Vehicle blocks that can be combined and arranged in various forms to constitute various vehicles
The vehicle blocks with longitudinal penetration and interactive features address the limitations of small play blocks by offering engaging three-dimensional configurations and games, enhancing creativity and physical activity for children.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024515020
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-05-25
- Filing Date
- 2021-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Conventional small play blocks are insufficient for providing engaging and whole-body vehicle play experiences that stimulate creativity and growth in infants and children.
Vehicle blocks designed with longitudinal penetration, entrances and exits, and varying hole sizes for gripping, stepping, and passing, allowing for three-dimensional configurations and interactive games like hide-and-seek, wall-climbing, and maze games.
Enables diverse three-dimensional configurations and interactive play experiences that enhance children's creativity and physical activity, contributing to their growth and development.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to vehicle blocks that can be enjoyed indoors and outdoors, can be combined and arranged in various forms, and can constitute a vehicle by reflecting the creative opinions of the vehicle installer and the children who are the main players in the play.
Background Art
[0002] Currently, various play blocks have been developed and used to improve the creativity, composition ability, and concentration of infants and children.
[0003] Such play blocks are designed to allow infants and children to combine various three-dimensional blocks in various forms such as buildings and cars to experience three-dimensional configurations.
[0004] However, play blocks with such functions are small in size for manual operation indoors to form configurations, and are insufficient as vehicles that can be played with using the whole body.
[0005] There is a need to develop vehicles that can provide growth and development for infants and children without getting bored quickly.
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0006] The present invention is for supplementing the problems caused by conventional small play blocks and has the following objectives.
[0007] The present invention aims to enable the creation and configuration of a vehicle by combining and arranging eight types of blocks in various forms, allowing for unique play, improving children's creativity and concentration, and providing vehicle blocks useful for growth and development.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0008] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a block that is penetrated in the longitudinal direction, provided with an entrance and exit, and can be used in combination with each other or arranged in various forms to create a three-dimensional structure and various vehicles; characterized in that it is arranged by vertically combining or horizontally arranging on the bottom surface to provide various forms of play.
[0009] The present invention uses blocks that are penetrated in the longitudinal direction, provided with an entrance and exit, small holes for gripping or stepping on each surface, and large holes through which one can pass, by vertically and horizontally combining them with each other, or using rod members to connect them to each other at regular intervals. Provide a hide-and-seek game that is hidden inside the block through the entrance and exit and the large hole. Provide a wall-climbing game where one climbs by gripping or stepping on the holes. Provide a game where one holds the rod member by hand and passes it or builds strength. Provide a space where the blocks can be combined like an observation deck or a seat table to talk while taking a break. It is characterized in that it provides a tag game or a maze game by passing through the inside of the block and between the blocks.
Advantages of the Invention
[0010] As described above, according to the present invention, vehicle blocks can be used in combination to have various three-dimensional configurations, a play space with new features can be configured, and there are effects of providing a composite play function and allowing one to enjoy the whole body in the combined play space, which can contribute to the growth and development of children.
Brief Description of the Drawings
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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
[0012] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013] In the following description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted. Also, the terms described below are terms set in consideration of the functions in the present invention, and these terms may vary depending on the intention or convention of the producer who manufactures the product. The definitions of the terms must be based on the content throughout this specification.
[0014] (Example) As illustrated in FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings, the present invention is provided with various vehicle blocks 100 that are penetrated in the longitudinal direction, provided with entrances, and can be used in combination with each other or arranged in various forms to form a three-dimensional structure and create various vehicles.
[0015] In particular, vehicle blocks 100 that are penetrated in the longitudinal direction, provided with an entrance D, and provided with small holes (H1) that can be grasped or stepped on and large holes (H2) that can be passed through on each surface are used by combining them vertically and horizontally with each other, or are spaced apart at a certain interval and connected to each other using rod members. Provide a hide-and-seek game that hides inside the block through the entrance D and the large hole (H2). Provide a wall-climbing game where one climbs by grasping or stepping on the hole (H1). Provide a game where one holds the rod member by hand and passes it or builds physical strength. Provide a space where the vehicle blocks can be combined like an observation deck or a seat table to talk while taking a break. It is possible to provide various play methods such as providing a tag game or a maze game by passing through the inside of the vehicle block and between the blocks.
