ASSEMBLY SYSTEM FOR 3D SHAPES WITH BEADS

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly of one or more pegboards and beads, adapted for modular connection to each other and other components.

Claims

1. Pegboard and beads, wherein the pegboard comprises a base plate, provided with a plurality of pegs on at least one side of the base plate, wherein the pegs are provided in a regular pattern, and wherein the pegboard is provided with one or more connectors or connector zones at the backside; wherein the beads have an opening at least partially mountable over the pegs; and further comprising: a. one or more double connection means, each double connection means comprising at least two attachment elements, wherein the connector or connector zones and the attachment elements are configured for removable attachment to each other, thereby allowing the pegboard to be connected to another pegboard according to any one of the preceding claims via the double connection means, said one or more double connection means provided with a hinge or rotational element between the attachment elements; and/or b. two or more single connection means, the single connection means comprising at one attachment element, wherein the connector or connector zones and the attachment elements are configured for removable attachment to each other, and the single connection means comprising an inter-means connector configured to removably attach two single connection means via the inter-means connector, thereby allowing the pegboard to be connected to another pegboard according to any one of the preceding claims via two single connection means, wherein said single connection means are hingedly or rotatably attached via the inter-means connectors.

2. The pegboard and beads according to the claim 1, wherein the attachment elements of said double connection means are oriented in different directions with respect to each other, preferably at an angle of about 90.

3. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, wherein the connectors or connector zones and the attachment elements are connectable via a clamping engagement between one or more tubular projections and a recessed section configured to receive the tubular projections and dimensioned to fixate said received tubular projections, preferably via a LEGO connection system.

4. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, said pegboard comprising at least two beveled edges at the backside thereof, preferably beveled with an angle of about 45 with respect to the base plate, wherein on one of said beveled edges a male edge arrangement is provided comprising one or more protrusions along said beveled edge, and wherein on another of said beveled edges a female edge arrangement is provided comprising one or more recesses along said other beveled edge, wherein the recesses and the protrusions are positioned to align and dimensioned to connect in a clamping engagement.

5. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, wherein the double connection means comprise a third attachment element, each of the attachment elements oriented in a different direction, under an angle of about 90 with respect to each other.

6. The pegboard and beads, according to claim 1, wherein the pegboard comprises a base plate, provided with a plurality of pegs on at least one side of the base plate, wherein the pegs are provided in a regular pattern; wherein the pegs have a stepped structure of at least two steps, wherein the diameter of the steps decreases from the base plate to the distal end of the pegs; wherein the beads have an opening at least partially mountable over the pegs, wherein the opening has a depth at least equal to the height of the pegs, and wherein the opening of the pegs is dimensioned to fully encompass the step at the distal end of the pegs, and wherein the opening of the pegs is dimensioned to not be able to fully encompass the step closest to the base plate; preferably wherein the minimal diameter of the opening is at least 0.5% larger than the maximal diameter of the step at the distal end of the peg, and the minimal diameter of the opening is at least 2.5% smaller than the maximal diameter of the step closest to the base plate.

7. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, wherein the pegs have a substantially square transversal cross-section.

8. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, further comprising an intermediary plate provide with a plurality of openings, the intermediary plate suitable for being mounted on and against the base plate, whereby the pegs of the base plate extend through the openings of the intermediary plate, and wherein the openings of the intermediary plate have a diameter larger than the maximal diameter of the pegs.

9. The pegboard and beads according to claim 6, wherein the intermediary plate has a thickness at most equal to the height of the step of the base plate closest to the base plate.

10. The pegboard and beads according to claim 6, wherein the maximal diameter of the step of the pegs closest to the base plate is at least 5% larger than the minimal diameter of the openings of the beads.

11. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, further comprising stacking beads suitable for mounting on the beads, wherein the beads comprise a second opening oppositely positioned to the opening of the beads, wherein the opening of the beads and the second opening of the beads are connected and form a channel through the entire bead; wherein the stacking beads comprise a plateau widened section with a cross-section larger than the second opening of the beads, wherein on said widened section at a first side a protrusion is provided which is dimensioned to fit in the second opening of a bead, thereby removably fixing the stacking bead on the bead, wherein on the widened section a bead peg is provided on a second side oppositely positioned to the first side, which is dimensioned to fit in an opening of a bead, wherein the bead peg of the stacking bead is substantially identical to the peg of the pegboard.

