arc surface 3212, corner block snap foot main body 322, edge block 4, edge block main shell 41, first insertion hole 411, baffle rib 412, second insertion hole 413, edge block snap foot 42, first snap foot part 421, through hole 4211, protruding shaft 4212, second snap foot part 422, snap claw 4221, snap head 4221a, second snap foot main body 4222, scale-patterned oil guide groove a, first magnetic component 5, second magnetic component 6, third magnetic component 7, fourth magnetic component 8.

[0019] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, this application embodiment provides a mirror Rubik's Cube, including: a central body 1, multiple center pieces 2, multiple corner pieces 3, and multiple edge pieces 4. Multiple long axes 11 are provided on the central body 1. Each center piece 2 is respectively disposed on a corresponding long axis 11. Each corner piece 3 is located around the center piece 2, and each corner piece 3 includes a corner piece shell 31 and a corner piece retainer 32. The shape and volume of the corner piece shell 31 of each corner piece 3 are different, while the corner piece retainer 32 of each corner piece 3 has the same structure and is detachably connected to the corner piece shell 31. Each edge piece 4 is located around the center piece 2, and each edge piece 4 includes an edge piece shell 41 and an edge piece retainer 42. The shape and volume of the edge piece shell 41 of each edge piece 4 are different, while the edge piece retainer 42 of each edge piece 4 has the same structure and is detachably connected to the edge piece shell 41. The corner piece feet 32 ​​and edge piece feet 42 of the mirror cube of this application can be mass-produced separately without the need for separate design and production molds and processes, thus reducing production costs. Furthermore, the mass-produced feet have a consistent structure, resulting in high installation accuracy, strong adaptability, and high installation efficiency.

[0024] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the corner block main shell 31 has a corner block cavity and a connecting port 311 communicating with the corner block cavity. A snap-fit ​​part 312 is provided inside the corner block cavity. The corner block locking foot 32 includes a long rod 321 and a corner block locking foot body 322 disposed on the long rod 321. The long rod 321 is inserted into the corner block cavity through the connecting port 311, and the long rod 321 is snap-fitted with the snap-fit ​​part 312. Through the snap-fitting of the long rod 321 with the snap-fit ​​part 312 in the corner block cavity, the corner block locking foot 32 can be easily and quickly connected and fixed, facilitating rapid assembly after separate production and improving assembly efficiency.

[0025] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the snap-fit ​​part 312 includes a plurality of snap protrusions 3121, each of which is disposed on the inner wall of the corner block main shell 31 and is arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the communication port 311. The end of the long rod 321 away from the corner block locking foot body 322 is provided with a plurality of locking grooves 3211a, each of which is arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the long rod 321. When the long rod 321 is inserted into the corner block cavity, each snap protrusion 3121 is respectively engaged in the corresponding locking groove 3211a. The locking protrusions 3121 and the locking slots 3211a are positioned relative to each other for precise engagement. Furthermore, the connecting ports 311 of each locking protrusion 3121 are spaced apart circumferentially, and the locking slots 3211a are spaced apart circumferentially around the long rod 321. This ensures circumferential positioning of the corner piece 3 and the corner piece shell 31, preventing the corner piece 3 from becoming stuck or misaligned due to circumferential displacement during cube rotation. Simultaneously, the circumferential cooperation of multiple sets of locking protrusions 3121 and locking slots 3211a disperses the force during rotation, enhancing the structural stability of the connection between the corner piece 3 and the corner piece shell 31, and preventing loosening of the engagement due to long-term frequent rotation.

[0026] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the long rod 321 has multiple mating surfaces 3211, and adjacent mating surfaces 3211 are smoothly transitioned by an outwardly convex arc surface 3212. Each mating surface 3211 is provided with a slot 3211a. The locking and engaging part 312 also includes multiple limiting blocks 3122, which are located between adjacent locking protrusions 3121 and have an inwardly concave arc surface 3122a. When the long rod 321 is inserted into the corner block cavity, each outwardly convex arc surface 3212 of the long rod 321 respectively abuts against the inwardly concave arc surface 3122a of the corresponding limiting block 3122. Each of the said mating surfaces 3211 has three parts, and each of the said limiting blocks 3122 includes three parts. The mating surfaces 3211 are attached to the corresponding concave arc surfaces 3122a, which have the functions of positioning and protection, improve the snapping strength of the snapping protrusions 3121 and the snapping grooves 3211a, and prevent the corner pieces 3 from shifting and deforming when the Rubik's Cube is rotated.

