EP0830883A2 - Toy construction system - Google Patents

Abstract

The male connections (12) are a single piece of moulded plastics, arranged at 45 degrees , or at 90 degrees , or at 135 degrees , or at 180 degrees on a drum (10) or node with a central housing (11) across the centre with alternate circular and vertical grooves or bayonet fittings (15, 16) to engage other membranes. The grooves are on the two edges of the housing up to a height division line. The connecting rods are made from a single piece of moulded plastics comprising a latticed girder with side pieces and symmetrical bracing. Their end housings are opened out by the male connector during assembly and disassembly. There are also intermediate receptors to receive male connectors from one side or the other and transverse dividing elements able to receive other female connectors.

Description

The invention relates to a system for building toys and in particular, a new way of building and assembly of toys integrated by a plurality of elements, made of molded plastics with a certain rigidity and a ductile margin which allows effortlessly and with absolute simplicity, the assembly or the union between said elements.

Connectors and structural elements which are developed based on proportional measures which starting from a basic portion and developed according to a known formula, are complemented to associate with each other by forming structures composed of a module triangular with right angles including the hypotenuse constitutes the catheter of the adjoining complementary triangle successive, gradually increasing the area of this, up to the maximum measurement allowed by the element longest structural member in the system.

Proportional structural development proposed construction, based on a principle mathematical or a known mathematical formula; elementary in educational references and substantially in the state of the art; for this guy of toy constructions, in the case of the invention, is advantageously integrated by structural elements straight and curvilinear structural elements multiples in a range of measures according to the formula aforementioned which, associated with a set of members specially developed by the invention, make it possible to form various coplanar or multiplanar compositions with multiple spatial projections.

This capacity of the elements which mainly integrate the subject of the invention, is also applicable for development and construction of a basic structure static like: a factory, a quay, a carousel ..., or dynamic like: vehicles, machinery, vessels, etc., or of a mixed nature such as: drawbridges, cranes, excavator, etc., allowing the construction of other complementary training basic structures, also static, dynamic or mixed, with multiple and diverse functions which equipped with self-propelled and controlled components or run from a remote control station, can perform their function within the structure of very basis of the construction or outside of it.

STATE OF THE ART

Lx = est une broche de structure Xⁿ d'une série de 1 à "n".

Dmn = est l'espace compris entre les axes des logements des connecteurs proches entre deux éléments structuraux d'une série.

d = est la distance despuis l'axe de tel logement, la fin de la paroi et la section intermédiaire.

The system of the invention is based on the development of toy construction patented in the USA by GLIKMAN and which has its greatest expression in US patent P 5,350,331 which is the culmination of other previous USA patents, the numbers P 5061219 and 5137486, which mainly comprise a connector element provided with one or more radial pinching pins and a set of structural elements between them to execute a system of structures which identifies with the geometric principle of complementary triangles, in composing a jealousy where the hypotenuse of the base triangle is the catheter of the complementary adjoining triangle, and so on, where such structural elements or pins where are determined "n" different pins, each according to the formula: Lx = (1,414) (x-1) * Dmn - (2 x d) or

Lx = is a spindle of structure X ⁿ of a series from 1 to "n".

Dmn = is the space between the axes of the housing of the close connectors between two structural elements of a series.

d = is the distance from the axis of such a housing, the end of the wall and the intermediate section.

A system where the radial nip elements are female terminals radially attached to an element annular equicentric between which are formed intermediate sections with trapezoid section and structural elements or pins or male members which fit into said pinching elements for compose a union where the male member can rotate freely in such tightening.

The pinch shape between the female element and the male must be carried out laterally since the elements provided between each other prevent that the male element can be mounted or dismounted coaxially.

The male structural element has its ends arranged to fit in and slip into the elements of pinch and its body, in wing section "X", to enter coaxially in the housing of the connector member, fit inside and be able to turn inside of it.

Male members of structures maintain a one-dimensional mounting position with the elements of pinching and then, with the connector element which has said pinch element.

Pinch elements can also adjust against the wing profile "X" of the male elements of the structure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The ability to develop the type of aforementioned structures, is the special condition of connector elements and structural elements, according to the invention. It has means of coupling or not only admit rotation between them of these elements but also the articulation sort of patella, being able to vary the spatial projection of pieces at least at an angle of 115 ° which is the clearance between the male member of the connector element and the female member of the structural element which, essentially, are provided with a special definition of its coupling parts.

And to favor the interspace solution of structures, said members, the male connector element and the female structural element, bring associated means for mounting limbs in plane projections different and the second, moreover, means for receive other similar or complementary elements in transverse projections with applications different.

The invention advantageously comprises an element annular connector with one or more members radial, substantially cylindrical, which have a spherical protuberance are terminated by a point extreme, which is a tangential prismatic boss and parallel to the symmetrical horizontal axis of said sphere and whose boss is finished by a blunt song so that the friction of this boss against the dividing wall of the housing for the female structural element, either not a flat friction and to allow that as well the free rotation movement as the articulated movement usual between connector and structural elements, find no friction resistance.

In this way the structural elements or rods (various proportional measures according to the formula known), are elements composed of two parts symmetrical, parallel and essentially separate planes by successive walls or partitions transverse to equidistance which form receptive housing intermediates and others, one at each end, open with coaxial access, as well as laterally, on both sides.

Thus the receptacles for extremes, open, are designed for and have the capacity to receive the elements cylindrical connectors, being able to be mounted as well in a coaxial position relative to the linear access of the housing of said structural element, on one side or the other of the lateral openings of said housing, while the intermediate receiving housings are fitted out mainly to receive members transversely connectors, in particular the protuberance spherical, with a certain interlocking margin, and having the possibility to turn freely.