12. The pegboard and beads according to the claim 11, wherein the second opening of the beads is substantially identical to the opening of the beads, wherein the protrusion of the stacking beads is substantially identical to the bead peg of the stacking beads, and wherein said protrusion of the stacking beads is substantially equal to the pegs of the pegboard.

13. The pegboard and beads according to claim 11, wherein the widened section comprises multiple protrusions at the first side, and wherein neighboring protrusion are distanced over a distance substantially equal to the distance between neighboring pegs on the pegboard; wherein the widened section comprises multiple bead pegs on the second side, wherein neighboring bead pegs on the widened section are distanced over a distance substantially equal to the distance between neighboring pegs on the pegboard.

14. The pegboard and beads, according to claim 11, wherein multiple stacking beads are laterally connected via a connection between the widened sections of the multiple stacking beads, with the widened sections essentially parallel to each other.

15. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, further comprising multiple mounting components suitable for being affixed to beads, wherein the beads comprise a second opening oppositely positioned to the opening of the beads, wherein the opening of the beads and the second opening of the beads are connected and form a channel through the entire bead; wherein the mounting components comprise a protrusion which is dimensioned to fit in the second opening, thereby removably fixing the mounting component on the bead, the mounting components further comprising a widened section connected to the protrusion, said widened section having a larger cross-section than the second opening.

16. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, wherein the base plate is flexible and preferably is elastically deformable with a radius of curvature of at most 5.0 cm.

17. The pegboard and beads according to claim 1, wherein the base plate is provided with pegs on both sides.

18. The pegboard and beads, according to claim 1, wherein the openings of the beads comprise a substantially circular cross-section.

19. The pegboard and beads according to claim 6, wherein the pegs comprise at least three steps, and: a. whereby of a step between the step closest to the base plate and the step at the distal end of the peg is dimensioned to substantially correspond to the opening of the beads; or b, wherein the cross-section of a step between the step closest to the base plate and the step at the distal end of the peg has a diameter that is substantially equal to the diameter of the cross-section of the opening of the beads.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0096] FIG. 1: a perspective view of a base plate with pegs on which the beads can be clamped

[0097] FIG. 2: a perspective view base plates fitted with multi-stage pegs

[0098] FIG. 3: a perspective view of a base plate with intermediate release plate

[0099] FIG. 4: a perspective view of a base plate fitted with an intermediate release plate and a bead

[0100] FIG. 5: a perspective view of a base plate with pegs on both sides FIG. 6: a perspective view of different types of beads

[0101] FIG. 7: A perspective view of different types of pegs in combination with combined beads

[0102] FIG. 8: a perspective view of intermediate piece suitable for connecting multiple beads

[0103] FIG. 9: a perspective view of an intermediate piece suitable for connecting multiple beads in combination with base plates

[0104] FIG. 10: a perspective view of intermediate piece suitable for connecting multiple beads in combination with base plates FIG. 11: a perspective view of a plate with pegs on one side and LEGO tubes on the other side in a corner arrangement with extra LEGO blocks

[0105] FIG. 12: a perspective view of corner piece in LEGO version

[0106] FIG. 13: A perspective view of different CLICS versions with integrated pegs

[0107] FIG. 14: A perspective view of a corner arrangement of CLICS versions with integrated pegs

[0108] FIG. 15: a perspective view of a base plate with pegs on one side and LEGO tubes on the other side.

[0109] FIG. 16: A perspective view of a CLIS building block as a base with LEGO studs at the top and LEGO tubes at the bottom.

[0110] FIG. 17: a perspective view of a combination of a CLIS building block as a base with LEGO studs on the top and a base plate with pegs and LEGO tubes.

[0111] FIG. 18: A perspective view of an attachment plate with pegs on the top and a snap-on system on the bottom

[0112] FIG. 19: a perspective view of a base plate provided with pegs, spacers, and openings in the base plates.

[0113] FIG. 20: A perspective view of a corner arrangement consisting of 2 CLICS blocks combined with two base plates with pegs at the top, LEGO tubes at the bottom, and a corner piece.

