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EP0722755B1
EP0722755B1 EP96100136A EP96100136A EP0722755B1 EP 0722755 B1 EP0722755 B1 EP 0722755B1 EP 96100136 A EP96100136 A EP 96100136A EP 96100136 A EP96100136 A EP 96100136A EP 0722755 B1 EP0722755 B1 EP 0722755B1
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Norbert Felgenhauer
Wolfgang Görlich
Peter Dziemballa
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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
    • A63H33/42—Toy models or toy scenery not otherwise covered
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H19/00—Model railways
    • A63H19/36—Model railway structures, e.g. kinds of arrangement of several units in containers, or on plates, or in combination with scenics for toy purposes
    • 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
    • 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
    • A63H33/10—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements
    • A63H33/101—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled by means of additional non-adhesive elements with clip or snap mechanism

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  • the invention relates to a component game system with at least partially different landscape elements according to the generic term of Claim 1.
  • a modular system is known from EP 0 269 798 A, from the toy rock can be assembled.
  • the individual modular elements have an irregular surface structure and are with Provide plug and matching indentations, so that the connection several elements to a toy rock massif is possible.
  • Such connector systems have two disadvantages. On the one hand the spigots protrude upwards and impair the aesthetic Quality of the toy rock. Secondly, the strength of the Plug connections limited, since they can be easily removed on train.
  • a component game system is known from 332643.
  • contact surfaces are provided which are an integer multiple distance from each other.
  • the modular elements point over the contact surfaces protruding plug pins for connection with other elements on. These pegs affect the aesthetic quality of the rock.
  • the plug-in connections are easily detachable on the train.
  • the invention has for its object a component game system of the generic type to create that with relatively few different Elements of the structure very different largely free creative landscapes.
  • landscape elements with contact surfaces each located in a predetermined height grid can consist of a few different landscape elements very different landscapes can be built by on the one hand the assignment of two landscape elements to each other largely can be done arbitrarily and this in turn by a third landscape element can be bridged and connected. In this way, game landscapes can largely be designed freely.
  • the landscape element 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the same like the landscape element 2 according to FIGS. 4 to 6 and that Landscape element 3 according to FIGS. 7 to 9 in the manner of a rock formation designed. This can be seen particularly clearly from FIG. 12.
  • Each Landscape element 1, 2, 3 has a plane defining a basic plane Base area 4 or 5 or 6 on the circumferential by the lower Edge 7 of the essentially hollow elements 1 and 2, respectively or 3 is formed.
  • Each element 1 or 2 or 3 has any design Design elements 8 that only have an aesthetic function, have the function of promoting the game. Such design elements 8 can be used not only as rock parts, but also as meadow sections, Ponds or waterfalls or the like be designed.
  • the landscape element 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 3 has three contact surfaces 9, 10, 11, which run parallel to the base 4 and which of of the base 4 and each have a height spacing that corresponds to a vertical grid a.
  • the bearing surface 9 thus points from the Base area 4 a distance a.
  • the support surface 10 faces from the Base area 4 at a height distance 2a, while the support surface 11 from the base 4 has a height distance 3a.
  • the landscape element 2 according to FIGS. 4 to 6 has two contact surfaces 12, 13, which also correspond to a height distance from the base area 5 have the vertical grid a.
  • the bearing surface 12 thus points a height distance a to the base 5 while the support surface 13 has a height distance 2a from the base area 5. This too Support surfaces 12, 13 run parallel to the base surface 4.
  • the landscape element 3 has only one contact surface 14 on, which also runs parallel to the base 6 and which of the Base 6 has a height distance a.
