WO2006091991A1

WO2006091991A1 - Kit for a three-dimensional family tree

Info

Publication number: WO2006091991A1
Application number: PCT/AT2006/000086
Authority: WO
Inventors: Peter Czermak; Hans Czihak
Original assignee: Peter Czermak; Hans Czihak
Priority date: 2005-03-01
Filing date: 2006-02-28
Publication date: 2006-09-08
Also published as: AT8099U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a kit for a three-dimensional family tree. Said kit comprises three structural body basic forms, namely representation components (1) for family members, rod-shaped kinship axles (2a, 2b) and rod-shaped descendant axles (3), and connecting elements (4a, 4b) for the three structural body basic forms. The representation components (1) can be rotatably positioned on an at least essentially vertical descendant axis (3), by means of a connecting element (4a, 4b). At least two representation components (1) can be interconnected by means of at least one at least essentially horizontally arranged kinship axis (2a, 2b). Connection elements (4a, 4b) optionally provided on kinship axles (2a, 2b) are preferably embodied in such a way that they can be displaced on the kinship axles (2a, 2b), descendant axles (3) projecting upwards from the kinship axles (2a, 2b) being insertable into said connection elements (4a, 4b).

Description

Bαυsαtz for a three-dimensional family tree

The invention relates to a kit for a three-dimensional pedigree for DIY. The individual parts of the pedigree consist of simple structured basic elements, so that even for inexperienced assembling and setting up their personal family tree is easily possible. The invention can be used

- as an entertaining game in building and understanding family relationships

- as a decorative item by placing the assembled sculpture

- as a photo holder for photos of family members

- as a teaching tool for presenting family relationships

- as a demonstration object for the representation of relationships in systems

Replacement Blade (RULE 26)

State of the art:

Compiling information about their family members and ancestors (kinship, photos, dates of birth, dates of death, etc.) is of interest to many people. This usually takes place in the form of low steps or drawings of pedigrees or pedigrees. Also computer programs are developed for it.

Rarely does the depiction of pedigrees take the form of three-dimensional structures.

Allasseur (1958) FR 1 195038 represents a three-dimensional pedigree. The male offspring allow the stem structure to grow vertically, the female offspring branches off the trunk laterally. The resulting structure is not very clear, the different generations are not in one level, and there is no equivalence of female and male offspring in the family system.

Boodram (1992) US 5240374 designs a structure in the form of a tree with branches (as relationship or progeny axes) and leaves (as a photo holder). The focus of this model is more on the optical design of the family system in tree form. So limited to this model despite the three-dimensional approach two dimensions. It is not suitable for representing more complex or less common family constellations, and a uniform structuring of each generation level is not achieved.

Murray (2003) US 6524108 shows a much better structured three-dimensional pedigree. It is a true three-dimensional structure, the generation levels are consistent, and more complex family situations can be presented. The disadvantage of Murray's model is that the clarity suffers because the offspring at the next generation level are located outside the parent pair. In the case of a larger number of offspring, this makes the clarity and assignability to the individual small families more difficult. Especially with a larger family system e.g. with 50 or more people, Murray's model becomes confusing and takes a lot of fuss.

Malenge (1982) EP 0043336 presents a structural model for the three-dimensional representation of family relationships. He uses 3 connection constellations between the family members: a relationship axis, a descendant axis and a sibling axis. With the use of 3 instead of 2 connection constellations and the arrangement that the descendants are located on the next generation level below the parent generation and also not between the parent pair, suffers the overall clarity and extensibility of the system.

Blot (1995) WO 001 995020806 illustrates candelabra-shaped devices for three-dimensional structures that are also suitable for mapping family relationships. Their disadvantage lies in the fact that the relationship between siblings is also fixed by means of candelabra form and the number of sibling relationships in the element is predetermined. This is a major disadvantage for the necessary flexibility and interchangeability in a Kit Set with Uncertain Number of Sibling Relationships.

