A system of game elements into which magnets are built in a special way.
The system addresses the lack of dynamic magnetic interactions in play elements by incorporating moveable magnets for varied haptic and tonal experiences, enhancing exploratory and training capabilities.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025000280
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing play elements lack the ability to provide varied haptic and tonal experiences through dynamic magnetic interactions, limiting their exploratory and training capabilities.
The system incorporates moveable magnets within elements that allow for different spatial constellations and magnetic compounds, enabling varied haptic and tonal qualities through controlled magnet movements.
The system enhances exploratory and playful employment, as well as training of dexterity, by providing diverse haptic and tonal experiences through the movement of magnets within elements.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] It is a system of play elements into which magnets are built in a special way.
[0002] The elements are designed in such a way that at least one magnet in each element can move far enough so that the elements can hold onto each other in different spatial constellations through the force of the magnets.
[0003] Due to the different freedom of movement of the magnets, each element of the system has different haptic and sonic qualities.
[0004] The cavities in which one or more magnets can move within the elements allow numerous magnetic connections between the elements.
[0005] Due to the number of magnets, the possible combinations are limited.
[0006] Due to the above-mentioned properties, the system is particularly suitable for exploratory and playful activities and for training haptic experience and dexterity. List of reference symbols: Fig. 1 Top view (1:1), 4 nested elements form a set, shape variation I. D: 20mm Fig. 2 Perspective representations of the nested elements 1 - 4 in form variation I Fig. 3 Perspective representations of the individual elements 1 - 4 in form variation I Fig. 4 Sectional view of elements 1-4 in form variation I, 5: body, 6: cavity, 7: neodymium magnet Fig. 5 Cross section (BB) of element 3 from form variation I, 5: body, 6: cavity, 7: neodymium magnet Fig. 6 Perspective elevation view of element 3 from form variation I Fig. 7 Perspective elevation view of the nested elements from form variation I Fig. 8 Sectional view of element 3 in form variation I, 8: Free movement of a magnet, 9: Rotation option, 10: The body keeps magnets at a distance within an element Fig. 9 Sectional view of element 1-4 in form variation I, showing possible combinations Fig. 10 Top view (1:1), 3 nested elements form a set, shape variation II. D: 85.5mm Fig. 11. Sectional view of the nested elements 1 - 3 in form variation II, 5: Body, 6: cavity, 7: neodymium magnet Fig. 12 and 13 Sectional views of element 1-3 in form variation II to show possible combinations Fig. 14 Top view (1:1), 4 nested elements form a set, shape variation III. D: 85.5 mm Fig.15 Perspective view of the nested elements 1-4 in form variation III Fig.16 Perspective elevation view of the nested elements 1-4 in form variation III Fig. 17 Top view (1:1), 4 nested elements form a set, shape variation III. Fig. 18 Cross section (AA) through element 3 from shape variation III Fig. 19 Cross section (BB) through element 3 from shape variation III Fig. 20 Perspective elevation view of the nested elements 1 -4 in form variation III
Claims
[1] The system consists of two or more elements made of a non-magnetic material. Each element is designed to have one or more cavities in which a magnet, usually several times its size, can move and rotate in any direction. [2] The cavities are placed in the elements in such a way that the magnets contained within each element have no significant influence on each other. Cavities within an element can be of the same or different dimensions. [3] The weight and wall thickness of the elements are related to the dimensions and the attractive force of the magnets located in the cavities in such a way that each element in a vertical arrangement of the elements is held in place by magnetic force on the element above it. [4] Elements that make up a set can be ring-shaped so that they fit together and can be transported compactly.