WO2007037003A1

WO2007037003A1 - Body formed by joining panels

Info

Publication number: WO2007037003A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/017888
Authority: WO
Inventors: Katsuhito Atake; Hirotomo Ochi
Original assignee: Atake Laboratory Inc.; Ochi International Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2005-09-28
Filing date: 2005-09-28
Publication date: 2007-04-05
Also published as: JPWO2007037003A1; JP4792038B2

Abstract

A technique for simplifying work for forming a three-dimensional structure by panels. A body formed by serially joining three or more polygonal panels at their sides, in which adjacent panels are joined so as to be pivotable about the axis that is the part at which the adjacent panels are joined. When sides that are continuous in one direction from a specific vertex along an outer edge of the body and sides that are continuous in the other direction from the specific vertex along an outer edge of the body are sequentially joined together, a predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed.

Description

Specification

Panel connector

Technical field

The present invention relates to a technique for forming a three-dimensional structure using a plurality of panels.

Background art

[0002] Technology for forming a predetermined three-dimensional structure by preparing a plurality of panels molded in a predetermined contour shape in advance and connecting the plurality of panels via corresponding sides. Has been developed. According to this technique, the three-dimensional structure can be transported in a state of being divided into a plurality of panels, and the three-dimensional structure can be formed by a relatively simple operation.

Patent Document 1 describes a technique for forming a spherical shell three-dimensional structure using a plurality of hexagonal panels. In this technique, a plurality of hexagonal panels are connected in advance to simplify the work of forming a three-dimensional structure. At this time, by connecting a plurality of hexagonal panels in series, it is possible to fold a plurality of hexagonal panels alternately while facing the front surface and the front surface or the back surface and the back surface of the hexagonal panel. Reduce the volume required to store multiple hexagonal panels.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-116187

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0003] According to the technique of Patent Document 1, in a panel assembly in which a plurality of panels are coupled in series, the sides and the side forces to be connected when forming a three-dimensional structure are variously located. . When forming a three-dimensional structure, it is necessary to connect the corresponding sides while specifying the corresponding sides one by one, which requires complicated work.

The present invention solves the above problems. The present invention provides a technique for simplifying the work of forming a three-dimensional structure with a plurality of panels.

Means for solving the problem

[0004] The technology of the present invention provides a new and useful panel connector. This panel connector Three or more polygon panels are connected in series via each other! Adjacent panels are connected so as to be swingable around the connecting side. In this panel connector, a side that continues in one direction along the extension of the predetermined vertex force panel connector and a side that continues in the other direction along the extension of the predetermined vertex force panel connector are connected in order. In addition, a predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed.

Here, the panels connected in series means that the panels are connected one by one up to the panel force located at one end up to the panel located at the other end. It is prohibited to connect multiple panels of 3 or more to one panel, excluding the panels located at both ends, and two panels connected to one panel! .

[0005] According to this panel connector, a side that continues in one direction from the predetermined vertex along the outer extension of the panel connector, and a side that continues in the other direction from the predetermined vertex along the outer extension of the panel connector. By connecting in order, a three-dimensional structure can be formed. When assembling the panel assembly into a three-dimensional structure, the sides to be connected can be easily found, and the work of forming the three-dimensional structure is simplified.

In this panel connection body, since the plurality of polygon panels are connected in series, the plurality of polygon panels can be folded alternately with the front surface and the front surface or the back surface and the back surface of the polygon panel facing each other. As a result, the volume required to house the panel connector can be reduced.

By using this panel connection body, it is possible to simplify the work of forming a three-dimensional structure with a plurality of panels.

[0006] When the plurality of polygonal panel force contours are triangular panels having a triangular shape, the apex in the three-dimensional structure is formed when a predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed. Is preferably formed by five or more triangular panels.

