Constructional toy pieces
AssigneePatent Category Corp.
InventorYu Zheng
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Abstract
Puzzle pieces and connectors are provided to assemble a large variety of two and three-dimensional objects, including objects with moving parts. Puzzle pieces utilize joints and apertures to interconnect the pieces. Supporting protrusions are provided in some embodiments to reinforce and strengthen the legs of joints. Other elements provided with these connecting joints and apertures, such protrusions, ridges, securing apertures, enlarged ends, gripping legs, and grooves, assist in providing a more secure interconnection between pieces. Connectors may be provided to build pivotable connections.
Claims14
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of pieces, the object comprising:
- a first piece comprising an outer side edge, a stem extending transversely from the outer side edge, and a leg connected to the stem and extending parallel to the outer side edge, the leg and the outer side edge defining a gap therebetween;
- and
- a second piece comprising a body and an aperture;
- wherein the stem may be rotated within the aperture, and the body of the second piece is received inside the gap, when the stem and the leg of the first piece are connected to the aperture of the second piece.
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of pieces, the object comprising:
- a first piece comprising an outer side edge, a stem extending transversely from the outer side edge and having an inner edge, and a leg connected to the stem and extending parallel to the outer side edge, the leg and the outer side edge defining a gap therebetween;
- and
- a second piece comprising a body and an enclosed aperture, the aperture having first and second longitudinal edges, and first and second transverse edges connected by the first and second longitudinal edges;
- wherein the inner edge of the stem of the first piece is adjacent one of the edges of the aperture of the second piece, and the body of the second piece is received inside the gap, when the stem and the leg of the first piece is connected to the aperture of the second piece, with the first and second pieces disposed tranverse to each other at the aperture.
A method of assembling an object, comprising the steps of:
- providing a first piece comprising an outer side edge, a stem extending transversely from the outer side edge, and a leg connected to the stem and extending parallel to the outer side edge, the leg and the outer side edge defining a gap therebetween;
- providing a second piece comprising a body and an aperture;
- inserting the leg of the first piece through the aperture of the second piece;
- positioning the body of the second piece inside the gap;
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- rotating the stem within the aperture.
A method of assembling an object, comprising the steps of:
- providing a first piece comprising an outer side edge, a stem extending transversely from the outer side edge, and a leg connected to the stem and extending parallel to the outer side edge, the leg and the outer side edge defining a gap therebetween;
- providing a second piece comprising a body and an enclosed aperture, the aperture having first and second longitudinal edges, and first and second transverse edges connected by the first and second longitudinal edges;
- inserting the leg of the first piece through the aperture of the second piece;
- and
- positioning the body of the second piece inside the gap so that the first and second pieces are transverse to each other at the aperture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.