EP2750900B1 - Handicraft kit and decorative object made thereof - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a craft system according to the preamble of claim 1 and a decorative article produced thereby according to claim 10.

Decorative objects are nowadays used in many ways and in particular commercially as well as privately for decorative purposes of various kinds. For this purpose it is known in particular for poinsettia and the like to fix wire pins by solder joints on a star-like body on which pearls or similar gems are strung. This results in an individually designable decorative element, which can be used in many ways and for a variety of occasions.

From the DE 299 07 364 U1 is a Dekorgegenstand and a craft system for producing such Dekorkgenstands known in which in a spherical-shaped body made of relatively soft material, a plurality of wire sections can be inserted, which extend from the shaped body surface or spatially radially outward. On the wire sections then decorative elements, such as decorative beads can be plugged.

From the US 3,533,890 a Christmas tree ball is known, whose shaped body is formed of foam and has a decorative outer skin or outer shell. In this shaped body, a suspension element is inserted and held by a barb in order to attach the Christmas tree ball according to another object can.

From the US 2005/0231975 A1 is a luminous element with a central ball with radially projecting rod-shaped luminous bodies known. In the WO 01 / 70068A1 is a jewelry item described with a replaceable jewelry element, which can be attached via a pin in the manner of a bayonet closure with a body.

The object of the invention is to provide a craft system which allows variability and at the same time a stable anchoring of the beads bearing pins to produce Dekorgegenstände with a good visually pleasing design or appearance, which are characterized by a variety of applications and variability.

This object is achieved for the craft system by the measures contained in claim 1, wherein expedient developments of the invention are characterized by the features contained in the dependent claims.

According to the invention, a craft system is provided with a base body as a support element with a number of wire-shaped pins for receiving jewelery and decorative elements, wherein the support element is formed spherical and two-piece. About the ball circumference, the holes are arranged distributed and in particular in longitudinal rows, which are preferably arranged parallel to each other. The holes are provided for the pin holder. According to the invention, the molded bodies are spherical shells, so that when connecting two spherical shells a ball can be formed, however, the joining of a spherical shell with a flat shell with a flat bottom as a footprint is basically possible, so that a hemispherical structure is generated, which is a hemisphere on a horizontal Area can be set up.

Due to the multi-part design of the body, ie the bivalve training a detachable composite is possible in a simple manner. This is expedient in the case of a spherical body in the manner of a hollow body, which is formed from two spherical shells. These can be easily connected to one another via a plug connection, a screw connection or a bayonet-type closure. Also advantageous is a threaded connection, wherein the threaded connection sections or over the entire circumference of the spherical shells is provided. Due to the multi-part and the solubility also increases the variability because the molding can be opened at any time and replaced the pins or rearranged and fixed and that either in the same length or in different lengths. For this purpose, the pins are guided from the inside by distributed over the circumference of the spherical shells arranged holes and fixed on a flat pin part with both sides cutting-like edges. Thereafter, the beads can be strung from the outside as desired. At the free end of the pencil, the beads are fixed by a knot, a bend, a ring or a thickening, such as achieved by an upset.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, one of the spherical shells on a larger ball portion than the other shell, wherein the dividing plane of both spherical shells represents a secant plane through a ball. If the two spherical shells are connected to one another via a plug connector, here for example an insertion projection, which can be formed on one of the spherical shells, then the spherical shells complement each other flush with a spherical body. This embodiment gives the possibility that a row of holes with spaced holes runs in the center of the sphere, so to speak. H. along a section line of a central plane through the ball, which extends through the ball center. This results in a visually very pleasing appearance with a central row of holes, the other rows of holes are arranged parallel to it. It is expedient if the holes of adjacent rows of holes are offset from each other, and preferably each center on the holes of the adjacent row.

Distributed over the ball or the ball shell (s) a plurality of holes are provided, wherein each hole preferably receives a pin, so that a large number of pins can be arranged distributed over the ball or ball socket. If beads are then strung on the pins, the result is a very decorative appearance. It goes without saying that beads of different size and color can be threaded onto the pins as desired.