These intermediate dwellings are also fitted out with means which while being part of the wall of division with extreme receiver housing, allow or admit anchoring of another female structural member in reverse position (90 °), so that they adjust relatively by their respective longitudinal edges and in snapping, also relatively, against the parties specific to the dividing wall.

The connector element, as it has been said, is composed a drum or annular core which is hollowed out internally in a circular concentric housing, fitted in its outline with special cuts or tangential dovetail blasting, equidistant and at 90 °. This results alternately and also to equidistance the production of protrusions or bosses of same profile. These sections are connected vertically, by the two sides, up to half the height of the recess. Delays on one side and the other do not coincide not. They are alternative and their depth ends at the half of the recess.

The housings of the connector element have, at least, a double mission. Admitting the assembly of the elements female structural perpendicularly, so that ability to slide axially and to rotate relatively inside the accommodation. For this the elements structural or rods have a geometric configuration very particular to be able to slide axially or be able to turn relatively and also to facilitate its introduction into the connector housing.

This accommodation is designed to receive or accommodate other members, which while being part of an element connector, for example of said connection pins radial, may consist of connector elements multiples perpendicular to each other or interplanar in having up to 14 multiradial connection pins, in counting in this way on an orthogonal arrangement of eight pins in vertical projection and eight pins in horizontal projection.

These connector members, according to the invention, can be complementary complementary bodies. By being composed of one, two or three connecting radial members, they have as long as a nucleus a circular fragment equivalent to an arc 120 ° annular drum, provided opposite to a means "U" anchor whose branches penetrate the housing of an annular connector, anchoring against internal edges of the bosses or tangential teeth of the walls of such accommodation.

Said "U" anchoring members of the organ additional connector described, have inside means which while being slightly elastic the pins of the "U" anchor, may staple against the edges of the wings of the structural elements, being able to have one or several connecting members on a structural element of the system.

This version is used, both in the elements rectilinear structural, that curvilinear of the system, being given that the means of maintaining each other elements, have the same measures and the same characteristics.

The system also incorporates stop members which snap into the intermediate housings of female structural elements which have a double mission depending on whether they are fixed in a position or in a other. In one case it serves as a limiter to ensure the position, for example: of a connector element avoiding an axial displacement but without avoiding its movement of rotation and another to immobilize, for example, said connector element in both directions of such movements.

The system also incorporates a member that snaps in the extreme housings of structural elements, in constituting an external stop for a member of this type, which serves as an axle for a wheel and which incorporates a rim with the housing of a connector element. A rim that has the grooved logic profile to receive a tire with various diameters, depending on that of the rim. A game of pair of rims serves as a drum to mount a wide tire, typical of all-terrain vehicles, planes, public works vehicles, amphibians, etc.

The system incorporates tires molded in plastic or synthetic material, for example neoprene or the design of the cover, forms a lateral toothed profile, whose incisions are rooms for rooms composed with the profile of the male members of the connector, for example they are 180 ° rods without housing connector. These rods are arranged in said incisions and joining them circularly, each pair of rods, alternatively, with structural elements females, form a caterpillar chain by transforming a wheel set in one continuous track.

A rim of the type indicated previously, according to the system, has an external toothing as as a gear, with a wavy toothed profile where the notches or incisions are housings for the male member of connector elements, for example: for a transmission.

In connection with said rolling and transmission the system includes a suspension element consisting of telescopically assembled parts, with internal anchoring means to avoid eviction and a elastic member (a spring) threaded externally between these. Each telescopic member presents, at the end external respectively, an annular connector member and the extreme part of anchoring of a structural element female. Said suspension member is associated with elements of the system and can be used as a means shock absorber in vehicles, articulated devices, etc.

The system ultimately incorporates a mixed member of spider for the interior mounting of four elements connectors, for example depending on a chassis or cross member composed of a connector member annular from which four structural elements are projected radially and equidistant, plus particular, four extreme means of assembling structural elements, which allow assembly in rotation and articulated male means of organs connectors. This allows, for example, the formation of rotating carousels; column frames, towers, etc.

The system also incorporates a closure piece. A triangular piece to cover the hollow formed by the structural arrangement, depending on the system, of a set of connector elements and their structural elements correspondents. By relying, at least, on a member which is mounted on one of the male members or pivots of the connector element, for example of a system multiple connector of at least three pivots, where both side up the triangle catheters and the intermediary is used to engage the closing. This allows to form wall structures closed at the same time as reinforcing the frame whole cell.

The system presented here has a versatility important to the construction of toys based on frames static or dynamic or a combination of the two, being able, essentially, to determine it by the condition differential assembly means, organs main connectors and structural elements - straight, curvilinear, build structures in different spatial projections not only coplanar, but also biplanar and multiplanar which can reach plan developments with a maximum inclination of 115 ° in relation to one of the surfaces mounted, according to the known triangular association formula described. By being able, moreover, by means of the elements of curvilinear structures develop arched frames; arched structures or surfaces with a profile winding such as a railway, an air carrier; a winding profile carousel, etc.

Then we will develop a broader idea of essential features of the invention when we refer to the accompanying drawing sheets this memory, where in a somewhat schematic way and only as an example, we represent the details preferred of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view and detail partial augmented by the connector, according to one version chosen: from eight members or pivots.

Figure 2 is a perspective view and detail partial increased by the structural element.

Figures 3 to 3k correlatively are examples various of the connector member of FIG. 1 with a number different from 45 °, 90 °, 120 ° and 180 ° radial pivots.

Figure 4 is a table showing the dimensions different (length) A to H of structural elements (rods) straight.

Figure 5 is a table showing an embodiment structural possible, starting from an "A" dimension between the axes of the pivots, spaced by a structural element (A-H) of Figure 4.

