公开(公告)号：WO2008048816A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：PCT/US2007080776

申请日：2007-10-09

Applicant: K NEX LTD PARTNERSHIP GROUP ,  GLICKMAN JOEL I ,  DOEPNER MATTHIAS F W

Inventor： GLICKMAN JOEL I ,  DOEPNER MATTHIAS F W

IPC: A63H33/08

CPC classification number: A63H33/086 ,  A63H33/082

Abstract: An offset matrix adapter for integrating existing components of K' NEX construction toys with existing components of Lego-style brick systems, notwithstanding that the spacing matrices of the systems are incompatible. Adapter bricks or bases are provided, having adapter sockets with the same spacing matrix as the studs of the Lego-style bricks. Special K'NEX offset matrix adapters are provided, consisting of a pair of spaced-apart mounting stems for reception in a pair of spaced- apart adapter sockets. An offset rod is rigidly supported at the tops of the mounting stems but is offset laterally from the axes of the mounting stems by a distance which is preferably about one-third of the spacing between adapter sockets. By orienting a pair of matrix adapters with the rods offset alternatively inward or outward, the spacing differences between K'NEX and Lego-style systems can be reduced to insignificance, allowing the two systems to be easily integrated.

Abstract translation: 偏移矩阵适配器用于将K'NEX建筑玩具的现有组件与乐高式砖系统的现有组件集成，尽管系统的间距矩阵不兼容。 提供适配器砖或基座，具有与乐高式砖的螺柱相同的间隔矩阵的适配器插座。 提供特殊的K'NEX偏移矩阵适配器，由一对间隔开的安装杆组成，用于在一对间隔开的适配器插座中接收。 偏置杆刚性地支撑在安装杆的顶部处，但是从安装杆的轴线横向偏移优选地约适配器插座间距的三分之一的距离。 通过将一对矩阵适配器定位成可选地向内或向外偏移的杆，K'NEX和乐高式系统之间的间隔差可以减小到无意义，允许两个系统容易地集成。

公开(公告)号：WO2006132693A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：PCT/US2006/011550

申请日：2006-03-30

Applicant: CONNECTOR SET LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ,  GLICKMAN, Joel, I.

Inventor： GLICKMAN, Joel, I.

IPC: A63H33/08 ,  A63H33/06

CPC classification number: A63H33/101 ,  A63H33/086

Abstract: A multi-part construction toy incorporating rod and connector elements (26, 20), as well as block elements (30), modified in a way to accommodate the building of hybrid structures utilizing both types of building components. Specialized adapter blocks (30) are provided with openings (37) for receiving special adapter rods (43). A connector element (20) may be attached in the usual manner to an adapter rod (43) projecting from a block element. For existing rod and connector construction toy sets, the adapter blocks are specially dimensioned to enable multiple attachment points to be established such that complex hybrid structures can be formed. For the large existing base of block type sets, the invention provides a specially dimensioned rod and connector set, compatible with existing toy construction blocks, such that the complex hybrid structures described above can also be executed utilizing existing block elements of standard dimensions.

Abstract translation: 包括杆和连接器元件（26,20）以及块体元件（30）的多部分构造玩具，其以以适应利用两种类型的建筑构件的混合结构的建筑物的方式被修改。 专用适配器块（30）设置有用于接收特殊适配杆（43）的开口（37）。 连接器元件（20）可以以通常的方式附接到从块元件突出的接合杆（43）。 对于现有的杆和连接器构造玩具组，适配器块的尺寸被特别地设计成能够建立多个附接点，使得可以形成复杂的混合结构。 对于大型现有的块型组件，本发明提供了一种与现有玩具构造块兼容的特殊尺寸的杆和连接器组，使得上述复杂混合结构也可以利用标准尺寸的现有块元件来执行。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047513A4

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：PCT/US2011052463

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: K NEX LTD PARTNERSHIP GROUP ,  GLICKMAN JOEL I

Inventor： GLICKMAN JOEL I

IPC: A63H18/00

CPC classification number: A63H18/02 ,  A63H18/04

Abstract: A toy car race track set comprised of a plurality of easily connectible track sections, in which the track sections have novel provisions for integrating the track sections with structures formed with K'NEX rod and connector elements, including but not limited to structures for elevating track sections above a support or above other track sections, providing obstructions on the race course, and the like. A variety of shapes and forms of track sections enables a substantially limitless variety of track configurations to be assembled. Each section is provided at each end with at least one tongue element and one slot element positioned such that the tongue element of one section is received in the slot of an adjacent section with a desired, snap-in action substantially preventing unintended separation. Optional locking pins are provided for positively locking the track sections to other sections when desired.

