EP1322392A1 - Construction set element and construction set using same - Google Patents

Construction set element and construction set using same

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EP1322392A1
EP1322392A1 EP01972183A EP01972183A EP1322392A1 EP 1322392 A1 EP1322392 A1 EP 1322392A1 EP 01972183 A EP01972183 A EP 01972183A EP 01972183 A EP01972183 A EP 01972183A EP 1322392 A1 EP1322392 A1 EP 1322392A1
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Didier Grall
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Celda Sas
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/04—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/06—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled without the use of additional elements
    • A63H33/08—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled without the use of additional elements provided with complementary holes, grooves, or protuberances, e.g. dovetails
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/04—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/06—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled without the use of additional elements
    • A63H33/062—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled without the use of additional elements with clip or snap mechanisms

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  • the invention relates to construction toy elements having several assembly possibilities and to a construction toy using these elements.
  • the play elements according to the invention can be used for the realization of children's playgrounds.
  • playgrounds are intended for communities of children who practice physical activities in schools or communities.
  • Playgrounds are sets of different elements that aim to develop the motor skills of users such as children. They make it possible to develop the practice of walking, balance, simple or difficult movements.
  • the invention aims to remedy these drawbacks by proposing construction elements which are easy to assemble in different ways, which makes it possible to increase the possibilities of travel.
  • a first object of the invention is a building play element capable of being associated with other similar elements at least by interlocking, formed by the assembly of several cylinders, the upper end of each cylinder having a diameter less than that of said cylinder over a predetermined height, the lower end having a recess of the same diameter and height as the upper end of said cylinder, so that an upper end of cylinder can fit into one end lower cylinder, characterized in that it comprises at least three cylinders of the same dimensions, each cylinder being connected to another cylinder by at least one arm, the longitudinal axis of each arm being perpendicular to the axes of revolution of said cylinders, the longitudinal axes of the arms forming an angle of 90 ° between them.
  • the lateral face (s) of the arms, parallel (s) to the axes of said cylinders has (have) a curved shape complementary to the external shape of said cylinders.
  • the length of the arms and the curved shape of their lateral faces can be such that a cylinder of the same diameter as said cylinders can be inserted inside the angle formed by three cylinders linked together by arms, a small clearance remaining between the inserted cylinder, said cylinders and the arms.
  • the center of symmetry of the cylinder inserted between said three cylinders may be aligned with the centers of symmetry of two of the cylinders, and located equidistant from these two centers of symmetry.
  • the cylinders of the elements placed side by side are thus regularly spaced in one direction and joined in another direction, which allows children walking on the upper ends of the cylinders to choose more or less difficult routes.
  • the dimension of the arms along the axis of revolution of the cylinders is less than or equal to half the height of a cylinder.
  • the arms of an element can then be connected to the cylinders on the lower half or on the upper half of said cylinders.
  • the element according to the invention comprises five cylinders connected two by two by four arms, one of the cylinders being connected to the other four.
  • the element according to the invention comprises four cylinders connected in chain by three arms.
  • the cylinders may also have a cavity passing through them along their axis of revolution.
  • each cylinder is closed by a disk of complementary shape, so that the lower external surface of the cylinder is flat.
  • the disc can also be used as a non-slip.
  • the element rests on the ground and can be used as a non-slip when the child climbs on the cylinder or the set of cylinders.
  • the material used to make the disc can be flexible or rigid or the disc can include a device creating a musical note, which makes it possible to vary the sensations felt by the user.
  • a second object of the invention is a construction set characterized in that it comprises connecting elements making it possible to connect the cylinders of one or more elements as described above.
  • the connecting element comprises at least two identical connecting rings, the internal diameter of each ring being equal to the diameter of the upper end of a cylinder, the thickness of said ring being equal to the height of said upper end of a cylinder.
  • the connecting element comprises two connecting rings connected by a flat arm of substantially rectangular shape.
  • the arm between the two connecting rings has other shapes.
  • the two connecting rings are located in parallel and separate planes.
  • the connecting element is a rod capable of being inserted into the cavity of a cylinder along the axis of revolution of said cylinder.
  • the elements can thus be connected to each other by resting on the lateral faces of their cylinders.
  • the connecting element is a flexible rod, the rigid ends of which are capable of being inserted into the cavity of the cylinder along the axis of revolution of said cylinder.
  • the elements thus connected rest on their lower or upper ends and the flexible rods can form arches above or below which children can pass.
  • the connecting element is a thin flat plate comprising cylindrical cavities intended to receive the lower end of the cylinders of the elements.
  • This thickness is for example substantially identical to the thickness of the upper end of the cylinder.
  • FIG. 1 shows a top view of a building element according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a top view of a building element according to a second embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3 shows a top view of a building element according to a third embodiment of the invention
  • - Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a cylinder of a building element, the cylinder being inverted;
  • - Figure 5 shows a top view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention placed side by side
  • - Figure 6 shows a front view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention, nested one inside the other;
  • FIG. 7 shows a top view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention, placed head to tail one on the other;
  • FIG. 8 shows a side view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention, connected by a rod-shaped connecting element;
  • FIGs 9 to 11 show a top view of different embodiments of a connecting element;
  • FIG. 12 shows in perspective another embodiment of a connecting element.
  • FIG. 1 represents an element 1 of a construction set capable of being associated with other similar elements at least by interlocking.
  • Element 1 is formed by the assembly of several cylinders 2.
  • each cylinder 2 has a diameter less than that of said cylinder 2 over a predetermined height.
  • each cylinder 2 has a recess 5 of the same diameter and height as the upper end 3 of said cylinder 2, so that an upper end 3 of cylinder. 2 can fit into a lower end 4 of cylinder 2, the dimensions of all the cylinders 2 being identical.
  • a cylinder 2 is shown in Figure 4.
  • lower end means the end intended to rest usually on the ground or on a flat surface.
  • upper end is meant the other end of cylinder 2.
  • the upper 3 and lower 4 ends of a cylinder 2 are generally full in order to allow a child to walk on it.
  • the cylinders 2 have a cavity 6 passing through them entirely along their axis of revolution.