Figure 6, is a representation equal to the previous one of a structural relation starting from a dimension "B" between the axes of two pivots spaced by one or several structural elements (A-H) in Figure 4.

Figure 7 is a table showing the dimensions different (arcs) (a-f) of the structural elements curvilinear (rods).

Figure 8 is a representation of an example of free structural realization with the different members curvilinear in figure (7).

Figures 9 and 10 are examples of modes of different structuring, according to a regular coaxial assembly or articulated connecting members and elements Figures 1 and 2, according to the invention.

Figure 11 is a plan view of the association coaxial of a connector member and a structural element.

Figures 11a, 11b and 11c are sections transverse by lines A-A, C-C and E-E respectively of fig. 11.

Figure 11A is a sectioned view longitudinally by line B-B in Figure 11.

Figure 11B is a sectional view through line D-D of Figure 11A.

Figure 11a 'is the enlarged detail of the figure 11a.

Figure 11C is a survey view at 90 ° relative to the representation of figure 11, in an example of rotation.

Figures 11Ca, 11Cd and 11Cc are sections transverse by lines D-D, A-A and E-E respectively of Figure 11C.

Figure 11D is a sectioned view longitudinally by line B-B in Figure 11C.

Figure 11E is a sectional view through line C-C of Figure 11D.

Figure 11F is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 11C.

Figure 11Ca 'is an enlarged detail of the figure 11Ca.

Figure 11G is a top view of members of the Figure 11 in an example of articulation.

Figure 11H is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 11G.

Figure 11I is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 11H.

Figure 11J is a perspective plan view of the figure 11G.

Figure 11K is a sectional view through line A-A of Figure 11L of the members of Figure 11 in a example of rotation.

Figure 11L is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 11K.

Figure 11M is a view equal to Figure 11L in extended position.

Figure 11N is a sectional view through line A-A of Figure 11M.

Figure 11Na is the enlarged detail of the figure 11N.

Figure 12 is a top view of the threading or linking structural elements (rods).

Figure 12A is a sectional view through line E-E of Figure 12B.

Figure 12B is a sectional view through line D-D in Figure 12.

Figure 12C is a cross sectional view by line A-A in figure 12.

Figure 12Ca is a sectional view reproduced in large detail of Figure 12C.

Figure 12D is a cross-sectional view by line C-C in figure 12.

Figure 12E is a cross-sectional view by line B-B in Figure 12.

Figure 12F is a related perspective view with figure 12.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of the assembly a structural rod in the housing connector element receiver.

Figure 13A is a front elevation view of the representation of figure 13.

Figure 13B is a sectional view through line A-A of Figure 13A.

Figure 14 is a side elevational view of the assembly of a radial member of a connector element in a housing -not external- of a structural rod.

Figure 14A is a 90 ° front elevation view of the figure 14.

Figure 14B is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 14.

Figure 14C is a perspective view of the representation of FIGS. 14A and 14B.

Figure 14Ba is an enlarged view of the detail of figure 14B.

Figure 15 is a plan view of an example of the alternative and / or staggered assembly of various elements connectors in a set (pair) of elements (rods) structural.

Figure 15A is a sectional view through line A-A- in Figure 15.

Figure 16 is a side elevational view of a member additional connector (auxiliary), with only one radial connector member (pivot).

Figure 16A is a 90 ° elevation view of Figure 16.

Figure 16B is a view equal to 16A of an element connector of the radial connector members (pivots).

Figure 16C is a view equal to 16B of an element connector of three members radial connectors (pivots).

Figure 17 is a front elevation view of the assembly perpendicular and symmetrically of two members of the Figure 16C, in a multiple connector element radial connector elements (pivots).

Figure 17A is a perspective view of the figure 17.

Figure 17B is a sectional view through line C-C in Figure 17.

Figure 17C is a sectional view through line C-C in Figure 17.

Figure 17D is a perspective view of the figure 16C.

Figure 17Ca is an enlarged view of the detail of figure 17C.

Figure 17Da is an enlarged view of the detail of Figure 17D.

Figure 18 is a raised view of the mounting of a straight structural rod with two elements complementary (auxiliary) connectors of the type of Figure 16 and following.

Figure 18A is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 18.

Figure 18B is a perspective view of the figure 18.

Figure 18Aa is an enlarged view of the detail of Figure 18A.

Figure 19 is a plan view of the mounting of a curvilinear structural element (rod) with two elements complementary (auxiliary) connectors of the type of Figure 16 and following.

Figure 19A is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 19.

Figure 19B is a perspective view of the figure 19.

Figure 20 is a perspective view, in representing in perspective-lifted the stop element

FIG. 20A is a perspective view, in representing in perspective-plan the stop element.

FIG. 20B is a perspective view of said element of a stop engaged in a structural rod limiting a connector element threaded into said element (rod) structural.

Figure 20C is a sectional view through line D-D of Figure 20D.

Figure 20D is a top view of Figure 20B.

Figure 20E is a sectional view through line A-A of Figure 20D.

Figure 20F is a sectional view through line C-C of Figure 20E.

Figure 21 is a perspective view shown in lifted from a limiting hub cover.

FIG. 21A is a view similar to the previous one, shown in plan.

FIG. 21B is a view in proyection of the mounting of the hub covers of FIGS. 21 and 21A mounted in the member extremity receiver of a structural rod.

Figure 21C is a top view of Figure 21B partially sectioned by line A-A in Figure 21D.

Figure 21 D is a plan view of Figure 21C.

Figure 21E is a sectional view through line B-B in Figure 21C.

Figure 21F is a sectional view through line C-C of Figure 21D.

