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EP1598097B1
EP1598097B1 EP05007650.4A EP05007650A EP1598097B1 EP 1598097 B1 EP1598097 B1 EP 1598097B1 EP 05007650 A EP05007650 A EP 05007650A EP 1598097 B1 EP1598097 B1 EP 1598097B1
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Paul Heinz Dipl.-Ing. Bruder (FH)
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00Other toys
    • A63H33/04Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/10Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements
    • A63H33/106Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements with rotation, e.g. of bayonet type
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00Other toys
    • A63H33/04Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/10Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements
    • A63H33/101Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements with clip or snap mechanism
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00Other toys
    • A63H33/04Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/10Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements
    • A63H33/107Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements using screws, bolts, nails, rivets, clamps

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  • the invention relates to a building system consisting of several, namely at least two, building blocks and at least one connector.
  • the construction system according to the invention is particularly suitable as a toy. However, it can also be used for construction purposes, in particular for the construction and / or covering of buildings or parts of buildings.
  • With the construction system according to the invention structures of varied shape and size can be built. These structures can be used as toys. However, it is also possible to use the fabricable with the building system structures for other purposes, such as play landscapes, architectural models or the like.
  • DE 295 12 467 U1 shows a building system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a construction system of the type specified, which is versatile.
  • a building block of the building system according to the invention comprises a square mounting opening, which is surrounded by a mounting funnel.
  • a connector of the building system according to the invention for connecting two such blocks comprises two locking lugs and a mounting elevation.
  • the construction system according to the invention is characterized by a plurality, namely at least two, inventive blocks and one or more connectors according to the invention.
  • the mounting opening of the module and the surrounding mounting hopper and the locking lugs and the mounting elevation of the connector are designed such that the locking lugs of the connector with the mounting opening are releasably latched.
  • corner surfaces may be present in one or more or all corners of the square mounting opening. Furthermore, one or more or all corner surfaces may be flat. Instead or in addition, it is possible that one or more or all corner surfaces are rounded.
  • the rounding can be designed such that it forms part of a circular cylinder surface, wherein the center of the circular cylinder can be located in the middle of the square mounting hole.
  • the mounting hopper includes inclined surfaces.
  • the inclined surfaces can be designed rising from the inside out.
  • the rising angle is preferably 10 ° to 30 °. It is preferably 15 °.
  • the mounting hopper comprises a circumferential terrace surface.
  • the circumferential terrace surface preferably extends around the mounting opening. It is preferably between the mounting hole and the preferably existing inclined surfaces.
  • the circumferential terrace surface is flat.
  • a further advantageous development is characterized in that the block is designed as Kreflächner. It may be a regular Dahlflächner, for example, a tetrahedron or a cube or other regular Dahlflächner, but also an irregular Dahlflächner such as a cuboid or other irregular Dahlflächner.
  • the module has a plurality of mounting holes. This is particularly advantageous if the module is designed as Dahlflächner. If the module is designed as a regular Dahlflächner, it is in particular advantageous if a mounting opening is formed on several or all side surfaces of the Kreflächners. If the module is formed as an irregular Dahlflächner, in particular as a cuboid, it is advantageous if a plurality of mounting holes are provided on one or more or all side surfaces.
  • the mounting openings may in particular be arranged in a regular pattern, in particular in a row or in a rectangle.
  • a further advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the block is designed as an edge body. This is particularly advantageous if the module is designed as Dahlflächner.
  • the recess is preferably designed such that when assembled blocks a disassembly tool for separating the connected blocks can be used.
  • the connector of the building system according to the invention for connecting two components preferably comprises two further locking lugs. This can improve the strength and reliability of the connection.
  • a further advantageous development is characterized in that two or four further latching noses and a further assembly elevation are provided on the opposite side of the connector.
  • the first two or four locking lugs of the connector can be releasably connected to a block.
  • the second module can be connected to the existing on the opposite side of the connector further locking lugs.
  • the unit produced in this way which consists of two components and a connector, can then be extended in an analogous manner, that is, in that a further connector is connected to a further mounting opening of the blocks and that another block with those on the opposite Side of the connector existing locking lugs is connected. In this way, a structure consisting of building blocks and connectors can be successively built up.
  • the mounting survey is designed as a roof surface or as a pyramid surface. If the connector has two latching noses, the mounting bump is preferably formed as a roof surface. If the connector has four detents, the mounting elevation is preferably designed as a pyramid surface.
  • the releasable connection between a building block and a connector is made by inserting the locking lugs of the connector in a diagonal of the square mounting hole and then rotated by hand or by an assembly tool by 45 °, so that they engage behind two opposite sides of the square mounting hole.
  • the connection can be released by a 45 ° turn or reverse rotation of the connector, either by hand or by a disassembly tool.
  • the connector has two locking lugs, it may be sufficient that the square mounting hole only covers a range of slightly more than 45 °, namely the area that is required to carry out the described screwing.
  • Such a mounting opening is also a square mounting opening in the sense of the present invention.
  • one or more or all locking lugs are elastic. Then it is possible to make the connection of a connector with a block without the rotation described by 45 ° by the connector is positioned correctly and pressed into the mounting hole.
  • the elasticity of the locking lugs is preferably designed such that the preparation of the connection by pressing in by hand is possible. Further, in the case of resilient detents, it is possible to loosen the connection between a building block and a connector by 45 ° without the described rotation of the connector.
  • the elasticity of the locking lugs is preferably designed such that the connection between the block and the connector is detachable by a disassembly tool. With an elastic design of the locking lugs, it is possible to perform the assembly and disassembly both by the rotations described by 45 ° and by hand, namely during assembly by pressing and disassembly by a tool.
  • the assembly and disassembly tool for the connector of the building system comprises an eccentric projection which can be inserted into a corresponding receptacle of the connector.
  • the eccentric projection has a cross-shaped cross-section.
  • the tool has a protruding wedge. This protruding wedge is preferably located on the opposite side of the eccentric projection of the tool. It is preferably designed such that it can be inserted into a recess which can be provided at a corner of a building block or into the overall recess formed by two adjacent such openings. By twisting the wedge, the connected components can be removed from each other, whereby the connection can be solved.
  • Fig. 1 shows a block 1, which is designed as a regular Dahlflächner, namely as a cube. Furthermore, the module 1 is designed as an edge body. In every The six side surfaces each have a square mounting opening 2 is provided, which is surrounded by a mounting hopper 3.
  • the mounting opening 2 comprises four sides 4, 5, 6, 7. Each two adjacent sides, for example, the sides 4 and 5 are connected by a corner surface 8.
  • the corner surfaces 8 are parts of a circular cylindrical surface, wherein the center of the circular cylinder is located in the middle of the square mounting hole 2.
  • the outer edges of the square mounting opening 2, so the sides 4, 5, 6, 7 and the corner surfaces 8 are provided with a chamfer whose angle is 45 ° and to which a circumferential, flat terrace surface 9 connects. Instead of a bevel or in addition to this, a radius may be provided.
  • the circumferential terrace surface 9 is located between the sides of the square mounting opening 2 and the mounting hopper. 3