[0027] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the inner wall of the corner block main shell 31 is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs 313. The reinforcing ribs 313 are connected to the limiting block 3122, and there is a gap between the reinforcing ribs 313 and the latching protrusion 3121. The reinforcing ribs 313 increase the structural strength of the limiting block 3122. The gap prevents the latching claw 4221 from being connected to the limiting block 3122. The latching claw 4221 will deform to a certain extent during the engagement with the latching groove 3211a. The gap facilitates the deformation of the latching claw 4221 without affecting the limiting block 3122, thus ensuring the structural strength of the limiting block 3122.

[0028] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the prism block retainer 42 includes a first retainer portion 421 and a second retainer portion 422. The first retainer portion 421 has a through hole 4211. The second retainer portion 422 includes a claw 4221 and a second retainer body 4222. The claw 4221 is connected to the second retainer body 4222. The claw 4221 passes through the through hole 4211 of the first retainer portion 421 and engages with the prism block main shell 41. The second retainer body 4222 is located on the side of the first retainer portion 421 opposite to the prism block main shell 41. The structure of the edge block clamp 42 is relatively complex. If it is manufactured as a whole, the structure is difficult to manufacture and the precision cannot be controlled. Therefore, the edge block clamp 42 is split into two parts: the first clamp part 421 and the second clamp part 422. The structure of the single first clamp part 421 and the single second clamp part 422 is simpler than the integrated structure. Both can be manufactured separately and the precision is easy to control. They can then be connected by snap-fit, which facilitates assembly and improves assembly efficiency.

[0029] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the main shell 41 of the prism block has a prism block cavity and a first insertion hole 411 communicating with the prism block cavity. The claw 4221 is inserted into the prism block cavity through the first insertion hole 411 and engages with the inner wall of the main shell 41 of the prism block. The first insertion hole 411 facilitates the insertion of the claw 4221 and also has a positioning function for the claw 4221, allowing the claw 4221 to be accurately engaged with the inner wall of the main shell 41 of the prism block during assembly. Furthermore, the engaging structure is simple, convenient to assemble, and has high assembly efficiency.

[0030] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 10 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the inner wall of the main shell 41 of the prism block is provided with two retaining ribs 412, and two first insertion holes 411 are opened on the main shell 41 of the prism block. The two retaining ribs 412 are respectively disposed on both sides of each first insertion hole 411. The claw 4221 has two locking heads 4221a, which pass through the corresponding first insertion hole 411 and engage with the inner wall of the main shell 41 of the prism block. The two locking heads 4221a are located between the two retaining ribs 412. The retaining ribs 412 increase the structural strength of the inner wall of the main shell 41 of the prism block and can limit the movement of the claw 4221 to other parts of the inner wall of the main shell 41 of the prism block, so that the claw 4221 can engage precisely.

[0031] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, a convex shaft 4212 is provided on the first locking foot portion 421, and a second insertion hole 413 is provided on the main shell 41 of the prism block. The convex shaft 4212 of the first locking foot portion 421 is inserted into the corresponding second insertion hole 413. The connection between the convex shaft 4212 and the first insertion hole 411 has a positioning function, so that the prism block locking foot 42 and the prism block main shell 41 are accurately positioned and have strong connection reliability during assembly.

[0032] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, the surfaces of the edge block main shell 41 and the corner block main shell 31 are provided with scale-patterned oil guide grooves a. The scale-patterned oil guide grooves a can hold lubricating oil, and when the Rubik's Cube is in the reset state, the scale-patterned oil guide grooves a are not exposed on the surface of the Rubik's Cube.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 15 As shown, the central body 1 of the mirror cube of this application is provided with a first magnetic component 5, and the corner pieces 3 are provided with a second magnetic component 6. When the mirror cube is in the reset state, each of the first magnetic components 5 is opposite to the corresponding second magnetic component 6 and they are magnetically attracted to each other, which has the function of assisting in the reset.

