Building block assembly

Abstract

A building block assembly, comprising a socket building block (100) and adapter building blocks (201, 205). The socket building block (100) comprises a first magnet (101) and adapter slots (102) adapted to connect the outer surface of the socket building block (100) and the first magnet (101). The adapter building blocks (201, 205) comprise a first adapter building block (201) and a second adapter building block (205). The first adapter building block (201) comprises a transition portion (207) and at least one first insertion portion (208), wherein the transition portion (207) is connected to the socket building block (100) by means of the first insertion portion (208) being in insertion fit with an adapter slot (102); and the first insertion portion (208) comprises a second magnet (211), and the second magnet (211) and the first magnet (101) form magnetic attraction in the axial direction of the first insertion portion (208). The second adapter building block (205) is adapted to connect two socket building blocks (100), and comprises two coaxial second insertion portions (214) arranged opposite each other, wherein the two socket building blocks (100) are mutually connected and come into contact by means of the second insertion portions (214) being in insertion fit with adapter slots (102). In the building block assembly, by means of configuring the first insertion portion (208) to be in insertion fit with an adapter slot (102), the first magnet (101) and the second magnet (211) are guided to be attracted to each other, and are also restricted from being misaligned, such that the structure is stable, and the assembly of the first adapter building block (201) and the socket building block (100) can be easily implemented.

Description

A building block assembly Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of building blocks, and in particular relates to a building block assembly. Background Art

[0002] The existing Chinese patent application number CN202020339557.9 discloses a magnetic splicing stick toy, including a magnetic stick and a toy shell, and the magnetic stick is installed at the end of the toy shell; the magnetic stick includes a magnetic stick shell, an iron core and a magnet, and the iron core and the magnet are both installed in the magnetic stick shell, and the magnetic stick shell is installed at the end of the toy shell. Technical issues

[0003] In the above solution, magnetic rods are installed at both ends of the toy shell, and the shape is built by the mutual adsorption and stacking of the end planes of the magnetic rods. Users can still easily separate and break them up by applying force in different directions, which lacks stability. Technical Solutions

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a building block assembly to meet the needs of users.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a building block assembly, including

[0006] The receiving building block comprises a first magnetic body and a transition groove suitable for connecting the outer surface of the receiving building block with the first magnetic body.

[0007] The transfer building block includes a first transfer building block and a second transfer building block, wherein:

[0008] The first adapter building block includes a transition portion and at least one first plug-in portion, the transition portion is connected to the receiving building block by plugging the first plug-in portion into the adapter slot, the first plug-in portion includes a second magnetic body, and the second magnetic body and the first magnetic body form magnetic adsorption along the axial direction of the first plug-in portion.

[0009] The second adapter building block includes two coaxial second plug-in parts that are arranged in opposite directions. The two receiving building blocks are connected and contacted with each other through the second plug-in parts plugging into the adapter slot.

[0010] Preferably, the second plug-in portion includes two oppositely arranged plug-in ears and a U-shaped groove formed between the plug-in ears, the plug-in ears include a convex edge formed at the end thereof, and the adapter groove includes a first groove edge arranged facing the first magnetic body, the first groove edge is formed with a circumferentially arranged groove, and the convex edge is engaged with the groove, so that the second plug-in portion and the adapter groove constitute an axial limit.

[0011] Preferably, the convex edge includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other, the first surface is suitable for fitting into the groove, and the second surface is suitable for fitting into the first magnetic body.

[0012] Preferably, the second plug-in portion includes a circumferential rib provided on its outer surface, and the circumferential rib is radially expansion-fitted with the inner surface of the adapter groove, so that the second plug-in portion and the adapter groove form an axial limit.

[0013] Preferably, the first plug-in portion includes a hollow section, a solid section and a first axis, the hollow section and the solid section share the first axis, the solid section is suitable for connecting the transition portion, the end of the hollow section away from the solid section includes a mounting groove, the sheet-shaped second magnetic body is embedded in the mounting groove, and the first axis is suitable for passing through the center of the second magnetic body, and the hollow section includes a plurality of deformation holes uniformly distributed circumferentially on its circumferential wall.

[0014] Preferably, the transition portion includes a unit end face suitable for connecting to the first plug-in portion, the unit end face includes a docking ring surface arranged around the first plug-in portion, the adapter groove includes a second groove edge arranged on the outer surface of the receiving building block, and the docking ring surface is docked with the second groove edge.

[0015] Preferably, the solid section includes a unit end face suitable for connecting to the first plug-in portion, the unit end face includes a docking annular surface arranged around the first plug-in portion, the adapter groove includes a mating annular surface extending radially inward from its inner circumferential wall, and the docking annular surface is mated with the mating annular surface.