  • the element 1 comprises at least three cylinders 2 of the same dimensions, each cylinder 2 being connected to another cylinder 2 by at least one arm 7, the longitudinal axis of each arm being perpendicular to the axes of revolution of said cylinders , the longitudinal axes of the arms 7 forming an angle of 90 ° between them.
  • the axes of revolution of the cylinders 2 connected together are parallel to each other, the upper ends 3 of the cylinders 2 being located in the same plane perpendicular to the axes of revolution.
  • the element 1 comprises 3 cylinders 2 connected two by two by two arms 7.
  • the elements 1 according to the invention may also include more than three cylinders connected to each other.
  • each arm 7 shows an element 1 with four cylinders 2 connected two by two by three arms 7.
  • the longitudinal axis of each arm 7 being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the adjacent arm 7.
  • the cylinders 2 are arranged in a broken line.
  • the embodiment of Figure 3 comprises five cylinders 2.
  • a central cylinder is connected to the other four cylinders 2 by arms 7 perpendicular two by two.
  • the lateral faces 8 of the arms 7, parallel to the axes of said cylinders 2 have a curved shape complementary to the external shape of said cylinders 2.
  • the length of the arms 7 and the curved shape of their lateral faces 8 are such that a cylinder 2 of the same diameter as said cylinders 2 can be inserted inside the angle formed by three cylinders 2 connected together by arms 7, a small clearance remaining between the inserted cylinder, said cylinders and the arms.
  • the curved shape of the lateral faces 8 of the arms 7 then follows the contour of the inserted cylinder 2 as shown in FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 5 shows several elements 1 with three cylinders 2
  • the cylinders 2 are regularly spaced in the directions parallel to the longitudinal axes of the arms 7, and almost in contact with each other the others in the directions oriented at 45 ° relative to the longitudinal axes of the arms 7.
  • the dimension of the arms 7 along the axis of revolution of the cylinders 2 is less than or equal to half the height of a cylinder 2.
  • the arms 7 can be connected to the cylinders 2 on the lower half or on the upper half of said cylinders 2.
  • the upper 3 and lower 4 ends of the cylinders also make it possible to fit the elements 1 one on the other as shown in FIG. 6.
  • each cylinder 2 It is possible to close the lower end 4 of each cylinder 2 with a disc (not shown) of complementary shape to the recess 5, so that the lower external surface of the cylinder 2 is flat, facilitating the progression of the user. .
  • These discs can for example be used when the elements 1 are located in the head-to-tail position.
  • the elements 1 described above can be used in a construction game to form a motor skills course for children, or as a simple construction game.
  • This construction set includes connecting elements 9 enabling the cylinders 2 of the same element 1 or of several elements 1 to be connected together.
  • the connecting element 9 comprises at least two identical connecting rings 10, the internal diameter of each ring 10 being equal to the diameter of the upper end 3 of a cylinder 2, the thickness of said ring 10 being equal to the height of said upper end 3 of a cylinder.
  • the rings 10 can be linked together by a flat surface filling the spaces between the cylinders 2.
  • the connecting element 9 comprises two connecting rings 10 connected by a flat arm 11 of substantially rectangular shape.
  • the arm 11 between the two rings 10 can be of curved shape (FIG. 10) or of S shape (FIG. 10).
  • Its upper surface can also be curved (not shown) or else a curved part can be fitted onto the upper surface of the arm 11.
  • the two connecting rings 10 are located in parallel and distinct planes, as shown in FIG. 12.
  • Such connecting elements 9 thus make it possible to create inclined planar or curved surfaces for connecting elements 1 located at different heights, or to connect an element 1 to the ground (figure 12).
  • the connecting element 9 is a rod 12 capable of being inserted into the cavity 6 of a cylinder 2 along the axis of revolution of said cylinder.
  • Elements 1 resting on the lateral surfaces of their cylinders 2 can thus be connected by one or more rods 12. These rods 12 can also be used while the elements 1 rest on their lower 4 or upper 3 ends.
  • the cylinders 2 can also be connected by one or more flexible rods (not shown), the rigid ends of which are capable of being inserted into the cavity 6 along the axis of revolution of a cylinder 2.
  • the connecting element 9 is a flat plate (not shown) of small thickness comprising cavities or cylindrical holes intended to receive the lower end 4 of the cylinders 2 of the elements 1.
  • These plates may be made of a flexible non-slip material preventing the elements 1 from slipping.
  • the cavities or holes can be placed in a variety of ways in order to obtain arrangements of various elements.
  • the construction set can also include cylinders 2 alone or elements formed by two cylinders 2 connected by an arm 7 (not shown) in order to allow the arrangements to be varied.
  • the different elements 1 and 9 used as motor skills are of a sufficiently rigid material to be able to support the weight of the users.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a construction set element (1) adapted to be associated with other similar elements by nesting, formed by assembling several cylinders (2), the top end (3) of each cylinder (2) having a diameter smaller than that of said cylinder (2) over a predetermined height, the bottom end (4) comprising a recess (5) of the same diameter as the top end (3) of said cylinder (2), so that a top end (3) of cylinder (2) can be nested in a bottom end (4) of cylinder (2). The invention is characterised in that it comprises at least three cylinders (2) of similar dimensions, each cylinder (2) being linked to another cylinder (2) by at least one arm (7), the longitudinal axis of each arm (7) being perpendicular to the axes of revolution of said cylinders (2), the longitudinal axes of the arms (7) forming between them an angle of 90 DEG .

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Elément de jeu de construction, et jeu de construction utilisant cet élément Construction toy element, and construction toy using the same
L'invention se rapporte à des éléments de jeu de construction présentant plusieurs possibilités d'assemblage et à un jeu de construction utilisant ces éléments.The invention relates to construction toy elements having several assembly possibilities and to a construction toy using these elements.
Plus particulièrement, les éléments de jeu selon l'invention peuvent être utilisés pour la réalisation de parcours de jeux pour enfants.More particularly, the play elements according to the invention can be used for the realization of children's playgrounds.
Ces parcours de jeux sont destinés aux collectivités d'enfants qui pratiquent des activités physiques dans des écoles ou collectivités.These playgrounds are intended for communities of children who practice physical activities in schools or communities.