[0114] FIG. 21: a perspective view of a corner arrangement consisting of several corner pieces provided with pegs.

PARTS OVERVIEW

[0115] 1. Base plate: this is the plate with pegs on which the beads can be placed [0116] 2. Pin: or also the securing pegs, this is a peg in a round or another shape on which the bead can be placed by exerting a certain pressure. This peg may be multi-staged. [0117] 3. Standard bead: a bead as used now as fusible beads. These are approximately 5 mm high, 5 mm in outer diameter, and 2.5 mm inner diameter. It is also constructed from slightly flexible plastic, generally polyethylene. [0118] 4. 3-stage peg: this is a peg on the base plates that are constructed longitudinally from 3 different diameters [0119] 5. Bottom base plate: in the application where an intermediary plate is used, the Bottom base plate is the bottom plate on which the intermediary plate is placed, and afterward, the beads are applied. [0120] 6. Intermediate release plate: This is placed on the bottom plate and has the function to be able to pull the beads back from the pegs [0121] 7. Base plates double: this is a version in which the base plates are provided with pegs on both sides [0122] 8. Recess: This recess in the plate makes it easier to cut with a flexible plate or break with a hard plate. This plate can be a base plate with pegs on both sides or not, but also another type of plate such as a base plate from the intermediate piece or others. [0123] 9. Block bead: this is a bead where the shape of the outside of the bead has an angular shape like a square [0124] 10. Bead with mixed flat cap: the bead has two types of caps that differ in shape and/or dimensions [0125] 11. Bead with square cap: the bead has a single flat surface as a cap [0126] 12. Bead with external letter: the bead is provided with a letter that is applied to the cap [0127] 13. Bead with internal letter: the bead is provided with a letter that is incorporated in the cap [0128] 14. Bead with mixed round cap: the bead has two types of caps that differ in shape and/or dimensions. The top cap is spherical [0129] 15. Bead with round cap [0130] 16. Long bead with round cap [0131] 17. Bead with thick square cap [0132] 18. High bead with thick square cap [0133] 19. Bead with a round figure on square cap [0134] 20. Straight figure bead on square cap [0135] 21. Bead with a smaller round figure on square cap [0136] 22. Bead with a smaller straight figure on square cap [0137] 23. Cap with letter: this cap fits in a bead and can be provided with numbers, letters, or other indications [0138] 24. Bead with round cap; this bead has the function of connecting with another bead through the cap, which in this case is round in shape [0139] 25. Bead with square cap: this bead has the function of connecting with another bead through the cap, which in this case is square [0140] 26. Octagonal bead with square cap: This is a bead where the shape of the outside of the bead is angular, in this case, an octagon [0141] 27. Octagonal bead with jewel-shaped cap: this bead mainly serves to create a jewel-like look [0142] 28. Combined beads with flat cap: these beads are already connected to each other during production and have a common cap, in this case in the shape of an L [0143] 29. Combined beads with decorative caps: these beads are already connected to each other during production and are provided with several common caps that differ in shape and/or dimensions. In this version, there are two caps, one in the shape of a square and one in the shape of a circle [0144] 30. Bead with a recesses: this is a bead that is used in combination with the bead with hooks [0145] 31. Bead with protrusions parts: this is a bead that is used in combination with the bead with recesses [0146] 32. Cross peg [0147] 33. Cross peg with beveled cap [0148] 34. Cross peg with chamfered cap and recess [0149] 35. Double intermediate piece or double stacking bead for diagonal connection [0150] 36. Triple intermediate piece or stacking bead [0151] 37. Quadruple intermediate piece or stacking bead [0152] 38. Double intermediate piece or stacking bead for adjacent connection [0153] 39. Single intermediate piece or stacking bead with round caps [0154] 40. Single intermediate piece or stacking bead with square caps [0155] 41. Single square intermediate piece or stacking bead with square caps [0156] 42. Multiple intermediate pieces or stacking beads: in this version, the intermediate piece has 12 pegs on one side and 12 pegs on the other side. The pegs themselves are square in shape [0157] 43. base plates with LEGO tubes: this has fixing pegs on one side and LEGO tubes on the other side. [0158] 44. Double/triple connecting blocks: these are LEGO blocks with a single LEGO stud on at least three sides [0159] 45. Multiple connecting blocks: these are LEGO blocks equipped with LEGO studs on at least three sides with more than one LEGO stud at least at one side. [0160] 46. LEGO studs: these are pegs on the upper side of a LEGO block as used by the current LEGO blocks [0161] 47. CLICS block with integrated base plates, large [0162] 48. CLICS block with integrated base plates, medium, transverse version [0163] 49. CLICS block with integrated base plates, medium, long version [0164] 50. CLICS block with integrated base plates, small [0165] 51. CLICS block with LEGO tubes [0166] 52. CLICS block with LEGO studs [0167] 53. Base plates with LEGO tubes for CLICS block [0168] 54. Base plates with Clampegg device: the function of this plate is to be able to click on the existing CLICS blocks [0169] 55. Support: this is a device to keep the base plates in place when clicking on the CLICS block [0170] 56. Clamping device: this device clicks onto the side of the CLICS block [0171] 57. Base plates with standard pegs, intermediate pieces, and openings [0172] 58. Intermediate clamps: this is a device that fills the space between the round beads and can clamp the beads from the outside [0173] 59. Openings: these are openings in the base plates, these can, in principle, have any shape, but a round shape is the most logical. This allows a means such as a stick to be inserted to push the beads off the peg if desired [0174] 60. Corner piece with pegs and internal recesses. [0175] 61. Corner piece with pegs and external connecting piece [0176] 62. Internal recess: this is compatible with the external connecting piece of another corner piece [0177] 63. External connecting piece: this is compatible with the internal connecting piece of another corner piece [0178] 64. First stage [0179] 65. Second stage [0180] 66. Third stage [0181] 67. Flap [0182] 68. Conical cap [0183] 69. Pin opening [0184] 70. Round cap [0185] 71. Square cap [0186] 72. Narrow Round Cap [0187] 73. Narrow Square Cap [0188] 74. support plate [0189] 75. Square recces [0190] 76. Plate [0191] 77. Composite cap [0192] 78. Double intermediate piece with recess [0193] 79. Quadruple intermediate piece with recess [0194] 80. LEGO tubes/projections: These are tubes on the inside of a LEGO block as used by the current LEGO blocks