Ostrowski (1 988) FR 2603201 comes closest to the invention presented here. He introduces a family tree system that can be displayed in three dimensions starting from the two-dimensional representation. However, the system has the serious disadvantage that it follows the structuring usual in the two-dimensional area, with representation of the older generation above the younger. At a However, in a three-dimensional structure it is obvious that the older generation "wears" the younger generation, and it is important for a later development that the youngest generation is at the top of the list, so that any extensions (new spouses, children) can be easily inserted. If the youngest generation is in the lowest position as in Ostrowski, then the whole system has to be rebuilt on enlargement.

There is also a lack of conclusive evidence for the execution of a stable structure for the model. A larger number of different fastener parts compromise the uniformity of the model and the versatility for a modular system. In addition, there are no design options for more rare, special forms of relationships, such as Adoptive or foster children, multiple sisters, multiple sisters with different partners within the family system.

Object of the invention:

The invention is based on the object, compared to the above-described prior art, to develop a three-dimensional pedigree, the

- easy to set up and dismantle without special knowledge

- is easily expandable in the case of family growth

- even for uninformed viewers is easily understood by its logical structure

- Males and females in the family succession is equivalent

- Can also be used for the clear presentation of a large family system (with more than 50 people)

- Has a stable, stable construction

- Has the lowest possible Paizbedarf

- has a harmonious and visually appealing structure and where

- The items are suitable for the compilation of a kit for DIY

- With a kit (successively) as many different family systems can be assembled

- also special forms in the family system are considered. Marking of the invention:

The invention is characterized in that it o.a. Tasks solved by the following means:

1 . Use of only 3 basic building forms for mapping the commonly occurring family constellations

- including representative components for the family members.

Photos, text or dates about the family member can be added to the representative part.

- including bar-shaped structures (with different lengths - for different numbers of children) to represent the horizontal axis of relationship between the (spouse) partners concerned

- including rod-shaped structures (uniform length) to represent the vertical descendant axis of the children.

Restricting to these 3 basic building forms allows the assembly of self-build kits, which ensure the construction of different family trees (including representation: marriage, non-marital union, divorce, illegitimate children, early-deceased children, patchwork families, up to 2 marriages / Person).

2. The invention is characterized by the use of suitable connecting elements which fulfill the following functions and requirements:

- Connecting elements for attachment of Vertrantenbaυteile at the top of the progeny axes

- Connecting elements for attaching the relationship axes horizontally between two representative components and their descendant axes

- Connecting elements for attachment of the progeny axes between the representative components on the axes of relationship in such a way that they are mounted on the axes of relationship at an angle of 90 ° and are stable vertically aligned vertically upwards

The connections are designed in such a way that the progeny axes and / or the representative components are rotatable parallel to the axes of relationship. - The compounds are designed in such a way that the placement of the progeny axes on the length of the relationship axes is freely selectable and changeable.

The invention also includes the embodiment in that the illustrated Baeitkörpergrundformen and Verbindungsυngselemente are already connected as one or more structures.

The invention also includes the embodiment that the illustrated basic building forms are divided into even more items.

Characteristic feature of the invention is that the clarity and expandability of the family tree is ensured by this specific arrangement and connection of the components and axes,

- each generation being at a horizontal level

- By the intergenerational sequence is conclusively traceable and the parent generation is below the generation of children

- By the small family (father-mother-children) is easily identifiable in the extended family system, the children are between their parents

- By creating a stable, balanced and aesthetically pleasing sculpture, even with large numbers of family members (more than 50 people).

3. The invention is characterized by the use of connection adapters which also allow the depiction of special, rare family forms: foster or adoptive children, more than 2 marriages (or partnerships) per person, multiple relationships within the family system.

4. Basically, for the majority of family systems to be depicted, the stability of the family tree with the o.a. Characteristics sufficient. In order to ensure the stability of the sculpture even for very asymmetrical family systems, it is possible that own structures for improved stability at the bottom of the descendant axis of the oldest generation shown are attached.