[0034] like Figure 5 and Figure 14 As shown, a third magnetic component 7 is provided on the corner block main shell 31, and a fourth magnetic component 8 is provided on the inner wall of the edge block main shell 41. When the mirror cube is in the reset state, each of the third magnetic components 7 is opposite to the corresponding fourth magnetic component 8, and they are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0035] 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 mirror cube, characterized in that, include: A central body, on which multiple long axes are provided; Multiple central blocks, each of which is disposed on a corresponding long axis; Multiple corner blocks, each corner block is located on the periphery of the central block, each corner block includes a corner block main shell and a corner block foot, the shape and volume of the corner block main shell of each corner block are different, the corner block foot structure of each corner block is the same, and the corner block foot is detachably connected to the corner block main shell; Multiple edge blocks are located around the center block. Each edge block includes an edge block shell and edge block feet. The shape and volume of the edge block shells of each edge block are different, while the edge block feet of each edge block have the same structure. The edge block feet are detachably connected to the edge block shells.

2. The mirror cube of claim 1, wherein, The corner block main shell has a corner block cavity and a communication port communicating with the corner block cavity, and a snap-fit ​​part is provided inside the corner block cavity; The corner block retainer includes a long rod and a corner block retainer body disposed on the long rod. The long rod is inserted into the corner block cavity through the connecting port, and the long rod is engaged with the retaining part.

3. The mirror cube of claim 2, wherein, The snap-fit ​​part includes multiple snap protrusions, each of which is disposed on the inner wall of the corner block main shell and is arranged at intervals around the circumference of the communication port. The long rod is provided with multiple slots at one end away from the corner block foot body, and each slot is arranged at intervals around the circumference of the long rod. With the long rod inserted into the corner block cavity, each of the latching protrusions is engaged in the corresponding latching slot.

4. The mirror cube of claim 3, wherein, The long rod has multiple mating surfaces, and adjacent mating surfaces are smoothly transitioned by an outwardly convex arc surface. Each of the mating surfaces is provided with the slot; The snap-fit ​​part also includes a plurality of limiting blocks, which are located between adjacent snap protrusions and have concave arc surfaces; With the long rod inserted into the corner block cavity, each of the convex arc surfaces of the long rod is respectively attached to the concave arc surface of the corresponding limiting block.

5. The mirror cube of claim 4, wherein, The inner wall of the corner block main shell is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs; The reinforcing rib is connected to the limiting block, and there is a gap between the reinforcing rib and the locking protrusion.

6. The mirror cube of claim 1, wherein, The edge block retainer includes a first retainer portion and a second retainer portion; The first locking foot has a through hole; The second locking foot includes a locking claw and a second locking foot body. The locking claw is connected to the second locking foot body. The locking claw passes through the through hole of the first locking foot and engages with the main shell of the prism block. The second locking foot body is located on the side of the first locking foot away from the main shell of the prism block.

7. The mirror cube of claim 6, wherein, The main shell of the prism block has a prism block cavity and a first insertion hole communicating with the prism block cavity. The claw is inserted into the prism block cavity through the first insertion hole and engages with the inner wall of the main shell of the prism block.

8. The mirror cube of claim 7, wherein, The inner wall of the main shell of the prism block is provided with two baffles; Two first insertion holes are provided on the main shell of the prism block; Two retaining ribs are respectively located on both sides of each first insertion hole; The claw has two locking heads, which pass through the corresponding first insertion holes and engage with the inner wall of the main shell of the prism block. The two locking heads are located between the two retaining ribs.

9. The mirror cube of claim 6, wherein, A convex shaft is provided on the first locking pin; A second insertion hole is provided on the main shell of the prism block; The protruding shaft of the first locking foot is inserted into the corresponding second insertion hole.

10. The mirror cube of any of claims 1-9, wherein, The surfaces of the prismatic block main shell and the corner block main shell are provided with scale-patterned oil guide grooves.

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