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Building block system with moveable modules

US8851953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Kinematics, LLC · US

Inventors

Leonhard Oschuetz · Weimar, DE
Wolfgang Sattler · Kirkel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 13, 2012
Grant date	Oct 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA63H33/042
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a building block system having modules that can be plugged together, wherein electronic and mechanical components required for motion and control are provided in the modules. The object of the invention is to provide a building block system, which facilitates constructing mobile models from simple building blocks. According to the invention, the object is achieved by a building block system having movable modules, wherein the building block system includes at least one energy module, at least one control module having a micro-controller, at least one movement module having an integrated servo motor, and a plurality of connection modules that can be randomly connected with each other, wherein the modules are connectable through plug connections enabling current flow between adjacent modules.

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