  • a locking opening 15 is formed in each contact surface 9 to 14.
  • the locking openings 15 of the landscape element 1 are - In the top view of FIG. 1 or the bottom view of FIG. 3 - on arranged the tips of an (imaginary) equilateral triangle 16 so each have the same surface distance b. That from Triangle 16 defined to them is therefore equiangular, ie has three pointed ones Angle c of 60 ° each. If a landscape element is more than three Bearing surfaces, and thus has more than three locking openings 15, then the further locking openings 15 point to two more Locking openings also a distance b.
  • the landscape element 2 with two contact surfaces 12, 13 points in total two locking openings 15, which are also a distance b from each other to have.
  • each locking element 21 has approximately U-shaped cross section. Two are elastic on a central web 25 formed, parallel legs 26 formed. Each leg 26 has a bearing opening 27, which is a common Have pivot axis 28 serving central axis. At the opposing ones Side walls 29 of the respective storage device 20 are facing pivot pin 30 formed, which is also a have common pivot axis 28. Due to the elasticity of the Leg 26, the locking element 21 in this way in the bearing device 20 are engaged that the bearing openings 27 each Pick up pivot pin 30, as shown in Fig. 10.
  • a latching web 31 is formed on each of the side walls 29.
  • recesses 32 In the Legs 26 of the locking elements 21 are formed recesses 32, each arranged at an angular distance f from one another are, which is greater than 90 °.
  • the recesses 32 can each under snap together elastic deformation of the legs 26 with the locking webs 31.
  • This configuration enables the locking elements 21 in a position shown in FIG. 10 with the bearing device 20 can be locked in which the central axis 24 is perpendicular to the respective base area 4 or 5 or 6, in other words in the the central web 25 in the corresponding base area 4 or 5 or 6 lies.
  • the locking element 21 can be pivoted in this way be that it is completely in the respective cavity 17 or 18 or 19th disappears, i.e. no longer over the respective base area 4 or 5 or 6 protrudes downwards.
  • each locking element 21 there are locking elements 33 molded on an outwardly projecting locking bead 34.
  • the locking elements 33 are separated from one another by recesses 35, so that they are elastic are deformable towards the central axis 24.
  • the locking openings 15 each have a configuration of the catch elements 33 with the undercut 36 matched with the catch beads 34 on, so that the locking elements 33 elastic in the locking openings 15 can be locked. Loosening is by subtracting each Locking element 33 from the locking opening 15 without further notice possible.
  • Fig. 12 is the construction of a landscape from landscape elements shown, where only the joining of two landscape elements 1 and 2 is shown.
  • Landscape element 1 are all three locking elements 21 in the Cavity 17 of this element 1 pivoted in the manner described, so that the locking elements 33 do not protrude downward over the base area 4.
  • a locking element 21 unfolded down over the base 5, so that be Locking element 33 snapped into the locking opening 15 of the support surface 11 can be.
  • the adjacent area of the base 5 of the Landscape element 2 is then flush on the bearing surface 11 of the Landscape element 1.
  • Both elements 1, 2 are connected to each other. If the landscape element 2 is not with another illustrated landscape element is to be connected, then must accordingly a further locking element 21 over the base area 5 be swung out; otherwise the other two locking elements 21 pivoted into the cavity 18 of this element 2.
  • FIG. 12 As is only hinted at in Fig. 12, various types cannot be installed Landscape elements required locking openings 15 for Recording of trees or the like what is used by a stump 38 is indicated. Furthermore, different landscape elements can be used a base plate 39 are placed on its underside the locking elements 33 corresponding, not shown in the drawing Has latching elements which in corresponding locking openings 15th be snapped into place. For example, on such a base plate 39 Houses or the like be put on.
  • the landscape elements 1, 2, 3 as natural elements and the artificial Man-made elements, such as the base plate 39, consist of a relatively strong inelastic plastic.
  • the locking elements 21 on the other hand consist of a relatively elastic plastic.