  • the mounting hopper 3 comprises four inclined surfaces 10, 11, 12, 13 which extend at an angle of approximately 15 ° to the plane of the mounting opening 2. Two adjacent inclined surfaces 10 - 13 are connected to each other by a rounded oblique connection surface 14.
  • the module 1 has at its corners in each case a recess 15 which covers the three adjacent side surfaces.
  • Fig. 2 shows a connector 16, which serves to connect two blocks 1.
  • the connector 16 comprises two detents 17 and a mounting boss 18, which is designed as a roof surface.
  • the mounting elevation 18 comprises two inclined surfaces 19, 20 which are inclined at an angle which substantially corresponds to the angle of the inclined surfaces 10 - 13 of the module 1. Their upper end edges are connected by a pedestal 21, from which the elevations 22 protrude upwards, on which the outwardly projecting locking lugs 17 are provided.
  • the locking lugs 17 are accordingly at a distance above the pedestal surface 21, wherein this distance substantially the height of the side surfaces 4-7 of the block 1 corresponds.
  • the underside of the latching lugs 17 is rounded, in such a way that the distance between the bottom of the latching lug and the pedestal 21 in the middle is the lowest and increases to the outside.
  • the smallest distance in the middle corresponds substantially to the height of the sides 4 - 7 of the square mounting hole 2 of the module 1. This distance may also be slightly smaller, so that the connector is reliably clamped in the assembled state at the mounting hole 2.
  • two further locking lugs 23 are provided, which are formed symmetrically to the latching lugs 17.
  • the connector 16 is formed symmetrically overall, so that the lower side with the two further locking lugs 23 corresponds to the illustrated upper side and need not be described again.
  • Fig. 3 shows a connector 28, in which on the upper side over the two locking lugs 17 addition, two further locking lugs 24 are present.
  • the further locking lugs 24 are located between the locking lugs 17.
  • the mounting elevation 25 is formed as a pyramid surface. It comprises in addition to the inclined surfaces 19, 20, two further inclined surfaces 26, 27.
  • two further locking lugs 29 are provided in a corresponding manner in addition to the two locking lugs 23.
  • the underside of the connector 28 is formed symmetrically to the top described, so that they need not be described again.
  • the connector 16, 28 is inserted in a rotated by 45 ° position in the square mounting hole 2, in such a way that the locking lugs 17 and optionally 24 opposite the corner surfaces 8.
  • the distance between opposing detents 17 and 24 is such that it is slightly smaller than the diagonal of the mounting hole 2, so the distance between two diagonally opposite corner surfaces 8.
  • the lugs 17und 24 optionally pass through the mounting hole 2 until the mounting elevation 18 and 25 touches the mounting hopper 3. Subsequently the connector 16 or 28 is rotated by 45 °. Since the mounting elevation 18 or 25 initially still rests diagonally, the distance between the connector 16 or 28 and the module 1, corresponding to the contour of the underside of the latching lugs decreases in the course of this movement. In the end position, the locking lugs 17 and 24 are below the side surfaces 4 - 7 of the square mounting opening 2. They are locked there.
  • the latched position just described can also be achieved by positioning the connector 16 or 28 in the described end position on the mounting opening 2 and pushing it into the mounting opening 2 by hand. Due to the elasticity of the locking lugs 17, 24 supporting elevations 22 soft the locking lugs 17, 24 inwards. This elastic movement inward is supported by inlet slopes 30 which are provided above the latching lugs 17.
  • Fig. 4 shows a block which is designed as an extension piece 31.
  • One side is like the top (or bottom) of the connector 28 according to FIG Fig. 3 educated.
  • the other side is in their functional parts as the mounting hole 2 of the block 1 according to Fig. 1 educated.
  • It includes pages 4, 5, 6, 7, which can be engaged behind by the locking lugs 17, 24. Between adjacent pages are each recesses 32, which are passed through during assembly of the locking lugs 17, 24 until the locking lugs engage behind the pages 4-7. By a subsequent rotation by 45 °, the connector 16, 28 with the sides 4 - 7 are locked.
  • the extension piece 31 When the extension piece 31 is connected with its latching lugs 17, 24 to a module 1, the sides 4 - 7 lying on the other side of the extension piece form a connecting piece for a further connector 16, 28 with the cutouts 32.
  • the Fig. 5 shown assembly and disassembly tool 33 includes a handle portion 34, an eccentric projection 35 and a protruding wedge 36, based on the the eccentric projection 35 opposite side of the handle portion 34 is located.
  • the eccentric projection 35 which is provided at the end of a shaft connected to the handle portion 34, has a cross-shaped cross-section.
  • the four projections of the cross-shaped cross section can be introduced into the gaps 37 which are provided between adjacent latching lugs 17, 24 of the connectors 16, 28. As a result, a rotationally fixed connection between the cross-shaped cross-section and the connector is made.
  • the base plate 38 may be formed as a trim panel, wall panel, facade panel, roof panel or similar plate.
  • the receptacles 39 facing away from surface of the base plate 38 may be formed as a visible surface.
  • the surface and / or structure of the visible surface may be formed like a building board (cladding panel, wall panel, facade panel, roof panel, etc.). It may in particular be designed as a faux of such a building board.
  • Fig. 7 shows a cuboid block 43, which consists of six arranged in a row, cubic blocks according to Fig. 1 exists, wherein the block 43 according to Fig. 7 is one piece. It serves to build larger structures.
  • a cuboid block 43 according to Fig. 7 It is not necessary, first six cube-shaped building blocks according to Fig. 1 reassemble.
  • Fig. 8 shows a structure, the two cuboid blocks 43 according to Fig. 7 , two base plates 38 according to Fig. 6 and two further building blocks 44 and the associated connectors.
  • the cuboid blocks 44 each consist of two cube-shaped building blocks according to Fig. 1 , How out Fig. 8 it can be seen that the sides of the base plates 38 opposite the receptacles 39 are configured as flat end surfaces. In this way it is possible to design the user facing visible surface or floor space completely flat and to hide the other structure behind it.
  • Fig. 9 shows the approach of a cross-shaped cross-section having eccentric projection 35 of the assembly and disassembly tool 33 to a connector 28 after the complete insertion of the locking lugs 23 in the mounting hole 2, wherein the locking lugs 23 are still the corner surfaces 8 opposite.
  • Fig. 10 shows the assembled state in which the connector 28 has been brought by the tool 33 by 45 ° in the end position in which the locking lugs 23 with the sides 5, 7 of the mounting hole 2 are locked.
  • Fig. 11 shows the beginning edge 45, through which the assembly is facilitated.
  • Fig. 12 the assembly is shown by hand.
  • the block 1 is to be connected to the block 44.
  • the connector 28 is already connected to a mounting opening 2 of the module 44.
  • the module 1 is made of the in Fig. 12 shown pressed onto the protruding from the block 44 parts of the connector 28 until the in Fig. 13 shown situation is reached. This connection is made possible by the insertion bevels 30 of the connector 28.
  • Fig. 14 . 15 and 16 the disassembly is represented by the tool 33.
  • the projecting wedge 36 of the tool 33 is inserted into the common recess 15 of the adjacent building blocks 1, 44, as in FIG Fig. 14 shown.
  • the tool 33 is rotated about its longitudinal axis, so that it first in Fig. 15 shown position corresponding to a rotation of the tool 33 by about 30 °.
  • the wedge 36 the corners of the adjacent blocks 33, 44 are moved away from each other.
  • the in Fig. 16 shown reached position in which the block 1 is released from the block 44.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bausystem, bestehend aus mehreren, nämlich mindestens zwei, Bausteinen und mindestens einem Verbinder.Das erfindungsgemäße Bausystem ist insbesondere als Spielzeug geeignet. Es kann allerdings auch für Bauzwecke verwendet werden, insbesondere zum Aufbau und/oder zur Verkleidung von Gebäuden oder Gebäudeteilen. Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Bausystem können Strukturen von vielfältiger Gestalt und Größe gebaut werden. Diese Strukturen können als Spielzeug verwendet werden. Es ist allerdings auch möglich, die mit dem Bausystem herstellbaren Strukturen für andere Zwecke einzusetzen, beispielsweise als Spiellandschaften, Architekturmodelle oder Ähnliches.The invention relates to a building system consisting of several, namely at least two, building blocks and at least one connector. The construction system according to the invention is particularly suitable as a toy. However, it can also be used for construction purposes, in particular for the construction and / or covering of buildings or parts of buildings. With the construction system according to the invention structures of varied shape and size can be built. These structures can be used as toys. However, it is also possible to use the fabricable with the building system structures for other purposes, such as play landscapes, architectural models or the like.

