Construction set allowing the assembly of toys

Abstract

A construction set for assembling toys, comprising at least one set of bars of the same thickness (G) having at least two cylindrical holes (2) and a set of rods (5) having at least two cylindrical holes (7), each rod (5) of the set being adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (2) of at least two bars (1), such that the at least two cylindrical holes (7) of each rod (5) are arranged on either side of at least two bars (1). The pins (11) are adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5). Said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape being complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rods (5) such that said pins (11) are adapted to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the superimposed bars to ensure retention.

Description

Title of the invention: Construction set for assembling toys Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a construction set allowing the assembly of toys, which includes rectangular construction elements and optionally brackets whose assembly regions consist of cylindrical holes into which rods are inserted. Prior art

[0002] In construction toys known from the prior art, the assembly of the building elements is generally achieved by means of rods comprising circular straight cylinders inserted into the bores of said building elements. These rods with circular straight cylinders are not building elements themselves, as they only participate in the assembly. This type of assembly requires various additional locking systems and building elements of varied shapes; in particular, to obtain stable toys, it is known to connect the building elements using screws and nuts. However, such a method of assembly is very complicated and tedious. Presentation of the invention

[0003] The present invention therefore relates to a simple construction game which allows for a secure locking between construction elements.

[0004] This goal is achieved by providing cylindrical holes in the rods into which pins can be inserted to hold the construction elements.

[0005] For this purpose, the invention relates to a construction set allowing the assembly of toys comprising at least one set of bars (1) of the same thickness (G) having at least two cylindrical holes (2) the axes of said cylindrical holes are parallel and preferably arranged along a straight line in the middle of the length of the bar.

[0006] Rods (5) comprising at least two cylindrical holes (7) said rods (5) being able to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (2) of at least two bars (1), so that the at least two cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5) are arranged on either side of at least two bars (1).

[0007] The bars (1) of the game are designed to be superimposed, defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses (E). These superimposed bars of the game are intended to be traversed by the rod (5) via one of the holes (2) of the bars (1) so that the two opposite faces are flush with two cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5).

[0008] The pins (11) are suitable for being inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5).

[0009] Said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5) said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rods (5) so that said pins (11) are able to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the superimposed bars to ensure a hold.

[0010] The distance (H) between the cylindrical holes (7) being defined so that it is equal to the superposition of several bars (E) plus an assembly set (J).

[0011] According to other advantageous aspects of the invention, the construction assembly for assembling toys comprises one or more of the following features, taken individually or in any technically possible combination:

[0012] Construction set allowing the assembly of toys comprising at least one set of brackets (10), defined by two rectangular blocks, each rectangular block part of the bracket having a cylindrical hole of the same dimensions as the bars (1) of the set, preferably a single cylindrical hole per rectangular block.

[0013] Construction set allowing the assembly of toys characterized in that the game's brackets (10) defined by two rectangular prisms have the same thickness as the bars (1) of the game in question

[0014] Construction assembly allowing the assembly of toys characterized in that the brackets of the game (10) comprise two right-angled blocks defined by two opposite faces separated by their thickness, comprising cylindrical holes (18) intended to be passed through by the cylinder (5) so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), and characterized in that the pins (11) are suitable for being inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rods (5) so that said pins (11) are suitable for being in contact with the opposite surfaces of the two right-angled blocks of the bracket in (10) to ensure a secure hold.

[0015] A construction set allowing the assembly of toys, characterized in that a set square (10) of the set is suitable for being superimposed on one or more bars (1) of the set defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses, said two opposite faces being intended to be traversed by the rod (5) via the cylindrical hole (18) of the rectangular prism of the set square so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) of the rod (5) and characterized in that the pins (11) are suitable for being inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5) said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5) said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rod (5) so that said pins (11) are suitable for being in contact with the two opposite faces (10) to ensure secure retention.

