PEDAGOGICAL TORQUE LIMITER MECHANICAL CLUTCH MODULAR PLAYBLOCK

Abstract

This invention relates to a modular game block with a torque-limiting mechanical clutch mechanism integrated into the mechanical motion transmission systems used within the modular game blocks. The system in question comprises mechanical motion transmission elements located within a module body, and a torque-limiting mechanical clutch mechanism situated on these elements. This clutch mechanism enables co-movement between the input and output elements up to a certain torque value; if this torque value is exceeded, it allows relative sliding movement between the elements. During this sliding movement, intermittent contact occurs depending on the geometric structure of the contact surfaces, generating mechanical vibration and auditory feedback.Thus, the system prevents damage to mechanical components by limiting motion transmission in overload situations and allows the user to physically perceive the system's stress level. The invention operates entirely on mechanical principles and does not require any electronic sensors or control elements. Thanks to these features, the system offers a safe, durable, and user-interactive mechanical solution for modular toy blocks.

Description

PEDAGOGICAL TORQUE LIMITER MECHANICAL CLUTCH MODULAR GAME BLOCK TECHNICAL FIELD This invention incorporates modular toy systems, mechanical power transmission mechanisms, and rotational motion. with torque limiting safety devices used within the modular game blocks that transmit power It is related. The invention specifically concerns rotary motion transmission elements located within modular game blocks. It provides protection in case of overload and if a certain torque value is exceeded. It relates to a structure that includes a clutch mechanism that is mechanically deactivated. The system in question ensures the safe transmission of motion elements located within the module. to enable its operation, to limit excessive stress situations and mechanical interaction a torque structured to generate physical feedback to the user during operation It includes a limiting mechanical mechanism. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The purpose of this invention is to provide mechanical motion transmission for use in modular toy systems. a torque limiter that can prevent its components from being damaged in overload situations to provide a mechanism. In modular game blocks, irregular and uncontrolled forces applied by the user, This particularly leads to excessive torque in rotary motion transmission elements, and this situation This leads to technical problems such as gear breakage, mechanical wear, and system malfunction. There are simple and effective solutions that can control these types of overload situations in existing toy systems. There is no viable mechanical solution. Torque limiting clutch mechanisms used in industrial applications limit a specific torque. It protects the system by cutting off power transmission if the limit is exceeded. However, these systems... Modular due to high-precision manufacturing requirements, complex structures, and costs. It is not directly adaptable to toy systems. 1 5 In this context, the aim of the invention is to create a toy-scale, feasible, low-cost, and mechanical device. by developing a clutch mechanism that can function as such when a certain torque value is exceeded The aim is to provide a structure that restricts the transmission of motion in a controlled manner. Another purpose of the invention is to identify the mechanical interaction that occurs during the torque limiting process. providing physical and auditory feedback to the user through vibrations or shocks The goal is to create a mechanism. The invention also includes mechanical transmission elements located within the module body. Integrated and functional, without requiring external sensors or electronic components. and a system that allows for safe and controlled transmission of motion between modular game blocks It aims to provide this. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 1. General Structure 1.1 The invention relates to mechanical motion transmission within modular game blocks. a torque limiting mechanical clutch developed for use in systems It relates to the mechanism. 1.2 The system consists of motion transmission elements located inside the module housing. integrated system that transmits power if a certain torque value is exceeded. It includes a limiting mechanical mechanism. 1.3 This mechanism prevents system damage in case of overload. It is designed to prevent and provide physical feedback to the user. 2. Module Body Structure 2.1 Body 2.1.1 The modular game block is a closed housing containing the internal mechanical components. It has a structure. 2.1.2 Fuselage; • Thermoplastic polymer material with high impact resistance, • injection molding method, • It is produced in a multi-part structure. 2 5 2.1.3 The housing shall prevent mechanical components from coming into contact with the external environment. It forms a closed enclosure. 2.2 Bearing and Support Structures 2.2.1 Positioning of elements that transmit rotational motion within the housing There are bedding areas. 2.2.2 These regions; • designed to allow for low-friction rotational movement, • It is cylindrical in shape. 3. Mechanical Motion Transmission System 3.1 Power Source 3.1.1 The system is driven by manual force applied by the user. It is done. 3.2 Transmission Elements 3.2.1 Motion transmission; • gears, • Miller, • fasteners It is provided through. 3.2.2 These elements enable the transmission of rotational motion from one component to another. It provides. 4. Torque Limiting Mechanical Clutch Structure 4.1 General Structure 4.1.1 Torque limiting mechanism on the motion transmission line It consists of a positioned clutch assembly. 4.1.2 This system; • an input element, • an output element, • and contact surfaces that enable interaction between these elements It consists of. 3 5 4.2 Torque Limiting Mechanism 4.2.1 Between input and output elements, together up to a certain torque value. It has contact surfaces that enable movement. 4.2.2 These contact surfaces; • It has a ribbed (serrated) surface geometry. 4.2.3 If the specified torque value is exceeded, the contact surfaces will separate from each other. It creates relative motion by sliding. 4.2.4 Along with this sliding motion: • power transmission is restricted, • The system is protected from overload. 4.3 Acoustic and Mechanical Feedback Structure 4.3.1 Geometry of contact surfaces, intermittent contact during sliding It is structured in a way that will create it. 4.3.2 As a result of this interrupted contact: • successive mechanical impact effects occur, • vibration occurs, • and an auditory "click"-like sound is produced. 4.3.3 Thanks to this structure, the user can mechanically detect when the system is under strain. can perceive. 4.4 Torque Threshold Setting 4.4.1 The clutch mechanism shall engage at a specific torque threshold. It has been designed. 4.4.2 This threshold value; • contact surface geometry, • spring force, • surface friction properties It is determined by... 5. Working Principle 4 5 5.1 Normal Operating Condition 5.1.1 Input and output elements together when the system is operating under normal load. It is turning. 5.1.2 In this case, the transmission of motion continues uninterrupted. 5.2 Overload Condition 5.2.1 Increase in torque value in the system as the force applied by the user increases It rises. 5.2.2 When the torque exceeds a predetermined threshold value: • contact surfaces begin to slide, • Input and output elements move separately. 5.3 Feedback Generation 5.3.1 Sequential contact-break motion between surfaces during sliding. It happens. 5.3.2 This situation: • vibration, • mechanical impact, • and generates auditory feedback. 5.4 Protection Function 5.4.1 During this process, the system: • Prevents excessive torque transmission, • Prevents damage to mechanical components. 6. Production Method 6.1 The module body is manufactured using the injection molding method. 6.2 Mechanical components: • plastic injection, • metal processing, • or manufactured using equivalent production techniques. 5 6.3 Clutch components, suitable for mass production within standard tolerances. It has been designed. 6.4 The components are assembled on the assembly line to form a closed housing structure. 7. Process Flow 7.1 The production of fuselage components is carried out. 7.2 Mechanical transmission elements are manufactured. 7.3 Clutch components are prepared. 7.4 Bearing and support elements are placed inside the housing. 7.5 The mechanical transmission system and clutch mechanism are installed. 7.6 The system is shut down and the final module is created. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The invention concerns a torque-limiting mechanical clutch system within modular toy blocks. suitable for mass production using existing industrial production techniques This can be achieved. The system consists of standard mechanical components made of plastic and / or metal. It is formed and can be produced with the existing industrial infrastructure without requiring special production technology. It is of a certain quality. The module body is constructed using thermoplastic polymer materials with high impact resistance. It can be produced using the injection molding method. This method is suitable for high-volume production. It provides repeatability and precision in its processes and is widely used in the toy industry. It is used. The housing structure ensures the safe housing of the internal mechanical components. It offers a closed structure that will provide Mechanical motion transmission elements and clutch components, plastic injection molding, CNC geometric properties that can be manufactured by processing or equivalent standard production methods It has contact surfaces that form the torque limiting mechanism, which are serrated, tooth-like, or They can be produced with inclined surface geometries, and these geometries are compatible with mass production techniques. It is structured. The mechanical clutch system used in this invention is designed to prevent exceeding a certain torque value. In modular toy systems, thanks to its structure that limits motion transmission in this situation. 6 5 reduces the risks of gear breakage, wear, and mechanical damage that may occur. This This situation contributes to extending the product lifespan and reducing maintenance requirements. In addition, the mechanism provides mechanical vibration thanks to the intermittent contact movement that occurs during sliding. and generates auditory feedback, a feature that informs the user about the system's strained state. It offers the possibility of direct physical perception. This feedback function, electronic completely mechanical, without the need for sensors or additional control systems. is being carried out. The system described in the invention can operate in production without requiring external electronic components. It allows costs to be kept under control and assembly processes It simplifies things. The fact that the mechanical structure can be integrated into the module allows for automatic assembly. It increases applicability in production lines and supports production efficiency. With these features, the invention is suitable for modular mechanical systems, especially in the toy industry. industrial products used in training sets, mechanical teaching kits and similar product groups. It can be produced and implemented on a large scale. 7