As a result, it is possible to form a polyhedral shape that approximates a curved surface with a large radius of curvature. For example, a panel connection body that forms a dome-shaped three-dimensional structure or a panel connection body that forms a parabolic antenna-shaped three-dimensional structure. Etc. can be realized.

[0007] Furthermore, when the contour shape of the triangular panel is an isosceles triangle having different apex and base angles, the vertex in the three-dimensional structure is formed when the predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed. Formed by six triangular panels, and the apex formed by the five panels is the larger of the apex and base angles of the triangular panel, and is formed by the six panels It is preferable to gather the smaller of the apex and base angles of the triangle panel at the apex! /!

As a result, it is possible to realize a panel connection body that accurately forms a dome shape, a parabolic antenna shape, or the like.

[0008] In the above panel connector, a side continuous in one direction from the predetermined vertex along the outer extension of the panel connector, and a side continuous in the other direction from the predetermined vertex along the outer extension of the panel connector. It is preferable to add a connection means to connect them in order.

This makes it possible to easily form a three-dimensional structure that does not mistake the sides to be connected.

[0009] In the panel coupling body, it is preferable that at least one coupling side can be separated and Z-coupled.

Thereby, when a panel coupling body is provided with many polygon panels, for example, it can be divided into a plurality of panel coupling bodies as required. A large number of polygonal panels can be divided and handled, and the work of transporting the panel assembly and the work of forming the three-dimensional structure can be facilitated.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state where the panel connector of Example 1 is developed on a substantially flat surface.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector of Example 1.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a connecting portion of a polygon panel.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state where a polygon panel is folded.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the panel connector of Example 1 is folded.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a panel connector that can be separated Z-connected.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a state where the panel connector of Example 2 is developed on a substantially flat surface.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector of Example 2.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a state in which the panel connector of Example 2 is folded.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state where the panel connector of Example 3 is developed on a substantially flat surface. FIG. 11 is a view showing a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector of Example 3.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a state where the panel connector of Example 3 is folded.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a state where the panel connector of Example 4 is developed on a substantially flat surface.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector of Example 4.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a state in which the panel connector of Example 4 is folded.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which the panel connector of Example 5 is developed on a substantially flat surface.

FIG. 17 is a view showing a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector of Example 5.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a state in which the panel connector of Example 5 is folded.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state where the panel connector of Example 6 is developed on a substantially flat surface.

FIG. 20 is a view showing a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector of Example 6.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a state in which the panel connector of Example 6 is folded.

Explanation of symbols

[0011] 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 ..., non-connected body

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0012] First, the main features of the embodiments described below are listed.

(Form 1) The polygonal panel has a predetermined rigidity.

(Form 2) A hole is formed in the polygonal panel.

(Form 3) The polygonal panel of the panel connection body has an isosceles triangular contour shape. The apex angle of the isosceles triangle is greater than 60 degrees, and the base angle of the isosceles triangle is less than 60 degrees. The panel connector forms one vertex by gathering the apex angles of the five triangular panels, and forms one vertex by gathering the base angles of the six triangular panels. To form a three-dimensional structure.

(Form 4) As the panel connection body, a polygon panel constituted by an outer frame frame or a polygon obtained by stretching a membrane material on a skeleton frame can be used.

(Form 5) The panel connector has a fastener. The fastener includes a pair of rails and a slider. One of the pair of rails is provided along a side extending in one direction along the extension of the predetermined apex force panel coupling body. The other of the pair of rails is provided along a side extending in the other direction along an extension of the predetermined apex force panel coupling body. It is. The slider connects the pair of rails when operated along the pair of rails in a direction away from the predetermined apex, and is operated in the direction of the direction along the pair of rails toward the predetermined apex. The pair of rails are separated from each other.

