Articulated building block assemblies and toys

Abstract

The present invention provides an articulated building block assembly and a toy, the articulated building block assembly comprising: a building block body with a first assembly structure positioned on each side; an intermediate building block having a second assembly structure, which is rotatably assembled to the first assembly structure by the second assembly structure relative to the building block body; and a limb building block having a third assembly structure, which is assembled outside the intermediate building block by the third assembly structure, wherein in the process of the limb building block switching between an upright state and a split-legged state to the left or right relative to the building block body, the pressing force of the limb building block causes the intermediate building block to move between a first position and a second position relative to the first assembly structure. The articulated building block assembly of the present invention has a pleasant feel, is easy to assemble and disassemble, has good stability, has a compact structure, uses fewer building blocks, can complete not only the forward and backward swing of the legs but also the split-legged movement of both the left and right legs, and greatly enhances the fun and sense of luxury of the toy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of toys, and specifically, to joint building block assemblies and toys.

Background Art

[0002] Building block toys are widely loved by children and adults alike because of their fun and educational value. Currently, there are many simulation toys on the market that can realistically reproduce the movements of the human body. Especially in recent years, toys that assemble building blocks can reproduce various movements of the human body's limbs through the movement of joints after being assembled. For example, they can imitate the movements and postures of humans and animals.

[0003] Regarding conventional joint building block toys, among the assembled building block toys, many can complete the forward and backward swinging or the relatively small left and right spreading movements of the hind legs. However, among conventional ankle joint building block toys, there are few that can not only complete the forward and backward swinging of the legs but also complete the straddle movement of both the left and right legs, which greatly reduces the fun of the toys.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the drawbacks in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a joint building block assembly and a toy.

[0005] The joint building block assembly according to the present invention includes a building block body with first assembly structures respectively arranged on both sides, an intermediate building block having a second assembly structure and assembled to the first assembly structure by the second assembly structure so as to be rotatable with respect to the building block body, A limb block having a third assembly structure, the limb block assembled outside the intermediate block by the third assembly structure, wherein in the process of the limb block switching between an upright state and a split-legged state to the left or right with respect to the main block body, the pressing force of the limb block causes the intermediate block to move between a first position and a second position with respect to the first assembly structure, and in the process of the limb block switching between an upright state and a raised-leg state to the front or back with respect to the main block body, the limb block rotates relative to the intermediate block and / or the intermediate block rotates relative to the main block body.

[0006] Preferably, the first assembly structure is a support column extending from the bottom end of the building block body, and the support column has a first groove, a second groove, and a third groove arranged sequentially at intervals from the end to the base, and the second assembly structure is an assembly hole, and the inner wall of the assembly hole has a first boss and a second boss arranged at intervals. When the intermediate block is in the first position, the first boss is located inside the first groove, and when the intermediate block is in the second position, the second boss is located inside the second groove.

[0007] Preferably, the first boss is an annular boss or a part of an annular boss, and the second boss is an annular boss or a part of an annular boss.

[0008] Preferably, the second groove communicates with the third groove, and the depth of the third groove is greater than the depth of the second groove.

[0009] Preferably, the exterior of the intermediate block is a second ball structure, and the third assembly structure is a second ball socket structure that engages with the second ball structure.

[0010] Preferably, an arc-shaped inner recessed edge is formed on one side of the second ball socket structure, and when the intermediate block is in the second position, the arc-shaped inner recessed edge contacts and abuts against the bottom of the third groove.

[0011] Preferably, the stacked blocks with legs rotate 90° from an upright position to a position with legs raised.

[0012] Preferably, the main body of the building block is provided with an intermediate section, and when the limb building block is in a raised position, the tendency for the limb building block to rotate upward is limited by the intermediate section.

[0013] Preferably, the outer surface of the end of the limb block that is close to the intermediate block is a smoothly transitioning convex surface.

[0014] Preferably, the inner diameter of the opening of the second ball socket structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the second ball structure, and the second ball structure can pass through the opening by force of the hand.

[0015] Preferably, the maximum outer diameter of the support column is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the assembly hole, and the assembly hole expands elastically due to the force of the hand, thereby allowing the support column to pass through.