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0195] Description of the generality of the invention, designation that these are exemplary and not limited to these examples, and explanation of the terminologies.

Examples

[0196] As indicated in FIG. 1, the basis of the invention consists of a base plate 1 provided with pegs 2 on which beads can be clamped. In this example, the standard beads 3 are used and are attached to the pegs 2. These basic pegs 2 have a square shape so that a force is exerted on the inside of the beads 3 by the four sides of the peg. The force that must be applied is just enough to ensure that the bead does not come loose from the peg. Not even if the base plate 1 is held upside down in combination with a shaking movement. On the other hand, the pressure is also not too great so that not too much force has to be applied to remain comfortable for children.

[0197] The material of the base plate 1 can be ABS but also other different types of thermoplastic elastomers and polyurethanes, polyethylene (PE), and other types of plastics. This means that the base plate 1 can be executed very smoothly, but also hard and all variants in hardness between very soft and very hard. In the most common embodiments, the pegs 2 on the base plate 1 and plate 76 themselves will be of the same type of material, but there may also be embodiments in which the composition and/or hardness of the material of the pegs 2 and plate 76 are different.

[0198] In this embodiment, the peg is provided with a conical cap 68 so that the bead 3 can be placed over the peg 2 more easily.

[0199] When using the beads 3 in combination with the base plate 1, it may be advisable to work in different phases when applying the beads 3. In FIG. 2 an example is given of a peg 4 that allows operating in 3 steps. In a first step, the bead can be placed loosely over peg 4. In the second step, the bead can be pressed onto peg 4 with very limited pressure. With this step, the bead 3 does not simply fall off when moving the base plate 1. The user can still easily remove the bead 3 if he still wishes to adjust the drawing. At the third step, the bead 3 is pressed more firmly so that they are firmly clamped over the pegs 4 and thus remain firmly on the base plate 1.