For the composition of a kit, it is conducive if already existing structures are used. Aυsführungsbeispiel:

In the following the invention will be illustrated with reference to an embodiment.

LIST OF FIGURES:

Figure 1: basic building forms 1, 2,3, and connecting element. 4

Figure 2: connecting element 4 in elevation

FIG. 3: Tree view in an oblique view

Figure 4: connection adapter 5 for nursing or adoptive children in elevation

Figure 5: connection adapter 6 for multiple (marriage) relationships in plan

Figure 6: connection adapter 7 for (marriage) relationships within the family system in

elevation

FIG. 1 shows the three basic building forms 1, 2, 3 and the connecting element 4:

Structure 1 (in side view and frontal view) as an oval disc with a short

Round rod approach (with the same diameter x as in offspring axis 3): as a representative component for a family member

Structure 2 (in an oblique view) as a square rod with a rectangular profile with

Edge lengths y, z: to represent the horizontal axis of relation (different

Lengths possible)

Structure 3 (in an oblique view) as a round rod with diameter x: to represent the vertical descendant axis

The connecting element 4 (in front view and from above) as a ball with vertical

Round hole in the diameter size x of the descendant axis 3 and horizontal, rectangular through hole with edge sizes y, z of the axis of relationship 2

Figure 2 shows the connecting element 4 again in elevation with the rectangular through hole with the edge sizes y, z of the axis of reference 2 and normal round hole in the diameter size x of the offspring axis. 3 Figure 3 shows the composition of the building in the form of a family tree for 4 generations.

Representative component 1 is inserted into connecting element 4b. Descent axis 3 is inserted into the connecting elements 4a and 4b. Connecting element 4a is pushed onto the axis of relation 2a. Connecting element 4b is on the

Relation axis 2b pushed.

Due to the square shape and the rectangular through hole, the requirements are met _/ that the offspring axis 3 on the axis of relation 2a at an angle of

90 ° is mounted and stable vertically aligned upward. In addition, thereby the placement of the offspring axis 3 on the length of the axis of reference 2a is freely selectable and changeable.

Due to the round rod and the round hole, the requirement is met that the

Descent axis 3 and / or the representative component 1 parallel to

Relation axis 2a is rotatable.

Through a round hole in the center of the building 1 in the diameter size x of

Round bar 3, the building 1 b can be infected at the bottom of the descendant axes of the oldest generation, for improved stability of

Family tree structure.

In the illustrated family system, the representative component 1 stands for a parent El that has three children via the relationship axis 2b with E2: KI, K2, K3. El is connected via the relationship axis 2a with his parents (= grandparents Gl 1, Gl 2) and his sibling. GI l is in turn connected to his parents (= great-grandparents Ul 1 1, U1 12)

U212 + shows the representation of secondary relationships (from U212). Z is the common child of U21 2 and U212 +.

Not shown in FIG. 3:

By a different color design of the relationship axes 2 of the

Difference between marriage relationship (eg bright) and non-marital partnerships (eg dark).

Divorce can be represented by hatching the relational axes 2 (light / dark).

Early-born children may be affected by different colored design of the

Representatives components 1 are shown.

In Figure 4, the elevation of a connection adapter for the presentation of foster or adoptive children is presented.

This connection adapter 5 is a combination of two connection elements 4 (4a, 4b) which are connected to each other by a connecting part 5a which is normally aligned with the round hole and normally with the rectangular through hole. In the part 4a of adapter 5, the axis of relationship 2 of the foster parents is then placed in the through hole. In the part 4b of adapter 5, the offspring axis 3 of the foster or adoptive child is placed in the round hole and the relationship axis 2 of the biological parents of the foster or adopted child in the rectangular through hole.