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Abstract

The landscape elements (1, 2, 3) have a base surface (4, 5, 6), and at least one support surface (9-14) each for the base surface of another landscape element. Part of the landscape elements has at least two support surfaces. The support surfaces have a height difference from the base surfaces of an integral multiple of a height grid. Each support surface has a locking opening (15). At least one locking element (21) matching the part on the support surface is positioned on each base surface.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bauelemente-Spielsystem mit zumindest teilweise unterschiedlichen Landschafts-Elementen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a component game system with at least partially different landscape elements according to the generic term of Claim 1.

Für zahlreiche in der Fläche aufzubauende Spielartikel, wie Eisenbahnen, gibt es Landschafts-Elemente, mit denen die Gestaltung einer Spiellandschaft möglich ist. Der Nachteil dieser Landschafts-Elemente besteht darin, daß sie nur auf der Spielfläche verteilt angeordnet werden können, ein gestalterisches und vielseitiges Spielen aber nicht ermöglichen.For numerous toys to be built up in the area, such as railways, there are landscape elements with which to design a play landscape is possible. The disadvantage of these landscape elements is that that they can only be distributed over the playing area, a creative one and not allow versatile play.

Aus der EP 0 269 798 A ist ein Baukastensystem bekannt, aus dem Spielzeugfelsen zusammengebaut werden können. Die einzelnen Baukastenelemente weisen eine unregelmäßige Oberflächenstruktur auf und sind mit Steckzapfen und dazu passenden Einziehungen versehen, so daß die Verbindung mehrerer Elemente zu einem Spielzeug-Felsmassiv möglich ist. Derartige Steckverbindungssysteme weisen zwei Nachteile auf. Zum einen stehen die Steckzapfen nach oben heraus und beeinträchtigen die ästhetische Qualität des Spielzeugfelsens. Zum anderen ist die Festigkeit der Steckverbindungen begrenzt, da sie auf Zug leicht gelöst werden können.A modular system is known from EP 0 269 798 A, from the toy rock can be assembled. The individual modular elements have an irregular surface structure and are with Provide plug and matching indentations, so that the connection several elements to a toy rock massif is possible. Such connector systems have two disadvantages. On the one hand the spigots protrude upwards and impair the aesthetic Quality of the toy rock. Secondly, the strength of the Plug connections limited, since they can be easily removed on train.

Aus der US-Des. 332643 ist ein Bauelemente-Spielsystem bekannt. Hierbei sind Auflageflächen vorgesehen, die einen ganzzahlig vielfachen Abstand voneinander aufweisen. Die Baukastenelemente weisen über die Auflageflächen vorragende Steckzapfen zur Verbindung mit anderen Elementen auf. Diese Steckzapfen beeinträchtigen die ästhetische Qualität des Spielfelsens. Darüber hinaus sind die Steckverbindungen auf Zug leicht lösbar.From the US Des. A component game system is known from 332643. Here contact surfaces are provided which are an integer multiple distance from each other. The modular elements point over the contact surfaces protruding plug pins for connection with other elements on. These pegs affect the aesthetic quality of the rock. In addition, the plug-in connections are easily detachable on the train.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Bauelemente-Spielsystem der gattungsgemäßen Art zu schaffen, das mit relativ wenigen unterschiedlichen Elementen den Aufbau sehr unterschiedlicher weitgehend frei zu gestaltender Landschaften ermöglicht.The invention has for its object a component game system of the generic type to create that with relatively few different Elements of the structure very different largely free creative landscapes.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Kennzeichnungsteils des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Dadurch, daß Landschafts-Elemente mit jeweils in einem vorgegebenen Höhenraster befindlichen Auflageflächen vorgesehen sind, können aus wenigen unterschiedlichen Landschafts-Elementen sehr unterschiedliche Landschaften aufgebaut werden, indem einerseits die Zuordnung zweier Landschafts-Elemente zueinander weitgehend beliebig erfolgen kann und diese wiederum durch ein drittes Landschafts-Element überbrückt und miteinander verbunden werden können. Auf diese Weise können Spiellandschaften weitgehend frei gestaltet werden. This object is achieved by the features of the identification part of claim 1 solved. In that landscape elements with contact surfaces each located in a predetermined height grid are provided, can consist of a few different landscape elements very different landscapes can be built by on the one hand the assignment of two landscape elements to each other largely can be done arbitrarily and this in turn by a third landscape element can be bridged and connected. In this way, game landscapes can largely be designed freely.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist in diesem Zusammenhang, wenn außer dem nach Anspruch 1 vorgesehenen Höhenraster, in dem die Auflageflächen angeordnet sind, auch noch ein Flächenraster vorgesehen ist, in dem nach Anspruch 2 die den Auflageflächen zugeordneten Teile der Verriegelungseinrichtungen und nach Anspruch 3 die Verriegelungselemente angeordnet sind. Hierdurch wird es insbesondere erleichtert, größere räumliche Gebilde aus den Landschafts-Elementen aufzubauen. Für größere Landschafts-Elemente, also solche mit drei und mehr Auflageflächen bzw. drei oder mehr Verriegelungselementen gelten die vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen nach den Ansprüchen 4 und 5. Jeweils drei Verriegelungselemente bzw. jeweils drei in den Auflageflächen ausgebildete Teile von Verriegelungseinrichtungen sind somit im Raster eines gleichseitigen Dreiecks angeordnet.In this context, it is particularly advantageous if, in addition to the Claim 1 provided grid, in which the bearing surfaces are arranged are, an area grid is also provided, in which according to claim 2 the parts of the locking devices assigned to the support surfaces and arranged according to claim 3, the locking elements are. This makes it easier, in particular, larger spatial structures to build from the landscape elements. For larger landscape elements, So those with three or more contact surfaces or three or more locking elements apply the advantageous embodiments according to claims 4 and 5. Three locking elements each three parts of locking devices formed in the support surfaces are thus arranged in the grid of an equilateral triangle.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnung. Es zeigt