[0016] Preferably, sliding damping occurs during the process in which the limb stacking block switches between an upright state and a split state, and the sliding damping originates between the limb stacking block and the intermediate stacking block, and / or between the limb stacking block and the main body of the stacking block.

[0017] Preferably, at least one fourth assembly structure is further arranged on the main body of the building block, and at least one fifth assembly structure is further arranged on the limb building block, and both the fourth and fifth assembly structures are used to assemble other building blocks.

[0018] Preferably, the fourth assembly structure is a male head or a female head, and the fifth assembly structure is a male head or a female head.

[0019] The toy according to the present invention includes the aforementioned articulated block assembly.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0021] 1. The joint block assembly in the present invention has a good touch, is convenient for assembly and disassembly, has good stability, a compact structure, uses a small number of blocks, can not only complete the forward and backward swinging of the feet, but also complete the hip-splitting movement of both the left and right feet, and can complete the leg-lifting movement, hip-splitting movement, and any intermediate movement between the leg-lifting movement, hip-splitting movement, and upright state, greatly improving the fun of the toy and the sense of luxury of the toy.

[0022] 2. The intermediate block in the present invention is shielded and hidden by the limb blocks. When viewed from the outside, only the smooth outer surface of the limb blocks is visible. In addition, the intermediate block in the present invention can use a spherical appearance. When performing a large-width movement such as hip-splitting, the block body can be shielded and hidden by the spherical blocks, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the toy.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] By reading the detailed description made for non-limiting embodiments with reference to the following drawings, other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent.

[0024] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the joint block assembly. [Figure 2] It is a front schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the joint block assembly. [Figure 3] It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure when the limb blocks are in the upright state. [Figure 5] It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure when the limb blocks are in a state between the upright state and the hip-splitting state. [Figure 6] It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure when the limb blocks are in another state between the upright state and the hip-splitting state. [Figure 7]It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure when the limb building blocks are in the straddle state. [Figure 8] It is a schematic front view of the structure when the limb building blocks are in a state between the upright state and the leg-lifting state. [Figure 9] It is a schematic side view of the structure when the limb building blocks are in a state between the upright state and the leg-lifting state. [Figure 10] It is a schematic front view of the structure when the limb building blocks are in the leg-lifting state. [Figure 11] It is a schematic side view of the structure when the limb building blocks are in the leg-lifting state. [Figure 12] It is a schematic front view of the structure when the limb building blocks are in a state between the upright state and the straddle state. [Figure 13] It is a schematic structural view seen from one direction when the limb building blocks are in another state between the upright state and the straddle state. [Figure 14] It is a schematic structural view seen from one direction when the limb building blocks are in the straddle state. [Figure 15] It is a schematic structural view when the first assembly structure is the first ball structure and the intermediate building block is located at the second position. [Figure 16] It is a schematic structural view when the first assembly structure is the first ball structure and the intermediate building block is located at the first position.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to specific examples. The following examples are helpful for those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the present invention in any form. Those skilled in the art can make some modifications and improvements on the premise of not departing from the concept of the present invention. All of these belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] (Example 1) The present invention provides an articulated block assembly, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the articulated block assembly includes a block body 1, an intermediate block 2, and a limb block 3, wherein a first assembly structure 11 is positioned on each side of the block body 1, and the intermediate block 2 has a second assembly structure 21, and the second assembly structure 21 engages with the first assembly structure 11, so that the intermediate block 2 is assembled to the first assembly structure 11 by the second assembly structure 21, thereby assembling the intermediate block 2 and the block body 1, and the assembled intermediate block 2 stacks The wooden body 1 can rotate, and the first assembly structure 11 is preferably a support column extending from both sides of the bottom end of the building block body 1, with a first groove 111, a second groove 112, and a third groove 113 arranged sequentially at intervals from the end to the base of the support column, and the second assembly structure 21 is preferably an assembly hole, with a first boss 211 and a second boss 212 arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the assembly hole, the first boss 211 being an annular boss or part of an annular boss, and the second boss 212 being an annular boss or part of an annular boss.

[0027] Furthermore, the second assembly structure 21 assembled to the first assembly structure 11 can slide along the axial direction of the first assembly structure 11 due to external force, thereby allowing the second assembly structure 21 to slide between a first position and a second position. When the second assembly structure 21 is in the first position, the first boss 211 is located inside the first groove 111, and when the second assembly structure 21 is in the second position, the second boss 212 is located inside the second groove 112.