[0200] When the beads 3 are applied to the base plate 5 under pressure and the user nevertheless wishes to iron these beads 3 together, it can be very difficult to remove the beads 3 from the base plate 5 without damaging the design or creation. In FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a solution is offered for this by using an intermediate release plate 6 and a bottom base plate 5. Pin slots 69 are provided in the intermediary plate 6. The intermediary plate 6 is placed on the bottom base plate 5 where the pegs 4 are placed through the peg slots 69. In this version, the bottom base plate 5 is provided with three-stage pegs 4, whereby the thickness of the intermediary plate 6 is equal to the height of the third stage on the three-stage pegs 4. When placing the beads 3 on the pegs 4, the beads 3 can only be up to the 2nd stage. On these stairs, they are firm enough to be ironed without coming loose. Flaps 67 are provided on the intermediary plate 6 and the bottom base plate 5. After ironing, the intermediary plate 6 of the bottom base plate 5 can be separated from each other via these flaps 67, whereby the ironed beads 3 come off the pegs 4.

[0201] To create a maximum 3D effect, the base plate 7 can be provided with pegs 4 on two sides. In FIG. 5, a base plate 7 is provided with three-stage pegs 4 on both sides. Recesses 8 are also provided to make it easier to divide the base plate 7.

[0202] In addition to the standard beads3, the base plate can also be provided with all kinds and types of variants so that you can work in 3D, form additional figures, visually form other pixels, and so on. In FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, different types of beads and pegs are provided to accomplish this. A possible implementation is to give the bead 9 a square shape so that no space is created between the different beads 9 if these are applied to the base plate 1. The top can also be shaped to give the appearance of the pixel an extra dimension. A variant of this is that the bead 10 has a partially round outer shape provided with a multi-layer 70,71 cap comprising different figures. Hereby with the possibility that one of the layers has a square shape 71, whereby the space between the beads 10 is filled and the top cap 70 has a shape such as a round which gives the pixel a round shape again. An additional variant is that the bead 11 has a partially round outer shape with a single-layer cap, which may have a square design. The previous variant can be supplemented with a figure in the form of a letter, number or other variant. For example, the bead 12 can be equipped with a letter applied on top of the cap or incorporated into the cap itself 13. An additional variant is that the flat cap is supplemented with a spherical shape 14, creating a round shape in 3D.

[0203] Another possible variant are beads with multi-shaped exteriors such as an octagon 26 supplemented with full caps such as a square or a cap with a jewel-like appearance 27.

[0204] Another variant is a 15,16 bead whose end is rounded. These can be made in different lengths to create beautiful visual effects, especially in 3D.

[0205] A variant of the previous is that the end of the bead is provided with square-shaped blocks 17,18, which can vary in height in order to be able to work in 3D here too.

[0206] As a variant of the previous, the blocks on the beads 19,20,21,22 can also be provided with additional figures, which may or may not be arbitrary in shape, in different sizes, heights, and curvatures. Thus, by combining these versions of beads, additional figures can be created in 3D.

[0207] Another possibility is that caps 23 are provided for plugging on the existing beads. These caps can contain all kinds of shapes, such as a letter. For example, the peg 72 on the cap 23 can be round, but other shapes are also possible, such as a square shape 73.

[0208] The beads 24, 25 themselves can be provided with a round cap 72 or square cap 73 to connect this bead 24, 25 to another bead. The length of these beads is preferably the same as the standard bead 3 plus the thickness of the support plate 74 of the intermediate piece. This allows 3D drawings to be made with the combination of standard beads 3, beads with narrow caps 24, 25, and intermediate piece 35

[0209] Another variant is that the beads 28, 29 are used as puzzle pieces. For example, in FIG. 7, several beads 3 are connected and provided with a common cap 77. A possible variant is that three beads 28 are connected in an L-shape, and these are jointly provided with a common cap 77, which is also designed in an L-shape. Another variant is an arrangement in a square in which four beads 29 are provided together with a cap 77, which is made up of two layers, the lower layer forming a square and the upper layer a round shape. Of course, countless variants can be formed on these configurations due to the combinations with the number of beads, the arrangement of the beads, the shape of the caps, the drawings on the caps, etc.

[0210] The variants shown in the drawings are provided with a common cap 77. It is also possible that beads 3 are simply connected into one whole without caps 77. The outside of the beads 3 can have a different shape than round, and they can even be different from one another.