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht auf ein Landschafts-Element mit drei Auflageflächen gemäß dem Sichtpfeil I in Fig. II,
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht des Landschafts-Elements gemäß dem Sichtpfeil II in Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
eine Untersicht des Landschafts-Elements nach den Fig. 1 und 2 gemäß dem Sichtpfeil III in Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
eine Draufsicht auf ein Landschafts-Element mit zwei Auflageflächen gemäß dem Sichtpfeil IV in Fig. 5,
Fig. 5
eine Seitenansicht des Landschafts-Elements nach Fig. 4 gemäß dem Sichtpfeil V in Fig. 4,
Fig. 6
eine Untersicht des Landschafts-Elements nach den Fig. 4 und 5 gemäß dem Sichtpfeil VI in Fig. 5,
Fig. 7
eine Draufsicht auf ein Landschafts-Element mit einer Auflagefläche gemäß dem Sichtpfeil VII in Fig. 8,
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eine Seitenansicht des Landschafts-Elements nach Fig. 7 gemäß dem Sichtpfeil VIII in Fig. 7,
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eine Untersicht des Landschafts-Elements nach den Fig. 7 und 8 gemäß dem Sichtpfeil IX in Fig. 8,
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einen Teilschnitt durch zwei mittels eines Verriegelungselementes miteinander verriegelte Landschafts-Elemente,
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eine Seitenansicht eines Verriegelungsementes gemäß dem Sichtpfeil XI in Fig. 10 und
Fig. 12
zwei miteinander zu verriegelnde Landschafts-Elemente in perspektivischer Explosionsdarstellung.
Further details of the invention result from the following description of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawing. It shows
Fig. 1
a plan view of a landscape element with three contact surfaces according to the arrow I in Fig. II,
Fig. 2
a side view of the landscape element according to the arrow II in Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
a bottom view of the landscape element according to FIGS. 1 and 2 according to the arrow III in Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
a plan view of a landscape element with two contact surfaces according to the arrow IV in Fig. 5,
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4 according to the arrow V in Fig. 4,
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4 and 5 according to arrow VI in Fig. 5,
Fig. 7
a plan view of a landscape element with a support surface according to the arrow VII in Fig. 8,
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7 according to the arrow VIII in FIG. 7,
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7 and 8 according to arrow IX in FIG. 8,
Fig. 10
a partial section through two landscape elements locked together by means of a locking element,
Fig. 11
a side view of a locking element according to the arrow XI in Fig. 10 and
Fig. 12
two landscape elements to be interlocked in perspective exploded view.

Das in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellte Landschafts-Element 1 ist gleichermaßen wie das Landschafts-Element 2 nach den Fig. 4 bis 6 und das Landschafts-Element 3 nach den Fig. 7 bis 9 nach Art einer Felsformation ausgestaltet. Dies geht besonders anschaulich aus Fig. 12 hervor. Jedes Landschafts-Element 1, 2, 3 weist eine eine Grundebene definierende ebene Grundfläche 4 bzw. 5 bzw. 6 auf, die durch den unteren umlaufenden Rand 7 der jeweils im wesentlichen hohl ausgebildeten Elemente 1 bzw. 2 bzw. 3 gebildet ist. Jedes Element 1 bzw. 2 bzw. 3 weist beliebig ausgestaltete Gestaltungs-Elemente 8 auf, die lediglich ästhetische Funktion, also das Spiel fördernde Funktion haben. Solche Gestaltungs-Elemente 8 können nicht nur als Felsteile, sondern beispielsweise auch als Wiesenabschnitte, Teiche oder Wasserfälle od.dgl. gestaltet sein.The landscape element 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is the same like the landscape element 2 according to FIGS. 4 to 6 and that Landscape element 3 according to FIGS. 7 to 9 in the manner of a rock formation designed. This can be seen particularly clearly from FIG. 12. Each Landscape element 1, 2, 3 has a plane defining a basic plane Base area 4 or 5 or 6 on the circumferential by the lower Edge 7 of the essentially hollow elements 1 and 2, respectively or 3 is formed. Each element 1 or 2 or 3 has any design Design elements 8 that only have an aesthetic function, have the function of promoting the game. Such design elements 8 can be used not only as rock parts, but also as meadow sections, Ponds or waterfalls or the like be designed.