[0016] Preferably, the center of gravity of the receiving building block coincides with its center, the center of gravity of the first magnetic body coincides with its center, the center of gravity of the receiving building block is suitable for constituting the center of symmetry of the first magnetic body, the center of gravity of the transfer building block coincides with its center, and a through hole is formed at the center of gravity position of the transition part on the plane where it is located.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the transition portion is a tubular structure, and the first plug-in portion is provided at both axial ends of the transition portion.

[0018] Alternatively, the transition portion is a curved tube structure, the first plug-in portions are provided at both ends of the transition portion, and an angle of not less than 90° is formed between the two first plug-in portions.

[0019] Alternatively, the transition portion is a cross-shaped structure and is connected with four coplanar first plug-in portions.

[0020] Alternatively, the transition portion is a T-shaped structure and is connected with three coplanar first plug-in portions.

[0021] Preferably, the transfer building block includes a plurality of transfer grooves, and the transfer grooves include a second axis, and the second axis is centered on the center of gravity of the receiving building block and radiates uniformly to all sides.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, the receiving building block is a spherical structure, a spherical first magnetic body is provided at the center of the receiving building block, and the transfer grooves are distributed radially on the receiving building block.

[0023] Alternatively, the receiving building block is a polyhedron, including several unit surfaces, and a first magnetic body is provided in the center of the receiving building block, and the first magnetic body is spherical or a corresponding regular polyhedron. One end of the adapter groove is provided in the center of the unit surface, and the adapter groove is perpendicular to the corresponding unit surface.

[0024] Preferably, the connecting building block includes two symmetrically arranged unit connecting building blocks, and the unit connecting building block includes a docking surface and a docking column and a docking groove arranged perpendicular to the docking surface, the docking column and the docking groove are in a square array, and the two docking columns and the two docking grooves are respectively located on the diagonals of the square array. Beneficial effects

[0025] (1) By arranging the first plug-in portion and the transfer groove to guide the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body to attract each other and limit the misalignment of the two, the structure is stable and the first transfer building block and the receiving building block can be easily assembled. The first plug-in portion can be hidden in the receiving building block, and the integrity is good and the appearance is elegant.

[0026] (2) Furthermore, the first plug-in portion includes a hollow section and a solid section. By providing a deformation hole in the hollow section, the first plug-in portion can be deformed to a certain extent, so that it can enter the transition groove more easily, while the solid section can limit the bending between the first plug-in portion and the transition portion, thereby improving the structural strength.

[0027] (3) By setting the convex edge and the groove to engage or the circumferential convex edge and the inner surface of the adapter groove to expand and fit, the plug-in fit of the second plug-in part and the adapter groove is axially limited, thereby enabling a number of receiving building blocks to be connected and in contact. In addition, under the structure of the convex edge and the groove engaging, the two can also rotate relative to each other, thereby increasing the playability of the building block assembly.

[0028] (4) By setting the receiving building block to be spherical or regular polyhedron, setting a first magnetic body at the center thereof, and radiating the transfer groove uniformly around the center of the receiving building block, a number of transfer grooves of the same length can be set, which has good compatibility, a compact and light structure, and is conducive to reducing manufacturing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting building blocks provided by the present invention.

[0030] FIG2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the layered building blocks provided by the present invention.

[0031] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a first adapter building block type A provided by the present invention.

[0032] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first adapter building block type B provided by the present invention.

[0033] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of the first C-shaped adapter building block provided by the present invention.

[0034] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of the first adapter building block D provided by the present invention.

[0035] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of the second adapter building block type A provided by the present invention.

[0036] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of the second adapter building block type B provided by the present invention.

[0037] In the figure, the receiving building block 100, the first magnetic body 101, the adapter groove 102, the unit receiving building block 103, the docking surface 104, the docking column 105, the docking groove 106, the groove 107, the second groove edge 108, the first adapter building block type A 201, the first adapter building block type B 202, the first adapter building block type C 203, the first adapter building block type D 204, the second adapter building block type A 205, the second adapter building block type B 206, the transition portion 207, the first plug-in portion 208, the hollow section 209, the solid section 210, the second magnetic body 211, the deformation hole 212, the unit end surface 213, the second plug-in portion 214, the plug-in ear 215, the U-shaped groove 216, the convex edge 217, the first surface 218, the second surface 219, the circumferential rib 220, and the through hole 221. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0039] It should also be noted here that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention due to unnecessary details, only structures and / or processing steps closely related to the scheme of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0040] In addition, it should be noted that the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or apparatus.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1-8, a building block assembly includes a receiving block 100 and a transfer block. Referring to Figure 1, the receiving block 100 is a spherical structure. A spherical first magnetic body 101 is disposed in the center of the receiving block 100. The receiving block 100 is formed with six radially distributed transfer grooves 102, and the transfer grooves 102 are adapted to connect the outer surface of the receiving block 100 with the first magnetic body 101. The center of gravity of the receiving block 100 coincides with its center, and the center of gravity of the first magnetic body 101 coincides with its center. The center of gravity of the receiving block 100 is adapted to constitute the center of symmetry of the first magnetic body 101. The transfer grooves 102 include a second axis, which radiates uniformly in all directions from the center of gravity of the receiving block 101. This design facilitates the building block assembly to complete various forms of building blocks. After completion of the building, the building block can be placed stably to reduce tipping caused by a shift in the center of gravity.

