Construction toys

Abstract

To provide a constitutive toy which allows a user to perform simultaneously training of fingertips and activation of a brain by coupling rod-shaped objects such as straws and branches mutually to form various shapes.SOLUTION: A constitutive toy comprises: a first part which is formed of a first main body part having a rotary shaft protruding vertically from one face side and a substantially cylindrical first sleeve part provided on one end of the first main body part and having a notch in an axial direction; and a second part which is formed of a second main body part having a holding part for rotatably holding the rotary shaft of the first part on one face side thereof and a substantially cylindrical second sleeve part provided on one end of the second main body part and having a notch in the axial direction. A constitutive toy set is formed of a plurality of sets of the constitutive toys which are formed of the first parts and the second parts.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a construction toy that allows users to create various shapes by joining together stick-like objects such as straws and branches, thereby training their fingers and stimulating their brains at the same time. [Background technology]

[0002] Construction toys have been invented for a long time, allowing children to connect and assemble small parts such as blocks to create various shapes. Construction toys allow children to concentrate on tasks using their fingertips for long periods of time, which not only trains their hands but also stimulates the brain. Furthermore, the task of thinking up and constructing unique shapes enriches the imagination, making them ideal for children's intellectual development and the rehabilitation of people with disabilities. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3185708 [Patent Document 2] JP 2019-170426 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The block toy in Patent Document 1 is a construction toy that allows various shapes to be created by freely combining block-shaped unit blocks that have convex bumps on the surface and concaves on the back. The sheet-like puzzle toy in Patent Document 2 is a construction toy that allows various shapes to be created by combining sheet-like parts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The construction toy of the present invention is characterized by having a first part consisting of a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding vertically from one side, and a first sleeve portion that is approximately cylindrical and has a notch in the axial direction and is provided at one end of the first main body portion; a second main body portion having a clamping portion on one side that rotatably clamps the rotation axis of the first part, and a second part consisting of a second sleeve portion that is approximately cylindrical and has a notch in the axial direction and is provided at one end of the second main body portion.

[0006] According to this invention, a first part includes a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding vertically from one side, and a substantially cylindrical first sleeve portion provided at one end of the first main body portion and having a notch in the axial direction, and a second part includes a second main body portion having a clamping portion on one side that rotatably clamps the rotation axis of the first part, and a substantially cylindrical second sleeve portion provided at one end of the second main body portion and having a notch in the axial direction. By fitting a stick-like object such as a straw into the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion, respectively, and rotating the second part around the rotation axis of the first part, the stick-like object can be fixed in various directions. By connecting multiple stick-like objects with the construction toy, various three-dimensional structures can be created, making it possible to provide a construction toy that stimulates creativity, trains dexterity, and stimulates the brain.

[0007] Furthermore, the construction toy of the present invention is characterized by having a first part consisting of a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding vertically from one side, and a first sleeve portion provided at one end of the first main body portion and having a C-shaped cross section, a second main body portion having a clamping portion on one side that rotatably clamps the rotation axis of the first part, and a second part consisting of a second sleeve portion provided at one end of the second main body portion and having a C-shaped cross section.

[0008] According to this invention, a first part includes a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding vertically from one side, and a first sleeve portion provided at one end of the first main body portion and having a C-shaped cross section, a second main body portion having a clamping portion on one side that rotatably clamps the rotation axis of the first part, and a second part includes a second sleeve portion provided at one end of the second main body portion and having a C-shaped cross section, so that by fitting a stick-like object such as a straw into the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion, respectively, and rotating the second part around the rotation axis of the first part, the stick-like object can be fixed in various directions. By connecting multiple stick-like objects with the construction toy, various three-dimensional structures can be created, so a construction toy can be provided that stimulates creativity, trains dexterity, and activates the brain.

[0009] The device is also characterized by having a first part consisting of a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding vertically from one side, and a first clip portion provided at one end of the first main body portion and capable of clamping a rod-shaped or cylindrical object inside, and a second main body portion having a clamping portion on one side that rotatably clamps the rotation axis of the first part, and a second part consisting of a second clip portion provided at one end of the second main body portion and capable of clamping a rod-shaped or cylindrical object inside.

[0010] According to this invention, a first part includes a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding perpendicularly from one side and a first clip portion provided at one end of the first main body portion and capable of clamping a rod-like or tubular object therein; a second main body portion has a clamping portion on one side that rotatably clamps the rotation axis of the first part; and a second part includes a second clip portion provided at one end of the second main body portion and capable of clamping a rod-like or tubular object therein; when a rod-like object such as a straw is inserted into the first clip portion and the second clip portion, respectively, and the second part is rotated around the rotation axis of the first part, the rod-like object can be fixed in various directions. By connecting multiple rod-like objects with the construction toy, various three-dimensional structures can be created, thereby providing a construction toy that stimulates creativity, trains dexterity, and stimulates the brain.