[0211] An additional variant is that on the one hand, a bead 31 is provided with protrusions parts, and on the other hand, another bead 30 is provided with recesses, whereby these two pieces fit into each other when the beads 30, 31 are placed on the base plate 1. This allows the beads to 30,31 can be positioned relative to each other and even hook into each other.

[0212] The securing pegs 2 can have different shapes. For example, it can be made in a cross shape 32, in a cross shape with chamfered head 33 or a cross shape with chamfered head and concavity 34. However, the shapes are not limited to these shapes. For example, these can have variants in round shapes, polygons such as a square, and even combinations. This may or may not be supplemented with chamfered heads and/or multi-stage in diameter.

[0213] The securing pegs 3 in square shape can thus, for instance, be combined with a square shape 75 in the bead, so that this bead is correctly positioned.

[0214] As shown in FIG. 8, the present invention also connects the beads 3 at the end surface using intermediate pieces or stacking beads 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42. This intermediate piece 39, 40 can be single where it will, for example, connect two standard beads, and the base plate of this intermediate piece has the same diameter and shape as the beads it connects. Hereby the intermediate piece can have a round 70 or square cap 71

[0215] The piece pieces 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 can also connect multiple sets of beads. For example, there can be an intermediate piece 35 that can connect two sets of beads at an angle, intermediate piece 36 that can connect three sets of beads, intermediate piece 37 that can connect four sets of beads, intermediate piece 38 that can connect two sets of beads next to each other, etc.

[0216] The caps that can connect the different beads can have different shapes. In the example, caps with square caps 71 are shown.

[0217] A preferred embodiment of the intermediate piece 78, 79 is provided with recesses 8, making it possible to divide the intermediate piece into smaller parts. In the case of a hard plastic version, this can be done by breaking the different pieces, causing it to split on the part provided with the recess8. With a softer plastic version, this can be done by cutting or cutting the different pieces on the part that has the recess 8. is provided with the recess 8. The double intermediate piece 78 has one recess 8, so that the double piece 78 can be divided into two separate intermediate pieces. The quadruple intermediate piece 79 is provided with three recesses 8, so that the quadruple piece 79 can be divided into four separate intermediate pieces, but also e.g. into two double pieces.

[0218] Of course, such a system is not limited to double or quadruple pieces, but can be an intermediate piece of an x number of single intermediate pieces that are connected and provided with a recess 8, resulting in a countless number of variants of the connected intermediate pieces.

[0219] FIG. 9 shows a multiple intermediate piece 42 provided with 24 square caps to form a kind of bridge with beads 3 that partially come outside the base plate 1 as shown in FIG. 10. This arrangement can be used to indirectly connect different base plate 1 connect, form different constructions in 3D, and connect the beads 3 together into a stronger whole when applying different layers of beads 3.

[0220] To make pronounced 3D configurations, it is useful to be able to place the base plate 43 at a certain angle with respect to each other. For example, if it is desired to form a cube, the base plate 43 must be able to be placed at an angle of 90, and this in different arrangements. For example, in FIG. 11 an arrangement is shown of a corner arrangement where the base plate 43 is provided with pegs 2 on one side and a LEGO arrangement on the other side. These are connected at the corner by double or even triple connecting blocks 44, which are fitted with LEGO studs 46 on at least 3 sides. This allows the base plate 43 to be connected at the corners, forming a cube.

[0221] A variant of the double or triple connecting blocks 44 are multiple connecting blocks 45, so that the different base plates can be more firmly connected to each other. In the example, a block is provided with LEGO studs 46 only on the long sides, but these can also be provided on short sides.

[0222] In order to quickly and easily provide 3D shapes as a basis for the beads, there are other systems of building blocks, such as the so-called CLICS building blocks. FIG. 13 shows some versions of building blocks 47,48,49,50 that use the CLICS hinge technique in which the base plate is integrated into the building block itself. These base plates have different dimensions to be placed next to each other in a flat surface. These base plates are provided with the pegs 2 on which the beads 3 can be fitted. In a corner arrangement as shown in FIG. 14 with these CLICS blocks with integrated base plate, the CLICS blocks are used with large base plates 47.

[0223] FIG. 15 shows a base plate 43 provided with pegs 4 on one side and LEGO tubes on the other side, which is the same size as the top plate of a CLICS building block.