Les parcours de jeux sont des ensembles de différents éléments qui visent à développer la motricité des utilisateurs tels que des enfants. Ils permettent de développer la pratique de la marche, de l'équilibre, de déplacements simples ou difficiles.Playgrounds are sets of different elements that aim to develop the motor skills of users such as children. They make it possible to develop the practice of walking, balance, simple or difficult movements.
De tels parcours de jeux existent déjà, ils présentent toutefois plusieurs inconvénients : - les possibilités d'assemblage des éléments restent faibles ;Such playgrounds already exist, but they have several drawbacks: - the possibilities of assembling the elements remain low;
- l'assemblage des différents éléments de construction est parfois complexe et nécessite l'utilisation de pièces supplémentaires ;- the assembly of the various construction elements is sometimes complex and requires the use of additional parts;
- les éléments de liaison entre les éléments de construction du parcours sont tels que l'enfant suivant ce parcours ne rencontre pas une surface plane et risque de tomber.- The connecting elements between the construction elements of the course are such that the child following this course does not meet a flat surface and risks falling.
L'invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients en proposant des éléments de construction faciles à assembler de différentes manières ce qui permet d'augmenter les possibilités de parcours.The invention aims to remedy these drawbacks by proposing construction elements which are easy to assemble in different ways, which makes it possible to increase the possibilities of travel.
A cet effet, un premier objet de l'invention est un élément de jeu de construction apte à être associé à d'autres éléments semblables au moins par emboîtement, formé par l'assemblage de plusieurs cylindres, l'extrémité supérieure de chaque cylindre présentant un diamètre inférieur à celui dudit cylindre sur une hauteur prédéterminée, l'extrémité inférieure comportant un évidement de même diamètre et hauteur que l'extrémité supérieure dudit cylindre, de sorte qu'une extrémité supérieure de cylindre peut s'emboîter dans une extrémité inférieure de cylindre, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins trois cylindres de mêmes dimensions, chaque cylindre étant relié à un autre cylindre par au moins un bras, l'axe longitudinal de chaque bras étant perpendiculaire aux axes de révolution desdits cylindres, les axes longitudinaux des bras formant entre eux un angle de 90°.To this end, a first object of the invention is a building play element capable of being associated with other similar elements at least by interlocking, formed by the assembly of several cylinders, the upper end of each cylinder having a diameter less than that of said cylinder over a predetermined height, the lower end having a recess of the same diameter and height as the upper end of said cylinder, so that an upper end of cylinder can fit into one end lower cylinder, characterized in that it comprises at least three cylinders of the same dimensions, each cylinder being connected to another cylinder by at least one arm, the longitudinal axis of each arm being perpendicular to the axes of revolution of said cylinders, the longitudinal axes of the arms forming an angle of 90 ° between them.
Dans un mode de réalisation, le ou les face(s) latérale(s) des bras, parallèle(s) aux axes desdits cylindres présente(nt) une forme incurvée complémentaire de la forme extérieure desdits cylindres.In one embodiment, the lateral face (s) of the arms, parallel (s) to the axes of said cylinders has (have) a curved shape complementary to the external shape of said cylinders.
En particulier, la longueur des bras et la forme incurvée de leurs faces latérales peuvent être telles qu'un cylindre de même diamètre que lesdits cylindres peut être inséré à l'intérieur de l'angle formé par trois cylindres reliés entre eux par des bras, un faible jeu subsistant entre le cylindre inséré, lesdits cylindres et les bras.In particular, the length of the arms and the curved shape of their lateral faces can be such that a cylinder of the same diameter as said cylinders can be inserted inside the angle formed by three cylinders linked together by arms, a small clearance remaining between the inserted cylinder, said cylinders and the arms.
Il est ainsi possible de placer les éléments de construction les uns à côté des autres, les bras de liaison entre les cylindres comblant les espaces entre les cylindres.It is thus possible to place the construction elements one next to the other, the connecting arms between the cylinders filling the spaces between the cylinders.
Dans une variante, le centre de symétrie du cylindre inséré entre lesdits trois cylindres peut être aligné avec les centres de symétrie de deux des cylindres, et situé à égale distance de ces deux centres de symétrie.Alternatively, the center of symmetry of the cylinder inserted between said three cylinders may be aligned with the centers of symmetry of two of the cylinders, and located equidistant from these two centers of symmetry.
Les cylindres des éléments mis côte à côte sont ainsi espacés régulièrement suivant une direction et accolés dans une autre direction, ce qui permet aux enfants marchant sur les extrémités supérieures des cylindres de choisir des parcours plus ou moins difficiles. Dans une variante, la dimension des bras suivant l'axe de révolution des cylindres est inférieure ou égale à la moitié de la hauteur d'un cylindre.The cylinders of the elements placed side by side are thus regularly spaced in one direction and joined in another direction, which allows children walking on the upper ends of the cylinders to choose more or less difficult routes. In a variant, the dimension of the arms along the axis of revolution of the cylinders is less than or equal to half the height of a cylinder.
Les bras d'un élément peuvent alors être reliés aux cylindres sur la moitié inférieure ou sur la moitié supérieure desdits cylindres.The arms of an element can then be connected to the cylinders on the lower half or on the upper half of said cylinders.
Il est alors possible d'emboîter les éléments « tête - bêche » : un premier élément reposant sur les extrémités inférieures de ses cylindres, un deuxième élément reposant sur les extrémités supérieures de ses cylindres, de telle sorte que les bras du deuxième élément croisent par au dessus ou en dessous les bras du premier élément.It is then possible to fit the “head to tail” elements: a first element resting on the lower ends of its cylinders, a second element resting on the upper ends of its cylinders, so that the arms of the second element cross above or below the arms of the first element.
Dans une autre variante, l'élément selon l'invention comprend cinq cylindres reliés deux à deux par quatre bras, un des cylindres étant relié aux quatre autres.In another variant, the element according to the invention comprises five cylinders connected two by two by four arms, one of the cylinders being connected to the other four.
Dans une autre variante, l'élément selon l'invention comprend quatre cylindres reliés en chaîne par trois bras.In another variant, the element according to the invention comprises four cylinders connected in chain by three arms.
Il est possible d'envisager d'autres arrangements des cylindres, les bras étant toujours disposés à 90°, ce qui permet de multiplier les possibilités d'assemblage des éléments entre eux.It is possible to envisage other arrangements of the cylinders, the arms being always arranged at 90 °, which makes it possible to multiply the possibilities of assembling the elements together.
