Technikus(4)

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Technikus(4) Construction Sets

Technikus(4) was a simple construction system with both Meccano and Trix style parts. it was probably made in Germany. Dates unknown.

Brief details - Distance between holes 8.00 mm., Diameter of holes and axles 3.0 mm. and 2.90 mm. respectively. Number of different part types 34.

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from GDR (East Germany)

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TECHNIKUS [4] (Ref:TKS4)

Maker

System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)

Country
Former East Germany

Dates
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1960s (some significant doubt)

Material
Aluminium (Alloy) (some significant doubt)

Thread
M3

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
34

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.0

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.9

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Lid has name over anchor logo top right & STAHLBAUKASTEN along bottom; also boy & girl?boy with models including Crane. Parts including Strips with normal & modified TRIX pattern holes, & 'brass' Road Wheels.

Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

Photo of a Technikus(4) box and parts.
(Added 17/06/2020)

Photo of technikus(4) parts.
(Added 05/12/2022)