FR3010616A3 - - Google Patents

Abstract

A brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop folded on itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic tapes can be used to form such links in a desired manner. The illustrative device provides a means for creating articles using Brunnian links of complex configurations. In addition, the illustrative kit provides a device that allows you to successfully create unique linked articles.

Description

DEVICE FOR FORMING BRUNNIAN LINKS. This application claims the priority of US Provisional Application No. 61 / 877,480 filed on September 13, 2013, and US Patent Application No. 14 / 270,635 filed May 6, 2014. This disclosure generally relates to a process and procedure. a device for creating a bound article. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for creating a portable article connected from elastic tapes. Kits that incorporate materials for making a uniquely colored bracelet or necklace have always been popular. However, such kits usually only include raw materials such as yarns and beads of different colors and appeal to the individual's skill and talent for constructing a useable and attractive article. Therefore, there is a need and a wish for a kit that not only provides the materials for creating a single portable article, but also provides ease of construction to allow people of varying skill levels and artistic levels to Easily create an attractive and durable portable article 20 successfully. A brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop folded on itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic tapes can be used to form such links in a desired manner. The illustrative device provides a means for creating articles using Brunnian links of complex configurations. In addition, the illustrative kit provides a device that allows you to successfully create unique portable items, regardless of skill level. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a loom for creating an article consisting of a series of links, the device comprising: a base having a length and a width; and a plurality of pins erected from the base, each of the plurality of pins respectively having a flange near an upper surface for holding an elastic link in a desired orientation, and an access groove extending through the upper surface, the plurality of pins being arranged in at least three rows spaced a distance equal to each other in a direction transverse to the length.

In at least one embodiment, the loom is a device comprising a base having a length and a width. The loom may include a plurality of pins erected from the base. Each of the plurality of pins may respectively include a flange near an upper surface to hold an elastic link in a desired orientation. Each of the plurality of pins may respectively include an access groove extending through the upper surface. The plurality of pins may be arranged in at least three rows spaced a distance equal to each other in a direction transverse to the length.

The base may include an open slot on the access groove that extends below a first surface of the base to provide access for a tool below the first surface. Each of the access grooves can be oriented in a common direction.

The access grooves may be oriented in a common direction with the corresponding slot. The access grooves may be oriented in a direction parallel to the length. Pins in at least one of the at least three rows may be staggered relative to pins in another of the at least three rows.

The at least three rows may have at least one intermediate row arranged between outer rows. The intermediate row can be shifted with respect to the outer rows.

The outer rows may be spaced an equal distance from the at least one intermediate row. The loom may have a first end spaced from a second end. The access groove for each of the plurality of pins may open toward the first end.

The rim may extend around the pin from a first side of the access groove to a second side of the access groove. The access groove may extend through the rim and the top surface. The base may include an opening through the first surface at least partially surrounding each of the plurality of pins. The opening can be configured to allow improved manufacturing of the base and / or the craft. For example, the aperture may correspond to a portion of a mold, such as an injection molding mold, which extends through the base to define the rim, or at least one underside of the rim. Alternatively or additionally, the opening may be configured to allow insertion of a hook to extend below the first surface to capture a lower or lower elastic band supported on the spindle. Each respective opening of the plurality of openings may surround at least the body portion of the respective corresponding or associated pin. The base may include at least one conjugate element for connecting a first base of a first loom to a second base of a second loom. The at least one conjugate element may be disposed on a first end and / or a second end of the first base and the second base.

