Dynamic molecular model

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1990-02-09

1991-07-09

Apley, Richard J.

Education and demonstration

Science

Molecular model or display having discrete element...

434281, 446126, G09B 2326

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050301039

ABSTRACT:
A novel molecular model assembly is provided herein for representing the structure of a molecule. That assembly includes a three dimensional body providing a physical representation of an atomic core, and a first cylindrical hole extending inwardly along a central longitudinal axis of such three dimensional body from each end of such three dimensional body. A plurality of connecting guiding elements, e.g. arcuate lobes project from such three dimensional body or a plurality of arcuate slots are inset into such three dimensional body, each being disposed equiangularly about the periphery of such three dimensional body core. An arm projects outwardly from a face of each such connecting guiding element, such arm being connected to an associated such connecting guiding element by a suitable mechanism so as to be arcuately movable only along a single predetermined plane relative to its associated connecting guiding element, elements inwardly along the central longitudinal axis of each of such arms from the distal end thereof. A plurality of axial conenctors is adapted to be inserted into selected ones of the first cylindrical holes and a plurality of equatorial connectors is adapted to be inserted into selected ones of the second cylindrical holes. This molecular model assembly provides a molecular model which can be used to demonstrate various torsional and configurational changes which commonly occur during chemical transformations. Thus, one can realistically simulate actual chemical processes using a "hands-on" model.

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