Figure 22 is a top view of a rim element for a rolling member.

Figure 22a is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 22.

Figure 23 is a top view of a limb (pneumatic) bearing for the rim of figure 22.

Figure 23A is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 23.

Figure 24 is a top view of a rim element for a lower diameter bearing member.

Figure 24A is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 24.

Figure 25 is a top view of a limb (pneumatic) bearing for the rim of figure 24.

Figure 25A is a 90 ° plan view of the figure 25.

Figure 26 is a top view of a rim element for a tire with a small cross-section.

Figure 26A is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 26.

Figure 27 is a perspective view of an element tire for the rim in Figures 26-26A.

Figure 28 is a large pneumatic element section consisting of a set (pair) of rims in Figures 26-26A.

Figure 28A is a top view of Figure 28.

Figure 28B is a sectional view through line A-A of Figure 28A.

Figure 29 is a raised view of a member for the mounting tracks in tires.

Figure 30 is a perspective view of a tire mounted with the member of figure 29 in a example of chain-caterpillar.

Figure 30A is a plan view with respect to the figure 30.

Figure 30B is a survey view at 90 ° relative to Figure 30A.

Figure 31 is a perspective view of an organ small diameter gear.

Figure 31A is a similar view to the front of a large gear member.

Figure 32 is a perspective view of the male member a suspension element (shock absorber).

Figure 32A is a perspective view of the limb female of a suspension element (shock absorber).

FIG. 32B is a view in elevation of a member of suspension mounted according to the members of Figures 32 and 32A.

Figure 32C is a sectional view through line B-B of Figure 32B.

Figure 32D is a sectional view through line A-A of Figure 32C.

Figure 33 is a perspective view from below of a triangular piece for closure.

FIG. 33A is a view similar to the previous one in a shortened position.

FIG. 33B is a view similar to the previous ones by up.

Figure 33C is a plan view of the workpiece closure of FIGS. 33 to 33B on the structure.

Figure 33D is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 33C.

Figure 33E is a plan view less than 180 ° from Figure 33C.

Figure 33F is an enlarged view of the detail of figure 33D.

Figure 34 is a plan view of an example of combined closure in various dimensions.

Figure 34A is a sectional view through line A-A in Figure 34.

Figure 35 is a plan view of a member connector in mixed spider in an example of connection.

Figure 35A is a perspective view of the figure anterior.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Related to illustrations and representations exposed, Figure 1 shows the element, named below "connector", generally by (1) and in Figure 2 the structural element, hereinafter called "rod" indicated from generally by (2).

The connector (1) is a basically circular piece or annular drum (10) with a concentric housing and openwork (through) (11), which has means in the outline embedding or threading, swaging or bayonet (15), (16), distributed in two bands (13) (14), symmetrical, one on each side, alternating alternately the ratio of the female (15) -male (16) jointing elements and male (16) - female (15).

This provision determines the fact of being able to climb on both sides of a drum (10) an element of the structure which has means or which is provided with means for threading in such bouvillage members (15) (16) so that through the female organs (15) and moving them a quarter of a turn, they hang against the inner edge (17) of the male organs.

Said jointing members (15) (16) are notches (15) and teeth (16) with a preferred shape in dovetail.

The male connector members (12) are projected radially from the outer contour of the drum annular (10), hereinafter called "plugs", male (12) at number of up to eight 45 ° cards, bringing to the invention of connectors of one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight cards (12), according to Figures 3 to 3F; two 90 °, 135 ° and 180 ° plugs, according to the figures 3G to 3I; and three and four 90 ° plugs in Figures 3J and 3K.

The radial plugs (12) are pivots substantially cylindrical. They are made up of base (18) and barrel (19) which are cylindrical sectors of different sections. The head (100) is a body spherical and the crest (101) is a prismatic boss cotangiel at the free pole of the sphere and finished in a way rounded and bevelled edges (103).

The head (100) is the ball joint member which is embedded in the rod receiving receptacles (2), in snapping into these with the ability to turn and articulate bilaterally to an angle whose limitation determines the dividing wall (22) which is the bottom of said receiver, while the crest (101) is the office of abutment against said dividing partition (22) in allowing the movements of the head (100) to be not in difficulty because of friction, by collaborating the blunt tip (102) and bevels (103).

The rods (2) are female elements of the structure according to the invention, consisting of parts of beam-shaped jealousy made up of two parts of equal and parallel "wings" (21-21A) fixed transversely by dividing partitions (22) of the same height as said wings, and others (23) interspersed between these which have a lower height and which are centered between the marginal edges of the wings (21-21A).

The rods (2) have receptacles (24) for their ends, open in the shape of a "U" and others intermediate receiving housings (25) open from both sides of the rod.

Receivers (24), inside, in the wings (200-201), have breasts (26) with a spherical silhouette, a profile and a diameter adjusted to that of the heads (100) of plugs (12) to accept their pinch housing with low pressure, in this area of the walls (200-201).

According to the invention, the lateral edges (27) of the breasts (26) are weakly labeled to facilitate entry lateral of the heads (100) of the plugs (12) and also for cross the positions of said sheet (12) when the barrel (19) coincides with the margins (27) in their phases of articulation. Although the invention allows the option inserting or inserting the plugs (12) laterally in receivers (24), this operation can also advantageously be carried out coaxially to the organ receiver (20) and therefore to the extreme receiver housing (24), presenting the end edges of the wings (21) (21A), inside, bevelled (28) to facilitate this housing, the extreme sectors (200-201) yielding to the pressure of the heads (100) by the effect of the character or elastic condition of plastics, for example: Density PVC etc., used for the manufacture of these rooms.

