Magnetic building blocks

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of magnetic building blocks comprising: main casing, at least one movable partition and multiple magnets, the main casing has cavity, first opening and second opening communicated with the cavity, the cavity of the main casing is provided with fixed partition, at least one movable partition is detachably mounted in the cavity of the main casing, and with the fixed partition contact while the fixed partition supports at least one movable partition, multiple receiving parts are formed at the four corners of at least one movable partition respectively, and multiple magnets are respectively reversibly housed in multiple receiving parts, or multiple magnets are respectively reversibly housed in multiple receiving parts of at least one movable partition and the fixed partition. The magnetic building blocks of the utility model can realize stable connection between building blocks, and can realize staggered connection and staggered modeling design building.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of building blocks, and more particularly to a magnetic building block. Background Technology

[0002] Magnetic building blocks, as a highly playable and expandable toy, are very popular with children. However, existing magnetic building blocks on the market offer only one stacking angle, typically allowing only stacking along the same axis. This limits gameplay and connection options, such as the ability to create staggered shapes, significantly impacting children's interest in building. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a type of magnetic building block that offers diverse stacking angles, multiple connection methods, and rich gameplay, enabling the design and construction of staggered shapes to enhance children's interest in building and foster their imagination. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a magnetic building block comprising: a main shell, at least one movable partition and a plurality of magnets. The main shell has a cavity, a first opening and a second opening communicating with the cavity. A fixed partition is disposed in the cavity of the main shell. The at least one movable partition is detachably installed in the cavity of the main shell and contacts the fixed partition, and the fixed partition supports the at least one movable partition. A plurality of storage portions are formed at the four corners of the at least one movable partition. The plurality of magnets are respectively rotatably housed in the plurality of storage portions, or the plurality of magnets are respectively rotatably housed in the plurality of storage portions of the at least one movable partition and the fixed partition.

[0004] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the magnetic building blocks of this utility model can achieve a stable connection between building blocks, and can realize the design and construction of misaligned connections and misaligned shapes. Attached Figure Description

[0005] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0006] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0007] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0008] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 1 of this utility model, viewed from the first opening.

[0009] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 1 of this utility model, viewed from the second opening.

[0010] Figure 5 This is a top view of the magnetic block removal cover of Embodiment 1 of this utility model, viewed from the second opening.

[0011] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cover of the magnetic building block in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the movable partition of the magnetic building blocks in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the main shell of the magnetic building block in Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the magnetic building blocks of Embodiment 4 of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the cover of the magnetic building block in Embodiment 4 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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 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.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] [Example 1] Please see Figures 1-3 As shown, Embodiment 1 of this application provides a magnetic building block 100 that can be stacked and assembled into different shapes.

[0022] The magnetic building block 100 includes a main shell 1, a movable partition 2, two covers 3, and eight magnets 5. The main shell 1 has a cubic structure and a cavity inside. The main shell 1 has a first opening 11 and a second opening 13 on opposite sides that communicate with the cavity.

[0023] The cavity of the main housing 1 is formed with a fixed partition 12, which includes a first mounting portion 125 near the first opening 11 and a second mounting portion 127 near the second opening 13.

[0024] The first mounting portion 125 and the second mounting portion 127 are arranged back-to-back. Four plug-in tubes 4 are protruding from the first mounting portion 125. Each plug-in tube 4 is located on the inner wall of the main body shell 1 and extends along the entire inner wall. It can be understood that both ends of each plug-in tube 4 are open.

[0025] The first mounting portion 125 includes a support frame 1251, four first storage portions 14 extending from the four corners of the support frame 1031, and a plug-in tube 4 extending from the edge of the support frame 1031 and located between two adjacent first storage portions 14. In this embodiment, the fixed partition 12 is located within the cavity, and the peripheral edge of the fixed partition 12 is connected to the inner wall of the main housing 1. Multiple perforated slots 121 are formed on the fixed partition 12, and the multiple perforated slots 121 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the fixed partition 12. The four first storage portions 14 are located near the first opening 11, and each first storage portion 14 is located at a corner of the main housing 1. In this embodiment, the four first storage portions 14 are arranged at intervals. The first storage portions open towards the first opening 11. Each first storage portion 14 contains a magnet 5. In this embodiment, the magnet 5 is a permanent magnet, and the magnet 5 is capable of being flipped in the first storage portion 14. The first storage section 14 includes a central curved plate 141 and side straight plates 142 located on both sides of the central curved plate 141. The central curved plate 141 and the side straight plates 142 are connected, and the two side straight plates 142 are respectively connected to the main housing 1. Both the central curved plate 141 and the side straight plates 142 are connected to the fixed partition 12.