According to the invention, the two spherical shells are different in size. The fact that both spherical shells are divided into unequal large halves, there is a corresponding displacement of the connecting seam or joint of the compound from the central plane of the ball, which in a simple Way also a row of holes and thus corresponding pins for the alignment of the beads in the central plane of the ball, that can be provided centered exactly about the central axis. The remaining rows of holes would then be arranged identically, in particular identically, parallel to this central plane spanned by the central row of holes, so that a regular structure of the pins and the beads arranged thereon results around the ball. In the context of such a regular structure, the holes are arranged at the same circumferential distance per row of holes. The holes of adjacent rows of holes can then be offset from these holes or aligned directly to these holes. It is useful if adjacent rows of holes are arranged concentrically to each other, but this is not mandatory.

Advantageously, the size of the ball in the diameter range of 1 to 10 cm, in particular 2 to 5 cm. In this case, per hole ball holes in a number ranging from 10 to 100, preferably 20 to 72, particularly preferably 34 to 60 may be provided.

The pins are expediently in the form of metallic wires, in particular steel wires, but the pins can also be formed from plastic.

The spherical shells themselves can be made of metal, in particular brass, or of plastic. Furthermore, spherical shells may be colored or coated, in particular with a gold, silver-colored or copper-colored layer. The pins can be either in the same length abkragen from the ball shell to the outside or in different lengths, the pin size in the range of 1 to 7 cm, preferably 1 to 5 cm, more preferably between 1.5 to 3.5 cm.

The determination of the pins via a pin head in the interior of the ball shell, whose dimensions are greater than that of the hole.

In the case of an attachable to a spherical shell flat shell with a flat bottom can be attached to it various functional elements, which increases the possibility of variation. Particularly suitable here are an ear clip, a brooch pin, ear studs, hair clips, hair clips, finger rings, hat pins and the like. On spherical shells or on the shallow bowls but also animal figures or Christmas angels can be attached, so that, so to speak unlimited possibilities of variation are given. The invention is suitable as a craft system, wherein as the base body, the spherical shells and a flat shell are given, which are connectable to each other, wherein the spherical shells are formed with corresponding holes for receiving pins. The flat shell can be used as a stand element or for the attachment of functional elements.

• Fig. 1 Eine perspektivische schematische Darstellung einer aus zwei Kugelschalen gebildeten Kugel,
• Fig. 2 eine schematische Teilansicht zur Darstellung eines nicht erfindungsgemäßen Stiftes,
• Fig. 3 eine analoge alternative Darstellung zur Fig. 2 sowie
• Fig. 4 eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform eines Fadens mit T-förmigem Kopfstück für die Befestigung,
• Fig. 5 eine weitere Ausführungsform eines kugelförmigen Dekorelements nach der Erfindung,
• Fig. 6 eine Ansicht der in Fig. 5 dargestellten Kugel in offener Stellung beider Kugelschalen,
• Fig. 7 eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Kugelschale als Hängeelement,
• Fig. 8 eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Kugelschale als Stand- bzw. Tischdekorelement,
• Fig. 9 eine Seitenansicht einer nicht erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform
• Fig. 10 eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform als Serviettenring und Tischkartenhalter,
• Fig. 11 eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform in Art eines Ohrclips,
• Fig. 12 eine erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform eines Stiftes. Fig. 1 zeigt einen als Kugel ausgelegten kugelförmigen Körper 1, der aus zwei Schalen 3 und 5 gebildet ist. Hierbei ist die Schale 3 als Kugelkalotte etwas kleiner ausgelegt als die ebenfalls zur Kugelkalotte ausgebildete Kugelschale 5. Die beiden Schalen 3 und 5 können entweder durch eine Steckverbindung oder eine Schraubverbindung miteinander verbunden werden. Zur Verdeutlichung zeigt Fig. 1 einen gegenüber dem Rest der Kugelschale 3 kleiner dimensionierten Steckansatz 7, über den die Kugelschale 3 in die Kugelschale 5 eingesteckt werden kann. Die Steckverbindung ist dabei eine Passverbindung, die festsitzt, jedoch bedarfsweise unter Zug auch lösbar ist. Alternativ - und auch das ist schematisch in Fig. 1 dargestellt - kann die Verbindung beider Schalen 3 und 5 durch eine Schraubverbindung erfolgen. Hierzu können entweder über den gesamten Umfang des Ansatzes 7 ein oder mehrere Gewindegänge vorgesehen sein, was hier schematisch mit dem Bezugszeichen 9 gekennzeichnet ist. Entsprechende Gewindegänge bzw. ein entsprechende Gewinde sind dann auch im Randbereich der Kugelschale 5 vorgesehen, wie bei 11 angedeutet ist. Anstelle eines umlaufenden Gewindeganges können auch abschnittsweise vorgesehene Gewindegänge vorgesehen sein, wie es auf Fig. 1 für beide Kugelschalen 3 und 5 hervorgeht. Alternativ kann der Verbund beider Kugelschalen auch über einen oder mehrere bajonettartige Verschlüsse erfolgen, die zeichnerisch nicht dargestellt sind.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. Show:

• Fig. 1 A perspective schematic representation of a ball formed from two spherical shells,
• Fig. 2 1 is a schematic partial view for illustrating a pin not according to the invention,
• Fig. 3 an analogous alternative representation to Fig. 2 such as
• Fig. 4 a non-inventive embodiment of a thread with T-shaped head piece for attachment,
• Fig. 5 a further embodiment of a spherical decorative element according to the invention,
• Fig. 6 a view of in Fig. 5 shown ball in the open position of both spherical shells,
• Fig. 7 a further embodiment of a spherical shell as a hanging element,
• Fig. 8 a further embodiment of a spherical shell as a stand or table decorative element,
• Fig. 9 a side view of a non-inventive embodiment
• Fig. 10 a non-inventive embodiment as a napkin ring and place card holder,
• Fig. 11 a non-inventive embodiment in the form of an ear clip,
• Fig. 12 an embodiment of a pen according to the invention. Fig. 1 shows a designed as a ball spherical body 1, which is formed from two shells 3 and 5. Here, the shell 3 is designed as a spherical cap slightly smaller than the ball socket also formed to spherical shell 5. The two shells 3 and 5 can be connected to each other either by a plug connection or a screw connection. For clarity shows Fig. 1 one with respect to the rest of the spherical shell 3 smaller dimensioned plug neck 7, via which the ball socket 3 can be inserted into the ball socket 5. The connector is doing a mating connection that is stuck, but if necessary, under train is also solvable. Alternatively - and that too is schematic in Fig. 1 shown - the connection of both shells 3 and 5 can be done by a screw connection. For this purpose, one or more threads may be provided either over the entire circumference of the projection 7, which is schematically indicated here by the reference numeral 9. Corresponding threads or a corresponding thread are then also provided in the edge region of the spherical shell 5, as indicated at 11. Instead of a circumferential thread and partially provided threads can be provided as it Fig. 1 for both spherical shells 3 and 5 emerges. Alternatively, the composite of both spherical shells can also take place via one or more bayonet-type closures, which are not shown in the drawing.

Obviously, each ball cup is provided with a plurality of holes 13 which penetrate the ball cup. It is expedient that a row of holes in the central plane of the ball is provided, which is marked with 15. The row of holes is also shown by dashed lines, which of course only serves as an illustration. In the illustrated embodiment Further rows of holes are provided, which are formed at a distance from the centered in the center plane row of holes 15 and also have a number of preferably uniformly spaced holes 13 have. However, it is not mandatory that the holes are arranged equidistant from each other, however, a uniform structure is created in a same distance arrangement. Optionally, the holes of adjacent rows of holes can also be arranged offset from one another.