[0016] The block 100 according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention consists of a first block 110, a second block 120, a third block 130, a fourth block 140, a fifth block 150, a sixth block 160, a seventh block 170, and an eighth block 180.
[0017] <First block> As shown in FIG. 2 of the attached drawings, the first block 110 is composed of a square prism that penetrates in a tunnel shape, one corner is composed of an inclined surface (C), and each surface is provided with small holes (H1) that can be grasped by hand or stepped on by foot and large holes (H2) through which users can pass.
[0018] The shapes of the small holes (H1) and the large holes (H2) are preferably circular or polygonal, and the sizes of the holes are preferably small enough to be grasped by putting a hand in or stepped on by foot and large enough for the body to pass through.
[0019] It should be clarified that such holes (H1) and (H2) are included throughout the second block to the eighth block described below.
[0020] And the block is a vehicle block installed in a tunnel shape and mainly used for tunnel play. In order to prevent injuries caused by children's head collisions, soft packing P may be provided at the corner edges of the starting part and the ending part, and it should be clarified that it is included throughout the second block to the eighth block described below.
[0021] And various pictures may be printed on the inside and outside of the block. The block is preferably made of a harmless synthetic resin in order to prevent injuries caused by collisions.
[0022] <Second block> As shown in FIG. 3 of the attached drawings, the second block 120 is composed of a square prism that penetrates in a tunnel shape, one corner is composed of an inclined surface (C), an entrance / exit D is provided on one side, and holes (H1) and (H2) of various shapes with different sizes are provided on each surface.
[0023] The entrance / exit D is formed by opening a recess, and a guide piece 121 is bent inward so that smooth entry and exit can be performed starting from the opened part.
[0024] <Block 3 As shown in FIG. 4 of the accompanying drawings, the third block 130 is composed of a square prism that penetrates in a tunnel shape, has an entrance D on one side, and variously shaped holes (H1) and (H2) with different sizes on each surface.
[0025] <Block 4 As shown in FIG. 5 of the accompanying drawings, the fourth block 140 is composed of a hexagonal prism that penetrates in a tunnel shape, and variously shaped holes (H1) and (H2) with different sizes are provided on each surface.
[0026] <Block 5 As shown in FIG. 6 of the accompanying drawings, the fifth block 150 is composed of a hexagonal prism that penetrates in a tunnel shape, has an entrance D on one side, and variously shaped holes (H1) and (H2) with different sizes are provided on each surface. The entrance D is formed by partially opening, and it is preferable that the guiding piece 151 for guiding the entrance is bent inwardly, and the starting piece 152 is formed parallel to the guiding piece.
[0027] <Block 6 As shown in FIG. 7 of the accompanying drawings, the sixth block 160 penetrates in a tunnel shape, is rounded so as to be wound inwardly at the upper end bent in an "L" shape, and has an entrance D from the bent part and communicates to the round part.
[0028] <Block 7 As shown in FIG. 8 of the accompanying drawings, the seventh block 170 is composed of a square shape that penetrates in a tunnel shape, and variously shaped holes (H1) and (H2) with different sizes are provided on each surface.
[0029] <Block 8 As shown in FIG. 9 of the accompanying drawings, the eighth block 180 is composed of a pentagonal shape that penetrates in a tunnel shape, and variously shaped holes (H1) and (H2) with different sizes are provided on each surface.
[0030] Figures 10 to 13 of the accompanying drawings illustrate, as an example, combinations in which play can be enjoyed using the blocks according to embodiments of the present invention, and various forms of vehicles having a combined play function can be realized by arranging them in various other forms in combination.
[0031] Figures 10 to 12 of the accompanying drawings are to provide a vehicle by combining the blocks according to embodiments of the present invention and other items.
[0032] As shown in Figure 10, the blocks 100 are stacked vertically and assembled, and if necessary, finishing plates 400 are sandwiched between the starting part and the ending part in the length direction of the block 100 for assembly and use.