In Figure 5, the floor plan of a connection adapter 6 is presented, which several (marriage) partnerships of a family member can be displayed. This adapter 6 has a connecting element part 4 as a base. In the middle of this base part are in 90 ° alignment with the round hole with diameter x, 4 spherical projections όa, whether, 6c, od mounted, which have a rectangular recess in the same 90 ° orientation with the edge lengths y, z. In the round hole of Part 4 of the representative component 1 and the descendant axis 3 is inserted, in the rectangular recesses 6 relationship axes 2 can be attached.

In Figure 6, the elevation of a connection adapter 7 is presented, with which (marriage) partnerships can be represented within the family, if the (marriage) partner already elsewhere in the family tree occurs (eg (marriage) partnership of a man with Sister, sister-in-law or aunt). This connection adapter 7 has a ball element part 7a with a round through-hole with diameter x as base. At this ball part 7a is a cylindrical Verbiπdυngsαchse 7b attached, in 90 ° orientation on the Rυndbohrυng. On this connection axis 7b, a ball element part 7c is placed with a rectangular through-hole with the edge lengths y, z, with 90 ° alignment with the connection axis 7b. This part 7c is rotatable about the connection axis 7b. An adapter 7 is used for both relationship partners. The ball part with a round bore 7a is placed on the descendant axis 3 below the representative component and the connecting element 4. The adapter 7 is rotatable about the offspring axis 3. In the rectangular through-hole of part 7c, the relational axis 2 is fixed.

Claims

Claims :

1. Bαusαtz for a three-dimensional pedigree characterized by the use of three basic building forms, namely representative members (1) for family members, rod-shaped axes of relationship (2) and stabförmϊgen progeny axes (3) and connecting elements (4) for the three Baeitkörpergrundformen, wherein the representative components (1) on an at least substantially vertically arranged descendant axis (3) with the interposition of a connecting element (4) are rotatably placed, wherein at least two representative components (1) with each other by means of at least one at least substantially horizontally arranged axis of reference (2) rotatably connected to each other and optionally where The connection axes (2) provided connecting elements (4) are preferably formed on the axes of reference (2) displaceable, in which connecting elements (4) of the relationship axes (2) upwardly projecting descendant axes (3) can be used are.

2. Bausaiz according to claim 1, characterized in that representative components (1) for family members, rod-shaped axes of relationship (2), rod-shaped offspring axes (3) and connecting elements (4) are summarized into assemblies z.

3. Kit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the representative components (1) have a round rod-shaped projection for insertion into the connecting elements (4) that the descendant axes (3) are round rods or rod-shaped projections that the axes of relationship (2) Square profiles are or have square-shaped projections and that the connecting elements (4) are formed as a body with a round through-hole and with a perpendicularly arranged rectangular through hole (Figure 1, 2).

4. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that two to five arranged substantially in a plane and interconnected connecting elements (4) for the representation of several partnerships of a Family member or to represent nursing or adoptive children a connection adapter (5, 6, 7) form.

5. Kit according to claim 4, characterized in that the connection adapter

(5) comprises two connecting elements (4) which are connected to each other via a connecting part (5a) whose axis is aligned perpendicular to the round through-hole axis and the through-hole axis of both connecting elements (4) (Fig. 4).

6. Bautzen according to claim 4, characterized in that the connection adapter

(6) comprises four connecting elements (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) arranged equidistant from each other and at 90 ° to each other, each having a rectangular recess facing away from the base part (FIG. 5).

7. Kit according to claim 4, characterized in that the connection adapter

(7) comprises two connecting elements (7a, 7c) which are rotatably connected to each other via a connecting part (7b), wherein the one connecting element (7a) has a round Durchgangsbohruhg and the other connecting element (7c) has a rectangular through hole and Dυrchgangsbohrυngsachse and through-hole axis perpendicular are aligned to the fastener axis.

8. Use of a kit for a three-dimensional pedigree according to one of claims 1 to 7 for structural models in teaching, education, science, organizational theory.