MAGNETIC BUILDING BLOCK

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The application claims priority of Chinese patent application 2024224383391, filed on Oct. 9, 2024, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entireties.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of toys, in particular to a magnetic building block.

BACKGROUND

In recent years, as a toy with both entertainment and educational functions, magnetic intelligence building blocks have gradually been preferred by the market. This kind of building blocks can be easily assembled into various 2D and 3D structures through magnetic connection, which helps children develop spatial imagination, hands-on ability and creativity. Therefore, magnetic blocks are widely used in early education and family entertainment.

At present, the magnetic building block structure on the market is mainly composed of an upper cover panel, a lower cover panel and a plurality of side panels, wherein the lower cover panel and the side panels are usually not integrally formed, but are fixed by an ultrasonic welding technology. Although the ultrasonic welding process can provide high structural stability, it also exposes many problems in practical applications. For example, the process of ultrasonic welding will produce serious noise and harmful gases, which not only affect the health of operators, but also have a negative impact on the environment. In addition, the welding process requires high positioning accuracy, with the upper cover panel and the lower cover panel needing to be accurately matched and positioned with the side panel one by one, thus complicating the assembly process and reducing the production efficiency.

In the ultrasonic welding process of the existing product, the upper cover panel and the lower cover panel are required to be matched and positioned with the side panel one by one, so that the operation process is complicated, and the production cost and complexity are increased. Especially, when the upper and lower columns need to be aligned with the hole position, there may be deviations in the welding process, which will affect the quality and stability of the product.

SUMMARY

In order to solve above problems, the present invention provides a magnetic building block which has good quality and stability.

A magnetic building block includes: a plurality of side panels, an upper cover panel and a lower cover panel, wherein the plurality of side panels are annularly connected end to end and form a plurality of inner corners, a baffle is arranged on each of two sides of the inner corner, the baffle on each of two sides of the inner corner and the side panel form a placement chamber, and the baffle is provided with a socket; a plurality of magnetic blocks, wherein the magnetic block is configured to be placed in the placement chamber, and specifically two magnetic blocks are arranged in each of the placement chambers; and a plurality of separating members, wherein the separating member is configured to separate the magnetic blocks within the same placement chamber, and specifically the separating member is configured to separate the two magnetic blocks in the placement chamber; and wherein the lower cover panel covers a lower opening formed by the annular connection of the plurality of side panels and is integrally molded with the side panels, and the upper cover panel is provided with a insertion column adapted to fit to the socket, so that the magnetic block and the separating member are installed inside the placement chamber, the insertion column is riveted into the socket to enable the plurality of side panels, the upper cover panel, and the lower cover panel to form an integrated body.

Further, the upper cover panel and the lower cover panel form a crossing angle at a connection with the inner corner, and the magnetic block is arranged in the placement chamber and is positioned at the crossing angle.

Further, the plurality of side panels comprise four side panels, the placement chamber comprises a first placement chamber and a second placement chamber, the plurality of inner corners comprise a first inner corner and a second inner corner, the first inner corner and the second inner corner are diagonally arranged, each of two sides of the first inner corner and each of two sides of the second inner corner are respectively provided with the baffles, the baffles and the side panels positioned on each of two sides of the first inner corner enclose to form the first placement chamber, the side panels on each of two sides of the second inner corner enclose to form the second placement chamber, and the first placement chamber and the second placement chamber are respectively provided with the magnetic blocks and the separating members.

Further, the placement chamber further comprises a third placement chamber and a fourth placement chamber, the plurality of inner corners further comprise a third inner corner and a fourth inner corner, the third inner corner is arranged diagonally to the fourth inner corner and is arranged adjacent to the first inner corner and the second inner corner, each of two sides of the third inner corner and each of two sides of the fourth inner corner are respectively provided with the baffles, the baffles and the side panels positioned on each of two sides of the third inner corner enclose to form the third placement chamber, the side panels on each of two sides of the fourth inner corner enclose to form the fourth placement chamber, and the third placement chamber and the fourth placement chamber are respectively provided with the magnetic blocks and the separating members.