Example

[0013] (Example 1)

A panel body of Example 1 embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the panel connector 40 of the present embodiment is developed on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 1, the panel coupling body 40 includes 32 polygonal panels 1 to 32 having a triangular contour shape. Among the polygon panels 1 to 32, the shapes of the polygon panels 1 to 21 and the polygon panels 24 to 30 are the same, and are isosceles triangles having a base to height ratio of approximately 4: 3. This isosceles triangle is different from the regular triangle in that the apex angle and the base angle are different. The apex angle is greater than 60 degrees and the two base angles are greater than 60 degrees / J. The shape of the polygonal pannels 22, 23, 31, 32 is half the shape of the polygonal panels 1-21, 24-30.

In the panel connector 40, 32 polygonal panels 1 to 32 are connected in series via the sides. That is, in the panel connection body 40, two panels are provided in one panel, except for the polygon panels 1 and 32 located at both ends where a plurality of polygon panels are connected to one polygon panel. It is connected. Adjacent panels are connected so as to be swingable about the connecting side. As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the polygon panel 16 and the polygon panel 17 are connected so as to be swingable about a connecting side 35 as an axis.

Each of the polygon panels 1 to 32 has a predetermined rigidity. The material and configuration of the polygon panels 1 to 32 are not particularly limited. As the material of the polygonal panels 1 to 32, for example, a wood material, a metal material, a resin material, or the like can be used. In addition, a plate-like material as a core material may be covered with a film material or the like. For example, when the core material is formed of foamable resin, a lightweight panel with excellent heat insulation can be configured.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, in the panel connector 40, the apex P force serving as a reference is connected to the reference edge P in one direction along the extension of the panel connector 40 (along arrow L1 in FIG. 1) The apex P force to be connected can be connected to the other side (along the arrow L2 in FIG. 1) along the outer extension of the panel coupling body 40. The arrows a to m in Fig. 1 indicate the combinations of sides that can be connected. Is shown. The panel connection body 40 forms a three-dimensional structure by sequentially connecting a side continuous from the vertex P along the one direction L1 and a side continuous from the vertex P along the other direction L2.

FIG. 2 shows a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 40. As shown in FIG. 2, when the connectable sides and pairs of sides a to m are connected, the polygonal panels 1 to 32 are positioned along the substantially hemispherical surface with no gaps, so that a substantially circular opening is formed. A dome shape having 42 and an internal space can be formed. In the three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connection body 40, each vertex is formed by five or more polygonal panels 1-32. Specifically, each vertex is formed by five or six polygon panels 1-32. More specifically, the apexes formed by the five polygon panels 1 to 32 are the apex angles of the polygon panels 1 to 32 that are isosceles triangles, and the apex formed by the six panels. The base angles of the polygonal panels 1 to 32, which are isosceles triangles, are gathered. As shown in FIG. 2, for example, apex A formed by five polygon panels 10, 11, 26, 27, 28 has each apex angle of polygon panels 10, 11, 26, 27, 28 ( The corners marked with white circles in the figure gather together. In addition, six polygon non-nodes 11, 12, 13, 28, 29, 30 [the vertex B formed by this is the base angle of each of the polygon panels 11, 12, 13, 28, 29, 30 ( Corners with black circles in the figure) are gathered. Here, each vertex angle of the polygon panels 1 to 32 is larger than 60 degrees, and each base angle of the polygon panels 1 to 32 is larger than 60 degrees.

When polygon panels 1 to 32 have a triangular outline shape, one vertex is formed by polygon panels 1 to 32, which approximate a curved surface with a relatively large radius of curvature. It is possible to form a polyhedral shape. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a panel connection body that forms a dome shape, a panel connection body that forms a parabolic antenna shape, and the like. In addition, the apex angles or base angles of the polygonal panels 1 to 3 2 that are isosceles triangles gather at each apex to form a panel connection that accurately forms a dome shape, a parabolic antenna shape, etc. The body can be realized.

It should be noted that the vertex in the three-dimensional structure here does not include a corner (for example, corner C) located in the opening 42.