Les cylindres peuvent par ailleurs présenter une cavité les traversant suivant leur axe de révolution.The cylinders may also have a cavity passing through them along their axis of revolution.
On peut aussi prévoir que l'extrémité inférieure de chaque cylindre soit obturée par un disque de forme complémentaire, afin que la surface externe inférieure du cylindre soit plane. Le disque peut aussi servir d'antidérapant.It is also possible to provide that the lower end of each cylinder is closed by a disk of complementary shape, so that the lower external surface of the cylinder is flat. The disc can also be used as a non-slip.
Ainsi, lorsque l'élément repose sur son extrémité supérieure, l'enfant rencontre une surface plane pour marcher.Thus, when the element rests on its upper end, the child encounters a flat surface for walking.
Retourné, l'élément repose sur le sol et peut servir d'antidérapant lorsque l'enfant monte sur le cylindre ou l'ensemble de cylindres. Par ailleurs, la matière utilisée pour réaliser le disque peut être souple ou rigide ou le disque peut comporter un dispositif créant une note musicale, ce qui permet de faire varier les sensations ressenties par l'utilisateur.Turned over, the element rests on the ground and can be used as a non-slip when the child climbs on the cylinder or the set of cylinders. Furthermore, the material used to make the disc can be flexible or rigid or the disc can include a device creating a musical note, which makes it possible to vary the sensations felt by the user.
Un deuxième objet de l'invention est un jeu de construction caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des éléments de liaison permettant de relier entre eux les cylindres d'un ou plusieurs éléments tels que décrits précédemment. Dans une première réalisation, l'élément de liaison comprend au moins deux anneaux de liaison identiques, le diamètre interne de chaque anneau étant égal au diamètre de l'extrémité supérieure d'un cylindre, l'épaisseur dudit anneau étant égale à la hauteur de ladite extrémité supérieure d'un cylindre.A second object of the invention is a construction set characterized in that it comprises connecting elements making it possible to connect the cylinders of one or more elements as described above. In a first embodiment, the connecting element comprises at least two identical connecting rings, the internal diameter of each ring being equal to the diameter of the upper end of a cylinder, the thickness of said ring being equal to the height of said upper end of a cylinder.
On peut également prévoir trois anneaux reliés ensemble pouvant être placés sur les cylindres d'un même élément. Des ensembles d'anneaux plus importants peuvent également être utilisés.One can also provide three rings connected together which can be placed on the cylinders of the same element. Larger ring sets can also be used.
Dans une deuxième variante, l'élément de liaison comprend deux anneaux de liaison reliés par un bras plat de forme sensiblement rectangulaire.In a second variant, the connecting element comprises two connecting rings connected by a flat arm of substantially rectangular shape.
Dans d'autres variantes, le bras entre les deux anneaux de liaison présente d'autres formes.In other variants, the arm between the two connecting rings has other shapes.
Dans une autre variante, les deux anneaux de liaison sont situés dans des plans parallèles et distincts.In another variant, the two connecting rings are located in parallel and separate planes.
Dans une autre réalisation, l'élément de liaison est une tige apte à être insérée dans la cavité d'un cylindre suivant l'axe de révolution dudit cylindre.In another embodiment, the connecting element is a rod capable of being inserted into the cavity of a cylinder along the axis of revolution of said cylinder.
Les éléments peuvent ainsi être reliés les uns aux autres en reposant sur les faces latérales de leurs cylindres.The elements can thus be connected to each other by resting on the lateral faces of their cylinders.
Dans une variante, l'élément de liaison est une tige souple dont les extrémités rigides sont aptes à être insérées dans la cavité du cylindre suivant l'axe de révolution dudit cylindre. Les éléments ainsi reliés reposent sur leurs extrémités inférieures ou supérieures et les tiges souples peuvent former des arches au dessus ou en dessous desquelles les enfants peuvent passer.In a variant, the connecting element is a flexible rod, the rigid ends of which are capable of being inserted into the cavity of the cylinder along the axis of revolution of said cylinder. The elements thus connected rest on their lower or upper ends and the flexible rods can form arches above or below which children can pass.
Dans une troisième réalisation, l'élément de liaison est une plaque plane de faible épaisseur comportant des cavités cylindriques destinées à recevoir l'extrémité inférieure des cylindres des éléments.In a third embodiment, the connecting element is a thin flat plate comprising cylindrical cavities intended to receive the lower end of the cylinders of the elements.
Cette épaisseur est par exemple sensiblement identique à l'épaisseur de l'extrémité supérieure du cylindre.This thickness is for example substantially identical to the thickness of the upper end of the cylinder.
Ces plaques ou tapis permettent d'éviter que les éléments ne glissent sur le sol. Elles permettent aussi de placer plusieurs éléments côte à côte suivant différentes configurations.These plates or mats prevent the elements from sliding on the floor. They also allow you to place several elements side by side in different configurations.
Ces différents éléments peuvent également être utilisés comme jeu de construction.These various elements can also be used as a construction set.
D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après.Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.
Aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs :In the appended drawings given by way of nonlimiting examples:
- la figure 1 représente une vue de dessus d'un élément de construction selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;- Figure 1 shows a top view of a building element according to a first embodiment of the invention;
- la figure 2 représente une vue de dessus d'un élément de construction selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;- Figure 2 shows a top view of a building element according to a second embodiment of the invention;
- la figure 3 représente une vue de dessus d'un élément de construction selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention ; - la figure 4 représente une vue en perspective d'un cylindre d'un élément de construction, le cylindre étant retourné ;- Figure 3 shows a top view of a building element according to a third embodiment of the invention; - Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a cylinder of a building element, the cylinder being inverted;
- la figure 5 représente une vue de dessus de deux éléments de construction selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention placés côte à côte ; - la figure 6 représente une vue de face de deux éléments de construction selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, emboîtés l'un dans l'autre ;- Figure 5 shows a top view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention placed side by side; - Figure 6 shows a front view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention, nested one inside the other;
- la figure 7 représente une vue de dessus de deux éléments de construction selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, placés tête-bêche l'un sur l'autre ;- Figure 7 shows a top view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention, placed head to tail one on the other;
- la figure 8 représente une vue de côté de deux éléments de construction selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, reliés par un élément de liaison en forme de tige ; - les figures 9 à 11 représentent en vue de dessus différents modes de réalisation d'un élément de liaison ;- Figure 8 shows a side view of two construction elements according to the first embodiment of the invention, connected by a rod-shaped connecting element; - Figures 9 to 11 show a top view of different embodiments of a connecting element;
- la figure 12 représente en perspective un autre mode de réalisation d'un élément de liaison.- Figure 12 shows in perspective another embodiment of a connecting element.