Further, the separating member comprises a first plate member and a second plate member, the first plate member and the second plate member are arranged in a cross shape, an opening is arranged between two baffles of the first placement chamber, an opening is arranged between two baffles of the second placement chamber, an opening is arranged between two baffles of the third placement chamber, and an opening is arranged between two baffles of the fourth placement chamber; the baffle and the side panel are arranged in an enclosing way; through the openings, two edges of the first plate member and two edges of the second plate member are able to be respectively arranged in the first placement chamber, in the second placement chamber, in the third placement chamber and in the fourth placement chamber, and the magnetic blocks are arranged at an upper and lower ends of the first plate member and at the upper and lower ends of the second plate member.

Further, each of two ends of the first plate member and the second plate member adjacent to a side edge of the upper cover panel are provided with a notch for mounting the magnetic block.

Further, the notch is L-shaped, a placement groove is formed between a side wall of the notch and the side panel, and the magnetic block is positioned in the placement groove.

Further, an intersecting upper end and an intersecting lower end of the first plate member and the second plate member are further provided with grooves.

Further, one side edge of the baffle far away from the side panel is provided with a riveting column, the socket is arranged at a top of the riveting column, and the insertion column passes through the socket and is riveted onto the riveting column.

Further, the upper cover panel is provided with a guide plate, the baffle comprises a first baffle and a second baffle, the first baffle and the second baffle are arranged on the same side panel, the riveting column comprises a first riveting column and a second riveting column, the first riveting column is fixed on the first baffle, the second riveting column is fixed on the second baffle, the first riveting column and the second riveting column are close to each other, so that a first sliding groove is formed among the first riveting column, the first baffle and the side panel, a second sliding groove is formed among the second riveting column, the second baffle and the side panel, openings of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are arranged opposite to each other, and each of two sides of the guide plate is slidably inserted into the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

Further, the insertion column is a cylinder, and an outer side surface of the cylinder is provided with a protrusion.

Further, the protrusion is arranged along the extending direction of the cylinder, and one end of the protrusion adjacent to a top end of the cylinder is provided with a cut surface.

Further, a top end of the cylinder is hemispherical shape.

Further, the four side panel, the upper cover panel and the lower cover panel are made of ABS plastic.

Beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows. The placement chamber can accommodate the magnetic block and the separating member stably, and ensure that the magnetic block doesn't slip or fall off during use. The arrangement of the separating member effectively prevents a plurality of magnetic blocks from displacing or colliding with each other in the placement chamber, thereby ensuring the stability of the magnetic force and the adsorption effect. In addition, the proper arrangement of the separating member also improves the durability and stability of the overall structure. As the lower cover panel and the plurality of side panels are integrally formed, the assembly process is simplified, avoiding additional mechanical assembly steps and improving production efficiency. It is preferable to use the riveting connection between the insertion column and the socket to replace the traditional ultrasonic welding process, so as to avoid the noise and pollution that may be generated in the production process and ensure the firmness and durability of the magnetic building block structure. Moreover, riveting connection also improves the accuracy of assembly, making the magnetic building block more environmentally friendly and efficient in the production process

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Implementations of the present invention will now be described, by way of embodiment, with reference to the attached figures. It should be understood, the drawings are shown for illustrative purpose only, for ordinary person skilled in the art, other drawings obtained from these drawings without paying creative labor by an ordinary person skilled in the art should be within scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an overall structure at an angle of a magnetic building block of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure at an angle of the magnetic building block of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure at another angle of the magnetic building block of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an upper cover panel of the magnetic building block of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure at another angle of a magnetic building block of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional diagram at an angle of the magnetic building block of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional diagram at another angle of the magnetic building block of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the exemplary embodiments described herein may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the exemplary embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure.