[0026] The second mounting section 127 includes a cross-shaped support frame 1271 and four plug-in tubes 4 formed at the four ends of the support frame 1271.

[0027] When the movable partition 2 is installed in the cavity, the support frame 1271 restricts the movable partition 2 from moving further away from the second opening 13, thereby limiting the installation height of the movable partition 2.

[0028] A support boss 17 is provided at the position of the main housing 1 near the second opening 13. The support boss is used to support the movable partition 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the fixed partition 12 of the magnetic building block 100 is connected to the main shell 1 as an integral structure, resulting in high overall structural strength. The fixed partition 12 of this embodiment is provided with a hollow groove 121, which not only has an aesthetic effect (the main shell 1 and the cover 3 can be made of transparent materials) but also has the effect of reducing weight.

[0030] Each cover 3 is detachably connected to the main housing 1. When the cover 3 is connected to the main housing, the cover 3 covers the first opening 11 and the second opening 13.

[0031] The cover 3 is provided with four insertion shafts 32 and four positioning slots 31. Four positioning slots 31 protrude from the four corners of the back of the cover 3, and an insertion shaft 32 is directly positioned between each pair of adjacent positioning slots 31 on the back of the cover 3. When the cover 3 is connected to the main housing 1, each insertion shaft 32 on the cover 3 is inserted into the corresponding insertion sleeve 4, thereby fixing the cover 3 to the main housing 1. (See below for reference.) Figures 4-5 The structure of the movable partition 2 is described below. The movable partition 2 is detachably installed in the second mounting part 127 of the main housing 1 and is located on the side near the second opening 13. The movable partition 2 is a square plate-shaped component. Four first storage parts 24 are provided on the side of the movable partition 2 facing the second opening 13, and each first storage part 24 is located on one of the four corners of the movable partition 2.

[0032] The movable partition 2 is installed on the second mounting part 127 through the second opening 13 and contacts the support frame 1271 and the support boss 17, so that the middle part of the movable partition 2 is supported by the support frame 1271 and the outer edge of the movable partition 2 is placed on the support boss 17.

[0033] The movable partition 2 includes a base plate 201, four second storage sections 24 extending from the four corners of one side of the base plate 201, and reinforcing ribs 22 in a cross structure.

[0034] The base plate 201 is rectangular and supported in the middle by the support frame 1271. The outer edge of the base plate 201 rests on the support boss 17. Each pair of adjacent second receiving parts 24 on the base plate 201 has recessed clearance holes 23, which allows the movable partition 2 to be installed in the cavity without obstructing the insertion cylinder 4, and the movable partition 2 will not block the insertion cylinder 4. The insertion shafts 32 on the cover 3 can still be inserted into the insertion cylinder 4.

[0035] The second storage section opens towards the second opening 13, and the second storage section 24 contains a magnet 5. In this embodiment, the magnet 5 is a permanent magnet, and the magnet 5 can be rotated within the second storage section. The cover 3 is detachably connected to the main housing 1. When the cover 3 is connected to the main housing, the cover 3 covers the second opening 13 and each of the second storage sections 24. The first storage section 24 includes a central curved plate 241 and side straight plates 242 located on both sides of the central curved plate 241. The central curved plate 241 and the side straight plates 242 are connected, and both the central curved plate 241 and the side straight plates 242 are connected to the movable partition 2. The two ends of the reinforcing rib 22 are respectively connected to the central curved plates 241 of the two first storage sections 24 located diagonally.

[0036] Magnet 5 is freely positioned within the storage compartment, for reference. Figure 6 With the cover 3 connected to the main housing 1, each positioning groove 31 is connected to the corresponding first and second storage parts to accommodate the magnet 5, thereby increasing the space of the storage parts and facilitating the free rotation of the magnet 5 within the storage parts and positioning grooves 31.