[0028] Furthermore, the limb block 3 has a third assembly structure 31, which is assembled on the outside of the intermediate block 2. In the process of switching between an upright state and a split-legged state by swinging the limb block 3 to the left or right relative to the block body 1, the pressing force of the limb block 3 allows the intermediate block 2 to move between a first position and a second position relative to the first assembly structure 11. In the process of switching between an upright state and a raised-legged state by swinging the limb block 3 forward or backward relative to the block body 1, the limb block 3 rotates relative to the intermediate block 2, and / or the intermediate block 2 rotates relative to the block body 1. Therefore, the present invention can realize a leg-swinging motion with a large front-to-back range, for example, a motion of swinging the leg 90° as shown in Figure 11, and can also realize a split-legged motion to the left and right as shown in Figure 7.

[0029] Specifically, the external shape of the intermediate block 2 is preferably a second ball structure, the third assembly structure 31 is a second ball socket structure that engages with the second ball structure, and an arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 is formed on one side of the second ball socket structure, and when the intermediate block 2 is in the first position, as shown in Figure 4, the first boss 211 is located inside the first groove 111, and in its natural state, the first groove 111 is the first boss When the axial movement of 211 is restricted and the intermediate block 2 is in the second position, as shown in Figure 7, the second boss 212 is located inside the second groove 112, and the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 contacts and abuts against the bottom of the third groove 113. When the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 enters the third groove 113, the surface of the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 extends to the outside on both sides of the bottom of the third groove 113, and at this time the limb block 3 is in a split position.

[0030] As shown in Figure 2, the second groove 112 communicates with the third groove 113, and the depth of the third groove 113 is greater than the depth of the second groove 112. In the process of the leg-building block 3 moving from an upright position to a split position, the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 gradually enters the third groove 113 until it contacts and abuts against the bottom of the groove. At this time, the outer shape of the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 can be matched to the outer shape of the third groove 113, allowing for engagement. The inner wall of the second ball socket structure presses against the outer wall of the intermediate block 2, causing the intermediate block 2 to move from the first position to the second position. During this process, the pressing force of the limb block 3 causes the first boss 211, located in the first groove 111, to detach from the first groove 111 and move away from the support until the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 contacts and abuts against the bottom of the third groove 113. The second boss 212 slides within the second groove 112.

[0031] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the opening of the second ball socket structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the second ball structure, allowing the second ball structure to pass through the opening by hand force. As a result, insertion and removal forces are required for the second ball structure to enter or exit the second ball socket structure, which ensures that the assembled intermediate block 2 and limb block 3 are held stably in a natural state, improving the stability of the building block toy.

[0032] The maximum outer diameter of the support column is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the assembly hole, and the assembly hole expands elastically with the force of the hand, allowing the support column to pass through. As a result, insertion and removal forces are required for the support column to enter or exit the assembly hole, so the assembled intermediate block 2 and the main block 1 are held stably in their natural state, improving the stability of the building block toy.

[0033] During the process of the limb block 3 switching between an upright position and a split position, sliding damping occurs. This sliding damping originates between the limb block 3 and the intermediate block 2, and / or between the limb block 3 and the main block 1. As a result, there is a damping sensation during assembly or deformation, improving the feel when children play with it and enhancing the toy's premium quality.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, when viewed from the outside, the limb block 3 can obscure and hide the intermediate block 2, and the outer surface of the end of the limb block 3 that is close to the intermediate block 2 is a smoothly transitioning convex surface. As a result, when viewed from the outside of the toy, only the smoothly transitioning outer surface is visible, improving the aesthetic appearance of the toy.

[0035] The main body of the building block 1 is further provided with at least one fourth assembly structure 12, and the limb building block 3 is further provided with at least one fifth assembly structure 32. Both the fourth assembly structure 12 and the fifth assembly structure 32 are used to assemble other building blocks. For example, the fourth assembly structure 12 is used to assemble the torso of a humanoid toy, and the fifth assembly structure 32 is used to assemble the shin or foot of a humanoid toy. The fourth assembly structure 12 may have a male head or a female head, and the fifth assembly structure 32 may have a male head or a female head.

