FR2883196A1 - Artistic and cultural activities support device for e.g. blind children, has solid cone fixed inside rhodoid cone including upper part inserted in solid cone whose interior is covered by resistive and impermeable coating - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a truncated solid cone (1) constituting the body of a subject that comprises multiple units. The cone (1) has a cylindrical hole and is fixed inside an opaque or transparent rhodoid cone (2) coated with linen dress and comprising bases and an upper part (3) inserted in the cone (1). The interior of the solid cone is covered by a resistant and impermeable coating. A base (4) has a linoleum surface adherent to the ground.

Description

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  The purpose of this repository is to present a new concept of artistic and cultural activities for children with disabilities as well as for all audiences. It is composed of various modular supports, up to children, representing characters, animals, objects (trees, fountains, aquariums, carousel ...) or any other form. There are nowadays a multitude of artistic supports designed for children, but very few are adapted to the disabled: the few that exist require heavy equipment and are designed specifically to treat a single handicap (either motor handicapped or deaf, be blind ...); they do not allow to bring together all children, disabled and valid, around the same activity. The novelty of the proposed supports lies in the structure of the elements at once light, stable, solid, practical, waterproof and usable in safety, as well inside as outside. It can also be mobile, animated, remote controlled, bright, tactile, tasty, sound and fragrant.

  The interest for the awakening of children is twofold: they participate alone or with others in the creation and the decoration of the reasons, and then they can learn in all the fields and have fun with the different activities integrated in these supports. These supports have been studied so that each disabled child (motor, blind, deaf ...) finds an activity that is adapted to his disability. These activities contribute to the socialization of the child as much as to the development of his manual and intellectual faculties, the proposed activities being varied, full of surprises and discoveries (handicrafts, plastic arts, dance, theater, music, film projection ...).

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the device FIG. 2 presents a front view of the device. FIG. 3 presents several variants of this device Detail of subjects With reference to these drawings, each of the subjects that make up this device comprises several elements that can be easily assembled by an adult: A truncated solid cone (1), with a cylindrical hole ( one-eyed or open) to insert a cylindrical shape inside. It constitutes the body of the subject. The inside of the cone may be of foam (polyurethane or other) covered with a resistant and impermeable coating (plastic or other); it can be hollowed out to integrate various equipment; it could also be made of inflatable support.

  A flexible plastic cone (2) (for example opaque or transparent rhodoïd) provided with large bases that ensure stability, thus preventing the cone from tilting. These bases also allow to fix (scotch, scratch) the cone on the ground or on a base if necessary. We can for example fix, through this base, a system of wheels to obtain a moving subject.

  This cone is maintained by a scratch resistant band that can be opened or closed at will if you want to unfold the cone and lay the support flat or fold to transport it.

  The solid cone (1) is fixed on the inside of the rhodoid cone (2) with scratch resistant bands.

  The upper part (3) of the model is a motif object (human or animal head, tree branches, fountain, house or any other motif) with a cylindrical base (wide or hollow tube, made of plastic or spring) that one comes nesting in the solid cone (1).

  Base (4): this can be linoleum or any other material having a surface adherent to the ground. In the form of a disc hollowed out in the shape of the rhodoid cone (2), it is like a carpet covering the bases of this cone. It helps to ensure the adhesion of the assembly to the ground, and, by the suction effect it creates, it ensures the stability and ground anchoring of the complete support, preventing it from flying, sliding or to rock, even in high winds. People (adults or children) who move around the supports, walking on this mat, contribute even more to the ground anchoring of the support.

  The basic support, consisting of the four elements described above is intended to be used indoors or outdoors in mild weather.

Behavior in the wind.

  Mesh resistance calculations carried out show wind resistance greater than 60 Km / h, but do not take into account the adhesion factor and the suction effect created by the base (4). If we introduce these two factors, it is empirically demonstrated that this resistance is much higher and more than enough to allow the use of the supports in the open air.

  Tests in real conditions: Conditions: gusts of wind superior to 60 Km / h, on smooth and perfectly clear surface (beach and terrace).

  Without base (4), the support slides without overturning, With the base (4) the assembly remains stationary.

  Tests realized in July 2004 Several variants are possible: Variations for the upper part (3): Head (3a): this one can be in papier-mache varnished or painted. This material has the advantage of being lightweight, resistant and impermeable. It also offers great freedom of form. Holes represent the eyes and mouth to allow for example the passage inward of a ball, liquid, or food, all having to meet the safety standards in force. The head is intended to be decorated by children, this decor can be erasable.