[0033] And it is preferable that the blocks are fastened with a fastening unit (not shown), and it is preferable that a support member 300 is provided at the lower end of the block separated from the bottom to firmly support and support the separated blocks.
[0034] Also, a safety handrail 200 can be provided at the upper end of the stacked blocks to prevent children from falling.
[0035] As shown in Figure 11, the blocks 100 are stacked and configured, and finishing plates 400 can be provided at the entrances and exits on both sides in the length direction of the blocks for use. It is preferable to assemble a support member 300 between the starting piece and the guiding piece of the entrance and exit to prevent the blocks from sagging.
[0036] And a safety handrail 200 for preventing children from falling is provided at the upper end of the stacked blocks, and a slide 500 is provided in the recess of the safety handrail, and a slide vehicle on which children can ride and play can be manufactured and provided.
[0037] Also, as shown in FIG. 12 of the attached drawings, vehicles can be provided that have blocks vertically separated and that combine a circular rod, an iron rod, or the like between the blocks and the upper ends of the blocks to provide a swing movement or an iron rod movement.
[0038] Such vehicles can provide a game of hide-and-seek and can also provide games such as an iron rod game and a game of grasping and moving by hand.
[0039] In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 of the attached drawings, the blocks can be assembled to have various shapes and forms, thereby providing games. By creating various shapes and forms, advantages can be provided that reflect the creativity of the installers and users, namely children, of the vehicle.
[0040] In the above, specific embodiments of the present invention have been described.
[0041] However, the idea and scope of the present invention are not particularly limited to such specific embodiments, and it should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of not changing the gist of the present invention.
[0042] Therefore, the above-described embodiments are provided to fully inform those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains of the scope of the invention, and thus should be understood to be exemplary in all respects and not limiting. The present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.
Description of Reference Numerals
[0043] 100... Block 110... First Block 120... Second Block 130... Second Block 140... Fourth Block 150... Fifth Block 160... Sixth Block 170 ··· The 7th block 180 ··· The 8th block 200 ··· Safety handrail 300 ··· Support member 400 ··· Finishing board 500 ··· Slide table 600 ··· Iron bar D ··· Entrance / exit P ··· Packing
Claims
1. A play equipment block including first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth blocks that are different in shape from each other, with a plurality of holes that are different in size and shape from each other, penetrate in the longitudinal direction, are provided with entrances and exits, and can be held by hand or stepped into, formed on at least one surface, wherein the play equipment block can be formed into a plurality of shapes by vertically and horizontally combining the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth blocks with each other or interconnecting them with rod members while being separated at a certain interval, the second block is composed of a square prism penetrated in a tunnel form, one corner portion is composed of an inclined surface, and one side portion is provided with an entrance and exit, the third block is composed of a square prism penetrated in a tunnel form, and one side portion is provided with an entrance and exit, the fifth block is composed of a hexagonal prism penetrated in a tunnel form, and one side portion is provided with an entrance and exit, the sixth block is penetrated in a tunnel form, provided with a round shape so as to be wound inward on the upper stage that is L-shaped bent, provided with an entrance and exit from the bent portion, and configured to communicate to the round portion, a play equipment block.
2. The first block is composed of a square prism penetrated in a tunnel form, and one corner portion is composed of an inclined surface, the play equipment block according to Claim 1.
3. The fourth block is composed of a hexagonal prism penetrated in a tunnel form, the play equipment block according to Claim 1.
4. The seventh block is composed of a square prism penetrated in a tunnel form, the play equipment block according to Claim 1.
5. The eighth block is composed of a pentagonal prism penetrated in a tunnel form, the play equipment block according to Claim 1.
6. The play equipment block according to Claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes and the inside of the play equipment block can be hidden and played through the entrance and exit.
7. The play equipment block according to Claim 1, wherein a game of exercising physical strength can be played by holding or passing the rod member by hand.
8. The play equipment block according to Claim 1, wherein the play equipment block can be used as an observation seat or a seat table.
9. The play equipment block according to claim 1, wherein it is possible to play catch or play a maze game by passing between and inside any of the first block, the second block, the third block, the fourth block, the fifth block, the sixth block, the seventh block, and the eighth block.
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