25 DAYS OF INVENTORS: LEGO & THE LEGO HOOVER

The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called “Lego”, derived from the Danish phrase leg godt, which means “play well”. In 1947, Lego expanded to begin producing plastic toys.

 

The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s our name and it’s our ideal.

 

The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder.

 

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/aboutus/lego-group/the_lego_history

 

 

 

 

Euan Downie a P3 student from St Denis’ Primary Engineer invented the Lego Hoover.

 

The idea is a hoover to help pick up the lego from the floor. It also sorts the lego out into colours saving you another job.

 

Excellent idea Euan I do think Lego maybe interested in your idea.