[0011] In the construction toy of the present invention, the first sleeve portion of the first part and the second sleeve portion of the second part have grooves on the inside thereof that run in the axial direction.

[0012] According to this invention, the first sleeve portion of the first part and the second sleeve portion of the second part have grooves on the inside thereof running in the axial direction, which makes it easier for the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion to bend at the grooves. By pushing open the notch with a finger, the width of the notch easily widens, making it easier to fit a rod-shaped object into the sleeve.

[0013] The construction toy of the present invention is characterized in that the first clip portion of the first part and the second clip portion of the second part have grooves on the inside thereof that run in the axial direction.

[0014] According to this invention, the first clip portion of the first part and the second clip portion of the second part have an inner groove running in the axial direction, which makes it easy to bend the first clip portion and the second clip portion at the groove. By pushing open the notch with your fingers, the width of the notch easily widens, making it easy to fit a rod-shaped object into the clip.

[0015] The construction toy of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a plurality of sets of construction toys each consisting of the first part and the second part.

[0016] According to this invention, by fitting a stick-like object such as a straw into each of the first and second parts and rotating the second part around the rotation axis of the first part, the stick-like object can be fixed in various directions, and by connecting multiple stick-like objects with a construction toy, it is possible to create structures of various shapes. By proceeding with creation, it is possible to train the child's hands and stimulate the brain.

[0017] The construction toy of the present invention is characterized by comprising a plurality of sets of construction toys each consisting of the first part and the second part, and a rod-shaped object and / or a hollow cylindrical object.

[0018] According to this invention, by fitting a hollow cylindrical object such as a stick and / or a straw into each of the first and second parts and rotating the second part around the rotation axis of the first part, the stick can be fixed in various directions, and by connecting multiple sticks with a construction toy, it is possible to create various shapes of constructions. By creating, the child can train his / her hands and stimulate his / her brain. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a component toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a component toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a plan view of a construction toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a front view of a toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a rear view of a component toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6]1 is a left side view of a toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a right side view of a component toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view of a first part of a component toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a plan view of a first part of a construction toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a front view of a first part of a component toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the first part of the toy component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the first part of the component toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the first part of the component toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second part of the component toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 3 is a plan view of a second part of the construction toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 3 is a front view of a second part of the toy component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the second part of the toy component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a left side view of a second part of the toy component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a right side view of a second part of the toy component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] 1 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 21] 1(a) and 1(b) are reference explanatory diagrams for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] 1 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a component toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a component toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] FIG. 10 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a toy according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] FIG. 10 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] FIG. 10 is a reference explanatory diagram for explaining how to use the construction toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] (Embodiment 1) The construction toy 100 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 22. Figs. 1 and 2 are perspective views of the construction toy 100 of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the construction toy 100 of the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 4 is a front view, and Fig. 5 is a rear view. Fig. 6 is a left side view of the construction toy of the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 7 is a right side view.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 1, construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention mainly comprises a first part 1, which is made up of first main body 12 having rotation shaft 13 protruding vertically from one side and a substantially cylindrical first sleeve 11 provided at one end of first main body 12 and having a notch in the axial direction; and a second part 2, which is made up of second main body 22 having clamping portions 23 and 24 on one side and a substantially cylindrical second sleeve 21 provided at one end of second main body 22 and having a notch in the axial direction. As shown in Fig. 2, clamping portions 23 and 24 of second main body 22 of second part 2 rotatably clamp rotation shaft 13 of first part 1. First part 1 and second part 2 are rotatable relative to each other about rotation shaft 13.

[0023] 3, the first part 1 and the second part 2 are provided with a first sleeve portion 11 and a second sleeve portion 21, respectively. The first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 each have a C-shaped cross section. The notches in the first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 are provided on the side opposite to the side where the first part 1 and the second part 2 are in contact.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 4, first part 1 is provided with rotating shaft 13 that protrudes vertically. Clamping parts 23 and 24 of second main body part 22 of second part 2 rotatably clamp rotating shaft 13. Second main body part 22 of second part 2 is provided with hole 25 that is the same as or slightly larger in diameter than the shaft portion of rotating shaft 13, and rotating shaft 13 rotates within hole 25, allowing first part 1 and second part 2 to rotate relative to each other.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 5, a fastener 14 is provided on the surface of first part 1 opposite the surface on which rotation axis 13 is provided, and a first sleeve portion 11 is provided at the end. The tip of first part 1, which is the end opposite the end on which first sleeve portion 11 is provided, has a rounded shape. Because the tip of the first part has a rounded shape, no sharp part protrudes even when first part 1 is rotated around rotation axis 13 to an angle perpendicular to second part 2, and fingers will not be injured when touching the end of construction toy 100. A construction toy 100 that can be played with safely can be provided.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 6, the height dimension of rotating shaft 13 of first part 1 is approximately the same as or slightly larger than the thickness of second main body portion 22 of second part 2, so that rotating shaft 13 is firmly held by second main body portion 22. As shown in Fig. 7, rotating shaft 13 of first part 1 is firmly fixed to first part 1 by fastener 14.