For connecting the sides of the panel connector 40, for example, fastening parts such as bolts can be used. wear. Alternatively, the side that extends from the reference vertex P in one direction along the extension of the panel connection body 40 (along arrow L1 in FIG. 1) and the extension of the panel connection body 40 from the reference vertex P. Fasteners, Velcro (registered trademark), etc. are pre-installed on each of the continuous sides in the other direction (along arrow L2 in FIG. 1)!

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III in FIG. 2, and shows a configuration in the vicinity of the connection side in the panel connection body 40. As illustrated in FIG. 3, in the panel connector 40, the polygon panels are connected to each other by a hinge-type connector 37 so as to be swingable. As shown in FIG. 3, the polygonal panels 1 to 32 have a predetermined thickness, and each side of the polygonal panels 1 to 32 is a surface that extends in the thickness direction. Therefore, if the side surfaces of the polygon panels 1 to 32 are tapered, the polygon panels come into contact with each other through the surfaces when the three-dimensional structure is formed, and the rigidity of the three-dimensional structure can be increased. it can. The taper angle provided on the side surface of the polygon panel can be determined based on the angle formed between the polygon panels when the three-dimensional structure is formed.

The connectors 37 are alternately arranged on the front and back of the panel connector 40. For example, the coupler 37 that connects the polygon panel 1 and the polygon panel 2 is provided on the surface ls, 2s side of the polygon panels 1, 2. Therefore, the polygon panel 1 and the polygon panel 2 can be folded so that the surface Is of the polygon panel 1 and the surface 2s of the polygon panel 2 face each other. In addition, a connector 37 that connects the polygon panel 2 and the polygon panel 3 is provided on the back surfaces 2t and 2t of the polygon panels 2 and 3. Therefore, the polygon panel 2 and the polygon panel 3 can be folded so that the back surface 2t of the polygon panel 2 and the back surface 3t of the polygon panel 3 face each other.

Fig. 4 shows the folded state of polygon panels 1, 2, 3, .... As shown in FIG. 4, when the polygonal panels 1, 2, 3,... Are folded, the surface Is of the polygon panel 1 and the surface 2s of the polygon panel 2 face each other. Further, the back surface 2t of the polygon panel 2 and the back surface 3t of the polygon panel 3 face each other. The other polygon panels 4 to 32 can be folded in the same manner. In the panel connector 40, the polygon panels 1 to 32 are connected in series, so that the polygon panels 1 to 3 2 are alternately arranged with the front surface and front surface or the back surface and back surface of the adjacent polygon panels facing each other. It can be folded. FIG. 5 shows an overall view of the panel coupling body 40 in a folded state. As shown in FIG. 5, the panel connector 40 can have a triangular prism shape in the same manner as when the polygon panels 1 to 32 are overlapped while the polygon panels 1 to 32 are connected in series. .

[0017] The panel coupling body 40 can be folded so that the polygonal panels 1 to 32 are overlapped in order, and the volume required for storage can be kept relatively small. As a result, transportation and the like can be performed easily. On the other hand, when a three-dimensional structure is formed by the panel connector 40, a side continuous in one direction from the reference vertex P along the extension of the panel connector 40 (along arrow L1 in FIG. 1), A three-dimensional structure can be formed by sequentially connecting the reference vertex P to the other side in the other direction along the extension of the panel connection body 40 (along arrow L2 in FIG. 1). Thereby, the work of forming the three-dimensional structure can be easily performed.

The panel coupling body 40 can be applied to, for example, a three-dimensional structure used in the outdoors, underwater, outer space, or the like by appropriately selecting the size, the material to be used, and the like.

[0018] In the panel coupling body 40, at least one portion of the coupling side connecting the polygon panels 1 to 32 may be configured to be capable of separation Z coupling. As shown in Fig. 6, the connecting edge 35 that connects the polygon panel 16 and the polygon panel 17 is separated by, for example, providing a separating tool 39 that can be separated and connected between the polygon panel 16 and the polygon panel 17. Z can be connected. As a result, the panel coupling body 40 can be divided into a plurality of panel coupling bodies and handled, and the panel coupling body 40 can be easily transported and formed into a three-dimensional structure as shown in FIG. As the polygon panel used for the body 40, a polygon panel 27a composed only of the outer frame frame 27b or a polygon panel 28a in which a membrane material 28c is stretched on the skeleton frame 28b can be used.

