Akron

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Akron Construction Sets

Akron was an interesting construction toy where the strips were connected by springs and rods. It was produced in Germany from about 1945-1950.

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for AKRON (STAHL-LEICHTBAU-KASTEN AKRON)) (Ref:AKN)

Maker

System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences

Country
Germany

Dates
circa 1942 to early 1950s

Material
Steel

Thread
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Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
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Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
12

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
5.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.4

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.0

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.0

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---

Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
Flex Strips with spiral spring fixing. Strips 3 holes wide: pattern is 3 holes, 3x1h with large semi-circular cutouts each side, 3 holes, etc.

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The Akron manual (in German)
(Added 25/10/2018)

Various photos of the Akron construction system
(Added 25/10/2018)