[0042] In this embodiment, referring to FIG2 , the receiving building block 100 includes two symmetrically arranged unit receiving building blocks 103 , each of which includes a docking surface 104 and docking posts 105 and a docking groove 106 arranged perpendicular to the docking surface 104 . The docking posts 105 and the docking groove 106 are arranged in a square array, and the two docking posts 105 and the two docking grooves 106 are respectively located on the diagonals of the square array.

[0043] In some other embodiments, the receiving building block 100 is a polyhedron, including several unit surfaces. A first magnetic body 101 is provided in the center of the receiving building block 100. The first magnetic body 101 is spherical or a corresponding regular polyhedron. One end of the adapter groove 102 is provided in the center of the unit surface, and the adapter groove 102 is perpendicular to the corresponding unit surface.

[0044] In this embodiment, the center of gravity of the adapter building block coincides with its center, please refer to Figure 3, the adapter building block includes a first adapter building block type A 201, including a transition portion 207 of a tubular structure and first plug-in portions 208 arranged at both axial ends of the transition portion 207, and the transition portion 207 is connected to the receiving building block 100 through the first plug-in portion 208 and the adapter groove 102. The first plug-in portion 208 includes a hollow section 209, a solid section 210, and a first axis. The hollow section 209 and the solid section 210 share the first axis. The solid section 210 is adapted to connect to the transition portion 207. The end of the hollow section 209, away from the solid section 210, includes a mounting slot. A sheet-like second magnetic body 211 is embedded in the mounting slot, and the first axis is adapted to pass through the center of the second magnetic body 211. The hollow section 209 includes a plurality of deformation holes 212 uniformly distributed circumferentially on its peripheral wall. The second magnetic body 211 and the first magnetic body 101 form a magnetic attraction along the axial direction of the first plug-in portion 208. Furthermore, the transition portion 207 includes a unit end face 213 adapted to connect to the solid section 210. The unit end face 213 includes a docking annular surface disposed around the solid section 210. The adapter groove 102 includes a second groove edge 108 disposed on the outer surface of the receiving building block 100. The docking annular surface docks with the second groove edge 108.

[0045] In some other embodiments, see Figure 4 , the transition portion 207 is a curved tubular structure, with first plug-in portions 208 disposed at both ends of the transition portion 207, and a 90° angle between the two first plug-in portions 208. Alternatively, see Figure 5 , the transition portion 207 is a T-shaped structure connected to three coplanar first plug-in portions 208. A through-hole 221 is formed at the center of gravity of the transition portion 207, located in the plane where the transition portion 207 lies. When connecting building blocks, the user can insert their index finger through the through-hole 221 while other fingers hold the transition portion 207, facilitating force application. Alternatively, see Figure 6 , the transition portion 207 is a cross-shaped structure connected to four coplanar first plug-in portions 208. A through-hole 221 is formed at the center of gravity of the transition portion 207, located in the plane where the transition portion 207 lies.

[0046] In this embodiment, referring to FIG. 7 , the adapter building block includes a second adapter building block type A 205 , which includes two coaxially opposed second plug-in portions 214 . The two receiving building blocks 100 are connected and contacted with each other via the second plug-in portions 214 and the adapter slot 102 . The second plug-in portion 214 includes two opposing plug-in ears 215 and a U-shaped groove 216 formed between the plug-in ears 215 . The plug-in ears 215 include a ridge 217 formed at their ends. The adapter slot 102 includes a first groove edge facing the first magnetic body 101 . The first groove edge is formed with a circumferential groove 107 . The ridge 217 engages with the groove 107 , thereby constituting an axial limit between the second plug-in portion 214 and the adapter slot 102 . Furthermore, the protrusion 217 includes a first surface 218 and a second surface 219 disposed opposite to each other. The first surface 218 is adapted to fit the groove 107 , and the second surface 219 is adapted to fit the first magnetic body 101 and prompt the second adapter block A-type 205 to be plugged into place.