[0027] The first part 1 and the second part 2 are each made of a hard material such as plastic or resin, but also a material that has some elasticity, making it easy to fit a rod-shaped object in. The first part 1 and the second part 2 may also be made of a material such as silicone or rubber.

[0028] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the first part 1 of the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 9 is a plan view. Fig. 10 is a front view of the first part 1 of the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 11 is a rear view. Fig. 12 is a left side view of the first part 1 of the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 13 is a right side view.

[0029] 8 to 13, first part 1 has a rotation shaft 13 protruding vertically from one side, and has a substantially cylindrical first sleeve portion 11 provided at one end of first main body portion 12 and having a notch in the axial direction. First sleeve portion 11 has a C-shaped cross section.

[0030] Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the second part 2 of the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 15 is a plan view. Fig. 16 is a front view of the first part 2 of the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 17 is a rear view. Fig. 18 is a left side view of the first part 2 of the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 19 is a right side view.

[0031] 14 to 19, second part 2 has second main body portion 22 having clamping portions 23, 24 on one side that rotatably clamp rotating shaft 13 of first part 1, and second sleeve portion 21 having a C-shaped cross section is provided at one end of second main body portion 22. Rotating shaft 13 of first part 1 is rotatably clamped by clamping portions 23, 24 of second main body portion 22 of second part 2.

[0032] The first sleeve portion 11 of the first part 1 and the first sleeve portion 21 of the second part 2 have approximately the same dimensions. The first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 are hollow and have a space inside that can hold a straw or a rod-shaped object. The diameter of the rod-shaped object that can be held inside the first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 is between 5 mm and 30 mm, and the first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 can hold rod-shaped objects such as commercially available straws, tree branches, glass rods, etc.

[0033] 20, 21(a) and 21(b), and 22 are reference explanatory diagrams for explaining how to use the construction toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The construction toy 100 is a toy that allows children to stimulate their brains and train their hands while playing by creating various three-dimensional or two-dimensional shapes using commercially available straws and other objects. The construction toy 100 allows children to create various structures by connecting straws and other objects found at home. The first part 1 and the second part 2 of the construction toy 100 can be rotated and fixed at various angles, so by connecting rod-shaped objects such as straws at various angles and experimenting with the angle and connection method, a huge variety of three-dimensional structures can be created. As shown in FIG. 21(a), rod-shaped objects such as straws are sandwiched between the first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 of the construction toy 100, and multiple rod-shaped objects are added to create a structure. The first part 1 and the second part 2 of the construction toy 100 may be kept straight and the rod-shaped objects may be added in parallel, or as shown in FIG. 21(b), the first part 1 and the second part 2 may be rotated to form a 90-degree angle. The first part 1 and the second part 2 can be at any angle, such as 30 degrees, 120 degrees, or any other angle, and rod-shaped objects can be connected at any angle.

[0035] The brain is stimulated by thinking about what kind of structure to create, the hand is trained by using the fingertips to fit the construction toy 100 into the rod-shaped object, and the power of concentration is strengthened by concentrating on creating for a long period of time.

[0036] (Embodiment 2) Next, a description will be given of the construction toy 200 according to the second embodiment. Figures 23 and 24 are perspective views of the construction toy 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figures 25 and 26 are reference explanatory views for explaining how to use the construction toy 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] A construction toy 200 of the second embodiment comprises a first part 3 having a rotation shaft 33 protruding vertically from one surface and a clip part 31 at the tip of the other surface capable of clamping a stick-like object inside, and a second part 4 having a clamping part 42 on one surface that fits onto the rotation shaft 33 of the first part 3 and a clip part 41 at the tip of the other surface capable of clamping a stick-like object inside. The clamping part 42 of the second part 4 is rotatably fitted onto the rotation shaft 33 of the first part 3.