The term “comprising” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like. The disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references can mean “at least one”. In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of embodiments of the application, “a plurality of”means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, a magnetic building block includes a plurality of side panels 2, an upper cover panel 3 and a lower cover panel 4; the plurality of side panels 2 are annularly connected end to end and form a plurality of inner corners 5, a baffle 6 is arranged on each of two sides of the inner corner 5, the baffle 6 on each of two sides of the inner corner 5 and the side panel 2 form a placement chamber 7, and the baffle 6 is provided with a socket 64; the magnetic building block further includes a plurality of magnetic blocks 8, the magnetic block 8 is configured to be placed in the placement chamber 7, and specifically two magnetic blocks 8 are arranged in each of the placement chambers 7; the magnetic building block further includes a plurality of separating members 9, the separating member 9 is configured to separate the magnetic blocks 8 within the same placement chamber 7, and specifically the separating member 9 is configured to separate the two magnetic blocks 8 in the placement chamber 7; furthermore the lower cover panel 4 covers a lower opening formed by the annular connection of the plurality of side panels 2 and is integrally molded with the side panels 2, and the upper cover panel 3 is provided with a insertion column 31 adapted to fit to the socket 64, the magnetic block 8 and the separating member 9 are installed inside the placement chamber 7, the insertion column 31 is riveted into the socket 64 to enable the plurality of side panels 2, the upper cover panel 3, and the lower cover panel 4 to form an integrated body.

Through the arrangement of the above structure, the placement chamber 7 can accommodate the magnetic block 8 and the separating member 9 stably, and ensure that the magnetic block 8 doesn't slip or fall off during use. The arrangement of the separating member 9 effectively prevents a plurality of magnetic blocks 8 from displacing or colliding with each other in the placement chamber 7, thereby ensuring the stability of the magnetic force and the adsorption effect. In addition, the proper arrangement of the separating member 9 also improves the durability and stability of the overall structure. As the lower cover panel 4 and the plurality of side panels 2 are integrally formed, the assembly process is simplified, avoiding additional mechanical assembly steps and improving production efficiency. It is preferable to use the riveting connection between the insertion column 31 and the socket 64 to replace the traditional ultrasonic welding process, so as to avoid the noise and pollution that may be generated in the production process and ensure the firmness and durability of the magnetic building block structure. Moreover, riveting connection also improves the accuracy of assembly, making the magnetic building block more environmentally friendly and efficient in the production process. The external dimensions of the magnetic blocks can be varied according to different requirements, preferably 25 mm×25 mm×25 mm or 30 mm×30 mm, to ensure that the blocks are suitable for children to hold and operate, and have sufficient strength and durability.

In this embodiment, the upper cover panel 3 and the lower cover panel 4 form a crossing angle 10 at a connection with the inner corner 5, and the magnetic block 8 is arranged in the placement chamber 7 and is positioned at the crossing angle 10. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the design of the crossing angle 10 is able to concentrate the adsorption force of the magnetic block 8 on an edge region of the magnetic building block, so that the plurality of magnetic building blocks are able to be tightly adsorbed with each other when they are connected, and improve the overall adsorption effect and solidity. Preferably, the crossing angles 10 are arranged at a connection between the upper cover panel 3 and upper edges of the four side panels 2 and are arranged at a connection between the lower cover panel 4 and lower edges of the four side panels 2, and the magnetic block 8 is close to the crossing angle 10, so that the magnetic force is more concentrated, and the overall adsorption effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the plurality of side panels 2 include four side panels 2, the placement chamber 7 includes a first placement chamber 71 and a second placement chamber 72, the plurality of inner corners 5 include a first inner corner 51 and a second inner corner 52, the first inner corner 51 and the second inner corner 52 are diagonally arranged, each of two sides of the first inner corner 51 and each of two sides of the second inner corner 52 are respectively provided with the baffles 6, the baffles 6 and the side panels 2 positioned on each of two sides of the first inner corner 51 enclose to form the first placement chamber 71, the side panels 2 on each of two sides of the second inner corner 52 enclose to form the second placement chamber 72, and the first placement chamber 71 and the second placement chamber 72 are respectively provided with the magnetic blocks 8 and the separating members 9. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the magnetic blocks 8 are respectively arranged in the first placement chamber 71 and the second placement chamber 72, which ensures the adsorption stability of the magnetic building block structure at different angles. This arrangement further optimizes the distribution of the magnetic blocks 8, thus making the magnetic force more uniform and avoiding the situation of insufficient adsorption force in a single direction.