La figure 1 représente un élément 1 de jeu de construction apte à être associé à d'autres éléments semblables au moins par emboîtement.FIG. 1 represents an element 1 of a construction set capable of being associated with other similar elements at least by interlocking.
L'élément 1 est formé par l'assemblage de plusieurs cylindres 2.Element 1 is formed by the assembly of several cylinders 2.
L'extrémité supérieure 3 de chaque cylindre 2 présente un diamètre inférieur à celui dudit cylindre 2 sur une hauteur prédéterminée.The upper end 3 of each cylinder 2 has a diameter less than that of said cylinder 2 over a predetermined height.
L'extrémité inférieure 4 de chaque cylindre 2 comporte un évidement 5 de même diamètre et hauteur que l'extrémité supérieure 3 dudit cylindre 2, de sorte qu'une extrémité supérieure 3 de cylindre. 2 peut s'emboîter dans une extrémité inférieure 4 de cylindre 2, les dimensions de tous les cylindres 2 étant identiques.The lower end 4 of each cylinder 2 has a recess 5 of the same diameter and height as the upper end 3 of said cylinder 2, so that an upper end 3 of cylinder. 2 can fit into a lower end 4 of cylinder 2, the dimensions of all the cylinders 2 being identical.
Un cylindre 2 est représenté sur la figure 4.A cylinder 2 is shown in Figure 4.
Dans la suite de la description, on entend par extrémité inférieure, l'extrémité destinée à reposer habituellement sur le sol ou une surface plane.In the following description, the term “lower end” means the end intended to rest usually on the ground or on a flat surface.
On entend par extrémité supérieure, l'autre extrémité du cylindre 2. Les extrémités supérieure 3 et inférieure 4 d'un cylindre 2 sont en général pleines afin de permettre à un enfant de marcher dessus.By upper end is meant the other end of cylinder 2. The upper 3 and lower 4 ends of a cylinder 2 are generally full in order to allow a child to walk on it.
Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, les cylindres 2 présentent une cavité 6 les traversant entièrement suivant leur axe de révolution.In the embodiment shown in the figures, the cylinders 2 have a cavity 6 passing through them entirely along their axis of revolution.
L'élément 1 selon l'invention comprend au moins trois cylindres 2 de mêmes dimensions, chaque cylindre 2 étant relié à un autre cylindre 2 par au moins un bras 7, l'axe longitudinal de chaque bras étant perpendiculaire aux axes de révolution desdits cylindres, les axes longitudinaux des bras 7 formant entre eux un angle de 90°.The element 1 according to the invention comprises at least three cylinders 2 of the same dimensions, each cylinder 2 being connected to another cylinder 2 by at least one arm 7, the longitudinal axis of each arm being perpendicular to the axes of revolution of said cylinders , the longitudinal axes of the arms 7 forming an angle of 90 ° between them.
Les axes de révolution des cylindres 2 reliés ensemble sont parallèles entre eux, les extrémités supérieures 3 des cylindres 2 étant situées dans le même plan perpendiculaire aux axes de révolution.The axes of revolution of the cylinders 2 connected together are parallel to each other, the upper ends 3 of the cylinders 2 being located in the same plane perpendicular to the axes of revolution.
Dans le mode de réalisation décrit sur la figure 1 , l'élément 1 comprend 3 cylindres 2 reliés deux à deux par deux bras 7.In the embodiment described in FIG. 1, the element 1 comprises 3 cylinders 2 connected two by two by two arms 7.
Les éléments 1 selon l'invention peuvent également comprendre plus de trois cylindres reliés entre eux.The elements 1 according to the invention may also include more than three cylinders connected to each other.
La figure 2 représente un élément 1 à quatre cylindres 2 reliés deux à deux par trois bras 7. L'axe longitudinal de chaque bras 7 étant perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du bras 7 adjacent. Les cylindres 2 sont disposés suivant une ligne brisée.2 shows an element 1 with four cylinders 2 connected two by two by three arms 7. The longitudinal axis of each arm 7 being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the adjacent arm 7. The cylinders 2 are arranged in a broken line.
Le mode de réalisation de la figure 3 comprend cinq cylindres 2. Un cylindre central est relié aux quatre autres cylindres 2 par des bras 7 perpendiculaires deux à deux. Dans les trois modes de réalisation représentés sur les figures 1 à 3, les faces latérales 8 des bras 7, parallèles aux axes desdits cylindres 2 présentent une forme incurvée complémentaire de la forme extérieure desdits cylindres 2.The embodiment of Figure 3 comprises five cylinders 2. A central cylinder is connected to the other four cylinders 2 by arms 7 perpendicular two by two. In the three embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the lateral faces 8 of the arms 7, parallel to the axes of said cylinders 2 have a curved shape complementary to the external shape of said cylinders 2.
La longueur des bras 7 et la forme incurvée de leurs faces latérales 8 sont telles qu'un cylindre 2 de même diamètre que lesdits cylindres 2 peut être inséré à l'intérieur de l'angle formé par trois cylindres 2 reliés entre eux par des bras 7, un faible jeu subsistant entre le cylindre inséré, lesdits cylindres et les bras.The length of the arms 7 and the curved shape of their lateral faces 8 are such that a cylinder 2 of the same diameter as said cylinders 2 can be inserted inside the angle formed by three cylinders 2 connected together by arms 7, a small clearance remaining between the inserted cylinder, said cylinders and the arms.
Dans les modes de réalisation représenté sur les figures 1 à 3, le centre de symétrie du cylindre 2 inséré entre lesdits trois cylindres 2 est alors aligné avec les centres de symétrie de deux des cylindres 2, et situé à égale distance de ces deux centres de symétrie.In the embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 3, the center of symmetry of the cylinder 2 inserted between said three cylinders 2 is then aligned with the centers of symmetry of two of the cylinders 2, and located equidistant from these two centers of symmetry.
