5th-order Luban Lock (miniature architectural design), simplified version

The Luban Lock, also known as the Kongming Lock or Bagua Lock in folk culture, is a fascinating puzzle with a rich history. Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn period, the skilled craftsman Lu Ban of the State of Lu devised this ingenious toy to test his son's intelligence. He presented his son with six wooden pieces, challenging him to assemble and disassemble the intricate puzzle. After a night of dedicated effort, his son successfully solved the puzzle, leading to the name "Luban Lock." While this anecdote remains a legend, the Luban Lock's true origin lies in the masterful mortise and tenon joints that were a defining feature of ancient Chinese architecture.

This 5-stage Luban Lock presents a simplified design, making the assembly process more accessible.

Luban Lock, also known as Kongming Lock or Bagua Lock in folk culture. Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn period, the craftsman Lu Ban of the State of Lu used six wooden strips to make a detachable toy to test his son's intelligence. He asked his son to open it, but after a busy night, he finally opened it. This type of toy later became known as the Lu Ban Lock. In fact, this is just a legend. The Lu Ban lock, also known as Kongming lock, Bie Meng stick, Liuzi Lianfang, Monehe, and Difficult Man wood, originated from the mortise and tenon structure pioneered in ancient Chinese architecture

The 5-stage Luban lock has been designed with simplicity, making it easier to assemble.

Assembly Error Tips:

This model is a simplified Luban lock, which simplifies the configuration of the second longest shaft body, making it easier to form. However, it also has some difficulty, as it may be assembled incorrectly and result in more than one hole becoming loose (indicating that you spelled it incorrectly haha).

This model is a simplified Luban lock, which simplifies the configuration of the second longest shaft body, making it easier to form. However, it also has some difficulty, as it may be assembled incorrectly and result in more than one hole becoming loose (indicating that you spelled it incorrectly haha).

When designing, it is based on normal consumables, and each consumable expands differently, so there may be some looseness and tightness when assembled. The correct method to spell it out will not loosen as long as it is not vigorously thrown

When designing, it is based on normal consumables, and each consumable expands differently, so there may be some looseness and tightness when assembled. The correct method to spell it out will not loosen as long as it is not vigorously thrown