Argos

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Argos

Argos was a construction system which combines wooden blocks with rods connected by J clamps similar to Robo and Lil'N'Gineer but with more parts. It was made in Brazil by F. Habl of Sao Paulo, probably shortly after WW1.

Manufacturer / Distributor

F. Habl, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ARGOS (Ref:ARG)

Maker

System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes

Country
Brazil

Dates
circa 1950 to circa 1959

Material
Steel / Wood

Thread

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
22 (more than)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25.0 (some significant doubt)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (some significant doubt)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.95 (some significant doubt)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Wooden Blocks with Rods & J-Clamps as or similar to ROBO/LIL'N-GINEER, but a few extra parts and more sets/models.

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