La forme incurvée des faces latérales 8 des bras 7 épouse alors le contour du cylindre 2 inséré tel que représenté sur la figure 5.The curved shape of the lateral faces 8 of the arms 7 then follows the contour of the inserted cylinder 2 as shown in FIG. 5.
Ainsi, plusieurs éléments 1 à trois cylindres 2 peuvent être placés les uns à côté des autres tel que représenté sur la figure 5. Les cylindres 2 sont régulièrement espacés dans les directions parallèles aux axes longitudinaux des bras 7, et quasiment en contact les uns avec les autres suivant les directions orientées de 45° par rapport aux axes longitudinaux des bras 7.Thus, several elements 1 with three cylinders 2 can be placed one beside the other as shown in FIG. 5. The cylinders 2 are regularly spaced in the directions parallel to the longitudinal axes of the arms 7, and almost in contact with each other the others in the directions oriented at 45 ° relative to the longitudinal axes of the arms 7.
La dimension des bras 7 suivant l'axe de révolution des cylindres 2 est inférieure ou égale à la moitié de la hauteur d'un cylindre 2.The dimension of the arms 7 along the axis of revolution of the cylinders 2 is less than or equal to half the height of a cylinder 2.
De cette manière, les bras 7 peuvent être reliés aux cylindres 2 sur la moitié inférieure ou sur la moitié supérieure desdits cylindres 2.In this way, the arms 7 can be connected to the cylinders 2 on the lower half or on the upper half of said cylinders 2.
Il est alors possible d'emboîter les éléments 1 « tête - bêche » tel que représenté sur la figure 7 : un premier élément 1 reposant sur les extrémités inférieures 4 de ses cylindres 2, un deuxième élément V reposant sur les extrémités supérieures 3 de ses cylindres 2, de telle sorte que les bras 7 du deuxième élément V croisent par au dessus ou en dessous les bras 7 du premier élément 1.It is then possible to fit the elements 1 "head to tail" as shown in FIG. 7: a first element 1 resting on the lower ends 4 of its cylinders 2, a second element V resting on the upper ends 3 of its cylinders 2, so that the arms 7 of the second element V cross above or below the arms 7 of the first element 1.
Lorsque des éléments 1 sont assemblés de cette manière, il est possible de faire reposer l'assemblage sur les faces latérales des cylindres 2 afin de créer un parcours en hauteur comportant une surface de parcours plus difficile.When elements 1 are assembled in this way, it is possible to rest the assembly on the lateral faces of the cylinders 2 in order to create a height course having a more difficult course surface.
Les extrémités supérieure 3 et inférieure 4 des cylindres permettent également d'emboîter les éléments 1 les uns sur les autres tel que représenté sur la figure 6.The upper 3 and lower 4 ends of the cylinders also make it possible to fit the elements 1 one on the other as shown in FIG. 6.
Les assemblages décrits ci-dessus et correspondant aux figures 5 à 7 peuvent également être réalisés avec des éléments 1 formés de plus de trois cylindres 2 suivant les modes de réalisation représentés sur les figures 2 et 3, ou suivant d'autres modes de réalisation non représentés.The assemblies described above and corresponding to Figures 5 to 7 can also be made with elements 1 formed from more than three cylinders 2 according to the embodiments shown in Figures 2 and 3, or according to other embodiments not represented.
Il est possible d'obturer l'extrémité inférieure 4 de chaque cylindre 2 par un disque (non représenté) de forme complémentaire de l'évidement 5, afin que la surface externe inférieure du cylindre 2 soit plane, facilitant la progression de l'utilisateur.It is possible to close the lower end 4 of each cylinder 2 with a disc (not shown) of complementary shape to the recess 5, so that the lower external surface of the cylinder 2 is flat, facilitating the progression of the user. .
Ces disques peuvent par exemple être utilisés lorsque les éléments 1 sont situés dans la position tête - bêche.These discs can for example be used when the elements 1 are located in the head-to-tail position.
Les éléments 1 décrits précédemment peuvent être utilisés dans un jeu de construction pour former un parcours de motricité pour enfant, ou comme simple jeu de construction.The elements 1 described above can be used in a construction game to form a motor skills course for children, or as a simple construction game.
Ce jeu de construction comprend des éléments de liaison 9 permettant de relier entre eux les cylindres 2 d'un même élément 1 ou de plusieurs éléments 1.This construction set includes connecting elements 9 enabling the cylinders 2 of the same element 1 or of several elements 1 to be connected together.
Dans un premier mode de réalisation, l'élément de liaison 9 comprend au moins deux anneaux de liaison 10 identiques, le diamètre interne de chaque anneau 10 étant égal au diamètre de l'extrémité supérieure 3 d'un cylindre 2, l'épaisseur dudit anneau 10 étant égale à la hauteur de ladite extrémité supérieure 3 d'un cylindre.In a first embodiment, the connecting element 9 comprises at least two identical connecting rings 10, the internal diameter of each ring 10 being equal to the diameter of the upper end 3 of a cylinder 2, the thickness of said ring 10 being equal to the height of said upper end 3 of a cylinder.
Ainsi, lorsque qu'un anneau 10 est emboîté sur une extrémité supérieure 3 d'un cylindre 2, l'extrémité supérieure 3 ne dépasse pas de la surface supérieure de l'anneau 10 et l'utilisateur ne butte plus sur cette protubérance.Thus, when a ring 10 is fitted onto an upper end 3 of a cylinder 2, the upper end 3 does not protrude from the upper surface of the ring 10 and the user no longer comes up against this protuberance.
Les anneaux 10 peuvent être reliés entre eux par une surface plane comblant les espaces entre les cylindres 2.The rings 10 can be linked together by a flat surface filling the spaces between the cylinders 2.
Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'élément de liaison 9 comprend deux anneaux 10 de liaison reliés par un bras 11 plat de forme sensiblement rectangulaire.In another embodiment, the connecting element 9 comprises two connecting rings 10 connected by a flat arm 11 of substantially rectangular shape.
