Baukerl Robo / Robo

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Baukerl Robo and Robo Construction Sets

Baukerl Robo and Robo were two names for the same unusual construction system using wooden blocks joined with rods by clamps. It was produced in Germany in the 1950s. It is the same as Den Lille Konstruktören (Sweden), El Ingeniero Mecanico (Spain) sets.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Fränkisches Metallwerk M.B.H., Nürnberg, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BAUKERL ROBO (Ref:B R)

Maker

System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes

Country
Germany

Dates
circa 1950 to circa 1969

Material
Steel / Wood

Thread
4x7

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
M4 (see comment *¹)

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
12

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25.0 (approximately)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *²)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.95

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 joined by J Clamps. Also called ROBO. Looks very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. *¹ Grub Screw In J Clamp. *² In Blocks.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Fränkisches Metallwerk M.B.H., Nürnberg, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ROBO (Ref:ROB)

Maker

System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes

Country
Germany

Dates
1950s to known in 1960

Material
Steel / Wood

Thread
----

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
M4 (see comment *¹)

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
20 (approximately)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25.0 (approximately)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *²)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

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

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --

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

Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
J Clamps join Rods, wood Blocks. Also called BAUKERL ROBO. DEN LILLE KONSTRUKTÖREN for Sweden. Very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. & see LIL'N-GINEER. *¹ Clamp Screw. *² In Blocks.

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The model leaflet for a Baukerl Robo set.
(Added 25/10/2018)

The model leaflet for a Baukerl Robo set (in German).
(Added 25/10/2018)

The manual for a Baukerl Robo set (in German).
(Added 25/10/2018)

Various photos of the Baukerl Robo construction system.
(Added 25/10/2018)