Aus der WO 97/25121 A ist ein Bausystem nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt.From the WO 97/25121 A a building system according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.

Auch die DE 295 12 467 U1 zeigt ein Bausystem nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.Also the DE 295 12 467 U1 shows a building system according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Bausystem der eingangs angegebenen Art vorzuschlagen, das vielseitig einsetzbar ist.The object of the invention is to propose a construction system of the type specified, which is versatile.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Bausystem mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a building system having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments are described in the subclaims.

Ein Baustein des erfindungsgemäßen Bausystems umfaßt eine quadratische Montageöffnung, die von einem Montagetrichter umgeben ist. Ein Verbinder des erfindungsgemäßen Bausystems zum Verbinden von zwei derartigen Bausteinen umfaßt zwei Rastnasen und eine Montageerhebung. Das erfindungsgemäße Bausystem ist durch mehrere, nämlich mindestens zwei, erfindungsgemäße Bausteine und einen oder mehrere erfindungsgemäße Verbinder gekennzeichnet.A building block of the building system according to the invention comprises a square mounting opening, which is surrounded by a mounting funnel. A connector of the building system according to the invention for connecting two such blocks comprises two locking lugs and a mounting elevation. The construction system according to the invention is characterized by a plurality, namely at least two, inventive blocks and one or more connectors according to the invention.

Die Montageöffnung des Bausteins und der sie umgebende Montagetrichter sowie die Rastnasen und die Montageerhebung des Verbinders sind derart ausgestaltet, daß die Rastnasen des Verbinders mit der Montageöffnung lösbar verrastbar sind.The mounting opening of the module and the surrounding mounting hopper and the locking lugs and the mounting elevation of the connector are designed such that the locking lugs of the connector with the mounting opening are releasably latched.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn benachbarte Seiten der quadratischen Montageöffnung durch Eckflächen verbunden sind. Die Eckflächen können in einer oder mehreren oder allen Ecken der quadratischen Montageöffnung vorhanden sein. Ferner können eine oder mehrere oder alle Eckflächen eben sein. Stattdessen oder zusätzlich ist es möglich, daß eine oder mehrere oder alle Eckflächen abgerundet sind. Die Abrundung kann derart ausgestaltet sein, daß sie einen Teil einer Kreiszylinderfläche darstellt, wobei der Mittelpunkt des Kreiszylinders in der Mitte der quadratischen Montageöffnung liegen kann.It is advantageous if adjacent sides of the square mounting opening are connected by corner surfaces. The corner surfaces may be present in one or more or all corners of the square mounting opening. Furthermore, one or more or all corner surfaces may be flat. Instead or in addition, it is possible that one or more or all corner surfaces are rounded. The rounding can be designed such that it forms part of a circular cylinder surface, wherein the center of the circular cylinder can be located in the middle of the square mounting hole.

Der Montagetrichter umfaßt Schrägflächen . Die Schrägflächen können von innen nach außen ansteigend ausgestaltet sein. Der ansteigende Winkel beträgt vorzugsweise 10° bis 30°. Er liegt vorzugsweise bei 15°.The mounting hopper includes inclined surfaces. The inclined surfaces can be designed rising from the inside out. The rising angle is preferably 10 ° to 30 °. It is preferably 15 °.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung umfaßt der Montagetrichter eine umlaufende Terrassenfläche. Die umlaufende Terrassenfläche verläuft vorzugsweise um die Montageöffnung herum. Sie liegt vorzugsweise zwischen der Montageöffnung und den vorzugsweise vorhandenen Schrägflächen. Vorzugsweise ist die umlaufende Terrassenfläche eben.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the mounting hopper comprises a circumferential terrace surface. The circumferential terrace surface preferably extends around the mounting opening. It is preferably between the mounting hole and the preferably existing inclined surfaces. Preferably, the circumferential terrace surface is flat.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Baustein als Vielflächner ausgebildet ist. Es kann sich um einen regelmäßigen Vielflächner handeln, beispielsweise um ein Tetraeder oder um einen Würfel oder einen sonstigen regelmäßigen Vielflächner, aber auch um einen unregelmäßigen Vielflächner wie einen Quader oder sonstigen unregelmäßigen Vielflächner.A further advantageous development is characterized in that the block is designed as Vielflächner. It may be a regular Vielflächner, for example, a tetrahedron or a cube or other regular Vielflächner, but also an irregular Vielflächner such as a cuboid or other irregular Vielflächner.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Baustein mehrere Montageöffnungen aufweist. Dies ist insbesondere dann vorteilhaft, wenn der Baustein als Vielflächner ausgebildet ist. Wenn der Baustein als regelmäßiger Vielflächner ausgebildet ist, ist es insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn an mehreren oder allen Seitenflächen des Vielflächners eine Montageöffnung ausgebildet ist. Wenn der Baustein als unregelmäßiger Vielflächner ausgebildet ist, insbesondere als Quader, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn an einer oder mehreren oder allen Seitenflächen mehrere Montageöffnungen vorgesehen sind. Die Montageöffnungen können insbesondere nach einem regelmäßigen Muster angeordnet sein, insbesondere in einer Reihe oder in einem Rechteck.It is advantageous if the module has a plurality of mounting holes. This is particularly advantageous if the module is designed as Vielflächner. If the module is designed as a regular Vielflächner, it is in particular advantageous if a mounting opening is formed on several or all side surfaces of the Vielflächners. If the module is formed as an irregular Vielflächner, in particular as a cuboid, it is advantageous if a plurality of mounting holes are provided on one or more or all side surfaces. The mounting openings may in particular be arranged in a regular pattern, in particular in a row or in a rectangle.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Baustein als Kantenkörper ausgebildet ist. Dies ist insbesondere dann vorteilhaft, wenn der Baustein als Vielflächner ausgebildet ist.A further advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the block is designed as an edge body. This is particularly advantageous if the module is designed as Vielflächner.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung weist der Baustein an einer oder mehreren oder allen Ecken eine Aussparung auf. Die Aussparung ist vorzugsweise derart ausgestaltet, daß bei zusammengebauten Bausteinen ein Demontagewerkzeug zum Trennen der verbundenen Bausteine eingesetzt werden kann.According to a further advantageous development of the block at one or more or all corners on a recess. The recess is preferably designed such that when assembled blocks a disassembly tool for separating the connected blocks can be used.