In figures 11 to 11Na we repeated the examples how to behave between the plugs (12) connectors (1) and receiver housings (24) rods (2); the barrel between the insertion members, the head (100) of the plug (12) and the breasts (26) of the housings receptors and in particular the sliding of the crest (101) at the by means of the blunt tip (102) against the end wall or bottom (29) of the partition wall (22) in their bilateral articulation phases between the wings (21) (21A) in Figures 11G to 11N up to an inclination of +/- 115 ° as shown in Figure 11k.

The dividing partition (22) regularly spaced, according to the length of the rod (2) in accordance with dimensions shown in Figure 4, using the formula known according to the development of the hypotenuse of a triangle rectangle as a catheter of the complementary triangle progressive, is made by the side facing the wall to, without additional elements or means, allow assembly to unidirectionally connect and successively two or more members of the same family, that is to say, two or more rods (2), according to the examples shown in Figures 12 to 12F.

For this in the invention the dividing partitions (22) are internally provided with a figure composed by large vertical cylindrical ribs (202-203), tangent and partially soaked in the walls (204-205) resulting in their respective ends a small interior steps (206-207).

Among said cylindrical ribs (202-203), in particular top and bottom, centrally, is an extension (208) of curvilinear profile and with an equivalent height to that of the echelon (206-207), ending at the same height than the marginal edges of the wings (21-21A). Said marginal edges have a beveled labiate (209-210), entering, to facilitate the coupling of said edges in unidirectional installation of rods (2-2A) according to FIGS. 12 to 12F represent and more particularly, the section of Figure 12D which shows the overlap of bevelled edges (209-210) of said rods (2-2A).

Said covering allows the breasts (26) of receiving housings (24) engage against extensions (208) whose curvilinear profile mates perfectly against the spherical bottom of the breasts (26), where the elastic coefficient of the material also cooperates plastic used in manufacturing and tolerance slightly less than that of the height (d) between the walls (200-201) of the receiver (24), by exerting a some pressure when fitting rods (2-2A) to cross the interlocking extensions (208), including the curvilinear profile, favors the displacement of the rods (2-2A) when these are introduced, vice versa, one inside the other. The projection of the arch of the breasts (26) also favors the exit of the rods (2-2A) during their disassembly.

The interleaved partition walls (23) have a height less than that of the walls (204-205) in a equal portion from above and below (211-212) (figures 11A-11D-11J-11K-11L-11M-11N) to cross space necessary for the walls (200-201) in the assembly of rods (2-2A) shown in Figures 12 to 12F.

The spaces between the dividing walls (22) and the intermediaries (23) are the accommodation intermediate receivers (25). These accommodations in walls (204 and 205) which delimit the space, are provided anchoring means for the plugs (12) for connecting the connectors (1). These means are partial dips, vertical and medium height (213), cut in half equal parts by a wall fragment (214) oriented towards both sides of said walls (204-205).

These recesses (213) are accessible by their ends coinciding with the open parts of the beam constituting the rod (2). The two parties in look of the recesses (213) of one wall (204) and another (205), configure a neck for recessing the head (100) of the connection plug (12), while remaining inserted in the fragments (214) which have faceted songs bevelled (215) (Figs 11D, 11I, 11K, 11N, 12A and 12B) for facilitate both switching on and off heads (100), according to FIGS. 14 to 14C and very particularly Figure 14Bs shows.

The system also provides for the mounting of the rods (2) by means of the connector (1) through the annular housing (11) of the drum (10).

This assembly is carried out by introducing the rod (2) in the logmeent (11) along it, adjusting its outer contour against the dovetail teeth (16), reason, the external longitudinal edges (216) wings (21-21A), are bevelled in planes tilted outwards to be partially placed in the curvilinear wall of said teeth (16) according to the figure 13B, facilitating the possibility of rotation and sliding in the rod (2) in the receiver housing (11), while the ends (217) of said wings (21-21A) are bevelled to facilitate the insertion of the rod (2) in such a receiving housing (1).

The mounting solutions of FIGS. 14 to 14C and the Figures 13 to 13B allow a composition to be produced combined with alternative assemblies, for example series interleaved parallel connectors (1) and two rods common parallels (2), as shown in Figures 15-15A drawings.

The invention, in addition to the set of straight rods 2A at 2 hours in FIG. 4, advantageously provides a set of curvilinear rods 2a to 2f of Figure 7, where the dimensions of the strings of their respective arcs coincide exactly with that of their straight analogs, in can compose similar triangular sectors of so that their receiving ends coincide with the connection plugs (12) of the connectors (1) which are located at the distances required by the rods (2F) (2a-2f) corresponding, according to a schematic representation and in radial projections from a connector node common (1).

The invention also advantageously allows the realization of structures that meet the basic pattern of the triangular development of Figures 5 and 6, make up multiple geometric figures following the condition of rotation and articulated mounting between rods (2) and connectors (1), described previously, and represented in FIGS. 11 to 11Na. The possibility of carrying out multiple structural assemblies three-dimensional due to this double result of threading between the rods (2) and the connectors (1) and the intervention of threading the rods (2) (2A) to perpendicular mounting between the rods (2) and the connector housings (11) of the connectors (1) of the figures 13 to 13B, the interlocking between the housings intermediate (25) rods (2) and plugs (12) of connectors (1) and, of course, either by means of the rods straight (1A-1H) or curvilinear (1a-1f).

The invention also advantageously presents a member partial connector (110) (Figures 16 to 16C) and Figures 17 at 17Da which has the dual ability to slip on with the connectors (1) or with the rods (2).

The partial connector (110) consists of a circular sector (111) of the annular cube (110) of the connector (1) which has an arc capable of projecting radially one, two or three cards (112) equal to connector plugs (12) (1), (Figures 1 and 3a 3K).