In this embodiment, the placement chamber 7 further includes a third placement chamber 73 and a fourth placement chamber 74, the plurality of inner corners 5 further include a third inner corner 53 and a fourth inner corner 54, the third inner corner 53 is arranged diagonally to the fourth inner corner 54 and is arranged adjacent to the first inner corner 51 and the second inner corner 52, each of two sides of the third inner corner 53 and each of two sides of the fourth inner corner 54 are respectively provided with the baffles 6, the baffles 6 and the side panels 2 positioned on each of two sides of the third inner corner 53 enclose to form the third placement chamber 73, the side panels 2 on each of two sides of the fourth inner corner 54 enclose to form the fourth placement chamber 74, and the third placement chamber 73 and the fourth placement chamber 74 are respectively provided with the magnetic blocks 8 and the separating members 9. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the magnetic blocks 8 are arranged in the first placement chamber 71, the second placement chamber 72, the third placement chamber 73 and the fourth placement chamber 74 to form a plurality of adsorption points, so that the adsorption effect of the magnetic building block in different directions is more uniform. Compared with the structure in which the magnetic blocks 8 are arranged only in the first placement chamber 71 and the second placement chamber 72, the embodiment further improves the overall adsorption force and enhances the stability and durability of the magnetic building block during assembly and use by providing the third placement chamber 73 and the fourth placement chamber 74.

In this embodiment, the separating member 9 includes a first plate member 91 and a second plate member 92, the first plate member 91 and the second plate member 92 are arranged in a cross shape, an opening 11 is arranged between two baffles 6 of the first placement chamber 71, an opening 11 is arranged between two baffles 6 of the second placement chamber 72, an opening 11 is arranged between two baffles 6 of the third placement chamber 73, and an opening 11 is arranged between two baffles 6 of the fourth placement chamber 74; the baffle and the side panel are arranged in an enclosing way; through the openings 11, two edges of the first plate member 91 and two edges of the second plate member 92 are able to be respectively arranged in the first placement chamber 71, in the second placement chamber 72, in the third placement chamber 73 and in the fourth placement chamber 74, and the magnetic blocks 8 are arranged at an upper and lower ends of the first plate member 91 and at the upper and lower ends of the second plate member 92. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the cross-shaped design of the separating member 9 is able to effectively fix the magnetic blocks 8 in the placement chamber 7 to prevent the magnetic blocks 8 from being displaced or colliding with each other during use. Meanwhile, the arrangement of the first placement chamber 71, the second placement chamber 72, the third placement chamber 73, and the fourth placement chamber 74 enables the magnetic blocks 8 to be reasonably separated and fixed, thereby improving the firmness and adsorption effect of the overall structure. The design of the separating member 9 also simplifies the assembly process of the magnet block and improves the production efficiency.

In this embodiment, each of two ends of the first plate member 91 and the second plate member 92 adjacent to a side edge of the upper cover panel 3 are provided with a notch 93 for mounting the magnetic block 8. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the notch 93 is able to provide a stable mounting space for the magnetic block 8 to ensure the fixity of the magnetic block in the placement chamber. Preferably, the side edges of the first plate 91 and the second plate 92 are provided with the notches 93, so that the displacement of the magnetic blocks can be reduced, and the durability of the magnetic building block can be improved.

In this embodiment, the notch 93 is L-shaped, a placement groove 931 is formed between a side wall of the notch 93 and the side panel 2, and the magnetic block 8 is positioned in the placement groove 931. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the notch 93 is either L-shaped or U-shaped, and it is preferable that the L-shaped notch 93 not only firmly fix the magnetic block 8, but also simplify the processing and installation process. The placement groove 931 formed between the side wall of the L-shaped notch 93 and the side panel 2 provides additional support, so that the magnetic block can be more firmly embedded in it to prevent loosening or displacement during use. Compared with the U-shaped notch, the design of the L-shaped notch is more convenient for production, moreover, it can reduce the use of materials without sacrificing the stability, thereby further improving the economy of the product.