Der Verbinder des erfindungsgemäßen Bausystems zum Verbinden von zwei Bausteinen umfaßt vorzugsweise zwei weitere Rastnasen. Hierdurch kann die Festigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit der Verbindung verbessert werden.The connector of the building system according to the invention for connecting two components preferably comprises two further locking lugs. This can improve the strength and reliability of the connection.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Verbinders zwei oder vier weitere Rastnasen und eine weitere Montageerhebung vorgesehen sind. Durch die erstgenannten zwei oder vier Rastnasen kann der Verbinder lösbar mit einem Baustein verbunden werden. Der zweite Baustein kann mit den auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Verbinders vorhandenen weiteren Rastnasen verbunden werden. Die auf diese Weise hergestellte Einheit, die aus zwei Bausteinen und einem Verbinder besteht, kann dann in analoger Weise erweitert werden, also dadurch, daß ein weiterer Verbinder mit einer weiteren Montageöffnung eines der Bausteine verbunden wird und daß ein weiterer Baustein mit den auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Verbinders vorhandenen Rastnasen verbunden wird. Auf diese Weise kann sukzessive eine aus Bausteinen und Verbindern bestehende Struktur aufgebaut werden. Dabei ist es möglich, an einer oder mehreren Außenflächen von einem oder mehreren Bausteinen jeweils einen Verbinder einzubringen, der nur auf einer Seite Rastnasen aufweist und dessen andere Seite als Abschlußfläche ausgestaltet ist. Auch ein derartiges Bauteil ist ein Verbinder im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung.A further advantageous development is characterized in that two or four further latching noses and a further assembly elevation are provided on the opposite side of the connector. By the first two or four locking lugs of the connector can be releasably connected to a block. The second module can be connected to the existing on the opposite side of the connector further locking lugs. The unit produced in this way, which consists of two components and a connector, can then be extended in an analogous manner, that is, in that a further connector is connected to a further mounting opening of the blocks and that another block with those on the opposite Side of the connector existing locking lugs is connected. In this way, a structure consisting of building blocks and connectors can be successively built up. It is it is possible, in each case to introduce a connector on one or more outer surfaces of one or more building blocks, which has locking lugs on only one side and whose other side is designed as a closure surface. Such a component is also a connector in the sense of the present invention.

Die Montageerhebung ist als Dachfläche oder als Pyramidenfläche ausgebildet. Wenn der Verbinder zwei Rastnasen aufweist, ist die Montageerhebung vorzugsweise als Dachfläche ausgebildet. Falls der Verbinder vier Rastnasen aufweist, ist die Montageerhebung vorzugsweise als Pyramidenfläche ausgebildet.The mounting survey is designed as a roof surface or as a pyramid surface. If the connector has two latching noses, the mounting bump is preferably formed as a roof surface. If the connector has four detents, the mounting elevation is preferably designed as a pyramid surface.

Die lösbare Verbindung zwischen einem Baustein und einem Verbinder wird dadurch hergestellt, daß die Rastnasen des Verbinders in eine Diagonale der quadratischen Montageöffnung eingesetzt und anschließend von Hand oder durch ein Montagewerkzeug um 45° gedreht werden, so daß sie zwei gegenüberliegende Seiten der quadratischen Montageöffnung hintergreifen. Die Verbindung kann durch eine Drehung oder Rückdrehung des Verbinders um 45° gelöst werden, und zwar von Hand oder durch ein Demontagewerkzeug. Wenn der Verbinder zwei Rastnasen aufweist, kann es ausreichen, daß die quadratische Montageöffnung lediglich einen Bereich von etwas mehr als 45° umfaßt, nämlich denjenigen Bereich, der erforderlich ist, um die beschriebene Eindrehbewegung auszuführen. Auch eine derartige Montageöffnung ist eine quadratische Montageöffnung im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung.The releasable connection between a building block and a connector is made by inserting the locking lugs of the connector in a diagonal of the square mounting hole and then rotated by hand or by an assembly tool by 45 °, so that they engage behind two opposite sides of the square mounting hole. The connection can be released by a 45 ° turn or reverse rotation of the connector, either by hand or by a disassembly tool. If the connector has two locking lugs, it may be sufficient that the square mounting hole only covers a range of slightly more than 45 °, namely the area that is required to carry out the described screwing. Such a mounting opening is also a square mounting opening in the sense of the present invention.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn eine oder mehrere oder alle Rastnasen elastisch sind. Dann ist es möglich, die Verbindung eines Verbinders mit einem Baustein ohne die beschriebene Drehung um 45° herzustellen, indem der Verbinder lagerichtig positioniert und in die Montageöffnung eingedrückt wird. Die Elastizität der Rastnasen ist dabei vorzugsweise derart ausgebildet, daß die Herstellung der Verbindung durch Eindrücken von Hand möglich ist. Ferner ist es im Fall von elastischen Rastnasen möglich, die Verbindung zwischen einem Baustein und einem Verbinder ohne die beschriebene Drehung des Verbinders um 45° zu lösen. Die Elastizität der Rastnasen ist vorzugsweise derart ausgebildet, daß die Verbindung zwischen dem Baustein und dem Verbinder durch ein Demontagewerkzeug lösbar ist. Bei einer elastischen Ausbildung der Rastnasen ist es möglich, die Montage und Demontage sowohl durch die beschriebenen Drehungen um 45° als auch von Hand durchzuführen, und zwar bei der Montage durch Eindrücken und bei der Demontage durch ein Werkzeug.It is advantageous if one or more or all locking lugs are elastic. Then it is possible to make the connection of a connector with a block without the rotation described by 45 ° by the connector is positioned correctly and pressed into the mounting hole. The elasticity of the locking lugs is preferably designed such that the preparation of the connection by pressing in by hand is possible. Further, in the case of resilient detents, it is possible to loosen the connection between a building block and a connector by 45 ° without the described rotation of the connector. The elasticity of the locking lugs is preferably designed such that the connection between the block and the connector is detachable by a disassembly tool. With an elastic design of the locking lugs, it is possible to perform the assembly and disassembly both by the rotations described by 45 ° and by hand, namely during assembly by pressing and disassembly by a tool.