Opposite said sheets (112) project parallel arched plugs (114-115) outside and straight inside (113) to fit into the rods (2) and an external dimension between (114 and 115), to fit into the housing (11) of the connector (1).

For these purposes, the pins (114-115) at the end lower free, advantageously, are provided with a boss exterior (116-117) with degressive extension towards its ends which, by inserting said pins (114-115) in the circular housing (11) of the connector (1) in passing said pins (114-115) between two diametrically opposite notches (15) and by turning a quarter turn the part (110), the bosses (116-117) will snap against the internal edge (17) of the two teeth (16) which divide the inside diameter half by half of the housing (11) and half to half, the height thereof, by alternating the arrangement of these.

Said pins (114-115) also have internally mid-height of the ribs (118-119) parallel to the ends free from the pins (114-115) and aligned with them, in the bottom of the recess (113) have vertices bevelled (121-122) and, between them, a central projection (120) which constitutes the limit of the accommodation (113).

Said configuration makes it possible to mount the pieces of connection (110) in the straight rods (2) or curvilinear (Figures 18 to 18B and 19 to 19B), being able to locate, two aligned pieces (100) in a wing (21) and (21A) respectively, as shown in said figures.

The housing (113) is mounted on the wings (21-21A) indiscriminately. They can be mounted perpendicular to the wings (21-21A) or by guiding it along these, introducing them through one end of the rod (2) so that the ribs (118-119) thread against the inner edges of the wings (21-21A), the boss (120) of the bottom of the housing (113) making the abutment office. The blunt profile of the ribs (118-119) makes mounting and dismounting possible against the wings (21-21A), which is facilitated by the elastic coefficient of the plastic used in the manufacture of said parts. This provision allows that the part (110) can move between two recesses intermediate (25) by crossing the partition (23) where its lower height does not prevent the passage of the ribs (118-119) of the recess (113).

The system incorporates an immobilizer of the mounting of the rod (2) and connector (1) when it is mounted in the housing (11) thereof.

Said immobilizing member, shown in the figures 20 to 20F, is composed of a dihedral body (30) (parallelepiped) fitted with an embedding member or half-plug (31) perpendicular and axial to one of their sides and composed of a barrel or neck (32) and a spherical head (33), while by a base of the body (30) in adjoining position to the member (31) it is provided with a prismatic appendage (34) in circular wedge with key mode. The asset is produced by embedding the head (33) between two recesses opposite (213) under the same conditions as the case shown Figures 14B and 14Ba; while the key (34) is housed in one of the dovetail notches (15) housing (11) of the connector (1) according to the watch in particular figure 20F by making the office of stop against the edge inside (17) of the tooth (16) opposite this notch (15) in said housing (11).

The system also incorporates a hub cover part, can be connected in the receiver housing (24) rods (2) which behave like an axis or which make the office of an axis for a rolling member, a body of rotation etc. Said hub cover is a part (40) defined by a discoid cover (41) or an associated head with a plug fork (42) consisting of two pins flat (43-44) separated by a space (45) and laterally on the outside, each provided with a circular recess (46-47) and a free end ending in a song beveled (47-48). The head (41), on the outside, is provided with cross ribs (49)

The part (40) is mounted by means of a fork (42) in the housing (24) of the rods (2) so that its lenticular indentations (46-47) fit into the breasts (26) of said receiving housing (24). The head (41) is the office of middle cover and stopper for mounting in said rod (2) of one of the above elements.

The system provides a set of rims with its wheels which, as a special feature, first presents the connecting members of the invention and below to compose complements various dynamics, such as a chain-caterpillar.

The rims shown in Figures 22-22A and 24-24A in two different dimensions indicated by (50) and (51) are grooved rims (52) (53), respectively, provided mounting means (54) (55) which are an element annular connector with the same characteristics as the housing (11) of the connector (1). Said rims (50-51) are intended respectively for the tires (60-61) of Figures 23-23A and 25-25A.

A third rim (56), Figures 26-26A, also grooved (57) and with a housing (58) equal to that of the and intended for a tire with a narrow profile (62) figure 27, can be used in duplicate, Figure 28 to 28B, for a large tire (63) development, for an all-terrain or amphibious vehicle.

Related to said tires (60), (61), (62) and (63) which have a specially drawn shape design so that, depending on an auxiliary member, mount on said tires a set of parts, for example a chain, of the caterpillar type (Figures 30 to 30B).

This auxiliary member (70), Figure 29, is a rod cylindrical (71) based on the principle of plugs (1) which is provided with one or more annular bosses (72) which have a hemispherical profile likely to be embedded fitted in the two opposite breasts (26) rod (2) according to the invention. The rod (71) is finished at both ends by respective spherical heads (73) (74) which are homologous to the heads (100) of the files (12) and which are inserted into specially incisions formed in the surface design of tires.

In the examples to the effect, represented in the figures 30 to 30B, a tire (64), specially provided with a tread pattern (65), at the two margins of the incisions (66) of hemispherical transverse profile for the heads (73) or (74) of the rod (70) which, depending on the malleable coefficient of the material used in the manufacturing the tire (64), allows them to be embedded with some pressure.

Thus between a parallel set of wheels (64), one can mounting an endless chain (80) with a bandwidth determined by the length of the auxiliary members (70).

Additionally, the system incorporates organs transmission, such as gears of diameters different (75) (76)) (Figures 31-31A) with a toothed profile semicircular teeth (77) and breasts (78) with the equivalent circular development which corresponds to size of spherical heads (100) of plugs (12) or heads spherical (73-74) rods (71) to engage in these for the purposes provided for in the invention and for these effects the gears (75) (76) are provided with connector means (79) identical to the means (10) of the connector (1).

