Joints and connections – Interfitted members with external bridging piece
Patent
1978-07-10
1980-07-01
Phillips, Charles E.
Joints and connections
Interfitted members with external bridging piece
403 3, 24213B, 24214, 16150, A63H 3310
Patent
active
042099340
ABSTRACT:
A modular toy building assembly having a plurality of polygonal substantially plate like panel members and a plurality of connecting members is disclosed for forming subjectively determined toy structures. The polygonal panel members can include triangular, rectangular, hexagonal and octagonal members and are provided with a pair of apertures substantially adjacent to each of their side edges. The connecting members can incorporate a living hinge which is capable of a large number of repetitive flexing motions and which divides the connecting member into two portions. A pair of mounting posts which are complimentary to the pairs of apertures in the polygonal panel members, are located on each portion. Dependant on the relative positioning of the connecting members with respect to the panel members, the mounting posts can be press fitted into the apertures and the panel members can be optionally interconnected in a rigid planar or variable angular configuration. The panel members can further be provided with suitable rims and additional apertures for interconnection of various auxiliary structural members such as hemispheric domes, rails and various toy appendages.
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Phillips Charles E.
Takara Co. Ltd.
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