Das Montage- und Demontagewerkzeug für den Verbinder des erfindungsgemäßen Bausystems umfaßt einen exzentrischen Vorsprung, der in eine entsprechende Aufnahme des Verbinders einsteckbar ist. Vorzugsweise weist der exzentrische Vorsprung einen kreuzförmigen Querschnitt auf. Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung weist das Werkzeug einen vorstehenden Keil auf. Dieser vorstehende Keil befindet sich vorzugsweise auf der dem exzentrischen Vorsprung gegenüberliegenden Seite des Werkzeugs. Er ist vorzugsweise derart ausgestaltet, daß er in eine Aussparung, die an einer Ecke eines Bausteins vorgesehen sein kann, oder in die von zwei benachbarten derartigen Aussparungen gebildete Gesamtaussparung einsetzbar ist. Durch eine Verdrehung des Keils können die verbundenen Bausteine voneinander entfernt werden, wodurch die Verbindung gelöst werden kann.The assembly and disassembly tool for the connector of the building system according to the invention comprises an eccentric projection which can be inserted into a corresponding receptacle of the connector. Preferably, the eccentric projection has a cross-shaped cross-section. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the tool has a protruding wedge. This protruding wedge is preferably located on the opposite side of the eccentric projection of the tool. It is preferably designed such that it can be inserted into a recess which can be provided at a corner of a building block or into the overall recess formed by two adjacent such openings. By twisting the wedge, the connected components can be removed from each other, whereby the connection can be solved.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachstehend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung im einzelnen erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt

Fig. 1
einen Baustein, der als würfelförmiger Kantenkörper ausgebildet ist, in einer perspektivischen Ansicht, in einer Ansicht von oben und in einem Querschnitt,
Fig. 2
einen Verbinder mit jeweils zwei Rastnasen auf jeder Seite in einer perspektivischen Ansicht, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von der Seite, einer Ansicht von vorne und einem Querschnitt,
Fig. 3
einen Verbinder mit jeweils vier Rastnasen auf jeder Seite in zwei perspektivischen Ansichten, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von der Seite und einem Querschnitt,
Fig. 4
ein Zwischenstück in zwei perspektivischen Ansichten, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von vorne, einer Ansicht von der Seite und einem Querschnitt,
Fig. 5
ein Montage- und Demontagewerkzeug in zwei perspektivischen Ansichten, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von der Seite, einer Ansicht von vorne, und einer Ansicht von hinten,
Fig. 6
eine Grundplatte mit einer Vielzahl von Montageöffnungen in einer perspektivischen Ansicht, einer vergrößerten perspektivischen Ansicht, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von vorne, einer Ansicht von hinten, einer Ansicht von der Seite und einer vergrößerten perspektivischen Teilansicht,
Fig. 7
einen Baustein, der als quaderförmiger Kantenkörper ausgebildet ist und der aus sechs aneinandergereihten würfelförmigen Kantenkörpern gemäß Fig. 1 besteht, in zwei perspektivischen Ansichten, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von der Seite, einer Ansicht von vome und einer vergrößerten perspektivischen Teilansicht,
Fig. 8
eine Struktur, die aus zwei Körpern gemäß Fig. 7, zwei Körpem aus jeweils zwei würfelförmigen Kantenkörpern und zwei Grundplatten gemäß Fig. 6 zusammengesetzt ist, in zwei perspektivischen Ansichten, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von vorne, einer Ansicht von der Seite und zwei vergrößerten Teilansichten,
Fig. 9
eine Struktur, bestehend aus einem Körper gemäß Fig. 7 und einem Körper, der aus zwei würfelförmigen Kantenkörpern besteht, mit einem Montage- und Demontagewerkzeug, in einer perspektivischen Ansicht, einer Ansicht von vorne, einer Ansicht von oben, einer Ansicht von der Seite, zwei Schnittansichten und zwei vergrößerten Teilansichten,
Fig. 10
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 9 mit um 45° verdrehtem Werkzeug,
Fig. 11
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 9 und 10 mit einer abgewandelten vergrößerten Teilansicht,
Fig. 12
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 9 bis 11 mit einem zusätzlichen zu montierenden würfelförmigen Kantenkörper in verschiedenen Ansichten und Schnitten,
Fig. 13
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 12 im montierten Zustand in verschiedenen Ansichten,
Fig. 14
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 13 mit angesetztem Demontagewerkzeug,
Fig. 15
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 14 mit teilweise gedrehtem Demontagewerkzeug und
Fig. 16
die Struktur gemäß Fig. 14 und 15 mit vollständig gedrehtem Demontagewerkzeug.
Embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings in detail. In the drawing shows
Fig. 1
a building block, which is designed as a cube-shaped edge body, in a perspective view, in a view from above and in a cross section,
Fig. 2
a connector with two detents on each side in a perspective view, a view from above, a view from the side, a view from the front and a cross section,
Fig. 3
a connector with four detents on each side in two perspective views, a view from above, a view from the side and a cross section,
Fig. 4
an intermediate piece in two perspective views, a view from above, a view from the front, a view from the side and a cross section,
Fig. 5
an assembly and disassembly tool in two perspective views, a view from above, a view from the side, a view from the front, and a view from behind,
Fig. 6
a base plate with a plurality of mounting holes in a perspective view, an enlarged perspective view, a top view, a front view, a rear view, a side view and an enlarged partial perspective view,
Fig. 7
a building block, which is designed as a cuboid edge body and of six juxtaposed cube-shaped edge bodies according to Fig. 1 consists, in two perspective views, a top view, a view from the side, a view of vome and an enlarged partial perspective view,
Fig. 8
a structure made up of two bodies according to Fig. 7 , two bodies of two cube-shaped edge bodies and two base plates according to Fig. 6 is composed of two perspective views, a top view, a front view, a side view and two enlarged partial views,
Fig. 9
a structure consisting of a body according to Fig. 7 and a body consisting of two cube-shaped edge bodies, with a mounting and dismounting tool, in a perspective view, a front view, a top view, a side view, two sectional views and two enlarged partial views,
Fig. 10
the structure according to Fig. 9 with 45 ° twisted tool,
Fig. 11
the structure according to Fig. 9 and 10 with a modified enlarged partial view,
Fig. 12
the structure according to Fig. 9 to 11 with an additional cube-shaped edge body to be mounted in different views and sections,
Fig. 13
the structure according to Fig. 12 when assembled in different views,
Fig. 14
the structure according to Fig. 13 with attached disassembly tool,
Fig. 15
the structure according to Fig. 14 with partially turned disassembly tool and
Fig. 16
the structure according to Fig. 14 and 15 with completely turned disassembly tool.

Fig. 1 zeigt einen Baustein 1, der als regelmäßiger Vielflächner ausgebildet ist, nämlich als Würfel. Femer ist der Baustein 1 als Kantenkörper ausgebildet. In jeder der sechs Seitenflächen ist jeweils eine quadratische Montageöffnung 2 vorgesehen, die von einem Montagetrichter 3 umgeben ist. Fig. 1 shows a block 1, which is designed as a regular Vielflächner, namely as a cube. Furthermore, the module 1 is designed as an edge body. In every The six side surfaces each have a square mounting opening 2 is provided, which is surrounded by a mounting hopper 3.

Die Montageöffnung 2 umfaßt vier Seiten 4, 5, 6, 7. Jeweils zwei benachbarte Seiten, beispielsweise die Seiten 4 und 5 sind durch eine Eckfläche 8 verbunden. Die Eckflächen 8 sind Teile einer Kreiszylinderfläche, wobei der Mittelpunkt des Kreiszylinders in der Mitte der quadratischen Montageöffnung 2 liegt.The mounting opening 2 comprises four sides 4, 5, 6, 7. Each two adjacent sides, for example, the sides 4 and 5 are connected by a corner surface 8. The corner surfaces 8 are parts of a circular cylindrical surface, wherein the center of the circular cylinder is located in the middle of the square mounting hole 2.