Das Landschafts-Element 1 nach den Fig. 1 bis 3 weist drei Auflageflächen 9, 10, 11 auf, die parallel zur Grundfläche 4 verlaufen und die von der Grundfläche 4 und voneinander jeweils einen Höhenabstand haben, der einem Höhenraster a entspricht. Die Auflagefläche 9 weist also von der Grundfläche 4 einen Abstand a auf. Die Auflagefläche 10 weist von der Grundfläche 4 einen Höhenabstand 2a auf, während die Auflagefläche 11 von der Grundfläche 4 einen Höhenabstand 3a aufweist.The landscape element 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 3 has three contact surfaces 9, 10, 11, which run parallel to the base 4 and which of of the base 4 and each have a height spacing that corresponds to a vertical grid a. The bearing surface 9 thus points from the Base area 4 a distance a. The support surface 10 faces from the Base area 4 at a height distance 2a, while the support surface 11 from the base 4 has a height distance 3a.

Das Landschafts-Element 2 nach den Fig. 4 bis 6 weist zwei Auflageflächen 12, 13 auf, die zur Grundfläche 5 ebenfalls einen Höhenabstand entsprechend dem Höhenraster a aufweisen. Die Auflagefläche 12 weist also einen Höhenabstand a zur Grundfläche 5 auf, während die Auflagefläche 13 einen Höhenabstand 2a von der Grundfläche 5 aufweist. Auch diese Auflageflächen 12, 13 verlaufen parallel zur Grundfläche 4.The landscape element 2 according to FIGS. 4 to 6 has two contact surfaces 12, 13, which also correspond to a height distance from the base area 5 have the vertical grid a. The bearing surface 12 thus points a height distance a to the base 5 while the support surface 13 has a height distance 2a from the base area 5. This too Support surfaces 12, 13 run parallel to the base surface 4.

Das Landschafts-Element 3 weist schließlich nur eine Auflagefläche 14 auf, die ebenfalls parallel zur Grundfläche 6 verläuft und die von der Grundfläche 6 einen Höhenabstand a aufweist. Selbstverständlich können auch Landschafts-Element mit vier oder mehr Auflageflächen ausgestaltet werden, die jeweils im entsprechenden Abstand n x a zur Grundfläche 6 angeordnet sind, wobei n eine ganze Zahl ist; es gilt also n = 1, 2, 3 ....Finally, the landscape element 3 has only one contact surface 14 on, which also runs parallel to the base 6 and which of the Base 6 has a height distance a. Of course you can also designed landscape element with four or more contact surfaces are, each at the appropriate distance n x a to the base 6 are arranged, where n is an integer; so it applies n = 1, 2, 3 ....

In jeder Auflagefläche 9 bis 14 ist eine Verriegelungsöffnung 15 ausgebildet. Die Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 des Landschafts-Elementes 1 sind - in der Draufsicht nach Fig. 1 bzw. der Untersicht nach Fig. 3 - an den Spitzen eines (gedachten) gleichseitigen Dreiecks 16 angeordnet, weisen also jeweils voneinander gleichen Flächen-Abstand b auf. Das von ihnen definierte Dreieck 16 ist also gleichwinklig, hat also drei spitze Winkel c von jeweils 60°. Wenn ein Landschafts-Element mehr als drei Auflageflächen, und damit mehr als drei Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 aufweist, dann weisen die weiteren Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 zu zwei weiteren Verriegelungsöffnungen ebenfalls einen Abstand b auf.A locking opening 15 is formed in each contact surface 9 to 14. The locking openings 15 of the landscape element 1 are - In the top view of FIG. 1 or the bottom view of FIG. 3 - on arranged the tips of an (imaginary) equilateral triangle 16 so each have the same surface distance b. That from Triangle 16 defined to them is therefore equiangular, ie has three pointed ones Angle c of 60 ° each. If a landscape element is more than three Bearing surfaces, and thus has more than three locking openings 15, then the further locking openings 15 point to two more Locking openings also a distance b.

Das Landschafts-Element 2 mit zwei Auflageflächen 12, 13 weist insgesamt zwei Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 auf, die ebenfalls einen Abstand b voneinander haben.The landscape element 2 with two contact surfaces 12, 13 points in total two locking openings 15, which are also a distance b from each other to have.