[0036] The present invention further provides a toy including an articulated block assembly, for example, the toy being a human-shaped block toy, and the articulated block assembly being used to assemble the hip joint portion of the human-shaped block.

[0037] (Example 2) This embodiment is a modification of Embodiment 1.

[0038] This embodiment provides an articulated building block assembly including a building block body 1, an intermediate building block 2, and a limb building block 3, wherein the limb building block 3 is designed to form the upper limbs of a humanoid toy, the building block body 1 is designed to form the neck of a human body, a fourth assembly structure 12 is used to assemble the head of the humanoid toy, and a fifth assembly structure 32 is used to assemble the arms of the humanoid toy. The limb block 3 can switch between an upright position and an outstretched arm position when moving to the left or right relative to the main block body 1, and in the process of switching from the upright position to the outstretched arm position, the pressing force of the limb block 3 causes the intermediate block 2 to move from a first position to a second position relative to the first assembly structure 11, and the limb block 3 can switch between an upright position and an upright arm position when moving forward or backward relative to the main block body 1, and in the process of switching between the upright position and the upstretched arm position, the limb block 3 rotates relative to the intermediate block 2, and / or the intermediate block 2 rotates relative to the main block body 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first assembly structure 11 is a first ball structure extending from the bottom end of the building block body 1, and as shown in Figures 15 and 16, the first ball structure has a second groove 112 and a third groove 113 arranged sequentially at intervals from the end to the base, and the second assembly structure 21 is a first ball socket structure, and a first boss 211 and a second boss 212 are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the first ball socket structure, and when the intermediate building block 2 is in the first position, the second boss 212 is located inside the second groove 112, and when the intermediate building block 2 is in the second position, the first boss 211 is located inside the second groove 112, and the effects of the present invention can also be realized by using a ball and ball socket structure in which the first assembly structure 11 and the second assembly structure 21 engage.

[0040] Taking Example 1 as an example, the operating principle of the present invention is as follows.

[0041] As shown in Figure 4, when the intermediate block 2 is in the first position, the first boss 211 is located inside the first groove 111, and in its natural state, the first groove 111 restricts the axial movement of the first boss 211. When the limb block 3 is in an upright position, and the left limb block 3 gradually opens its leg to the left from the upright position, and the right limb block 3 gradually opens its leg to the right from the upright position, the inner surface of the second ball socket structure rotates and slides against the outer surface of the second ball structure, and as shown in Figures 5 and 12, when the end of the second ball socket structure contacts the outer surface of the block body 1, the second ball socket The inner surface of the socket structure continues to rotate and slide against the outer surface of the second ball structure. At this time, the inner surface of the second ball socket structure presses against the outer surface of the second ball structure, causing the side of the intermediate block 2 facing the outer end face of the support column to slide. As shown in Figures 6 and 13, the first boss 211 detaches from the first groove 111. As shown in Figures 7 and 14, the side of the intermediate block 2 facing the outer end face of the support column slides until the arc-shaped inner recessed edge 311 contacts and abuts against the bottom of the third groove 113. At this time, the second boss 212 is located inside the second groove 112, and the leg block 3 is in a split position.

[0042] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, when the upright limb block 3 performs a leg-raising motion relative to the main block 1, as shown in Figures 10 and 11, the limb block 3 rotates relative to the intermediate block 2 and / or the intermediate block 2 rotates relative to the main block 1 until the leg-swinging motion reaches 90°, and the side of the limb block 3 is restricted by the intermediate section 13 of the main block 1.

[0043] In the description of this application, the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," and "outside" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are merely for the purpose of easily explaining and simplifying the description of this application. They do not indicate or suggest that the shown device or component has a specific direction, or that it must be composed of and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting this application.