[0037] It is understandable that the two covers 3 can be omitted, or the two covers 3 and the fixed partition 12 can be integrally formed, depending on the actual needs.

[0038] During assembly, the movable partition 2 is inserted into the second mounting part 127 through the second opening 13. At this time, the bottom surface of the movable partition 2 contacts the support frame 1271 and the support boss 17, so that the second mounting part 127 supports the movable partition 2. Then, four magnets 5 are respectively inserted into the four second storage parts 24 of the movable partition 2. After that, the four insert shafts 32 of a cover 3 are respectively inserted into the insert tubes 4 of the corresponding second mounting parts 127. At the same time, the four positioning grooves 31 of the cover 3 correspond to the second storage parts 24, so that the magnets 5 can rotate between the second storage parts 24 and the positioning grooves 31. Then, the four magnets 5 are placed into the first storage part 14 of the fixed partition 12 in the same order, and the cover 3 is installed.

[0039] In use, two magnetic building blocks 100 are brought close together. Each magnetic building block 100 has eight magnets, with magnets 5 having both N and S poles. Since the magnetic building blocks 100 are interconnected through multiple sidewalls to form the main body, a corner structure is formed at the connection points of adjacent sidewalls. This corner structure includes a storage section containing rotatable magnets 5 with N / S poles. This allows the magnetic building blocks 100 to attract each other through the magnets 5 in the corner storage section, achieving interconnection at the corners. This enables the design and construction of staggered connections and shapes using the magnetic building blocks 100. Compared to existing technologies where magnetic building blocks can only be stacked along a coaxial axis, this greatly enriches the building modes and play methods, helping children construct more shapes. Combined with the surface patterns of the blocks, diverse pattern combinations can also be built, significantly enhancing children's interest in building and stimulating their imagination. Furthermore, since the magnet 5 can rotate within the storage compartment and has N / S poles, when the magnetic blocks 100 are stacked at a corner, the magnet 5 of the blocks can automatically adjust the direction of the magnetic poles by rotating, so that the N pole of the current block is tightly attracted to the S pole of another block of the same type, or so that the S pole of the current block is tightly attracted to the N pole of another block, thereby achieving a stable connection between the blocks, completing the staggered connection, and realizing the design and construction of staggered shapes. It should be noted that the magnetic blocks of this utility model can be set to different shapes, such as cubes, cuboids, or other polyhedra.

[0040] [Example 2] Reference Figures 7-8 Embodiment 2 is almost identical to Embodiment 1, except that the support frame 1271 structure is omitted in the main housing 1, and support feet 25 are formed on the back side of each first receiving portion 24 of the movable partition 2, extending in a direction away from the second opening 13. The support feet 25 contact the bottom surface of the second mounting portion 127, so that when the movable partition 2 is installed in the cavity, the support feet 25 are inserted into the bottom surface of the second mounting portion 127, so that the support feet 25 and the support boss 17 support the movable partition 2. The movable partition 2 is supported on the fixed partition 12 by the support feet 25 and the support boss 17, and the installation height of the movable partition 2 can be limited.

[0041] [Example 3] Reference Figures 9-10 Example 3 is similar to Example 1, except that the fixed partition 12 structure and the movable partition 2 structure are different.

[0042] Specifically, the fixing partition 12 of Embodiment 3 includes a first mounting portion 125 near the first opening 11 and a second mounting portion 127 (not shown) near the second opening 13, and the first mounting portion 125 and the second mounting portion 127 of Embodiment 3 have the same structure as the first mounting portion 125 of the fixing partition 12 of Embodiment 1. The difference is that the first mounting portion 125 and the second mounting portion 127 of Embodiment 3 are located further away from the second opening 13 and the first opening 11 than the first mounting portion 125 of the fixing partition 12 of Embodiment 1, and the four first receiving portions 14 (supporting protrusions of the first mounting portion 125) of the first mounting portion 125 are only used to support the magnet 5, and are not used to house the magnet 5.