[0016] Construction set allowing the assembly of toys characterized in that the bars (1) have 2 to 40 cylindrical holes (2), preferably 2 to 20 cylindrical holes (2), the axes of the cylindrical holes (2) are parallel and arranged along a straight line in the middle of the length of the bar, said cylindrical holes of the bars (2) being preferably arranged equidistantly along this length,

[0017] Construction set allowing the assembly of toys characterized in that the bars (1) have straight circular cylindrical holes with a diameter of 4 to 20 millimeters, preferably a diameter of 6 to 10 millimeters, in particular a diameter of eight millimeters.

[0018] Construction set allowing the assembly of toys characterized in that the bars (1) are made of wood, the rods (5) are made of wood, the pins (11) are made of wood and / or plastic and / or steel, said pins preferably having at least one conical end (12) to pass through the cylindrical hole (7) of the wooden rod (5).

[0019] Construction set allowing the assembly of toys characterized in that at least one set of spacers (13) having a single hole (14) is suitable for being placed opposite a hole (2) of the bar (1), the thickness (K) of the spacers (13) of the set is identical to the thickness (G) of the bar (1) of the set considered,a spacer of the game being adapted to be superimposed on at least one bar of the game defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses (E), said spacer of the game and the at least one bar of the game adapted to be superimposed being intended to be traversed by a rod (5) via one of the holes (2) of the bars (1) and via the cylindrical hole (14) of the spacer so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7), and characterized in that the pins (11) are adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5) so that said pins (11) are adapted to be in contact with the two opposite faces (10) to ensure secure retention.

[0020] Construction set for assembling toys characterized in that said spacer (13) is polygonal in shape, such as a square, or circular in shape, the width of the spacer (13) is identical to the width (A) of the bar (1), in particular, the outside diameter (D) of the spacer is identical to the width (A) of the bar when the spacer is circular or the width of the spacer is identical to the width of the bar if the spacer is square.

[0021] When referring to cylinders inserted in a cylindrical hole, it is understood that this refers to a holding of parts intended to be immobile relative to each other with disassembly and reassembly possible without damage to the parts, for an installation intended to be carried out by hand or with a mallet.

[0022] By cylindrical hole, one should understand a straight cylindrical hole, which may have a polygonal cross-section such as a square or an elliptical shape. The straight circular cylindrical hole is the preferred embodiment.

[0023] By cylinder, we mean a straight cylindrical shape, which may have a polygonal cross-section such as a square or an elliptical shape. The straight circular cylinder is the preferred embodiment. In the present application, the cylinder has a shape complementary to the cylindrical hole associated with it.

[0024] The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Brief description of the figures

[0025] [Fig-1] is a perspective view illustrating a building element in rectangular form; that is to say, a bar.

[0026] [Fig.2] is a perspective view illustrating a rod composed of a cylinder; provided with a chamfer at each of its ends.

[0027] [Fig.3] is a perspective view illustrating a stem shorter than the [Fig.2] consisting of a cylinder; provided with a chamfer at each of its ends.

[0028] [Fig.4] is a perspective view illustrating a pin (11).

[0029] [Fig.5] is a perspective view illustrating a spacer (13).

[0030] [Fig.6] illustrates a set square.

[0031] [Fig.7] illustrates the assembly of two superimposed bars crossed by a rod (5), the rod 5 being crossed by two pins which hold on either side the two superimposed bars.

[0032] [Fig.8] illustrates the assembly of three superimposed bars crossed by a rod (5), the rod 5 being crossed by two pins which hold on either side the three superimposed bars.

[0033] [Fig.9] illustrates the assembly of four superimposed bars through which a rod passes (5), the rod 5 being traversed by two pins which hold the four superimposed bars on either side

[0034] [Fig. 10] illustrates a perspective view of the rod (5) through which two pins pass

[0035] [Fig. 11] illustrates a cross-sectional view of a bracket assembly in which each block is superimposed on a bar (1), each superimposed bar (1) / block assembly being crossed by a rod (5) and held by two pins.

