JPH04114190A - Spherical map - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To use a wide area in order to easily read a detailed map and also to rotatably support a sphere by displaying a specified country or region on the surface of the sphere. CONSTITUTION:The spherical map 10 has the same constitution as an ordinary grobe. That means, the sphere 12 is rotatably supported by a hemiarcuate supporting part 16 through a shaft 18 in a slightly inclined state. And also, the supporting part 16 is fixed and mounted on a supporting table 22 with a pole 20. Thus, since the wide surface on the sphere can be used and the sphere can be rotated, the map can be easily read and the spherical map is convenient and also suitable for an ornament.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a new spherical map which is an improved terrestrial globe and has a regional or guide map attached to the surface of its spherical body.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional spherical maps, so-called globes, have a spherical body that looks like the earth and has a map of the entire world on its surface.The spherical body can be rotated around its support to view the world map and used as a teaching material, or as an ornament. It was used.

For example, when publishing an enlarged map, that is, a detailed map, in a Japanese map teaching material, it cannot be placed in the middle of one page and is spread across multiple pages, making it very difficult to read. , the paper becomes very large and takes up a lot of space, which is very inconvenient.

Particularly in the case of road maps for drivers, the map is divided into multiple pages, so descriptions of road joints are duplicated on other pages and are extremely difficult to read.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has a spherical shape that allows you to easily view a map of Japan, for example, without taking up much space, and which is also useful as a guide map for roads, hot springs, famous shops, etc. The objective is to provide a map.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention consists of a sphere, a support part that rotatably supports the sphere, and a support stand that fixes the support part, and instead of a map of the entire world on the surface of the sphere, a map of the whole world is displayed. This spherical map is characterized by displaying a map or guide map of one country, island, or specific region.

Specifically, the map of one country may be a map of Japan, and the map of the specific region may be a map of Shikoku, Kyushu, Kansai, Kanto, or a prefecture, city, or town; Guide maps include hot spring guides, shopping guides,
It may be a hotel guide or a road guide map.

[Effect]

By displaying a map of a specific country or region on the surface of the sphere in this way, a large area can be used, making the detailed map easier to understand, and the ability to rotate the sphere is very convenient.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described based on an embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 are spherical maps (10
), and a map of Japan (
14) is displayed. Since this sphere map (10) can use the entire surface of the sphere (12), it can be used more widely as a page than one page of teaching materials used in ordinary schools. Therefore, the sphere (1
2) You can draw a detailed map of Japan, making it extremely easy to use.

The spherical map (10) has the same structure as a normal globe. That is, (16) is a semi-circular support part, and the sphere (12) is rotatably supported by the shaft (18) in a slightly inclined state on the support part (16). The support part (16) is fixedly attached to a support base (22) via a column (20). This support stand (22
) is provided with either a male or female hook-and-loop fastener (not shown), and the other hook-and-loop fastener is attached to the car side, so that the spherical map (10) can be fixed even inside the car. preferable.

In the above embodiment, a map of Japan (
14) Although the entire drawing is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a map of only the industrial countries of the United States, a map of only Hokkaido, a map of only Kyushu, a map of only Shikoku, or a map of Kanto, Kansai, and Tohoku. It is also possible to draw a map of only a region, etc., or a map of only a city or town. In this way, for example, you can create a spherical map (10
), it would be extremely suitable as a teaching material for elementary schools, and students would also be interested in it, making lessons more expedited.

Figures 5 and 6 depict a map (24) that guides hot springs in Gunma Prefecture, and by displaying the hot spring guide map on the sphere (12) in this way, the sphere (
12) It is very convenient to be able to see the location of hot springs at a glance just by rotating the button.

Figure 7 shows the Ginza shopping guide map as a sphere (12
) is shown on the entire surface of the sphere (12).
This is an example drawn in . In this way, it is possible to display and use a guide map of a specific area, which is convenient and can also be used as an ornament.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, a specific country, island, or specific district is displayed on the surface of the sphere.
The large surface of the sphere can be used, and the sphere rotates, making it very easy to see the map and convenient.
It also has the advantage of being interesting as a figurine.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1, 2, 3, and 4 are a left side view, a front view, a right side view, and a rear view showing an embodiment of a spherical map according to the present invention, which represents a map of Japan on a sphere; Figures 5 and 6 are front and rear views of a spherical map displaying a guide to hot springs in Gunma Prefecture. Figure 7 is a front view of a spherical map displaying a shopping guide for Ginza. FIG. 8 is a front view of a spherical map displaying a guide to hotels that exist in the assertion. (10): Spherical map, (12): Sphere, (14): Map of Japan, (16): Support part, (18): Axis, (20):
Pillar, (22): Support stand (24) Ni guide map.

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) A spherical body, a support portion that rotatably supports the spherical body,
1. A spherical map comprising a support base for fixing the support part, and characterized in that a map or a guide map of a specific region on the earth is displayed on the entire surface of the sphere. (2) The spherical map according to claim 1, wherein the map of the specific region is a map of Japan. (3) The spherical map according to claim 1, wherein the map of the specific area is a map of Shikoku, Kyushu, Kansai, Kanto, or a prefecture, city, or town. (4) The spherical map according to claim 1, wherein the guide map is a hot spring guide, a shopping guide, a hotel guide, or a road guide map.