Die äußeren Ränder der quadratischen Montageöffnung 2, also der Seiten 4, 5, 6, 7 und der Eckflächen 8 sind mit einer Fase versehen, deren Winkel 45° beträgt und an die sich eine umlaufende, ebene Terrassenfläche 9 anschließt. Anstelle einer Fase oder zusätzlich zu dieser kann auch ein Radius vorgesehen sein. Die umlaufende Terrassenfläche 9 liegt zwischen den Seiten der quadratischen Montageöffnung 2 und dem Montagetrichter 3.The outer edges of the square mounting opening 2, so the sides 4, 5, 6, 7 and the corner surfaces 8 are provided with a chamfer whose angle is 45 ° and to which a circumferential, flat terrace surface 9 connects. Instead of a bevel or in addition to this, a radius may be provided. The circumferential terrace surface 9 is located between the sides of the square mounting opening 2 and the mounting hopper. 3

Der Montagetrichter 3 umfaßt vier Schrägflächen 10, 11, 12, 13, die in einem Winkel von etwa 15° zur Ebene der Montageöffnung 2 verlaufen. Jeweils zwei benachbarte Schrägflächen 10 - 13 sind durch eine abgerundete schräge Verbindungsfläche 14 miteinander verbunden.The mounting hopper 3 comprises four inclined surfaces 10, 11, 12, 13 which extend at an angle of approximately 15 ° to the plane of the mounting opening 2. Two adjacent inclined surfaces 10 - 13 are connected to each other by a rounded oblique connection surface 14.

Der Baustein 1 weist an seinen Ecken jeweils eine Aussparung 15 auf, die die drei angrenzenden Seitenflächen überdeckt.The module 1 has at its corners in each case a recess 15 which covers the three adjacent side surfaces.

Fig. 2 zeigt einen Verbinder 16, der zum Verbinden von zwei Bausteinen 1 dient. Der Verbinder 16 umfaßt zwei Rastnasen 17 und eine Montageerhebung 18, die als Dachfläche ausgebildet ist. Die Montageerhebung 18 umfaßt zwei Schrägflächen 19, 20, die in einem Winkel geneigt sind, der im wesentlichen dem Winkel der Schrägflächen 10 - 13 des Bausteins 1 entspricht. Ihre oberen Endkanten sind durch eine Podestfläche 21 verbunden, von der die Erhebungen 22 nach oben ragen, an denen die nach außen ragenden Rastnasen 17 vorgesehen sind. Die Rastnasen 17 befinden sich dementsprechend in einem Abstand oberhalb der Podestfläche 21, wobei dieser Abstand im wesentlichen der Höhe der Seitenflächen 4 - 7 des Bausteins 1 entspricht. Femer ist die Unterseite der Rastnasen 17 abgerundet, und zwar derart, daß der Abstand zwischen der Unterseite der Rastnase und der Podestfläche 21 in der Mitte am geringsten ist und nach außen hin ansteigt. Der kleinste Abstand in der Mitte entspricht im wesentlichen der Höhe der Seiten 4 - 7 der quadratischen Montageöffnung 2 des Bausteins 1. Dieser Abstand kann auch geringfügig geringer sein, so daß der Verbinder im montierten Zustand zuverlässig an der Montageöffnung 2 festgeklemmt ist. Fig. 2 shows a connector 16, which serves to connect two blocks 1. The connector 16 comprises two detents 17 and a mounting boss 18, which is designed as a roof surface. The mounting elevation 18 comprises two inclined surfaces 19, 20 which are inclined at an angle which substantially corresponds to the angle of the inclined surfaces 10 - 13 of the module 1. Their upper end edges are connected by a pedestal 21, from which the elevations 22 protrude upwards, on which the outwardly projecting locking lugs 17 are provided. The locking lugs 17 are accordingly at a distance above the pedestal surface 21, wherein this distance substantially the height of the side surfaces 4-7 of the block 1 corresponds. Furthermore, the underside of the latching lugs 17 is rounded, in such a way that the distance between the bottom of the latching lug and the pedestal 21 in the middle is the lowest and increases to the outside. The smallest distance in the middle corresponds substantially to the height of the sides 4 - 7 of the square mounting hole 2 of the module 1. This distance may also be slightly smaller, so that the connector is reliably clamped in the assembled state at the mounting hole 2.

Auf der den Rastnasen 17 gegenüberliegenden Seite des Verbinders 16 sind zwei weitere Rastnasen 23 vorgesehen, die symmetrisch zu den Rastnasen 17 ausgebildet sind. Der Verbinder 16 ist insgesamt symmetrisch ausgebildet, so daß die untere Seite mit den zwei weiteren Rastnasen 23 der erläuterten oberen Seite entspricht und nicht erneut beschrieben werden muß.On the latching lugs 17 opposite side of the connector 16, two further locking lugs 23 are provided, which are formed symmetrically to the latching lugs 17. The connector 16 is formed symmetrically overall, so that the lower side with the two further locking lugs 23 corresponds to the illustrated upper side and need not be described again.

Fig. 3 zeigt einen Verbinder 28, bei dem auf der Oberseite über die beiden Rastnasen 17 hinaus zwei weitere Rastnasen 24 vorhanden sind. Die weiteren Rastnasen 24 liegen zwischen den Rastnasen 17. Die Montageerhebung 25 ist als Pyramidenfläche ausgebildet. Sie umfaßt neben den Schrägflächen 19, 20 zwei weitere Schrägflächen 26, 27. Auf der unteren Seite des Verbinders 28 sind in entsprechender Weise neben den beiden Rastnasen 23 zwei weitere Rastnasen 29 vorgesehen. Auch im übrigen ist die Unterseite des Verbinders 28 zur beschriebenen Oberseite symmetrisch ausgebildet, so daß sie nicht erneut beschrieben werden muß. Fig. 3 shows a connector 28, in which on the upper side over the two locking lugs 17 addition, two further locking lugs 24 are present. The further locking lugs 24 are located between the locking lugs 17. The mounting elevation 25 is formed as a pyramid surface. It comprises in addition to the inclined surfaces 19, 20, two further inclined surfaces 26, 27. On the lower side of the connector 28, two further locking lugs 29 are provided in a corresponding manner in addition to the two locking lugs 23. Incidentally, the underside of the connector 28 is formed symmetrically to the top described, so that they need not be described again.

Zur Montage eines Verbinders 16 oder 28 mit einem Baustein 1 wird der Verbinder 16, 28 in einer um 45° gedrehten Stellung in die quadratische Montageöffnung 2 eingeführt, und zwar derart, daß die Rastnasen 17 und gegebenenfalls 24 den Eckflächen 8 gegenüberliegen. Der Abstand gegenüberliegender Rastnasen 17 bzw. 24 ist derart bemessen, daß er etwas kleiner ist als die Diagonale der Montageöffnung 2, also der Abstand zwischen zwei diagonal gegenüberliegenden Eckflächen 8. Die Rastnasen 17und gegebenenfalls 24 durchschreiten die Montageöffnung 2, bis die Montageerhebung 18 bzw. 25 den Montagetrichter 3 berührt. Anschließend wird der Verbinder 16 bzw. 28 um 45° gedreht. Da die Montageerhebung 18 bzw. 25 zunächst noch diagonal aufliegt, vermindert sich im Laufe dieser Bewegung der Abstand zwischen dem Verbinder 16 bzw. 28 und dem Baustein 1, entsprechend der Kontur der Unterseite der Rastnasen. In der Endstellung liegen die Rastnasen 17 bzw. 24 unter den Seitenflächen 4 - 7 der quadratischen Montageöffnung 2. Sie sind dort verrastet.For mounting a connector 16 or 28 with a block 1, the connector 16, 28 is inserted in a rotated by 45 ° position in the square mounting hole 2, in such a way that the locking lugs 17 and optionally 24 opposite the corner surfaces 8. The distance between opposing detents 17 and 24 is such that it is slightly smaller than the diagonal of the mounting hole 2, so the distance between two diagonally opposite corner surfaces 8. The lugs 17und 24 optionally pass through the mounting hole 2 until the mounting elevation 18 and 25 touches the mounting hopper 3. Subsequently the connector 16 or 28 is rotated by 45 °. Since the mounting elevation 18 or 25 initially still rests diagonally, the distance between the connector 16 or 28 and the module 1, corresponding to the contour of the underside of the latching lugs decreases in the course of this movement. In the end position, the locking lugs 17 and 24 are below the side surfaces 4 - 7 of the square mounting opening 2. They are locked there.