[0036] [Fig. 12] illustrates a perspective view of a trebuchet assembly

[0037] [Fig. 13] illustrates a perspective view of a medieval crane assembly

[0038] [Fig. 14] illustrates a perspective view of a catapult assembly Detailed description of the invention

[0039] [Fig. 1] represents a construction element (1) called a bar. This element (1), with a rectangular cross-section, has 2 to 40 cylindrical holes (2), preferably 2 to 20 cylindrical holes (2), three cylindrical holes (2) in the example. The axes of the cylindrical holes are parallel and arranged along a straight line in the middle of the length of the wooden bar; they are preferably aligned equidistantly along this length. Said cylindrical holes have a diameter of 4 to 20 mm, preferably a diameter of 6 to 10 mm, in particular a diameter of 8 mm.

[0040] [Fig.2] represents a rod (5) suitable for insertion into the cylindrical holes of the wooden bar and / or in the holes of the bracket.

[0041] [Fig.3] represents a rod (5) suitable for insertion into the cylindrical holes of the wooden bar and / or in the holes of the bracket.

[0042] The term rod refers to a part comprising mainly a cylinder; an example of a preferred rod is composed of a cylinder having a chamfer at each of its ends.

[0043] The rods comprise at least two cylindrical holes (7). The cylindrical holes (7) of the rod have in particular a diameter of 1.5 to 6 mm advantageously of 2.5 to 4 mm for example 3.2 mm.

[0044] The rods (5) are suitable for being inserted into at least one bar (1) so that their cylindrical holes are arranged on either side of the at least one wooden bar ([Fig.3]).

[0045] The distance (H) between two cylindrical holes in the wooden rod (5), taking into account the dispersion clearance (J), corresponds to the sum of the thickness (E) of R superimposed bars. R being a natural number greater than or equal to two, such as three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Thus, the bars (1) of the set are suitable for superposition, defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses (E). These superpositionable bars are intended to be traversed by the rod (5) via one of the holes (2) in the bars (1), so that the two opposite faces are flush with two cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5).

[0046] The rod (5) has several cylindrical holes (7) arranged so as to be flush with the opposite faces of several bars. In the example of [Fig. 2], the rod (5) has two first holes (71) arranged near its ends. The rod (5) also has two second holes (72) arranged near its center such that at least one second hole (72) intersecting with one of the first holes (71) is able to be flush with the opposite faces. of a number N of superimposed bars. Thus, the distance (H2) is equal to the sum of the thicknesses (E) of N superimposed bars. In particular, the first two holes (71) are also suitable for flushness with the opposite faces of a number M of superimposed bars. Thus, the distance (H1) is equal to the sum of the thicknesses (E) of M superimposed bars, M being greater than N.

[0047] Generally, the rod 5 has at least two first holes (71) arranged towards its ends. The rod (5) has at least one second hole (72) arranged towards its center such that the at least second hole (72) and at least one of the first holes (71) are able to be flush with the opposite faces of a number N of superimposed bars. In particular, at least two of the first holes (71) are also able to be flush with the opposite faces of a number M of superimposed bars. M being greater than N

[0048] [Fig. 4] features a pin (11). The term pins refers to an additional part The pin (11) is smaller than the rod (5). It has a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). This pin (11) is, for example, made of wood and / or plastic and / or steel, and is suitable for insertion into the cylindrical holes (7) in the wooden rods (5). The pin shown consists of a cylinder with a conical end (12) at one end.

[0049] [Fig. 5] shows a spacer (13) having a single hole (14) suitable for being placed opposite a hole (2) in the wooden bar (1). The thickness of the spacer (13) is identical to the thickness of a wooden bar (1) of the game in question, a spacer of the game being suitable for being superimposed on at least one wooden bar of the game defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses. The spacer of the game and the at least one wooden bar of the game suitable for being superimposed are intended to be traversed by the wooden rod (5) via one of the holes (2) in the wooden bars (1) and via the cylindrical hole (14) of the spacer so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7), and characterized in that the pins (11) are suitable for being inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) in the wooden rods (5).