Abstract translation: 由多个可容易连接的轨道部分组成的玩具赛车轨道组，其中轨道部分具有​​新颖的设置，用于将轨道部分与用K'NEX杆和连接器元件形成的结构集成，包括但不限于用于升高轨道 在支架上方或在其他轨道区段上方的区段，在赛道上提供障碍物等。 轨道部分的各种形状和形式使得能够组装基本上无限多种的轨道配置。 每个部分在每个端部处设置有至少一个舌状元件和一个槽元件，所述至少一个舌状元件和一个槽元件被定位成使得一个部分的舌状元件以期望的卡入动作被容纳在相邻部分的槽中，从而基本上防止意外分离。 提供可选的锁定销，用于在需要时将轨道部分强制锁定到其他部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047513A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/052463

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: K'NEX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GROUP ,  GLICKMAN, Joel, I.

Inventor： GLICKMAN, Joel, I.

IPC: A63H18/00

CPC classification number: A63H18/02 ,  A63H18/04

Abstract: A toy car race track set comprised of a plurality of easily connectible track sections, in which the track sections have novel provisions for integrating the track sections with structures formed with K'NEX rod and connector elements, including but not limited to structures for elevating track sections above a support or above other track sections, providing obstructions on the race course, and the like. A variety of shapes and forms of track sections enables a substantially limitless variety of track configurations to be assembled. Each section is provided at each end with at least one tongue element and one slot element positioned such that the tongue element of one section is received in the slot of an adjacent section with a desired, snap-in action substantially preventing unintended separation. Optional locking pins are provided for positively locking the track sections to other sections when desired.

Abstract translation: 一种由多个容易连接的轨道部分组成的玩具赛车轨道组，其中轨道部分具有​​新颖的设置，用于将轨道部分与由K'NEX杆和连接器元件形成的结构集成，包括但不限于用于升高轨道的结构 在支撑之上或其他轨道部分上方的部分，在赛道上提供障碍物等。 轨道部分的各种形状和形式使得能够组装基本上无限多种轨道配置。 每个部分在每个端部设置有至少一个舌形元件和一个狭槽元件，定位成使得一个部分的舌片元件被容纳在具有期望的卡扣动作的相邻部分的狭槽中，从而基本上防止意外的分离。 提供可选的锁定销，用于在需要时将轨道部分积极地锁定到其它部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2008048816A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2007/080776

申请日：2007-10-09

Applicant: K'NEX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GROUP ,  GLICKMAN, Joel, I. ,  DOEPNER, Matthias, F.W.

Inventor： GLICKMAN, Joel, I. ,  DOEPNER, Matthias, F.W.

IPC: A63H33/06

CPC classification number: A63H33/086 ,  A63H33/082

Abstract: An offset matrix adapter for integrating existing components of K' NEX construction toys with existing components of Lego-style brick systems, notwithstanding that the spacing matrices of the systems are incompatible. Adapter bricks or bases are provided, having adapter sockets with the same spacing matrix as the studs of the Lego-style bricks. Special K'NEX offset matrix adapters are provided, consisting of a pair of spaced-apart mounting stems for reception in a pair of spaced- apart adapter sockets. An offset rod is rigidly supported at the tops of the mounting stems but is offset laterally from the axes of the mounting stems by a distance which is preferably about one-third of the spacing between adapter sockets. By orienting a pair of matrix adapters with the rods offset alternatively inward or outward, the spacing differences between K'NEX and Lego-style systems can be reduced to insignificance, allowing the two systems to be easily integrated.

Abstract translation:

补偿矩阵适配器，用于将K'NEX建筑玩具的现有组件与Lego型砖系统的现有组件集成，尽管系统的间距矩阵不兼容。 提供适配器砖或基座，其适配器插座的间距矩阵与乐高式砖的螺柱相同。 提供特殊的K'NEX偏置矩阵适配器，包括一对间隔开的安装杆，用于接收一对间隔开的适配器插座。 偏置杆刚性地支撑在安装杆的顶部，但是偏离安装杆的轴线侧向偏移一个距离，该距离优选为适配器插座之间的间距的约三分之一。 通过将一对矩阵适配器的杆件定位成交替向内或向外偏移，K'NEX和乐高风格系统之间的间距差异可以减小到无足轻重，从而使两个系统可以轻松集成。