According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a device for creating a series of links comprising: a base having a length and a width; and a plurality of pins erected from the base, each of the plurality of pins respectively having an upper portion for holding a link in a desired orientation, and an access groove oriented in a common direction of each of the plurality of pins. pin. The plurality of pins may comprise rows of pins that are offset and spaced from one another and extending upwardly from a base. The device may include a rim near the top portion to hold a link in place on at least one of the plurality of pins. Each of the access grooves may be facing one end of the base. The base may include an open slot on the access groove that extends below a surface to provide access for a tool below the first surface. The slot can be oriented in a common direction with the access groove. The base may include a connection element for connecting a base to a second base. According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of creating an article connected from a plurality of elastic tapes, as defined in the claims. In at least one example, the method of creating an article bound from a plurality of elastic tapes may include the steps of stretching a first elastic band across a first spindle and a second spindle. ; stretching a second elastic ribbon across the second spindle and a third spindle over the first elastic ribbon on the second spindle; capturing an end of the first elastic band on the second spindle; and pulling the captured end of the first elastic ribbon through the second elastic ribbon and the third pin to form a link. Capturing an end of the first elastic band may include extending a hook into an access groove and catching the end with the hook. The method may include extending the hook into an open slot on the access groove to capture the end of the first elastic band. The method may comprise stretching subsequent resilient tapes over adjacent pins and preceding elastic tapes and pulling subsequent ends of different elastic tapes from the plurality of tapes to form a desired number of links. The method may include the step of connecting a first base to a second base to define a spatial orientation for a plurality of pins. The method may include direct connection of the first and second bases, each base including a plurality of pins erected from each respective base. The method may comprise the longitudinal connection of at least first and second bases, such as by connecting a plurality of bases end to end so as to form an increased total length of pins arranged on the bases. In at least one example, the method of creating a bound article from a plurality of elastic ribbons may include the steps of: stretching a first elastic ribbon across a first spindle and a second brooch; stretching a second elastic ribbon across the second spindle and a third spindle over the first elastic ribbon on the second spindle; capturing an end of the second elastic band on the second spindle; and pulling the captured end of the second elastic ribbon through the first elastic ribbon and the third ribbon to form a link. Capturing an end of the second elastic band may include extending a hook into an access groove and catching the end with the hook. The method may include extending the hook into an open slot on the access groove to capture the end of the second elastic band. The method may include stretching subsequent resilient tapes over adjacent pins and preceding elastic tapes and pulling subsequent ends of different resilient tapes from the plurality of tapes to form a desired number of links. The method may include the step of connecting a first base to a second base to define a spatial orientation for a plurality of pins. The method may include direct connection of the first and second bases, each base comprising a plurality of pins erected from each respective base. The method may comprise the longitudinal connection of at least first and second bases, such as by connecting a plurality of bases end to end so as to form an increased total length of pins arranged on the bases. The invention has one or more aspects, embodiments or features thereof, separately or in various combinations, whether explicitly mentioned or not (including claimed) in this combination or separately. For example, it will be readily understood that the features listed as optional with respect to the first aspect may additionally apply with respect to any of the other aspects, without having to explicitly and unnecessarily enumerate these various combinations and permutations. of these. For example, the features listed with respect to the pins of one aspect may apply to the pins of another aspect, and vice versa. Similarly, the features enumerated with respect to any aspect of apparatus may apply similarly to a process aspect, and vice versa. For example, the trade and / or the kit can be configured to perform any of the functions or steps of the process aspect; and / or the process aspect may comprise any or all of the function (s) or step (s) associated with the aspect (s) of the trade and / or the kit. In addition, corresponding means for performing one or more of the mentioned functions are also part of this disclosure.

It will be understood that one or more embodiments / aspects may be useful for forming related articles or objects. In particular, it will be understood that one or more embodiments / aspects may be useful for forming connected Brownian articles or objects, such as with closed loops of elastic tapes.

The above summary is meant to be illustrative and not limiting. Although the various examples show the specific components shown in the illustrations, the embodiments of this invention are not limited to these particular combinations. Some of the components or features of one of the examples may be used in combination with features or components of another example.

These and other features disclosed herein are best understood by reading the following description and drawings, a brief description of which is given below: FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a bound article 2 is a schematic view of an illustrative Brunnian link formed from elastic tapes, FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view of an illustrative kit for making brownnier link objects from elastic tapes, FIG. Fig. 5 is a top view of an illustrative loom, Fig. 6 is a side view of the illustrative loom, Fig. 7 is a sectional view through a loom pin. illustrative profession, Figure 8 is a schematic view of a connection between two looms, Figure 9 is a schematic view of a first position for capturing an elastic band, Figure 10 is a schematic view. tick of a second position to capture an elastic band. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a Brunnian link 12 is formed from a continuous looped structure 14 without forming a node itself. Several links 12 are formed into a chain 16 to form a connected article such as a bracelet 10. The ends are then secured and a durable portable article 10 is created. In this example, three closed curly elastic tapes 14 such as rubber tapes are shown forming a single chain. Capturing the ends 18 of an elastic band 14 by a medial portion 20 of another elastic band 14 forms each link 12. Each link 12 depends on the preceding and subsequent links 14 to maintain the desired connected article. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, an illustrative kit 64 for creating brunnn link articles such as bracelets and other portable or decorative articles includes a loom 22, a hook 66, a plurality of staples 68 and a plurality of elastic tapes 70. The loom 22 includes a base 36 and a plurality of pins 40 erected from the base 36. The base 36 has a first surface 38 from which the pins 40 extend. Each of the pins 40 has an upper surface 42 and a flange 44 for holding an elastic band in a desired orientation. In this example, the flange 44 extends from a first side of the access groove 48 to a second side of the access groove 48. Referring to FIGS. still referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the base 36 has a length 56 and a width 55. The base 36 has a first end 24, a second end 26, a first side 50 and a second side 52. The pins 40 are raised from the base 36. Each of the pins 40 has a body portion 46 having on one side an access groove 48 extending through the upper surface 42 and the rim 44. The body portion 46 has a rounded shape on a side opposite to the access groove 48 for supporting an elastic band. Each of the access grooves 48 is open in a common direction 76. In the disclosed example, the access grooves all point toward the second end 26. An opening 74 partially surrounds each pin 40 and extends across the first surface 38 of the base 36. The provision of an opening 74 extending through the first surface 38 of the base 36 can improve the manufacture of the base 36. For example, the opening 74 may correspond a portion of a mold, such as an injection molding mold, which extends through the base 36 to define the flange 44, or at least one lower side of the flange 44. Alternatively or additionally, the providing an opening 74 extending through the first surface 38 of the base 36 may allow the insertion of a hook 66 to extend below the first surface 38 to capture a lower or lower elastic band supported on the spindle. In the embodiment shown, each respective aperture 74 of the plurality of apertures 74 surrounds at least the body portion 46 of the respective corresponding pin or associated pin 40.