[0224] FIG. 16 shows another embodiment, a CLICS building block 51 can be provided as a base with LEGO studs 46 at the top and LEGO tubes at the bottom. This version of CLICS building blocks is therefore compatible with the common LEGO blocks as they are known. Such a CLICS building block can be used as a single connection means, and can be connected with another such block, thereby allowing a hinged connection between two base plates, to which the blocks can be attached via an appropriate attachment element.

[0225] The base plate 53 can be clicked on the CLICS building blocks 52 that are provided with the LEGO studs 46, which are provided with LEGO tubes as shown in FIG. 17.

[0226] To be able to provide the standard CLICS blocks with a base plate with pegs, these base plate 54 can be provided with a device to click these base plate 54 on the known and standard CLICS block.

[0227] The base plate 54 are provided with a clamping device 56 to fix it to the CLICS block and a support system 55 to align the base plate 54, as shown in FIG. 18

[0228] To remove the beads from the base plate 57, the base plate can be provided with openings 59, making it possible to push the bead 3 upwards with the help of a stick along the bottom and thus work it free from the peg 2.

[0229] The base plate 57 can also be fitted with extra Intermediate clamps 58. These can be useful if the standard beads 3 differ too much in inner diameter, and it is also advisable to clamp the beads from the outside. This version is shown in FIG. 19.

[0230] FIG. 20 shows a corner arrangement consisting of 2 CLICS blocks 52 combined with two base plate 53 with pegs 4 at the top, LEGO tubes at the bottom, and a corner piece 60. This corner piece 60 is useful if the user wants to shape the beads on the cube in such a way 3D to obtain a round or spherical shape.

[0231] The corner pieces can also be combined with each other as shown in FIG. 21. These can be clicked together through the combination of external connecting piece 63 and internal recess 62. The angles formed by the corner pieces 60, 61 can therefore vary between 5 and 175 degrees, allowing many different composite shapes.

[0232] In the arrangement with which a cube is formed, a box can be provided centrally in which, for example, lighting is accommodated. Thus, for example, by providing at least one opening centrally in the box and blocks and as an extension thereof in the base plate, the power cable and/or the suspension system can hereby be provided, for example.

[0233] The materials of all the pieces described above can all vary between very soft and hard plastic or even rubber derivatives.

[0234] In the embodiments in which the base plate is at least partially translucent, use can be made of projection techniques. For example, a drawing is applied to the back of the base plate, and light is directed onto it, preferably via a controlled light source.

[0235] There are the following options for pressing the beads onto the pegs without this having a restrictive effect on the operation and variants thereof.

[0236] With the three steps pegs, the beads are applied in 3 different steps and therefore applied with three different pressures, with the following options:

Option 1:

[0237] Step 1: between 0 and 50 gr pressure [0238] Step 2: 150 gr pressure with 20% tolerance [0239] Step 3: 350 gr pressure with 20% tolerance

Option 2:

[0240] Step 1: between 50 and 100 gr pressure [0241] Step 2: 250 gr pressure with 20% tolerance [0242] Step 3: 500 gr pressure with 20% tolerance

[0243] With the 2 step pegs, the beads are applied in 2 different steps and therefore applied with 2 different pressures, with the following options:

Option 1:

[0244] Step 1: between 0 and 50 gr pressure [0245] Step 2: 350 gr pressure with 20% tolerance

Option 2:

[0246] Step 1: between 50 and 100 gr pressure [0247] Step 2: 500 gr pressure with 20% tolerance

Option 3:

[0248] Step 1: between 50 and 100 gr pressure [0249] Step 2: 350 gr pressure with 20% tolerance.

[0250] Preferably, the pressure on the beads to secure them to the last stage is a minimum of 200 gr and a maximum of 500 gr.

[0251] There are the following options for clamping the beads over the pegs without this having a restrictive effect on the operation and variants thereof.

[0252] The square shape pegs:

[0253] The diagonal distance between the corners is 5% longer than the internal round diameter of the beads that fit over it. This with a tolerance of 20%

[0254] The diagonal distance between the corners is 10% longer than the internal round diameter of the beads that fit over it. This with a tolerance of 20%

[0255] The diagonal distance between the corners is 15% longer than the internal round diameter of the beads that fit over it, this with a tolerance of 20%.