Claims

1. It is a modular game block, characterized by its module body, and the module body itself. a mechanical motion transmission system located inside, this mechanical motion It includes a torque-limiting mechanical clutch assembly located on the transmission system; the input and output elements of the torque limiting mechanical clutch system in question enabling coordinated movement between them up to a certain torque value, and that torque value structured to allow relative sliding motion if exceeded. This creates mechanical vibration by generating intermittent contact during the sliding motion, and It is a modular game block characterized by generating auditory feedback.

2. It is a modular play block according to claim 1, and its feature is a torque-limiting mechanical clutch. the system has serrated or tooth-like contact surfaces between the input and output elements. It includes.

3. Modular play block according to claim 1, its feature is; torque limiting mechanical clutch. its arrangement, through inclined surface geometries, allows for sliding motion at a specific torque threshold. It is structured in a way that will create 4. It is a modular game block according to claim 1, and its characteristic feature is that it is the most efficient mechanical motion transmission system. It contains a minimal gear mechanism and / or shaft.

5. It is a modular game block according to claim 1, and its characteristic feature is that the torque limiting mechanism is in contact with the circuit. sequential mechanical impact effects due to intermittent contact between surfaces It creates auditory feedback by generating it.

6. It is a modular game block according to claim 1, and its characteristic feature is that the torque limiting mechanism is specific to a certain mechanically restricts power transmission if a torque threshold is exceeded. Its purpose is to prevent components from being overloaded. 35 7. According to Claim 1, it is a modular play block and its feature is; torque limiting mechanical clutch. a system determined by the contact surface geometry and / or surface friction characteristics It must have a torque threshold value. 8 5 8. It is a modular game block according to claim 1, and its characteristic is that the mechanism can be used in any way. based entirely on mechanical principles, without any electronic sensors or control elements. It is a study.

9. It is a modular game block according to Claim 1, and its characteristic feature is that the module body is mechanical. It has a closed enclosure structure that isolates the components from the external environment. 9