The means of suspension which the invention provides advantageously, FIGS. 32 to 32D, are used to construct damping members of vehicles, machines, tools etc, which with the system proposed by the invention, can to be built

These are made up of members telescopically built-in, male (81), female (82), the first is a prismatic rod of cross section oblong which at the free end (82) is provided with a female element (81A) of the type (24) rod receiver (2) or pinch member for connector plugs (12) (1).

The opposite element or accommodable end, presents preferably, lateral anchoring means to avoid its incidental eviction, such as corner tabs (83) located on both sides of the pins (84) produced by a blind groove (85) cut on the inner end. In yielding this branch both during assembly and disassembly of said male member (81) in the female member (82).

The female member (82) is a tubular member which the free end has identical connector means (86) to those of the means (10) of the connector (1) for accomplishing identical functions as this one and, along the barrel, it has opposite grooves (87-88) (Figures 32C) which have an approximate length to two thirds of the barrel. AT through these grooves (87-88), when the female member (1) is housed, the tabs ending their race against end edges (89) opposite the connector (86) slide.

The shock absorber is completed by incorporating a spring "R" between the connector head (86) and the pin reception (81A) of the female (82) and male (81) members and which, depending on the calculated tension, will hold in position said male (81) and female (82) members.

In addition, the system according to the invention, incorporates closing gussets to cover the triangular spaces defined by the structure, according to all the solutions resulting from the combination determined by the proposed formula of adding to catheters of the complementary triangle the hypotenuse of the main triangle, as shown in Figures 5-6, which serve example in these illustrations.

These gussets, Figures 33 to 33F and 34 to 34A, are straight trinagular pieces (90) with sides internally beveled (91-91a-91b) and flattened peaks and arched (92-92a-92b) composed by two risers in projection on the base of the gusset (90).

From said base is projected a male organ (93) of attachment to a spherical element (100) of a plug (12) of a connector (1). The fixing member (93) is associated with a hole (96) located in relation to the vertex (92a) formed by catheters (91-91b). Said fixing member (93) is consisting of two symmetrical projections (94-94a) in manhole, in profile in half barrel, with interior bosses (95-95a) which are the limbs to be recessed against the head (100) of the plug (12) of the connector (1) according to the figures 33D, 33E and 33F. So we see that the separation (98-98a) between the projections (94-94a) of the fixing member (93) allow passage of the barrel (19) of the plug (12) so that the head (100) snaps between the projections (94-94a) and their respective bosses (95-95a).

The gussets (90) are adjusted in the hollow triangular defined by their connectors (1) and rods (2) corresponding so that when the injection member (93) snaps onto the head (100) of the plug (12) respective, the bevelled songs of the catheters (91-91a-91b) mate against respective beveled edges (216) wings (21-21A) of the rod (2) and the arched tops (92-92A-92B) against the respective edges of the drums (10) connectors (1).

The versatility of the system proposed by the invention, in addition to all possible combinations, allows develop a structure to internally mount a frame, frame, hoop, etc., using a piece of regular cross at 90 ° (130), composed of drum (131) a connector (1) from which radial arms are projected (132-133-134-135), (in the clockwise direction watch) composed of receiving ends (24) of the rods (2), being able to each of them to receive cards respective (12) with their respective connectors (1).

Once properly described the nature of invention, we find with suitable effects, that this is not limited to the exact details of this exposure, but quite the opposite, modifications considered suitable will be introduced, while not not modifying the essential characteristics of those claimed as a result.

