Amusement devices: toys – Construction toy – Interfitting elements
Patent
1993-02-18
1994-09-27
Hafer, Robert A.
Amusement devices: toys
Construction toy
Interfitting elements
446120, 446124, A63H 3304
Patent
active
053503317
ABSTRACT:
A construction toy is disclosed, which includes as principle components a connector having one or more gripping sockets, and rod-like structural elements having end portions specially configured to be received in the gripping sockets. The gripping sockets are comprised of pairs of gripping arms, formed of deflectable plastic material. Outer portions of the gripping arms are provided with specially contoured surfaces adapted for the lateral, snap-in assembly of a structural element having complimentary surface portions. The gripping arms and struts are provided mutually interengaging surfaces arranged to interlockingly mate to secure the parts in a coherent assembly. The novel arrangement of gripping socket and structural element allows lateral snap-in assembly of the struts with the connector elements, with the assembled elements being secured against both lateral and axial disassembly. The structural elements are also provided with portions of noncircular cross section, enabling them to be snapped into the gripping recesses and fixedly retained therein in an orientation 90.degree. to the normal orientation.
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Connector Set Limited Partnership
Hafer Robert A.
Rimell Sam
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