[0044] The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications or alterations within the scope of the claims without affecting the gist of the invention. The embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other as long as they do not contradict each other. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1. Building block body 11. First Assembly Structure 111 1st groove 112 Second groove 113 Third groove 12. Fourth Assembly Structure 13. Intermediate Section 2 Intermediate building blocks 21. Second Assembly Structure 211 First Boss 212 Second Boss 3-legged stacking blocks 31 Third Assembly Structure 311 Arc-shaped inner concave edge 32. Fifth Assembly Structure

Claims

1. A building block body (1) with a first assembly structure (11) on each side, An intermediate building block (2) having a second assembly structure (21), which is assembled to the first assembly structure (11) by the second assembly structure (21) so as to be rotatable with respect to the building block body (1), A limb block (3) having a third assembly structure (31), the limb block (3) assembled outside the intermediate block (2) by the third assembly structure (31), wherein in the process of the limb block (3) switching between an upright position and a split position to the left or right relative to the block body (1), the pressing force of the limb block (3) causes the intermediate block (2) to move between a first position and a second position relative to the first assembly structure (11), and in the process of the limb block (3) switching between an upright position and a raised-leg position to the front or back relative to the block body (1), the limb block (3) rotates relative to the intermediate block (2) and / or the intermediate block (2) rotates relative to the block body (1), An articulated block assembly characterized by the following features.

2. The first assembly structure (11) uses one of the following structures: The first assembly structure (11) is a support column extending from the bottom end of the building block body (1), and the support column has a first groove (111), a second groove (112), and a third groove (113) arranged sequentially at intervals from the end to the base, and the second assembly structure (21) is an assembly hole, and the inner wall of the assembly hole has a first boss (211) and a second boss (212) arranged at intervals, and when the intermediate building block (2) is in the first position, the first boss (211) is located inside the first groove (111), and when the intermediate building block (2) is in the second position, the second boss (212) is located inside the second groove (112), The first assembly structure (11) is a first ball structure extending from the bottom end of the building block body (1), and the first ball structure has a second groove (112) and a third groove (113) arranged sequentially at intervals from the end to the base, and the second assembly structure (21) is a first ball socket structure, and the inner wall of the first ball socket structure has a first boss (211) and a second boss (212) arranged at intervals, and when the intermediate building block (2) is in the first position, the second boss (212) is located inside the second groove (112), and when the intermediate building block (2) is in the second position, the first boss (211) is located inside the second groove (112), Preferably, the first boss (211) is an annular boss or a part of an annular boss, and the second boss (212) is an annular boss or a part of an annular boss. The articulated block assembly according to feature 1.

3. The second groove (112) communicates with the third groove (113), The depth of the third groove (113) is greater than the depth of the second groove (112). The articulated building block assembly according to feature 2.

4. The exterior of the aforementioned intermediate block (2) is a second ball structure, The third assembly structure (31) is a second ball socket structure that engages with the second ball structure, Preferably, an arc-shaped inner recessed edge (311) is formed on one side of the second ball socket structure, and when the intermediate block (2) is in the second position, the arc-shaped inner recessed edge (311) contacts and abuts against the bottom of the third recessed groove (113). The articulated building block assembly according to feature 2.

5. The aforementioned limb stacking block (3) rotates 90° from an upright position to a leg-raised position. Preferably, the main body of the building block (1) is provided with an intermediate section (13), and when the limb building block (3) is in a raised position, the tendency for the limb building block (3) to rotate upward is limited by the intermediate section (13). Preferably, the outer surface of the end of the limb block (3) that is close to the intermediate block (2) is a smoothly transitioning convex surface. The articulated block assembly according to feature 1.

6. The inner diameter of the opening of the second ball socket structure is smaller than the outer diameter of the second ball structure. The second ball structure is capable of passing through the opening by the force of the hand. The articulated building block assembly according to feature 4.

7. The maximum outer diameter of the support column is greater than the minimum inner diameter of the assembly hole. The assembly hole expands elastically due to the force of the hand, thereby allowing the support column to pass through. The articulated building block assembly according to feature 2.

8. During the process in which the aforementioned limb stacking block (3) switches between an upright position and a split position, sliding damping occurs, The sliding damping originates from the space between the limb block (3) and the intermediate block (2), and / or the space between the limb block (3) and the block body (1). The articulated block assembly according to feature 1.

9. The building block body (1) is further provided with at least one fourth assembly structure (12), At least one fifth assembly structure (32) is further arranged on the aforementioned limb stacking block (3). The fourth assembly structure (12) and the fifth assembly structure (32) are both used to assemble other building blocks. Preferably, the fourth assembly structure (12) is a male head or a female head, and the fifth assembly structure (32) is a male head or a female head. The articulated block assembly according to feature 1.

10. Includes an articulated block assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, A toy characterized by the following features.

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