Dans des variantes de ce mode de réalisation, le bras 11 entre les deux anneaux 10 peut être de forme courbe (figure 10) ou en forme de S (figure 10).In variants of this embodiment, the arm 11 between the two rings 10 can be of curved shape (FIG. 10) or of S shape (FIG. 10).
Sa surface supérieure peut également être bombée (non représenté) ou alors une pièce bombée peut être emboîtée sur la surface supérieure du bras 11.Its upper surface can also be curved (not shown) or else a curved part can be fitted onto the upper surface of the arm 11.
D'autres formes de bras 11 non décrites peuvent encore être utilisées.Other forms of arm 11 not described can also be used.
Dans une autre variante, les deux anneaux 10 de liaison sont situés dans des plans parallèles et distincts, tel que représenté sur la figure 12. De tels éléments de liaison 9 permettent ainsi de créer des surfaces inclinées planes ou courbes pour relier des éléments 1 situés à différentes hauteurs, ou pour relier un élément 1 au sol (figure 12).In another variant, the two connecting rings 10 are located in parallel and distinct planes, as shown in FIG. 12. Such connecting elements 9 thus make it possible to create inclined planar or curved surfaces for connecting elements 1 located at different heights, or to connect an element 1 to the ground (figure 12).
Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'élément de liaison 9 est une tige 12 apte à être insérée dans la cavité 6 d'un cylindre 2 suivant l'axe de révolution dudit cylindre.In another embodiment, the connecting element 9 is a rod 12 capable of being inserted into the cavity 6 of a cylinder 2 along the axis of revolution of said cylinder.
Des éléments 1 reposant sur les surfaces latérales de leurs cylindres 2 peuvent ainsi être reliés par une ou plusieurs tiges 12. Ces tiges 12 peuvent aussi être utilisées alors que les éléments 1 reposent sur leurs extrémités inférieure 4 ou supérieure 3.Elements 1 resting on the lateral surfaces of their cylinders 2 can thus be connected by one or more rods 12. These rods 12 can also be used while the elements 1 rest on their lower 4 or upper 3 ends.
Dans cette position, les cylindres 2 peuvent aussi être reliés par une ou plusieurs tiges souples (non représentées) dont les extrémités rigides sont aptes à être insérées dans la cavité 6 suivant l'axe de révolution d'un cylindre 2.In this position, the cylinders 2 can also be connected by one or more flexible rods (not shown), the rigid ends of which are capable of being inserted into the cavity 6 along the axis of revolution of a cylinder 2.
Enfin, dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'élément de liaison 9 est une plaque plane (non représentée) de faible épaisseur comportant des cavités ou trous cylindriques destinés à recevoir l'extrémité inférieure 4 des cylindres 2 des éléments 1.Finally, in another embodiment, the connecting element 9 is a flat plate (not shown) of small thickness comprising cavities or cylindrical holes intended to receive the lower end 4 of the cylinders 2 of the elements 1.
Ces plaques peuvent être dans un matériau souple antidérapant empêchant les éléments 1 de glisser.These plates may be made of a flexible non-slip material preventing the elements 1 from slipping.
Les cavités ou trous peuvent être placés de façon très variée afin d'obtenir des arrangements d'éléments 1 divers.The cavities or holes can be placed in a variety of ways in order to obtain arrangements of various elements.
Ainsi, ils peuvent par exemple maintenir les éléments 1 les uns à côté des autres.Thus, they can for example keep the elements 1 next to each other.
On peut également envisager une plaque comportant des emplacements pour placer les cylindres 2 sur sa périphérie.One can also consider a plate having locations for placing the cylinders 2 on its periphery.
Le jeu de construction peut également comprendre des cylindres 2 seuls ou des éléments formés de deux cylindres 2 reliés par un bras 7 (non représentés) afin de permettre de varier les arrangements.The construction set can also include cylinders 2 alone or elements formed by two cylinders 2 connected by an arm 7 (not shown) in order to allow the arrangements to be varied.
Les différents éléments 1 et 9 utilisés comme parcours de motricité sont d'une matière suffisamment rigide pour pouvoir supporter le poids des utilisateurs.The different elements 1 and 9 used as motor skills are of a sufficiently rigid material to be able to support the weight of the users.
Si ces éléments sont utilisés comme jeu de construction, une matière moins rigide et plus agréable au toucher peut être utilisée. If these elements are used as a construction set, a material that is less rigid and more pleasant to the touch can be used.

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1. Elément (1 ) de jeu de construction apte à être associé à d'autres éléments (1 ) semblables au moins par emboîtement, formé par l'assemblage de plusieurs cylindres (2), l'extrémité supérieure (3) de chaque cylindre (2) présentant un diamètre inférieur à celui dudit cylindre (2) sur une hauteur prédéterminée, l'extrémité inférieure (4) comportant un évidement (5) de même diamètre et hauteur que l'extrémité supérieure (3) dudit cylindre (2), de sorte qu'une extrémité supérieure (3) de cylindre (2) peut s'emboîter dans une extrémité inférieure (4) de cylindre (2), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins trois cylindres (2) de mêmes dimensions, chaque cylindre (2) étant relié à un autre cylindre (2) par au moins un bras (7), l'axe longitudinal de chaque bras (7) étant perpendiculaire aux axes de révolution desdits cylindres (2), les axes longitudinaux des bras (7) formant entre eux un angle de 90°.1. Element (1) of construction set capable of being associated with other elements (1) similar at least by interlocking, formed by the assembly of several cylinders (2), the upper end (3) of each cylinder (2) having a diameter less than that of said cylinder (2) over a predetermined height, the lower end (4) having a recess (5) of the same diameter and height as the upper end (3) of said cylinder (2) , so that an upper end (3) of cylinder (2) can fit into a lower end (4) of cylinder (2), characterized in that it comprises at least three cylinders (2) of the same dimensions , each cylinder (2) being connected to another cylinder (2) by at least one arm (7), the longitudinal axis of each arm (7) being perpendicular to the axes of revolution of said cylinders (2), the longitudinal axes of arms (7) forming an angle of 90 ° between them.
2. Elément (1) selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que la ou les face(s) latérale(s) (8) des bras (7), parallèle(s) aux axes desdits cylindres (2) présente(nt) une forme incurvée complémentaire de la forme extérieure desdits cylindres (2).2. Element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the side or side (s) (s) (8) of the arms (7), parallel (s) to the axes of said cylinders (2) present (s) a curved shape complementary to the outside shape of said cylinders (2).