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TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, consisting of a plurality of molded parts made of non-toxic, rigid and elastic plastics, designed to compose coplanar and multiplanar structures, based on the known formula for the proportional composition of progressive complementary triangular structures, integrated by connector and receiver members and various complementary elements CHARACTERIZED in that they include: a) a connector member which is a male assembly member and a receiver member or rod which is a female assembly member. b) a male connector element and a female receiving element capable of being assembled with the ability to rotate and the ability to be articulated. c) a form of assembly with the ability to be articulated up to +/- 115 °. d) a female assembly element in rectilinear or curvilinear format, with various respective means for the progressive triangular composition. e) a female receiving element capable of threading and uniting unidirectionally with one another with other female receiving elements. f) a rotational and articulated assembly which makes it possible to mount various non-triangular structures. g) a connector-receiver assembly of respective orthogonal perpendicular projection and in multiple spatial directions. h) a respective asymmetrical perpendicular projection connector-receiver assembly in multiple spatial directions. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, where the connector element of claim 1, consisting of a single piece molded from plastics, is CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a) one or more male radial connecting members essentially spaced at 45 ° and optionally at 90 °, 135 ° and 180 °. b) a central annular knot or drum with an openwork concentric housing, crossing from one side to the other. c) a logmenet where, the interior contour, has means of bouvillage, with bayonet, for the threading or the engagement of other members. d) alternative planing means in a circular direction and opposite in a vertical direction. e) planing means arranged on the two edges of the annular housing and up to the line dividing their height. SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTING TOYS, where the receiving element or rod, straight-curvilinear or rod, according to claim 1, in a single piece molded in plastic materials is CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a) a cellular structure in the form of a louvered beam, wings and symmetrical reinforcement. b) extreme receiving housings, opened by the end of the male members during their assembly and disassembly phases. c) intermediate receiving housings with means for the perpendicular reception, on one side or the other, of engaging male members. d) transverse dividing elements, limiting receptors for extreme receptacles, and with means for the union and unidirectional threading of other female receptor elements. e) intermediate transverse division means. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM according to claim 2, wherein the connecting radial members are CHARACTERIZED in that they comprise: a) a general cylindrical configuration with plug mode composed of a base, a barrel, a head and a crest. b) a cylindrical base and barrel with tapering sections; a spherical head with a higher cross section than the barrel and a prismatic and parallelepiped crest, free terminal tangent to the head, and blunt point with bevelled edges. TOY BUILDING SYSTEM according to claim 2b), c), d) and e) wherein the means for trimming the receiving housing are characterized in that they comprise: a) two rows, one on each side, of notches and dovetail teeth, alternating circularly and vertically opposite and with a height not greater than half the height of the accommodation. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM according to claim 2, in which the jalouise structure of the rod is CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a) wings with bevelled or chamfered edges longitudinally, both inside and out. b) wings with bevelled or chamfered ends (transversely), both inside and outside. c) extreme "U" openings with facing female means for threading or pinching on the internal faces of their wings. d) female means of engagement on the vertical walls of their intermediate housings. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 6c, the means for threading or pinching are characterized in that they include arc-spherical breasts longitudinal with double labial edges, weakly spread out, and declining towards their sides. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 6d) the lateral female means intermediaries are CHARACTERIZED in that they include partial slits in half barrel, hollowed out transversely by an intermediate central fragment of the wall itself. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 3d) the transverse dividing elements are CHARACTERIZED in that they include a flat wall on the external side and on the internal side, reliefs vertical cylindrical tangentials and arranged on the side walls, lower than these and with an intermediate central riser at each end. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 8, the central extension is CHARACTERIZED in what it includes a semicircular profile with edges bevelled with a radius not greater than the marginal edges rod wings. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 3e), the transverse division means are CHARACTERIZED in that they include a partition transverse of less height than the walls of the housing intermediate, with a small differential, similar by above than below. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM according to claim 1, which provides various complementary elements which are CHARACTERIZED in that they include: a) male connector organs with knot or partial drum which is provided with one, two or three male connection plugs. b) a stop and immobilization element for assembly between a connector and a receiver in a symmetrical perpendicular position. c) a hub cover element for closing, by one end, a male-receiver element according to the axis. d) rolling elements with grooved rims of various diameters and sections for tires of different diameter and section. e) an auxiliary element for the formation, on a tire, of dynamic reinforcements. f) transmission elements, in particular gears of different diameters. g) telescopic suspension elements for constructing damping members for dynamic elements. h) closing elements to cover the triangular spaces of a structure, composed, according to the regular progressive arrangement of known complementary triangles. i) a mixed cross member for internally mounting a frame, a frame, a hoop or the like. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, according to claim 12, the partial connector member is CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a) a semi-circular partial drum equivalent to an arc of a circle with the plug (s) for connection to the outside and opposite the engagement means. b) external engagement means for mounting and threading in the circular housing of a connector and internal means for anchoring them against the edges of the two wings, either indistinctly or in a combined manner, of a female receiving element. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, according to claim 14, the interlocking means are CHARACTERIZED in that they comprise: a) a pair of parallel and facing arched pins which, at the lower edge, have a decreasing external boss towards their ends. b) transverse ribs on the inner wall of said pins. c) a central boss equivalent to a tooth in the connector housing at the bottom of the opening included in said pins, and d) bevelled vertices on either side of said central tooth. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12b) a dihedral stop element (parallelepiped), which, laterally, has the head and the barrel of a connection plug and by one of the bases (at 90 °), with a prismatic appendage in a curved wedge plug. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12c) a hub cover member which is CHARACTERIZED in that it includes a discoid head provided on an external face, in cross ribs and on the opposite face, flat, parallel and facing pins bevelled ends, provided with recesses central lenticulars on the external walls. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12d) a rim element which is CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises, centrally, a receiving means consisting of a housing with planing means similar to a connector housing. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12e) an auxiliary element which is CHARACTERIZED in that it includes: a cylindrical rod which is fitted with one or more peripheral ribs of spherical profile and, at their ends, it is provided with spherical heads. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12f) transmission elements which are CHARACTERIZED in that they include a central accommodation of bouvillage similar to that of a connector, according to the invention, and a toothing of semicircular profile with breasts to receive the auxiliary element of the claim 18. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12d) and 18, a rolling element pneumatic which is CHARACTERIZED in that it includes a strip design with special profile incisions for receiving said auxiliary element. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM according to claim 12g), telescopic suspension elements which are CHARACTERIZED in that they include: a) a male member associated, by a free end, with a rod end receiving element. b) a female member associated, by a free end, with a connector element. c) a male member which is mounted telescopically in a female member, guided laterally and stretched by the action of a spring threaded between the two, externally. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 21a) a male member which is CHARACTERIZED in that that it includes a prismatic rod of cross section oblong which, by the non-free end, has means anchors arranged on both sides of an opening terminal. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 21b) a female member which is CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a tubular cylindrical body with limited opposite lateral grooves at its end interior of the stops for the anchoring means. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM according to claim 12h) closure elements which are characterized in that they comprise: a) a triangular format adjusted to the triangular profile of the structure. b) female means to be embedded in the spherical head of a connection plug. c) coupling means against the sides situated in relation to the apex formed by the catheters of the closing triangle defined by the rods and by the annular drums of the connectors. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 24b) the female anchoring means are CHARACTERIZED in that they include a salient semi-cylindrical associated with a basic hole, integrated by two bent, parallel and opposite profile pins which, internally and near its free edge, has bosses of engagement. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 24c) the coupling means are CHARACTERIZED in that they include bevelling by the interior plane on the edges of each side of the triangle closing and peaks chamfered by bosses arched, concave, projecting from the outside. TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, depending on the claim 12i, the mixed cross member is CHARACTERIZED in that it includes an annular drum connector, from which are projected radially in wing shape at 90 ° from the rod receiving ends.

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