Amusement devices: toys – Construction toy – Interfitting elements
Patent
1998-12-21
2000-07-11
Miller, Bena B.
Amusement devices: toys
Construction toy
Interfitting elements
446 85, 446120, 446125, 446128, A63H 3308
Patent
active
060864443
ABSTRACT:
A building block for a construction toy is characterized by having one or more studs projecting from one side and a corresponding number of recesses formed in the opposite side. The studs and recesses are of an equilateral polygonal configuration, preferably having an even number of sides, preferably eight. At least some of the surfaces of the studs are formed to have a negative taper, making the studs slightly larger at the top than at the base. The recesses also are formed such that the walls have a slight negative taper, making the recesses slightly narrower at the open end than farther down in the recess. When a pair of blocks is assembled by inserting one or more studs of one block into one or more recesses of an adjacent block, the negatively tapered configuration of the studs and recesses provides for a tactilly sensible snap action, which is pleasing to the user and also provides a secure assembly. The height of the studs, in relation to their width, is relatively low, which facilitates disassembly of connected blocks, when desired, by applying tilting force to the blocks.
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Connector Set Limited Partnership
Miller Bena B.
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