Die Landschafts-Elemente 1 bzw. 2 bzw. 3 sind hohl ausgebildet und weisen jeweils in ihrem Hohlraum 17,18, 19 im zur jeweiligen Grundfläche 4, 5, 6 parallelen Querschnitt U-förmige Lagereinrichtungen 20 für schwenkbar in diesen gelagerte Verriegelungselemente 21 auf, die zusammen mit den Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 Verriegelungseinrichtungen bilden. Soweit in einem Landschafts-Element 1 bzw. 2 mehrere Verriegelungselemente 21 vorhanden sind, sind diese ebenfalls in einem identischen Abstand d voneinander angeordnet, der wiederum identisch mit dem Abstand b der Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 voneinander ist. Es gilt als d = b. Wenn - wie bei den Landschafts-Elementen 1, 2 - jeweils drei Verriegelungselemente 21 vorgesehen sind, dann sind diese - gleichermaßen wie die Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 bei dem Landschafts-Element 1 - an den Spitzen eines gleichseitigen Dreiecks 22 angeordnet, das jeweils gleiche Spitzenwinkel e hat, für die also gilt e = 60°. Während die Abstände b sich jeweils auf die Mittelachsen 23 der Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 beziehen, beziehen sich die Abstände d auf die zu den Mittelachsen 23 parallelen, zur jeweiligen Grundfläche 4 bzw. 5 bzw. 6 senkrechten Mittelachse 24 der Verriegelungselemente 21. Auch für die mögliche Ausgestaltung eines Landschafts-Elements mit vier oder mehr Verriegelungselementen 21 gelten die Regeln hinsichtlich ihres Abstandes d, wie sie oben für Landschafts-Elemente mit vier oder mehr Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 erörtert wurden.The landscape elements 1 and 2 and 3 are hollow and have each in their cavity 17, 18, 19 in relation to the respective base area 4, 5, 6 parallel cross-section U-shaped bearing devices 20 for pivotable in this stored locking elements 21, which together with the locking openings 15 form locking devices. So far in a landscape element 1 or 2 a plurality of locking elements 21 are present, they are also at an identical distance d from each other arranged, which in turn is identical to the distance b of the locking openings 15 from each other. It counts as d = b. If - how for landscape elements 1, 2 - three locking elements each 21 are provided, then these are - just like the locking openings 15 in the landscape element 1 - at the top of one arranged equilateral triangle 22, the same apex angle e for which e = 60 ° applies. While the distances b are on each other the center axes 23 of the locking openings 15 relate the distances d to those parallel to the central axes 23, to the respective one Base 4 or 5 or 6 vertical central axis 24 of the locking elements 21. Also for the possible design of a landscape element with four or more locking elements 21, the rules apply in terms of their spacing d, as with landscape elements above four or more locking openings 15 have been discussed.

Wie Fig. 10 entnehmbar ist, weist jedes Verriegelungselement 21 etwa U-förmigen Querschnitt auf. An einem Mittelsteg 25 sind zwei elastisch ausgebildete, parallel zueinander verlaufende Schenkel 26 angeformt. Jeder Schenkel 26 weist eine Lageröffnung 27 auf, die eine gemeinsame als Schwenkachse 28 dienende Mittelachse aufweisen. An den einander gegenüberstehenden Seitenwänden 29 der jeweiligen Lagereinrichtung 20 sind aufeinanderzu gerichtete Schwenkzapfen 30 angeformt, die ebenfalls eine gemeinsame Schwenkachse 28 aufweisen. Aufgrund der Elastizität der Schenkel 26 kann das Verriegelungselement 21 derart in die Lagereinrichtung 20 eingerastet werden, daß die Lageröffnungen 27 jeweils einen Schwenkzapfen 30 aufnehmen, wie in Fig. 10 dargestellt ist.As can be seen in FIG. 10, each locking element 21 has approximately U-shaped cross section. Two are elastic on a central web 25 formed, parallel legs 26 formed. Each leg 26 has a bearing opening 27, which is a common Have pivot axis 28 serving central axis. At the opposing ones Side walls 29 of the respective storage device 20 are facing pivot pin 30 formed, which is also a have common pivot axis 28. Due to the elasticity of the Leg 26, the locking element 21 in this way in the bearing device 20 are engaged that the bearing openings 27 each Pick up pivot pin 30, as shown in Fig. 10.