Through these holes 13 is, as best of the FIGS. 2 and 3 is explained, a pin 17 passed. The embodiments are according to FIGS. 2 and 3 not part of the invention. The out Fig. 2 visible pin 17 has at its inner end a thickened knob 19 which has at least a dimension which is greater than the diameter of the associated hole bore 13. The pin 17 is thereby passed from the inside to the outside through the hole 13 until the pin head 19 comes to bear against the inner surface of the spherical shell. Then beads 21 are strung from the outside, the same or completely different size or even the same or different shape can identify. After the stringing of the beads 21, a determination is made at the projecting free end of the pin 17, for example by an eyelet formation, wherein the eyelet 23 from Fig. 2 emerges and can also be used as a hanger for another row of beads 25. For better illustration, the beads 21 are shown as transparent beads, so that the pin 17 is visible. This also applies to the Fig. 1 and 3 ,

In the embodiment of the Fig. 3 which is not part of the invention, the determination of the pin 17 is carried on the interior of the ball shell by a bend of the pin, wherein the bend is denoted by 25. The determination of the strung beads 21 again takes place by a bend 26 at the free end of the pin. The pin is formed as a metallic wire, in particular as a steel pin.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment which is not part of the invention, namely a nylon plastic thread, which is designed for attachment to its lower end with its T-piece 27 for threading into a hole and fixing the thread to the ball socket. Then the in Fig. 4 not shown beads strung and a determination of the beads, not shown here on the thread 29 by a knot 31st

The possibility of variation of Dekorsgenstands is extremely diverse, since pins must not be provided in each hole, the pins can be designed differently long and also a different number of beads with different size and shape may be provided, which is at the discretion of the user of the decorative element , It is expedient that this decorative element is very simple, open at any time and can be replaced by new pins, so that the design is arbitrarily changeable. The decor item is particularly suitable for manual labor and is therefore above all for school purposes and the same highly suitable. The self-made crafting system also appeals to all age groups and is also suitable, for example, for nursing homes for manual labor. The advantage here is that one and the same spherical body can be used for each different decors or decorative structures. This is due to the high variability, the simple installation of the pins and the simple stringing of the beads and the easy opening and closing of the spherical body itself. If it can be said here of a spherical body, then this is to be understood that this does not strictly geometrically represent a ball, although in the preferred application, the ball in fact has a pure spherical shape.

The in the FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrated embodiment is constructed of two spherical shells 3, 5. As Fig. 6 shows, is one of the spherical shells, here the ball shell 5 with a larger ball portion than the other ball shell 3 according to Fig. 6 educated. The ball socket 5 as well as the embodiment according to Fig. 1 an insertion projection 7, which is offset by a circumferential annular shoulder 30 opposite to the larger ball portion inwardly. This plug-in approach is a connector with which the ball socket 5 can be attached to the other opposite ball socket 3. Of course, the ball socket 3 includes a corresponding receiving facial expression corresponding to the insertion projection 7, approximately analogously as it already in connection with the embodiment according to Fig. 1 is described.

How out Fig. 6 for the right ball shell 5, there is a thread section 31 on the plug 7, wherein a second corresponding thread section is provided on the opposite side of the plug 7, but is not apparent from the drawing. In that regard, two opposing thread sections 31 are formed in the illustrated embodiment at the insertion projection 7. Corresponding thread grooves, which correspond to these thread sections, are on the opposite spherical shell 3 is formed. Of course, the invention is not limited to two thread sections, but these are given only by way of example. It could also be distributed over the circumference three or four or more thread sections 31, which is ultimately dependent on the size of the decorative element.

Both spherical shells complement each other to a ball along a dividing plane 32 and dividing line 32, which is ultimately formed by the annular shoulder 30. The dividing plane 32 represents practically a secant plane through the spherical body, which means that the dividing line (s) of the spherical shells, which abut each other when assembling the shells, is created by intersecting the sphere with a plane passing through the sphere, but not through the center of the sphere, so that the two spherical shells complement each other after connecting via the plug-in projection 7 and the thread sections to a ball.

This embodiment offers the possibility that a row 33 with holes after connecting both spherical shells is, so to speak, located on a central plane, which here intersects the spherical body, and passes through the ball center, as clearly Fig. 5 shows. Ie. the dividing line 32 is offset to the right by a central plane through the center of the sphere, so that the row 33 can be arranged with spaced holes 13 along a cutting plane with the ball formed by the central plane through the center of the sphere.