3. Elément (1 ) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la longueur des bras (7) et la forme incurvée de leurs faces latérales (8) sont telles qu'un cylindre (2) de même diamètre que lesdits cylindres (2) peut être inséré à l'intérieur de l'angle formé par trois cylindres (2) reliés entre eux par des bras (7), un faible jeu subsistant entre le cylindre (2) inséré, lesdits cylindres (2) et les bras3. Element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the arms (7) and the curved shape of their lateral faces (8) are such that a cylinder (2) of the same diameter as said cylinders (2) can be inserted inside the angle formed by three cylinders (2) connected together by arms (7), a slight clearance remaining between the cylinder (2) inserted, said cylinders (2) and arms
(7).(7).
4. Elément (1 ) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le centre de symétrie du cylindre (2) inséré entre lesdits trois cylindres (2) est aligné avec les centres de symétrie de deux des cylindres (2), et situé à égale distance de ces deux centres de symétrie. 4. Element (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the center of symmetry of the cylinder (2) inserted between said three cylinders (2) is aligned with the centers of symmetry of two of the cylinders (2), and located at equal distance from these two centers of symmetry.
5. Elément (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la dimension des bras (7) suivant l'axe de révolution des cylindres (2) est inférieure ou égale à la moitié de la hauteur d'un cylindre (2).5. Element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dimension of the arms (7) along the axis of revolution of the cylinders (2) is less than or equal to half the height of a cylinder (2).
6. Elément (1) selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les bras (7) sont reliés aux cylindres (2) sur la moitié inférieure ou sur la moitié supérieure desdits cylindres (2).6. Element (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the arms (7) are connected to the cylinders (2) on the lower half or on the upper half of said cylinders (2).
7. Elément (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que cinq cylindres (2) sont reliés deux à deux par quatre bras, un des cylindres (2) étant relié aux quatre autres.7. Element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that five cylinders (2) are connected two by two by four arms, one of the cylinders (2) being connected to the other four.
8. Elément (1 ) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les cylindres (2) présentent une cavité (6) les traversant suivant leur axe de révolution.8. Element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cylinders (2) have a cavity (6) passing through them along their axis of revolution.
9. Elément (1 ) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité inférieure (4) de chaque cylindre peut être obturée par un disque de forme complémentaire, afin que la surface externe inférieure du cylindre (2) soit plane.9. Element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower end (4) of each cylinder can be closed by a disc of complementary shape, so that the lower external surface of the cylinder (2) is plane.
10 eu de construction caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des éléments de liaison (9) permettant de relier entre eux les cylindres (2) d'un ou plusieurs éléments (1 ) selon l'une des revendications précédentes.10 had construction characterized in that it comprises connecting elements (9) for connecting together the cylinders (2) of one or more elements (1) according to one of the preceding claims.
1 Ueu de construction selon la revendication 10 caractérisé en ce que l'élément de liaison (9) comprend au moins deux anneaux (10) de liaison identiques, le diamètre interne de chaque anneau (10) étant égal au diamètre de l'extrémité supérieure (3) d'un cylindre (2), l'épaisseur dudit anneau (10) étant égale à la hauteur de ladite extrémité supérieure (3) d'un cylindre (2). 1 Ueu of construction according to claim 10 characterized in that the connecting element (9) comprises at least two identical connecting rings (10), the internal diameter of each ring (10) being equal to the diameter of the upper end (3) of a cylinder (2), the thickness of said ring (10) being equal to the height of said upper end (3) of a cylinder (2).
12. Jeu de construction selon la revendication 11 , caractérisé en ce que l'élément de liaison (9) comprend deux anneaux (10) de liaison reliés par un bras (11 ) plat de forme sensiblement rectangulaire.12. Construction set according to claim 11, characterized in that the connecting element (9) comprises two connecting rings (10) connected by a flat arm (11) of substantially rectangular shape.
13. Jeu de construction selon la revendication 11 , caractérisé en ce l'élément de liaison (9) comprend deux anneaux (10) de liaison reliés par un bras (11 ) de forme courbe.13. Construction set according to claim 11, characterized in that the connecting element (9) comprises two connecting rings (10) connected by an arm (11) of curved shape.
14.Jeu de construction selon la revendication 11 , caractérisé en ce que l'élément de liaison (9) comprend deux anneaux (10) de liaison reliés par un bras (11 ) bombé.14. Construction set according to claim 11, characterized in that the connecting element (9) comprises two connecting rings (10) connected by a curved arm (11).
15. Jeu de construction selon l'une des revendications 10 à 14, caractérisé en ce que les deux anneaux (10) de liaison sont situés dans des plans parallèles et distincts.15. Construction set according to one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that the two connecting rings (10) are located in parallel and separate planes.
16 eu de construction selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de liaison (9) est une tige (12) apte à être insérée dans la cavité (6) d'un cylindre (2) suivant l'axe de révolution dudit cylindre.16 construction according to claim 10, characterized in that the connecting element (9) is a rod (12) adapted to be inserted into the cavity (6) of a cylinder (2) along the axis of revolution of said cylinder.
17. Jeu de construction selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de liaison (9) est une tige souple dont les extrémités rigides sont aptes à être insérées dans la cavité (6) d'un cylindre (2) suivant l'axe de révolution dudit cylindre.17. Construction set according to claim 10, characterized in that the connecting element (9) is a flexible rod whose rigid ends are capable of being inserted into the cavity (6) of a cylinder (2) along l axis of revolution of said cylinder.
18. Jeu de construction selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de liaison (9) est une plaque plane de faible épaisseur comportant des cavités cylindriques destinées à recevoir l'extrémité inférieure (4) des cylindres (2) des éléments (1).18. Construction set according to claim 10, characterized in that the connecting element (9) is a thin flat plate comprising cylindrical cavities intended to receive the lower end (4) of the cylinders (2) of the elements (1).
19. Jeu de construction selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que les cavités sont réparties sur la plaque de sorte que les éléments (1 ) soient placés suivant une configuration particulière. 19. Construction set according to claim 18, characterized in that the cavities are distributed on the plate so that the elements (1) are placed in a particular configuration.
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