[0043] In Embodiment 3, there are two movable partitions 2, which are detachably mounted on the first mounting part 125 and the second mounting part 127, respectively. In this embodiment, the two movable partitions 2 have the same structure. Each movable partition 2 includes a base plate 201, four second storage parts 24' formed by recesses from the four corners of one side of the base plate 201, and a reinforcing rib 22 with a cross structure on the other side of the base plate 201.

[0044] Second storage sections 24' are recessed at each of the four corners of the movable partition 2. Each second storage section 24' includes two vertical plates 241' extending perpendicularly from the movable partition 2, the two vertical plates 241' being perpendicular to each other; and a parallel plate 242' located between the two vertical plates 241', the parallel plate 242' being parallel to the movable partition 2. The two ends of the reinforcing rib 22 are respectively connected to the vertical plates 241' of the two diagonally located second storage sections 24'. The first reinforcing rib 22 can prevent the second storage sections 24' from deforming relative to the movable partition 2.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the movable partition 2 is installed in the cavity, the movable partition 2 is inserted into the cavity and falls to the first storage part 14 on the fixed partition 12. The first storage part 14 can support the parallel plate 242' of the first storage part 24' and can limit the installation height of the movable partition 2.

[0046] During assembly, a movable partition 2 is inserted into the first mounting part 125 through the first opening 11. At this time, the bottom surface of the second storage part 24' of the movable partition 2 contacts the top of the first storage part 24, thereby the first storage part 24 supports the second storage part 24'. Then, four magnets 5 are respectively inserted into the four second storage parts 24' of a movable partition 2. After that, the four insertion shafts 32 of a cover 3 are respectively inserted into the insertion tubes 4 of the corresponding first mounting part 125. At the same time, the four positioning grooves 31 of the cover 3 correspond to the second storage parts 24', so that the magnets 5 can rotate between the second storage parts 24' and the positioning grooves 31. Then, another movable partition 2, another four magnets 5, and the cover 3 are placed in the same order.

[0047] In use, two magnetic building blocks 100 are brought close together. Each magnetic building block 100 has eight magnets, with magnets 5 having both N and S poles. Since the magnetic building blocks 100 are interconnected through multiple sidewalls to form the main body, a corner structure is formed at the connection points of adjacent sidewalls. This corner structure includes a storage section containing rotatable magnets 5 with N / S poles. This allows the magnetic building blocks 100 to attract each other through the magnets 5 in the corner storage section, achieving interconnection at the corners. This enables the design and construction of staggered connections and shapes using the magnetic building blocks 100. Compared to existing technologies where magnetic building blocks can only be stacked along a coaxial axis, this greatly enriches the building modes and play methods, helping children construct more shapes. Combined with the surface patterns of the blocks, diverse pattern combinations can also be built, significantly enhancing children's interest in building and stimulating their imagination. Furthermore, since the magnet 5 can rotate within the storage compartment and has N / S poles, when the magnetic blocks 100 are stacked together at a corner, the magnet 5 of the blocks can automatically adjust the direction of the magnetic poles by rotating, so that the N pole of the current block is tightly attracted to the S pole of another block of the same type, or so that the S pole of the current block is tightly attracted to the N pole of another block, thereby achieving a stable connection between the blocks, completing the misaligned connection and realizing the design and construction of the misaligned shape.

[0048] [Example 4] Reference Figures 11-12 The magnetic building block 100 of Embodiment 4 is similar to the magnetic building block 100 of Embodiment 3. The fixed partition 12 of the magnetic building block 100 of Embodiment 4 has the same structure. The difference is the structure of the movable partition 2 of the magnetic building block 100 of Embodiment 4.

[0049] Specifically, the movable partition 2 in Embodiment 4 is a structure in which the movable partition 2 and the cover 3 of Embodiments 1-3 are integrally formed.

[0050] The movable partition 2 in Embodiment 4 has two parts, which are respectively detachably mounted in the first mounting part 125 and the second mounting part 127.

[0051] The movable partition 2 in Embodiment 4 includes a cover, second storage portions 34 extending from the four corners of the cover, and a shaft 32 provided between each two adjacent second storage portions 34 of the cover.