[0050] [Fig.6] represents a right angle (10) defined by two rectangular prisms (17) each part in a rectangular prism of the right angle having a cylindrical hole of the same dimensions as the bars (1) of the set. In this non-limiting example, each prism has a single rectangular cylindrical hole (18). Each hole in the rectangular cylinder (18) is suitable for receiving a rod (5).

[0051] The rectangular blocks (17) are suitable for being superimposed on one or more bars (1) of the set defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thickness, said two opposite faces being intended to be crossed by the rod (5) via the cylindrical hole (18) of the rectangular block of the bracket so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) of the rod (5).

[0052] [Fig.7] represents two superimposed bars (1) defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thickness (E).

[0053] In this configuration we have:

[0054] E = 2 XG With G the thickness of a bar

[0055] H = E + J. With H the distance from the holes (7) and J as the set

[0056] The bars are traversed by the rod (5) via one of the holes (2) in the bars (1) such that the two opposite faces are flush with two cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). The pins (11) have a right cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). This complementary right cylindrical shape of the pins extends beyond the cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5) so that the pins (11) are able to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the two superimposed bars to ensure retention.

[0057] [Fig.8] is another example of a configuration where three bars (1) of the set are superimposed defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thickness (E).

[0058] In this configuration we have:

[0059] E = 3 XG With G the thickness of a bar

[0060] H = E + J. With H the distance from the holes (7) and J as the set

[0061] The bars are traversed by the rod (5) via one of the holes (2) in the bars (1) such that the two opposite faces are flush with two cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). The pins (11) have a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) in the wooden rods (5). This complementary straight cylindrical shape of the pins extends beyond the cylindrical holes (7) in the wooden rods (5) so that the pins (11) are able to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the three superimposed wooden bars to ensure retention.

[0062] [Fig.9] is another example of a configuration where four _ bars (1) of the set are superimposed defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thickness (E).

[0063] In this configuration we have:

[0064] E = 4 XG With G the thickness of a bar

[0065] H = E + J. With H the distance from the holes (7) and J as the set

[0066] The four bars are traversed by the rod (5) via one of the holes (2) in the bars (1) such that the two opposite faces are flush with two cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). The pins (11) have a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) in the wooden rods (5); said complementary straight cylindrical shape of the pins extends beyond the cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5) so that the pins (11) are able to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the four superimposed wooden bars to ensure retention.

[0067] [Fig. 10] illustrates a perspective view of the rod 5 through which two pins (11) pass

[0068] [Fig. 11] illustrates a cross-sectional view of a bracket assembly, one of whose blocks is superimposed on a bar (1). Each superimposed bar (1) / block assembly being crossed by a rod (5) and held by two pins.

[0069] In this example, a square block (10) of the set is superimposed on a bar although it is possible to superimpose a block on several bars (1), the superposition of the block on one or more bars, defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thickness, said two opposite faces being crossed by the rod (5) via the cylindrical hole (18) of the square block and via the cylindrical hole (2) of the bar(s) (1) so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) of the rod (5). The pins (11) are inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rod (5) so that said pins (11) are able to be in contact with the two opposite faces (10) to ensure a secure hold..

[0070] In this description, the clearance (J) corresponds to a functional clearance, specifically related to the tolerances of the parts. This clearance is less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than 0.5 mm and in particular less than 0.3 mm, this clearance being ideally zero.

Claims

Demands

1. A construction set for assembling toys comprising at least one set of bars (1) of the same thickness (G) having at least two cylindrical holes (2), the axes of said cylindrical holes being parallel and preferably arranged along a straight line in the middle of the length of the bar. At least one set of rods (5) comprising at least two cylindrical holes (7), each rod (5) of the set being capable of being inserted into the cylindrical holes (2) of at least two bars (1), such that the at least two cylindrical holes (7) of each rod (5) are arranged on either side of at least two bars (1).The bars (1) of the set are designed to be stacked, defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses (E). These stackable bars are intended to be traversed by a rod (5) through one of the holes (2) in the bars (1), such that the two opposite faces are flush with two cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). Pins (11) are designed to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5). These pins (11) have a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) in the rods (5), and this straight cylindrical shape is complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) in the rods (5), such that the pins (11) are designed to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the stacked bars to ensure retention.