Referring to Fig. 7 while still referring to Figs. 4, 5 and 6, the base 36 has slots 54 which extend below the first surface 38 and which are in communication with one another. corresponding to the access grooves 48. The slot 54 allows the hook 66 5 to extend below the first surface 38 to capture a lower or lower elastic band supported on the spindle 40. During the manufacture of an article connected, an elastic band is captured and pulled up inside another elastic band supported on a common pin 40. The hook 66 may therefore extend through the access groove 48 into the slot 54 to capture a lowest elastic ribbon and pull the elastic ribbon through the slot 54 and an upper elastic ribbon. The slot 54 extends forwardly from the pin 40 and the access groove 48. The plurality of pins 40 are arranged in rows extending along a longitudinal length 56 of the loom 22 between the first and second pins. end 24 and the second end 28. In this example disclosed, the rows comprise at least one central or intermediate row 58 disposed between a first outer row 60 and a second outer row 62. The intermediate row 58 and the first and second outer rows 60 62 are spaced from each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal length 56 by an equal distance 75. The intermediate row 58 is staggered or offset from the first and second rows 60, 62 on each side. Therefore, in this example, the intermediate row 58 has pins 40 which are staggered or offset a distance 72 longitudinally from the pins 40 in the first outer row 60 and the second outer row 62. The intermediate row 58 in the example disclosed there is a single pin 45 which is spaced ahead of the other pins 40 at the first end 24. Each of the slots 54 and access grooves 48 for each of the pins 40 is oriented in a common direction 76. The common direction 76 in the disclosed loom 22 is towards the second end 26 and away from the first end 24. Referring to FIG. 8, while still referring to FIG. base comprises a tongue 28 on the first end 24 and a slot 30 on a second end 26 for connecting the base 36A of a loom 22A to the base 36B of another or second loom 22B . The multiple loom connection 22 allows for additional combinations and possible link lengths. In this example, the tongue 28 and the slot 30 are provided on respective first and second ends 24, 26; however, such connection characteristics are also contemplated on the first and second sides 50, 52. Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, while still referring to FIGS. 3 to 7, the slots 54 allow the hook 66 select, and engage with, an elastic tape in two positions. A position, shown in Figure 9, is such that the hook 66 is oriented towards the inside of the access groove 48. A second position, shown in Figure 10, is such that the hook 66 is oriented to the away from the access groove 48. The slot 54 within the base 36 is in direct communication with the access groove 48 so that the hook 66 can move from the access groove 48 in the slot 54 below a lowest elastic ribbon supported on the pin 40. The lowest elastic ribbon can then be pulled through the access groove 48 and through upper elastic bands supported on the same spindle 40. A disclosed method of creating a bound article using the loom 22 includes the step of stretching a first elastic band 78 across first and second adjacent pins 82, 84. The flange 44 holds the elastic band 78 on the first and second pins 82, 84 and prevents the elastic band from slipping out of them. A second elastic band 80 is stretched across the second spindle 84 and a third spindle 86. The second elastic band 80 is supported on the second spindle 84 above the first elastic band 78. A link is formed by capturing and pulling one end of the first ribbon 78 through the access groove and the second ribbon 80 and placing the captured end on an adjacent pin which is the first pin 82 in this example. This forms the Brunnian link and keeps the link in place, so that additional links can be formed and connected to existing links. The hook 66 is used to capture ends of an elastic band and is inserted through the access groove 48 into the slot 54 and below the lowest elastic band which is the first band 78 in this example. The hook 66 is used to grip the elastic band 78 and pull the elastic band up through the access groove 48 and into an elastic band over the lower elastic band to form the brown band. The captured end of an elastic band of the plurality of elastic bands is pulled on the other end and captured on an adjacent pin while being engaged with a second elastic band of the plurality of elastic bands. Capturing and pulling subsequent ends of different elastic tapes from the plurality of elastic tapes is repeated to form the desired link pattern. Accordingly, the illustrative kit and method enables the creation of many different combinations and configurations of Brunnian links for the creation of bracelets, necklaces and other related articles. In addition, the illustrative kit can be expanded to further expand and expand the potential creative capabilities of Brownleaf links. The illustrative kit makes it easy to create such links and articles by allowing people of varying skill levels to successfully create unique portable items. Although an illustrative embodiment has been disclosed, those skilled in the art will recognize that certain modifications are within the scope of this disclosure. For this reason, the following claims should be considered to determine the scope and content of this invention.