[0052] The second storage section 34 includes two vertical plates 341 extending perpendicularly from the cover, the two vertical plates 341 being perpendicular to each other; and a parallel plate 342 located between the two vertical plates 341, the parallel plate 342 being parallel to the cover. The two vertical plates 341, the parallel plate 342, and the cover of the second storage section 34 surround and form a generally cubic second storage section for accommodating the magnet 5. In each second storage section 34, the two vertical plates 341 are located near the center of the cover 3, and support rods 343 extend from the four vertices of the cover 3 toward each parallel plate 342. The second storage section 34 opens outwards from the cover 3 and is inserted into the second storage section 34 for easy access by the user to place or remove the magnet 5.

[0053] During assembly, first, the magnet 5 is inserted into the second storage part 34 through the opening of the second storage part 34; then, the movable partition 2 is inserted into the first mounting part 125 through the first opening 11; at this time, the protruding bottom surface of the second storage part 34 of the movable partition 2 contacts the top of the first storage part 14 of the fixed partition 12, so that the first storage part 14 supports the second storage part 34. At the same time, the four insertion shafts 32 of the movable partition 2 are respectively inserted into the insertion tubes 4 of the corresponding first mounting part 125; then, another movable partition 2 and four more magnets 5 are inserted in the same order.

[0054] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with this application are still within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A magnetic building block, characterized in that, include: The main housing, at least one movable partition, and multiple magnets The main housing has a cavity, a first opening and a second opening communicating with the cavity, and a fixed partition is disposed within the cavity of the main housing. The at least one movable partition is detachably installed in the cavity of the main housing and contacts the fixed partition, which supports the at least one movable partition. Multiple storage portions are formed at the four corners of the at least one movable partition. The plurality of magnets are respectively rotatably housed in the plurality of storage portions, or the plurality of magnets are respectively rotatably housed in the plurality of storage portions of the at least one movable partition and the fixed partition. The at least one movable partition includes a first movable partition and a second movable partition. The first movable partition is detachably mounted to one side of the fixed partition via the first opening. The second movable partition is detachably mounted to the other side of the fixed partition via the second opening.

2. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed partition includes a first mounting portion near the first opening and a second mounting portion near the second opening. The first mounting section includes a first storage section, and the movable partition includes a second storage section. Of the plurality of magnets, a portion of the magnets are rotatably mounted in the first storage section, and another portion of the magnets are rotatably mounted in the second storage section.

3. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting part also includes a support frame and multiple plug-in cylinders. The first storage section extends and protrudes from the support frame. The plug-in sleeve extends from the edge of the support frame and is located between two adjacent first storage sections. The magnetic building block includes a first cover, which is disposed over the first opening and is fixedly connected to a plurality of plug-in cylinders.

4. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second mounting portion includes a support frame and a plurality of plug-in cylinders formed at the four ends of the support frame. The movable partition is installed on the support frame via the second opening. The magnetic building block includes a second cover, which covers the second opening and is fixedly connected to the plurality of plug-in cylinders.

5. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 4, characterized in that, A support boss is provided at the position of the main housing near the second opening. When the movable partition is placed on the support frame, the outer edge of the movable partition is placed on the support boss.

6. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable partition extends on its back side away from the storage part in a direction opposite to the second opening to form a support foot, which supports the movable partition when it is installed in the cavity.

7. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first movable partition and the second movable partition include a base plate and a plurality of storage portions formed by recesses at the four corners of one side of the base plate. The fixed partition is provided with multiple support protrusions corresponding to the multiple storage sections. The plurality of support protrusions respectively support the plurality of storage sections.

8. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 7, characterized in that, The magnetic building block includes a first cover and a second cover, the first cover being disposed over the first opening, and the second cover being disposed over the second opening. The first cover and the second cover are provided with multiple positioning grooves. The plurality of positioning slots are arranged opposite to the plurality of storage sections.

9. The magnetic building blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first movable partition and the second movable partition include an integrally formed cover and the storage portion. The storage section extends out from the four corners of the cover. The covers of the first movable partition and the second movable partition respectively cover the first opening and the second opening. An opening is provided on one side of the storage section, through which the magnet can be inserted into the storage section.

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