Die soeben beschriebene, verrastete Stellung kann auch dadurch erreicht werden, daß der Verbinder 16 bzw. 28 in der beschriebenen Endlage auf der Montageöffnung 2 positioniert und von Hand in die Montageöffnung 2 hineingedrückt wird. Aufgrund der Elastizität der die Rastnasen 17, 24 tragenden Erhebungen 22 weichen die Rastnasen 17, 24 nach innen aus. Diese elastische Bewegung nach innen wird durch Einlaufschrägen 30 unterstützt, die oberhalb der Rastnasen 17 vorgesehen sind.The latched position just described can also be achieved by positioning the connector 16 or 28 in the described end position on the mounting opening 2 and pushing it into the mounting opening 2 by hand. Due to the elasticity of the locking lugs 17, 24 supporting elevations 22 soft the locking lugs 17, 24 inwards. This elastic movement inward is supported by inlet slopes 30 which are provided above the latching lugs 17.

Fig. 4 zeigt einen Baustein, der als Verlängerungsstück 31 ausgebildet ist. Eine Seite ist wie die Oberseite (oder die Unterseite) des Verbinders 28 gemäß Fig. 3 ausgebildet. Die andere Seite ist in ihren funktionalen Teilen wie die Montageöffnung 2 des Bausteins 1 gemäß Fig. 1 ausgebildet. Sie umfaßt Seiten 4, 5, 6, 7, die von den Rastnasen 17, 24 hintergriffen werden können. Zwischen benachbarten Seiten befinden sich jeweils Aussparungen 32, die bei der Montage von den Rastnasen 17, 24 durchschritten werden, bis die Rastnasen die Seiten 4 - 7 hintergreifen. Durch eine anschließende Drehung um 45° kann der Verbinder 16, 28 mit den Seiten 4 - 7 verrastet werden. Fig. 4 shows a block which is designed as an extension piece 31. One side is like the top (or bottom) of the connector 28 according to FIG Fig. 3 educated. The other side is in their functional parts as the mounting hole 2 of the block 1 according to Fig. 1 educated. It includes pages 4, 5, 6, 7, which can be engaged behind by the locking lugs 17, 24. Between adjacent pages are each recesses 32, which are passed through during assembly of the locking lugs 17, 24 until the locking lugs engage behind the pages 4-7. By a subsequent rotation by 45 °, the connector 16, 28 with the sides 4 - 7 are locked.

Wenn das Verlängerungsstück 31 mit seinen Rastnasen 17, 24 mit einem Baustein 1 verbunden ist, bilden die auf der anderen Seite des Verlängerungsstücks liegenden Seiten 4 - 7 mit den Aussparungen 32 ein Anschlußstück für einen weiteren Verbinder 16, 28.When the extension piece 31 is connected with its latching lugs 17, 24 to a module 1, the sides 4 - 7 lying on the other side of the extension piece form a connecting piece for a further connector 16, 28 with the cutouts 32.

Das Fig. 5 gezeigte Montage- und Demontagewerkzeug 33 umfaßt ein Griffteil 34, einen exzentrischen Vorsprung 35 und einen vorstehenden Keil 36, der sich auf der dem exzentrischen Vorsprung 35 gegenüberliegenden Seite des Griffteils 34 befindet. Der exzentrische Vorsprung 35, der am Ende eines mit dem Griffteil 34 verbundenen Schaftes vorgesehen ist, weist einen kreuzförmigen Querschnitt auf. Die vier Vorsprünge des kreuzförmigen Querschnitts können in die Lücken 37 eingebracht werden, die zwischen benachbarten Rastnasen 17, 24 der Verbinder 16, 28 vorgesehen sind. Hierdurch wird eine drehfeste Verbindung zwischen dem kreuzförmigen Querschnitt und dem Verbinder hergestellt.The Fig. 5 shown assembly and disassembly tool 33 includes a handle portion 34, an eccentric projection 35 and a protruding wedge 36, based on the the eccentric projection 35 opposite side of the handle portion 34 is located. The eccentric projection 35, which is provided at the end of a shaft connected to the handle portion 34, has a cross-shaped cross-section. The four projections of the cross-shaped cross section can be introduced into the gaps 37 which are provided between adjacent latching lugs 17, 24 of the connectors 16, 28. As a result, a rotationally fixed connection between the cross-shaped cross-section and the connector is made.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine Grundplatte 38, die im wesentlichen eben ausgebildet ist und eine Anordnung von 3 x 6 = 18 Aufnahmen 39 aufweist, deren funktionale Bestandteile denjenigen einer quadratischen Montageöffnung 2 des Bausteins 1 entsprechen. Von der Grundfläche der Grundplatte ragen für jede Aufnahme 39 jeweils vier Fensterteile 40 hervor, in deren Mitte jeweils ein Fenster 41 ausgebildet ist. Der Bereich 42 oberhalb des Fensters 41 bildet jeweils eine Seite 4 - 7 der quadratischen Montageöffnung 2, die von einer Rastnase 17, 24 hintergriffen werden kann. Zwischen den Fensterteilen 40 sind jeweils Lücken vorgesehen. Die Grundplatte 38 kann als Verkleidungsplatte, Wandplatte, Fassadenplatte, Dachplatte oder ähnliche Platte ausgebildet sein. Die den Aufnahmen 39 abgewandte Fläche der Grundplatte 38 kann als Sichtfläche ausgebildet sein. Die Oberfläche und/oder Struktur der Sichtfläche kann wie eine Bauplatte (Verkleidungsplatte, Wandplatte, Fassadenplatte, Dachplatte etc.) ausgebildet sein. Sie kann insbesondere als Imitat einer derartigen Bauplatte gestaltet sein. Fig. 6 shows a base plate 38 which is substantially planar and has an array of 3 x 6 = 18 receptacles 39, the functional components of which correspond to those of a square mounting hole 2 of the block 1. From the base of the base plate protrude for each recording 39 each four window portions 40, in the middle of each window 41 is formed. The area 42 above the window 41 in each case forms a side 4-7 of the square mounting opening 2, which can be engaged behind by a latching lug 17, 24. Between the window parts 40 gaps are provided in each case. The base plate 38 may be formed as a trim panel, wall panel, facade panel, roof panel or similar plate. The receptacles 39 facing away from surface of the base plate 38 may be formed as a visible surface. The surface and / or structure of the visible surface may be formed like a building board (cladding panel, wall panel, facade panel, roof panel, etc.). It may in particular be designed as a faux of such a building board.