Claims (21)

REVENDICATIONS1. A craft (22) for creating an article (10) consisting of a series of links (12), the apparatus comprising: a base (36) having a length (56) and a width (55); and a plurality of pins (40) erected from the base (36), each of the plurality of pins (40) respectively having a flange (44) near an upper surface (42) for holding a link (12) elastic in a desired orientation, and an access groove (48) extending through the upper surface (42), the plurality of pins (40) being arranged in at least three rows spaced an equal distance (75) from each other in a direction transverse to the length. The loom of claim 1, wherein the base (36) has an open slot (54) on the access groove (48) which extends below a first surface (38) of the base (36). ) to provide access for a tool (66) below the first surface (38). The loom of claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the access grooves (48) is oriented in a common direction (76). The loom of claim 2, or claim 3 when dependent on claim 2, wherein the access grooves (48) are oriented in a common direction with the corresponding slot (54). 5. A machine as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the access grooves (48) are oriented in a direction parallel to the length (56). A loom as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein pins (40) in at least one of the at least three rows are staggered relative to pins (40) in another of the at least three rows. 7. The machine of claim 6, wherein the at least three rows 5 comprise at least one intermediate row (58) disposed between outer rows (60, 62). The loom of claim 7, wherein the intermediate row (58) is offset from the outer rows (60, 62). 10 The loom of claim 8, wherein the outer rows (60, 62) are spaced an equal distance (75) from the at least one intermediate row (58). 15 A loom as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the loom (22) including a first end (24) spaced from a second end (26), and the access groove (48) for each of the plurality of pins (40) opening toward the first end (24). 20 A loom as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the flange (44) extends around the pin (40) from a first side (50) of the access groove (48) to at a second side (52) of the access groove (48). 25 The loom of any preceding claim, wherein the access groove (48) extends through the rim (44) and the top surface (42). A loom as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base has an opening (74) through the first surface (38) at least partially surrounding each of the plurality of pins (40). A loom according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base (36) has at least one conjugate element for connecting a first base (36A) of a first loom (22A) to a second base (36B) of a second trade (22B). The loom of claim 14, wherein the at least one conjugate element is disposed on a first end (24) and / or a second end (26) of the first base (36A) and the second base (36B). . 10 16. A loom according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the access grooves (48) is opposite one end of the base (36). 15 A method using a loom (22) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, for creating an article (10) connected from a plurality of elastic tapes (70), comprising the steps of: stretching a first elastic ribbon (78) across a first spindle (82) and a second spindle (84); Stretching a second elastic band (80) across the second spindle (84) and a third spindle (86) over the first elastic band (78) on the second spindle (84); capturing an end of the first elastic band (78) on the second spindle (84); and pulling the captured end of the first elastic band (78) through the second elastic band (80) and the first band (82) to form a link (12). 18. The method of claim 17, wherein capturing an end of the first elastic band (78) comprises extending a hook (66) in an access groove (48) and capturing the end with the hook. The method of claim 18 including extending the hook (66) in an open slot (30) on the access groove (48) to capture the end of the first elastic band (78). The method of any one of claims 17 to 19, comprising stretching subsequent elastic ribbons (14) over adjacent pins and preceding elastic ribbons and pulling subsequent ends of different elastic ribbons from the plurality elastic tapes to form a desired number of links. The method of any one of claims 17 to 20, including the step of connecting a first base to a second base to define a spatial orientation for a plurality of pins (40). 20