An den Seitenwänden 29 ist jeweils ein Raststeg 31 ausgebildet. In den Schenkeln 26 der Verriegelungselemente 21 sind Rastausnehmungen 32 ausgebildet, die jeweils in einem Winkelabstand f zueinander angeordnet sind, der größer 90° ist. Die Rastausnehmungen 32 können jeweils unter elastischer Verformung der Schenkel 26 mit den Raststegen 31 zusammenrasten. Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird ermöglicht, daß die Verriegelungselemente 21 in einer in Fig. 10 dargestellten Position mit der Lagereinrichtung 20 verriegelt werden können, in der die Mittelachse 24 senkrecht zur jeweiligen Grundfläche 4 bzw. 5 bzw. 6 verläuft, in der also der Mittelsteg 25 in der entsprechenden Grundfläche 4 bzw. 5 bzw. 6 liegt. Andererseits kann das Verriegelungselement 21 derart verschwenkt werden, daß es vollständig im jeweiligen Hohlraum 17 bzw. 18 bzw. 19 verschwindet, also nicht mehr über die jeweilige Grundfläche 4 bzw. 5 bzw. 6 nach unten hinausragt.A latching web 31 is formed on each of the side walls 29. In the Legs 26 of the locking elements 21 are formed recesses 32, each arranged at an angular distance f from one another are, which is greater than 90 °. The recesses 32 can each under snap together elastic deformation of the legs 26 with the locking webs 31. This configuration enables the locking elements 21 in a position shown in FIG. 10 with the bearing device 20 can be locked in which the central axis 24 is perpendicular to the respective base area 4 or 5 or 6, in other words in the the central web 25 in the corresponding base area 4 or 5 or 6 lies. On the other hand, the locking element 21 can be pivoted in this way be that it is completely in the respective cavity 17 or 18 or 19th disappears, i.e. no longer over the respective base area 4 or 5 or 6 protrudes downwards.

Am Mittelsteg 25 jedes Verriegelungselementes 21 sind Rastelemente 33 mit einem nach außen vorspringenden Rastwulst 34 angeformt. Die Rastelemente 33 sind durch Ausnehmungen 35 voneinander getrennt, so daß sie elastisch zur Mittelachse 24 hin verformbar sind. Wie Fig. 10 entnehmbar ist, weisen die Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 jeweils eine der Ausgestaltung der Rastelemente 33 mit den Rastwulsten 34 angepaßte Hinterschneidung 36 auf, so daß die Rastelemente 33 elastisch in den Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 eingerastet werden können. Ein Lösen ist durch Abziehen des jeweiligen Rastelementes 33 aus der Verriegelungsöffnung 15 ohne weiteres möglich.On the central web 25 of each locking element 21 there are locking elements 33 molded on an outwardly projecting locking bead 34. The locking elements 33 are separated from one another by recesses 35, so that they are elastic are deformable towards the central axis 24. As can be seen in FIG. 10 is, the locking openings 15 each have a configuration of the catch elements 33 with the undercut 36 matched with the catch beads 34 on, so that the locking elements 33 elastic in the locking openings 15 can be locked. Loosening is by subtracting each Locking element 33 from the locking opening 15 without further notice possible.

In Fig. 12 ist der Aufbau einer Landschaft aus Landschafts-Elementen dargestellt, wobei dort nur das Zusammenfügen zweier Landschafts-Elemente 1 und 2 dargestellt ist. Bei dem auf einer Auflage 37 aufgelegten Landschafts-Element 1 sind alle drei Verriegelungselemente 21 in den Hohlraum 17 dieses Elementes 1 in der geschilderten Weise eingeschwenkt, so daß die Rastelemente 33 nicht nach unten über die Grundfläche 4 vorstehen. Bei dem von oben auf die Auflagefläche 11 des Landschafts-Elementes 1 aufzusetzenden Landschafts-Element 2 ist ein Verriegelungselement 21 nach unten über die Grundfläche 5 ausgeklappt, so daß sein Rastelement 33 in die Verriegelungsöffnung 15 der Auflagefläche 11 eingerastet werden kann. Der benachbarte Bereich der Grundfläche 5 des Landschafts-Elementes 2 liegt dann bündig auf der Auflagefläche 11 des Landschafts-Elementes 1 auf. Beide Elemente 1, 2 sind miteinander verbunden. Wenn das Landschafts-Element 2 noch mit einem weiteren nicht dargestellten Landschafts-Element verbunden werden soll, dann muß entsprechend ein weiteres Verriegelungselement 21 über die Grundfläche 5 herausgeschwenkt werden; andernfalls sind die beiden anderen Verriegelungselemente 21 in den Hohlraum 18 dieses Elementes 2 eingeschwenkt.In Fig. 12 is the construction of a landscape from landscape elements shown, where only the joining of two landscape elements 1 and 2 is shown. In the one on an edition 37 Landscape element 1 are all three locking elements 21 in the Cavity 17 of this element 1 pivoted in the manner described, so that the locking elements 33 do not protrude downward over the base area 4. At the top of the support surface 11 of the landscape element 1 to be put on landscape element 2 is a locking element 21 unfolded down over the base 5, so that be Locking element 33 snapped into the locking opening 15 of the support surface 11 can be. The adjacent area of the base 5 of the Landscape element 2 is then flush on the bearing surface 11 of the Landscape element 1. Both elements 1, 2 are connected to each other. If the landscape element 2 is not with another illustrated landscape element is to be connected, then must accordingly a further locking element 21 over the base area 5 be swung out; otherwise the other two locking elements 21 pivoted into the cavity 18 of this element 2.