Like from the FIGS. 5 and 6 shows, there are more rows of holes 34 and 36 on the ball and that in a parallel arrangement to the row of holes 33 and also to the rows of holes of the opposite shell. The holes 13 of adjacent rows of holes are in this case offset towards each center, as is very clear from the view of the right ball shell in Fig. 6 evident. This embodiment is convenient, but not mandatory. Here are any designs possible.

Fig. 7 shows the off Fig. 6 on the left evident spherical shell, which can be used as a hanging Dekorgegenstand. For this purpose, the spherical shell 3 at the secant separation line 32 z. B. be provided with an inwardly directed rebate, which forms a hanger or eyelet over which the ball socket 3 can be hung on a wall. Such use is not part of the invention.

The embodiment according to Fig. 8 is, so to speak, out Fig. 6 apparent spherical shell 5, used as a stand element, so that the FIGS. 7 and 8 show that the individual spherical shells can also be used separately as a standing or hanging Dekorgegenstand.

Such use is not part of the invention. Of course, in the embodiment of these figures 13 corresponding pins are guided through the holes 13 and fixed to the spherical shell, as already in connection with the embodiment of the Fig. 1 to 4 has been described.

Fig. 9 shows a further embodiment not according to the invention, in which a spherical shell 5, here about those from the FIGS. 5 and 6 apparent and provided with plug-7 7 ball socket is used. This spherical shell can be connected analogously with a shell-like component 40 with a flat bottom element 41. This is from the illustration left in Fig. 9 dashed lines also indicated the thread groove, with which cooperates formed on the plug projection 7 thread portion 31 for the purpose of fastening both elements. By connecting the cup-shaped component with the spherical shell 5, a decorative element which can be used as a decorative element on a horizontal surface results. This results in a quasi hemisphere instead of a total sphere as shown in Fig. 1 ,

Fig. 10 does not show inventive variations of the embodiment according to Fig. 9 , again in a purely schematic representation. Here, a napkin ring 42 is attached to the bottom 41 of the shell 40 and in particular via a screw bolt 43. Opposite the ball shell 5, a pin 44 is passed through the uppermost hole and fixed to the spherical shell, which in its upper portion 45 in a spiral shape 46 is bent, wherein the spiral shape 46 is used as a receiving element for table or name cards, which are inserted there. Alternatively, however, other design options are conceivable, for example, the ball socket 5 is formed in conjunction with the shell 40 as a receptacle for a candle holder, a candle holder is to be attached only to the ball socket. For this purpose, only a T-pin through the middle hole in the upper part of the ball shell must be performed, then suitable to a candle holder is attached. In this case, a pin carried at the upper end of the ball socket can also be used as a plug pin for inserting a candle, so that separate candle holders are not required. The remaining holes can then be used for the Recording of various decorative elements can be used over the performed pens.

In the non-inventive embodiment according to Fig. 11 is attached to the bottom 41 of the shell 40 an ear clip 47 of known design and that about a leaflet 48, which can be glued, for example, with the bottom 41 of the shell 40 or secured in any other suitable manner, as screwed. The shell 40 is then connected to a spherical shell 5, so that there is an ear jewelry, which can be designed arbitrarily. Instead of an ear clip and ear studs, hair clips or hair clips, finger rings, hat pin and the like may be attached, which shows the variability of the system.

As in connection with the embodiment according to Fig. 11 has already been stated, instead of an ear clips also another functional element may be attached, in particular, a brooch pin could be soldered or glued so that the decorative element can be used by attaching to a garment. In the embodiment according to Fig. 11 could the glued plate 48 shown there also by a central screw connection, as in Fig. 11 is displayed, be set on the shell 40. Here, different mounting options are conceivable, which is at the discretion of the skilled person.

Instead of pins that are passed through the holes, and endless wires of commercial type can be used, which are guided from the inside through one of the holes, the wire beginning is fixed by means of ring bending or by attaching a so-called crimp. The performed endless wire is then looped or shaped differently and can be decorated with decorative elements. Here, the endless wire can also be passed through other holes and pulled out at another point, again a loop formation is possible and decorative elements can be mounted. This results in a variety of different decoration and design options.