Fig. 7 zeigt einen quaderförmigen Baustein 43, der aus sechs in einer Reihe angeordneten, würfelförmigen Bausteinen gemäß Fig. 1 besteht, wobei der Baustein 43 gemäß Fig. 7 einstückig ist. Er dient zum Aufbau größerer Strukturen. Durch die Verwendung eines quaderförmigen Bausteins 43 gemäß Fig. 7 ist es nicht erforderlich, zunächst sechs würfelförmige Bausteine gemäß Fig. 1 zusammenzusetzen. Fig. 7 shows a cuboid block 43, which consists of six arranged in a row, cubic blocks according to Fig. 1 exists, wherein the block 43 according to Fig. 7 is one piece. It serves to build larger structures. By the use of a cuboid block 43 according to Fig. 7 It is not necessary, first six cube-shaped building blocks according to Fig. 1 reassemble.

Fig. 8 zeigt eine Struktur, die zwei quaderförmige Bausteine 43 gemäß Fig. 7, zwei Grundplatten 38 gemäß Fig. 6 und zwei weitere Bausteine 44 umfaßt sowie die zugehörigen Verbinder. Die quaderförmigen Bausteine 44 bestehen aus jeweils zwei würfelförmigen Bausteinen gemäß Fig. 1. Wie aus Fig. 8 ersichtlich sind die den Aufnahmen 39 gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Grundplatten 38 als ebene Endflächen ausgestaltet. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die dem Benutzer zugewandte Sichtfläche oder Nutzfläche vollkommen eben auszugestalten und die sonstige Struktur dahinter zu verbergen. Fig. 8 shows a structure, the two cuboid blocks 43 according to Fig. 7 , two base plates 38 according to Fig. 6 and two further building blocks 44 and the associated connectors. The cuboid blocks 44 each consist of two cube-shaped building blocks according to Fig. 1 , How out Fig. 8 it can be seen that the sides of the base plates 38 opposite the receptacles 39 are configured as flat end surfaces. In this way it is possible to design the user facing visible surface or floor space completely flat and to hide the other structure behind it.

Fig. 9 zeigt den Ansatz des einen kreuzförmigen Querschnitt aufweisenden exzentrischen Vorsprungs 35 des Montage- und Demontagewerkzeugs 33 an einem Verbinder 28 nach dem vollständigen Einführen der Rastnasen 23 in die Montageöffnung 2, wobei die Rastnasen 23 noch den Eckflächen 8 gegenüberliegen. Fig. 9 shows the approach of a cross-shaped cross-section having eccentric projection 35 of the assembly and disassembly tool 33 to a connector 28 after the complete insertion of the locking lugs 23 in the mounting hole 2, wherein the locking lugs 23 are still the corner surfaces 8 opposite.

Fig. 10 zeigt den montierten Zustand, in dem der Verbinder 28 durch das Werkzeug 33 um 45° in die Endlage gebracht worden ist, in der die Rastnasen 23 mit den Seiten 5, 7 der Montageöffnung 2 verrastet sind. Fig. 10 shows the assembled state in which the connector 28 has been brought by the tool 33 by 45 ° in the end position in which the locking lugs 23 with the sides 5, 7 of the mounting hole 2 are locked.

Fig. 11 zeigt die Anfangskante 45, durch die die Montage erleichtert wird. Fig. 11 shows the beginning edge 45, through which the assembly is facilitated.

In Fig. 12 ist die Montage von Hand dargestellt. Der Baustein 1 soll mit dem Baustein 44 verbunden werden. Der Verbinder 28 ist bereits mit einer Montageöffnung 2 des Bausteins 44 verbunden. Der Baustein 1 wird aus der in Fig. 12 gezeigten Lage auf die aus dem Baustein 44 herausragenden Teile des Verbinders 28 gedrückt, bis die in Fig. 13 gezeigte Lage erreicht ist. Diese Verbindung wird durch die Einführschrägen 30 des Verbinders 28 ermöglicht.In Fig. 12 the assembly is shown by hand. The block 1 is to be connected to the block 44. The connector 28 is already connected to a mounting opening 2 of the module 44. The module 1 is made of the in Fig. 12 shown pressed onto the protruding from the block 44 parts of the connector 28 until the in Fig. 13 shown situation is reached. This connection is made possible by the insertion bevels 30 of the connector 28.

In Fig. 14, 15 und 16 ist die Demontage durch das Werkzeug 33 dargestellt. Der vorstehende Keil 36 des Werkzeugs 33 wird in die gemeinsame Aussparung 15 der benachbarten Bausteine 1, 44 eingesetzt, wie in Fig. 14 gezeigt. Anschließend wird das Werkzeug 33 um seine Längsachse gedreht, so daß es zunächst die in Fig. 15 gezeigte Stellung einnimmt, die einer Drehung des Werkzeugs 33 um etwa 30° entspricht. Durch den Keil 36 werden die Ecken der benachbarten Bausteine 33, 44 voneinander weg bewegt. Nach einer Drehung um 90° ist die in Fig. 16 gezeigte Stellung erreicht, in der der Baustein 1 vom Baustein 44 gelöst ist.In Fig. 14 . 15 and 16 the disassembly is represented by the tool 33. The projecting wedge 36 of the tool 33 is inserted into the common recess 15 of the adjacent building blocks 1, 44, as in FIG Fig. 14 shown. Subsequently, the tool 33 is rotated about its longitudinal axis, so that it first in Fig. 15 shown position corresponding to a rotation of the tool 33 by about 30 °. By the wedge 36, the corners of the adjacent blocks 33, 44 are moved away from each other. After a 90 ° turn, the in Fig. 16 shown reached position in which the block 1 is released from the block 44.

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  1. A building system having a plurality of building blocks with a square assembly opening (2) which is surrounded by an assembly funnel (3) which includes oblique surfaces (10, 11, 13) and having one or more connectors with two latching noses (17) and an assembly elevation (18, 25) which is formed as a roof surface or as a pyramid surface,
    characterised in that
    the latching noses (17) can be inserted into the diagonal of the square assembly opening (2); and in that the latching noses (17) engage behind two oppositely disposed sides of the square assembly opening (2) after a subsequent rotation by 45°.
  2. A building system in accordance with claim 1, characterised in that adjacent sides (4, 5, 6, 7) of the square assembly opening (2) are connected by corner surfaces (8).
  3. A building system in accordance with claim 2, characterised in that the corner surfaces are planar.
  4. A building system in accordance with claim 2, characterised in that the corner surfaces are rounded.
  5. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the assembly funnel (3) includes a circumferential terrace surface (9) between the sides of the square assembly opening (2) and the assembly funnel (3).
  6. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the building block is formed as a polyhedron.
  7. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the building block has a plurality of assembly openings (2).
  8. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the building block is formed as an edge element.
  9. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the building block has a cut-out (15) at one or more or all corners.
  10. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised by two further latching noses (24).
  11. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that two or four further latching noses (23, 29) and one further assembly elevation are provided on the opposite side of the connector (16, 28).
  12. A building system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterised in that one or more or latching noses (17, 24; 23, 29) are elastic.
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