2. Construction set enabling the assembly of toys according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises at least one set of brackets (10), defined by two rectangular blocks, each rectangular block part of the bracket having a cylindrical hole of the same dimensions as the bars (1) of the set, preferably a single cylindrical hole per rectangular block.

3. A construction set allowing the assembly of toys according to claim 2, characterized in that the brackets of the game (10) defined by two rectangular prisms have the same thickness as the bars (1) of the game in question

4. Construction set allowing the assembly of toys according to claim 3 characterized in that the game brackets (10) comprises two rectangular blocks defined by two opposite faces separated by their thickness, and includes cylindrical holes (18) intended to be passed through by the rod (5) such that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5). It is characterized in that the pins (11) are adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5). Said pins (11) have a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape of the pins protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rods (5) such that said pins (11) are adapted to be in contact with the opposite surfaces of the two rectangular blocks of the bracket (10) to ensure retention.

5. Construction assembly allowing the assembly of toys according to claim 3 characterized in that a block of the right angle (10) of the game is able to be superimposed on one or more bars (1) of the game defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thickness, said two opposite faces being intended to be traversed by the rod (5) via the cylindrical hole (18) of the right angle block so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) of the rod (5) and characterized in that the pins (11) are able to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5),said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pin protruding from the cylindrical hole (7) of the rod (5) so that said pins (11) are able to be in contact with the two opposite faces (10) to ensure retention.

6. Construction assembly allowing the assembly of toys according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the bars (1) have 2 to 40 cylindrical holes (2), preferably 2 to 20 cylindrical holes (2), the axes of the cylindrical holes (2) are parallel and arranged along a straight line in the middle of the length of the bar, said cylindrical holes of the bars (2) being preferably arranged equidistantly along this length.

7. A construction set for assembling toys according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bars (1) have circular cylindrical holes with a diameter of 4 to 20 millimeters, preferably a diameter of 6 to 10 millimeters, in particular a diameter of eight millimeters.

8. Construction set enabling the assembly of toys according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the bars (1) are made of wood, the rods (5) are made of wood, the pins (11) are made of wood and / or plastic and / or steel, said pins preferably having at least one conical end (12) to pass through the cylindrical hole (7) of the wooden rod (5).

9. Construction assembly allowing the assembly of toys according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that at least one set of spacers (13) having a single hole (14) is suitable for being placed opposite a hole (2) in the bar (1), the thickness (K) of the spacers (13) of the set is identical to the thickness (G) of the bar (1) of the set considered,a spacer of the game being adapted to be superimposed on at least one bar of the game defining two opposite faces separated by the sum of their thicknesses (E), said spacer of the game and the at least one bar of the game adapted to be superimposed being intended to be traversed by a rod (5) via one of the holes (2) of the bars (1) and via the cylindrical hole (14) of the spacer so that the two opposite faces are flush with the two cylindrical holes (7) and characterized in that the pins (11) are adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said pins (11) having a straight cylindrical shape complementary to the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5), said straight cylindrical shape complementary to the pins protruding from the cylindrical holes (7) of the rods (5) so that said pins (11) are adapted to be in contact with the two opposite faces (10) to ensure retention,

10. A construction assembly for assembling toys according to claim 9, characterized in that said spacer (13) is polygonal in shape, such as a square, or circular in shape, the width of the spacer (13) is identical to the width (A) of the bar (1); in particular, the outside diameter (D) of the spacer is identical to the width (A) of the bar when the spacer is circular, or the width of the spacer is identical to the width of the bar if the spacer is square.

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