[0047] In some other embodiments, please refer to Figure 8, the adapter building block includes a second adapter building block type B 206, wherein the second plug-in portion 214 is cylindrical and includes a circumferential rib 220 provided on its outer surface, and the circumferential rib 220 is radially expanded and fitted with the inner surface of the adapter groove 102, so that the second plug-in portion 214 and the adapter groove 102 constitute an axial limit.

[0048] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A building block component, characterized in that, include The receiving building block comprises a first magnetic body and a transition groove suitable for connecting the outer surface of the receiving building block with the first magnetic body. The transfer building block includes a first transfer building block and a second transfer building block, wherein: The first adapter building block includes a transition portion and at least one first plug-in portion, the transition portion is connected to the receiving building block by plugging the first plug-in portion into the adapter slot, the first plug-in portion includes a second magnetic body, and the second magnetic body and the first magnetic body form magnetic adsorption along the axial direction of the first plug-in portion. The second adapter building block includes two coaxial second plug-in parts that are arranged in opposite directions, and the two receiving building blocks are connected and contacted with each other through the second plug-in parts plugging into the adapter slot.

2. The building block component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second plug-in portion includes two oppositely arranged plug-in ears and a U-shaped groove formed between the plug-in ears, the plug-in ears include a convex edge formed at the end thereof, and the adapter groove includes a first groove edge arranged facing the first magnetic body, the first groove edge is formed with a circumferentially arranged groove, and the convex edge is engaged with the groove, so that the second plug-in portion and the adapter groove form an axial limit.

3. A building block component according to claim 2, wherein The convex edge includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other, the first surface is suitable for fitting into the groove, and the second surface is suitable for fitting into the first magnetic body.

4. A building block component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second plug-in portion includes a circumferential rib provided on its outer surface, and the circumferential rib is radially expansion-fitted with the inner surface of the adapter groove, so that the second plug-in portion and the adapter groove form an axial limit.

5. A building block component according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first plug-in portion includes a hollow section, a solid section and a first axis. The hollow section and the solid section share the first axis. The solid section is suitable for connecting to the transition portion. The end of the hollow section away from the solid section includes a mounting groove. The sheet-shaped second magnetic body is embedded in the mounting groove, and the first axis is suitable for passing through the center of the second magnetic body. The hollow section includes a plurality of deformation holes uniformly distributed circumferentially on its circumferential wall.

6. A building block component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transition portion includes a unit end surface suitable for connecting to the first plug-in portion, the unit end surface includes a docking ring surface arranged around the first plug-in portion, the transition groove includes a second groove edge arranged on the outer surface of the receiving building block, the docking ring surface is docked with the second groove edge, Alternatively, the solid section includes a unit end face suitable for connecting to the first plug-in portion, the unit end face includes a docking annular surface arranged around the first plug-in portion, the transition groove includes a mating annular surface formed by extending radially inward from its inner circumferential wall, and the docking annular surface is mated with the mating annular surface.

7. A building block assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The center of gravity of the receiving building block coincides with its center, the center of gravity of the first magnetic body coincides with its center, and the center of gravity of the receiving building block is suitable for constituting the symmetry center of the first magnetic body. The center of gravity of the transition block coincides with its center, and a through hole is formed at the center of gravity of the transition portion and is disposed on the plane where the hole is located.

8. A building block assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transition portion is a tubular structure, and the first plug-in portion is provided at both axial ends of the transition portion. Alternatively, the transition part is a bent tubular structure, the first plugging parts are arranged at two ends of the transition part, and an included angle of not less than 90° is formed between the two first plugging parts. Alternatively, the transition part is a cross-shaped structure and is connected with four coplanar first plugging parts. Alternatively, the transition part is a T-shaped structure and is connected with three coplanar first plugging parts.

9. A building block assembly according to any one of claims 6, wherein the adapter building block includes a plurality of adapter slots, the adapter slots include a second axis, and the second axis is uniformly radiated around the center of gravity of the receiving building block, wherein: the receiving building block is a spherical structure, a spherical first magnetic body is arranged in the center of the receiving building block, and the adapter slots are distributed radially on the receiving building block. Alternatively, the receiving building block is a polyhedron, including a plurality of unit surfaces, a first magnetic body is arranged in the center of the receiving building block, the first magnetic body is spherical or in the shape of a corresponding regular polyhedron, one end of the adapter slot is arranged in the center of the unit surface, and the adapter slot is perpendicular to the corresponding unit surface.

10. A building block component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The receiving building block includes two symmetrically arranged unit receiving building blocks, the unit receiving building block includes a docking surface, a docking post and a docking groove arranged perpendicular to the docking surface, the docking post and the docking groove are arranged in a square array, and the two docking posts and the two docking grooves are respectively located on the diagonals of the square array.

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