However, such an embodiment is not part of the invention. The spherical shells or spherical body with the pins can also be used in conjunction with plant arrangements. For example, a plant arrangement can be attached via pins to an approximately central region of the spherical shell, whereas one or more endless wires can be guided through the adjacent holes, which need not be used for the plant arrangement, and by looping and Stringing of decorative elements a corresponding decorative effect is achieved, which visually accompanies the plant arrangement.

However, such an embodiment is not part of the invention. Fig. 12 shows an embodiment of a wire pin 50 having a circular cross-section, which has at its lower end a T-shaped fastening part. Above the T-head, a flat edge 52 is produced by flat pressing of the pin with a round cross-section, which has edges 53 similar to edges on both sides. The flat edge expediently extends over a length which corresponds approximately to the thickness of the spherical shell. This can be, for example, a length of 4 mm. This results in both sides of the flat edge sharp-edged structure with a cutting-like effect, with the result that the pin is effectively secured after loosening the round pin through the hole through this flat edge within the hole, so that any wobbling of the pin in the ball cup in easy way can be avoided. Here, the diameter of the wire pin 50 is adapted to the diameter of the hole in the ball cups, so that results from a pressed flat edge 42, the desired attachment within the hole. This results in a very simple and secure fixation of the wire pins permanently within the ball socket.

Claims (10)

1. A craft system for the handiwork construction of a decoration element with a ball shaped base body (1), a number of pins in the form of wires (17, 29), with the base body being provided as a support element for receiving the pins (17, 29), and with adornment, decoration and use elements, for the arrangement on the pins (17, 29),
   characterized in that
   the base body for receiving the pins is formed by a form body (1) out of two spherical shells (3, 5), which is configured of two parts and as a hollow body, the shells being detachably connected with each other, with the two spherical shells having two unequally big halves which are provided with drill holes (13) that are arranged over the ball circumference for receiving the pins, with the pins (50) being provided with a circular section and having a T-shaped end (51) to which a flat pin part (52) with cut-like edges (53) at both sides is fitted and with one pin (17) each being pluggable through a drill hole (13) and fixable towards to the spherical shell through a cut-like effect, with the pins (17) being formed of a metallic wire or plastic.
2. The system according to claim 1,
   characterized in that
   the two spherical shells (3, 5) are detachably connected with each other by means of a plug-like joint, a thread-like joint or a bayonet-like joint.
3. The system according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   one of the spherical shells (5) has a bigger ball section than the other spherical shell (3), and that the two spherical shells (3, 5) form a ball body when being connected, with the two ball sections or shells, respectively, each being limited by a joint secant plane (32), which form the parting plane of both parts, so that the two spherical shells can be assembled flush along the parting plane in order to form a ball body.
4. The system according to claim 3,
   characterized in that
   one of the spherical shells (5) is configured with a plug attachment (7), which forms a plug connector.
5. The system according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the spherical shells are provided with hole rows (33-36), each hole row being formed by drill holes (13) that are arranged at a distance to one another, preferably at the same distance.
6. The system according to claim 5,
   characterized in that
   the hole rows (33-36) are arranged on the spherical shells (3, 5) along secant planes that are parallel to each other lengthwise.
7. The system according to claim 6,
   characterized in that
   a central hole row (33) is provided which defines a plane that goes through the ball center point and which is parallel towards the secant planes.
8. The system according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   per ball, 10 to 100 drill holes, preferably 20 to 72 drill holes, in particular 34 to 72 drill holes are provided.
9. The system according to one of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   the spherical shells (3, 5) are produced of metal, in particular brass, or of plastic material.
10. A decoration element produced by a craft system according to at least one of the preceding claims, with the ball-shaped base body out of the two spherical shells (3, 5) that are connected detachably with one another, which comprise the drill holes which receive the wire-formed pins , with the pins (7) being configured of a metallic wire or of plastic material and with the pins (50) being provided with a circular section and having a T-shaped end (51) to which a flat pin part (52) with cut-like edges (53) at both sides is fitted, with one pin (17) each being plugged through a drill hole (13) and fixed towards to the spherical shell through a cut-like effect.

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