In this embodiment, an intersecting upper end and an intersecting lower end of the first plate member 91 and the second plate member 92 are further provided with grooves 94. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the groove 94 is provided at the intersection of the first plate member 91 and the second plate member 92, and the groove 94 is either L-shaped or V-shaped. It is preferable that the groove 94 is designed in a U-shape. This U-shaped design has the significant advantage of effectively reducing material usage and production costs, and the U-shaped groove 94 can reduce the amount of material required for the plate while maintaining structural strength. Compared with the other shapes, the design of the U-shaped groove 94 has a larger internal space, so that the use amount of materials can be reduced by optimizing the internal structure without affecting the overall bearing capacity and stability of the magnetic building block.

In this embodiment, one side edge of the baffle 6 far away from the side panel 2 is provided with a riveting column 63, the socket 64 is arranged at a top of the riveting column 63, and the insertion column 31 passes through the socket 64 and is riveted onto the riveting column 63. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the design of the riveting column 63 and the socket 64 can effectively replace the traditional welding process, avoid the noise and smoke pollution generated in the welding process, and ensure the stability of the overall structure of the magnetic building block. Preferably, each of inner corner is provided with two riveting columns 63. The double riveting design greatly improves the compression resistance and firmness of the magnetic building block structure, so as to ensure the long-term durability of the magnetic building block during use.

In this embodiment, the upper cover panel 3 is provided with a guide plate 32, the baffle 6 includes a first baffle 61 and a second baffle 62, the first baffle 61 and the second baffle 62 are arranged on the same side panel 2, the riveting column 63 includes a first riveting column 631 and a second riveting column 632, the first riveting column 631 is fixed on the first baffle 61, the second riveting column 632 is fixed on the second baffle 62, the first riveting column 631 and the second riveting column 632 are close to each other, so that a first sliding groove 65 is formed among the first riveting column 631, the first baffle 61 and the side panel 2, a second sliding groove 66 is formed among the second riveting column 632, the second baffle 62 and the side panel 2, openings of the first sliding groove 65 and the second sliding groove 66 are arranged opposite to each other, and each of two sides of the guide plate 32 is slidably inserted into the first sliding groove 65 and the second sliding groove 66. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the guide plate 32 can slide smoothly in the first sliding groove 65 and the second sliding groove 66 to ensure the accuracy and stability of the structure during connection and use. The guide plate 32 can be made of a wear-resistant plastic material such as polypropylene (PP), ABS plastic, or polycarbonate (PC). Preferably, the guide plate 32 is ABS plastic to ensure sufficient strength and good wear resistance for long-term use.

In this embodiment, the insertion column 31 is a cylinder 311, and an outer side surface of the cylinder 311 is provided with a protrusion 312. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the protrusion 312 is arranged on the outer side surface of the cylinder 311, so that the friction between the insertion column 31 and the socket 64 can be increased, and the assembly is more firmly. The protrusions 312 provide additional stability to prevent the insertion column 31 from loosening during use, while enhancing the overall connection strength of the magnetic building block.

In this embodiment, the protrusion 312 is arranged along the extending direction of the cylinder 311, and one end of the protrusion 312 adjacent to a top end of the cylinder 311 is provided with a cut surface 313. Through the arrangement of the above structure, it is preferable that the cut surface 313 adopts a beveled design, and the angle of inclination falls within the range of 30 degrees to 45 degrees, which can effectively reduce the frictional resistance generated when the insertion column 31 is inserted into the socket 64. Through this design, the insertion column 31 can be more smoothly connected to the socket 64, and the stuttering phenomenon in the alignment process can be reduced.

In this embodiment, a top end of the cylinder 311 is hemispherical shape. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the smoothness of the insertion column 31 when being inserted into the socket 64 can be effectively improved. The hemispherical design allows the insertion column 31 to enter the socket 64 quickly and easily, avoiding the problem of stuttering that may be caused by the conventional flat-top design.

In this embodiment, the four side panel 2, the upper cover panel 3 and the lower cover panel 4 are made of ABS plastic. Through the arrangement of the above structure, the durability and the impact resistance of the magnetic building block can be greatly improved. ABS plastic has excellent mechanical strength and wear resistance, and can withstand long-term use without deformation or damage.

The above description only describes embodiments of the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the present disclosure; various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.