[0038] The construction toy 200 of the second embodiment is characterized in that the first sleeve portion 31 and the second sleeve portion 41 have a linear U-shape or clip-like cross section rather than a C-shape. The first sleeve portion 11 and the second sleeve portion 21 are similar to those of the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described here. The construction toy 200 can be constructed by connecting cylindrical rods, straws, flat rods, rectangular prisms, and string-like objects to create various shapes. As with the construction toy 100, long periods of manual work can improve manual training and concentration, and creating various structures can foster creativity and creativity. This construction toy is ideal for intellectual development and rehabilitation for children and people with disabilities. It is also effective in preventing dementia in the elderly.

[0039] (Embodiment 3) Next, a description will be given of the construction toy 300 according to the third embodiment. Fig. 27 is a perspective view of the construction toy 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figs. 28 to 30 are reference explanatory diagrams for explaining how to use the construction toy 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] As shown in Fig. 28, construction toy 300 of embodiment 3 has axially running grooves 16 and 26 near the cutouts on the inside of first sleeve portion 11 and second sleeve portion 21. As shown in Fig. 29, by providing axially running grooves 16, 26 near the cutouts, when the cutout portions of first sleeve portion 11 and second sleeve portion 21 are pressed with a finger, they tend to bend at grooves 16, 26, and the cutouts can be widened by simply pressing lightly.

[0041] By simply pressing a straw or a stick-like object against the notched portion of the first sleeve part 11 or the second sleeve part 21 with a light finger push or even without pressing with a finger, the width of the notch is widened and the straw or the stick-like object can be smoothly pushed inside.

[0042] By using the construction toy 300 provided with the grooves 16, 26, as shown in Figures 29 and 30, the construction toy 300 can be smoothly fitted into the straws without the need for force when connecting the straws and freely creating two-dimensional or three-dimensional shapes. This is ideal for the intellectual development of infants and children with weak strength, and can be effectively used for the rehabilitation of disabled people who need finger training, the prevention of dementia in the elderly, rehabilitation, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 100, 200, 300 configuration toys 1 First Part 11 First sleeve part 12 First body part 13 Rotation axis 14 Fasteners 15 groove 2 Second part 21 Second sleeve part 22 Second body part 23, 24 Clamping part 25 holes 26 Groove 3 First Part 31 First clip part 32 First body part 33 Rotation axis 34 Fasteners 4 Second Part 41 Second clip part 42 Second body part 43 Clamping part S straw

Claims

1. A first part consisting of a flat plate-shaped first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding perpendicularly from one side of a flat surface portion, and a substantially cylindrical first sleeve portion provided at one end of the side of the flat surface portion of the first main body portion; a second part including a second main body part having a clamping part at one lateral end of a flat surface part for rotatably clamping the rotation shaft of the first part, and a second sleeve part provided at the other lateral end of the flat surface part of the second main body part, A constructed toy, wherein the first sleeve and the second sleeve have a notch in the longitudinal direction, and a rod-shaped or cylindrical object pushed through the notch can be clamped inside.

2. A first part consisting of a flat plate-shaped first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding perpendicularly from one side of a flat surface portion, and a first sleeve portion having a C-shaped cross section provided at one end of a side of the flat surface portion of the first main body portion; a second part including a second main body part having a clamping part at one lateral end of a flat surface part for rotatably clamping the rotation shaft of the first part, and a second sleeve part provided at the other lateral end of the flat surface part of the second main body part, A constructed toy, wherein the first sleeve and the second sleeve have a C-shaped cross section and are capable of clamping a rod-shaped or cylindrical object pushed into the C-shaped portion of the C-shape inside.

3. A first part consisting of a first main body portion having a rotation axis protruding perpendicularly from one side of a flat surface portion, and a first clip portion provided at one end of the side of the flat surface portion of the first main body portion; a second part including a second main body part having a clamping part at one lateral end of a flat surface part for rotatably clamping the rotation shaft of the first part, and a second clip part provided at the other lateral end of the flat surface part of the second main body part, The first clip and the second clip portion are capable of clamping a rod-shaped object or a cylindrical object inside the clip portion.

4. 3. The construction toy according to claim 1, wherein the first sleeve portion of the first part and the second sleeve portion of the second part have an axially extending groove on the inside.

5. The construction toy according to claim 3, wherein the first clip portion of the first part and the second clip portion of the second part have an axially extending groove on the inside thereof.

6. 4. The construction toy set according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of sets of construction toys each comprising the first part and the second part.

7. a plurality of sets of construction toys each consisting of the first part and the second part; 5. The construction toy set according to claim 1, wherein the construction toy set is made up of rod-shaped objects and / or hollow cylindrical objects.

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