  Other supports (3b): they may represent trees, fountains, lampposts, or any other motif Arms, legs, legs, wings (5): arms and legs with a wire frame, pipe, spring or any other material may be attached to the solid cone (1). Their design has been designed to allow a safe use (no risk of scratching, cutting, strangulation).

  The whole, the trunk (1), the arms, the legs (5) and the head (3a) represent the naked body of the person (or the animal, the extra terrestrial ...), one can thus start to wear attributes (6): hair, glasses, gloves, shoes ... It is with the support of rhodoïd (2) that we can really finish the dress, clothes (7) children or adults.

  The rhodoid cone (2) can indeed be covered with a garment (7) of canvas, paper cloth or other (clothing for the characters, branches for the fir tree ...); each of these clothes, consisting of one or more pieces fixed together (scratch, snaps, fasteners ...) can be unfolded to be placed on the ground. They can be made of resistant canvas (canvas for example) and waterproof.

  Thus children can come to draw or paint using for example paintings or felts meeting the standards children on these clothes to decorate them before coming to put them, once dry, to dress the different characters.

  Advantages of the support All materials have been designed to be: 1. impervious and splashproof, allowing indoor or outdoor use, 2. highly tear-resistant and others, allowing children to play safely.

  It is also possible to adapt on the cones supports with wheels to create mobile media, even remote control, and thus allow a multitude of new activities. The materials used are light allowing easy handling for adults and children. The angles of the cones are standard allowing to freely switch the elements (clothes ...) and to allow all the possible combinations for the activities of the children.

  All the supports can be disassembled and reassembled very easily: the rhodoïd cones and the clothes can be thus rolled to be arranged or transported easily. They were also stacked to reduce the storage area.

  The scratch tape assemblies allow a very easy and very resistant mounting of the support. It is possible to adjust rods at the corners of the cones to stiffen them.

  Possible Uses The goal is to create new animation and artistic and cultural activities for children with disabilities, as well as for all audiences. These supports can be used both by hospitals, specialized houses, schools ... (in the context of animations, workshops ...) than by private individuals.

  The elements present a multiple educational and playful interest for the children because: 1. they decorate the supports, create the clothes, and participate in the assembly 2. they can educate themselves and be entertained with the supports which they themselves have decorated 3. They can record sounds and listen to recordings using sound devices that can be embedded in the media.

  4. They can also develop each of the other senses using equipment provided on the supports. -s

  Decoration by children All items (clothes, head, body ...) can be painted or colored by children. It is also possible to hang objects or make collages.

  Once painted, the brackets can be easily assembled by an adult with the help of children. They will be proud to participate in the creation of the characters and see the result of their decorations.

  The modular concept allows to create all kinds of figures: we can create families using cones of different sizes, characters of trades or various origins (baker, policeman, African, Asian ...), animals (bird , giraffe ...), decorations (firs, trees, aquariums, lighthouses, fountains ...).

  The combinations are endless, the patterns must be fun to give children the desire to participate.

  All these supports are adapted to the size of the children. It is for them new and very important to evolve with characters of their size so that they can invent their stories, friends, evolve in their own world. They can stimulate their imagination. The media also allow all kinds of cultural activities and awakening.

Claims (4)

  1. Supporting device for artistic and cultural activities consisting of four basic elements that, once assembled, form a modular structure that is light, stable, solid, practical, waterproof and can be used safely both indoors and outdoors. outside. These four elements are a truncated solid cone (1), constituting the body of the subject, and provided with a cylindrical hole, fixed inside a cone (2) provided with bases, an upper part (3) ) fitting into the cone (1), and a base (4) having a surface adherent to the ground to ensure the stability of the assembly. The upper part of this support (3) can represent a human or animal head, a tree foliage, a fountain or any other motif.   2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the support can be provided with equipment making it mobile, animated, remote control, bright, tactile, tasteful, sound or odorous.   3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the support can be covered with decorative elements (clothes, hair, glasses ...), and equipped with limbs (arms, wings, legs, legs to represent a man, animal ...) and sound devices, luminous, visual (screens ...) or others, making work all the senses and perceive sensations.   4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the assembled subject can be the support of integrated artistic and cultural activities (painting, activities awakening, games, ...) adapted to different disabilities.