Wie in Fig. 12 lediglich angedeutet ist, können nicht zum Verbauen verschiedener Landschafts-Elemente benötigte Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 zur Aufnahme von Bäumen od.dgl. verwendet werden, was durch einen Baumstumpf 38 angedeutet wird. Weiterhin kann auf verschiedene Landschafts-Elemente eine Grundplatte 39 aufgesetzt werden, die an ihrer Unterseite den Rastelementen 33 entsprechende, in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Rastelemente aufweist, die in entsprechende Verriegelungsöffnungen 15 eingerastet werden. Auf eine solche Grundplatte 39 können beispielsweise Häuser od.dgl. aufgesetzt werden.As is only hinted at in Fig. 12, various types cannot be installed Landscape elements required locking openings 15 for Recording of trees or the like what is used by a stump 38 is indicated. Furthermore, different landscape elements can be used a base plate 39 are placed on its underside the locking elements 33 corresponding, not shown in the drawing Has latching elements which in corresponding locking openings 15th be snapped into place. For example, on such a base plate 39 Houses or the like be put on.

Die Landschafts-Elemente 1, 2, 3 als Naturelemente und die künstlichen vom Menschen geschaffenen Elemente, wie die Grundplatte 39, bestehen aus einem relativ festen unelastischen Kunststoff. Die Verriegelungselemente 21 dagegen bestehen aus einem verhältnismäßig elastischen Kunststoff.The landscape elements 1, 2, 3 as natural elements and the artificial Man-made elements, such as the base plate 39, consist of a relatively strong inelastic plastic. The locking elements 21 on the other hand consist of a relatively elastic plastic.

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  1. A unit toy system having at least partially differing landscape units (1, 2, 3) comprising the following features:
    the landscape units (1, 2, 3) have a base area (4, 5, 6),
    the landscape units (1, 2, 3) have at least one bearing area (9 to 14) for the base area (4, 5, 6) of another landscape unit (2, 3, 1), part of the landscape units (1, 2) having at least two bearing areas (9 to 13),
    a member of an interlocking arrangement is formed on each bearing area (9 to 14), and
    at least one locking element (21) complementary to the member located on the respective bearing area (9 to 14) is provided in the vicinity of each base area (4, 5, 6),
    characterized
    in that a locking aperture (15) is formed in each bearing area (9 to 14),
    in that the locking elements (21) have a snap-in locking element (33) complementary to the locking apertures (15),
    in that the locking elements (21) are pivotal from a first position in which they do not project over the base area (4, 5, 6) into a second position in which their respective snap-in locking element (33) projects over the base area (4, 5, 6), and
    in that the bearing areas (9 to 14) have a vertical distance n x a from each respective base area (4, 5, 6), which corresponds to an integral multiple n of a vertical modular dimension a, n = 1, 2, 3 ... applying.
  2. A unit toy system according to claim 1, characterized in that in the case of the landscape units (1, 2) that have two bearing areas (9 to 13), at least two members of the interlocking arrangement have an identical horizontal distance b.
  3. A unit toy system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the case of the landscape units (1, 2) that have at least two locking elements (21), at least two of these locking elements (21) have an identical horizontal distance d, which is identical with the horizontal distance b.
  4. A unit toy system according to claim 2, characterized in that at least three bearing areas (9, 10, 11) are provided, each with a member of the interlocking arrangement, and in that one member of an interlocking arrangement has an identical horizontal distance b from two further members of an interlocking arrangement.
  5. A unit toy system according to claim 3, characterized in that at least three locking elements (21) are provided and in that each locking element (21) has an identical horizontal distance d from two further locking elements (21).
  6. A unit toy system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that in the first position and/or the second position, the locking elements (21) are snap-engageable with the respective landscape unit (1, 2, 3).
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