Constructional kits
OwnerMaxim D. Levinradinventor
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Abstract
A constructional kit comprising elongated connectors and panels. The elongated connectors can only be joined to panels and the panels can only be joined to connectors. Elongated connectors have no means by which they can be joined to other elongated connectors, and panels have no means by which they can be joined to other panels. The elongated connectors comprise a number of longitudinal grooves into which edges of the panels may be pressibly fitted. Certain panels formed as doors and windows are provided with oppositely extending, axially aligned pins. The elongated connectors further comprise holes formed within each groove for pivotally mounting the pin-bearing panels.
Claims11
A constructional kit, comprising:
- a plurality of elongated connectors, each having a substantially uniform cross-section defining a smooth exterior surface broken only by longitudinal grooves formed therein, each of the grooves running substantially the length of the connector, and each connector having conically shaped, tapered ends having smooth surfaces broken only by end portions of the grooves opening therein, the smooth exterior surfaces precluding direct attachment of the elongated connectors one to another;
- and,
- a plurality of flat panels, each having smooth edges and substantially smooth surfaces, the smooth edges and substantially smooth exterior surfaces precluding direct attachment of the panels one to another, but facilitating attachment of the panels to the elongated connectors and of the elongated connectors to the panels, the edges of the panels being pressibly fitted into the grooves and held therein by frictional engagement, whereby self-supporting structures may be built by inter-engagement of the elongated connectors and the panels, the elongated connectors being attached only to the panels and the panels being attached only to the elongated connectors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.