[0019] (Example 2)

A panel connector 50 of Example 2 embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the panel connector 50 of the present embodiment is developed on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 7, the panel connector 50 includes six polygonal panels 51 to 56 having a rectangular outline shape. In the panel connector 50, six polygon panels 51 to 56 force sides They are connected in series via each other.

Each of the polygon panels 51 to 56 has a predetermined rigidity. The polygon panels 51 to 56 are made of a material cover having heat insulating properties. Specifically, it has a structure in which a plate-like member formed by foaming resin is covered with a synthetic fiber cloth.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 7, in the panel connector 50, the apex P force serving as the reference is connected to one side along the extension of the panel connector 50 (along arrow L1 in FIG. 7) and the reference The apex P force panel connecting body 50 can be connected in sequence to the other side (along arrow L2 in FIG. 7) along the outer extension of panel connecting body 50. Arrows a to g in FIG. 7 indicate combinations of sides that can be connected. The panel connection body 50 forms a three-dimensional structure by sequentially connecting a side continuous from the apex P in the one direction L1 and a side continuous from the apex P in the other direction L2.

In the panel connector 50, a fastener including a first rail 61, a second rail 62, and a slider 63 is provided. The first rail 61 is provided along a continuous side in one direction (arrow L1 in FIG. 7) along the outer extension of the apex P force panel coupling body 50. In the second rail 62, the apex P force is also provided along the extending side of the panel coupling body 50 in the other direction (arrow L2 in FIG. 7). When the slider 63 is operated in the direction of moving away from the apex P along the first rail 61 and the second rail 62 with the first rail 61 and the second rail 62 being substantially parallel, Connect the first rail 61 and the second rail 62. Further, when the slider 63 is operated along the first rail 61 and the second rail 62 in the direction approaching the apex P, the first rail 61 and the second rail 62 are separated from each other. In the panel coupling body 50, by connecting the slider 63, connectable sides and pairs of sides a to f can be connected in order. Further, by operating the slider 63 in the reverse direction, the connectable sides and sets of sides a to g can be separated in the reverse order. In the panel connector 50, the polygon panels 50 to 56 are connected by the series of fasteners 61, 62, and 63, so that the polygon panels 50 to 56 are connected without a gap.

FIG. 8 shows a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 50. As shown in FIG. 8, the polygon panels 51 to 56 of the panel connector 50 can form a rectangular parallelepiped shape that seals the internal space. The polygonal panel 56 located on the upper surface is operated by the slider 63. It functions as a lid that can be opened and closed. Since the polygonal panels 51 to 56 have heat insulation properties, the three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 50 can reduce the temperature change of the article accommodated in the internal space. The three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connection body 50 can be used as a heat insulating box (cold box).

FIG. 9 shows a state where the panel coupling body 50 is folded. In the panel connector 50, the polygon panels 51 to 56 are connected in series, so that the polygon panels 51 to 56 are alternately folded while the front and back surfaces of the polygon panels 51 to 56 are opposed to the back surface. This is possible. As shown in FIG. 9, the panel connector 50 can be folded into a form in which the polygon panels 51 to 56 are superimposed, and the volume required for storage can be kept relatively small.

[0022] (Example 3)

A panel connector 70 of Example 3 embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the panel connector 70 of the present embodiment is developed on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 10, the panel connector 70 includes nine polygon panels 71 to 79. In the panel connector 70, nine polygon panels 71 to 79 are connected in series via the sides. Each of the polygon panels 71 to 79 has a predetermined rigidity. Moreover, the polygon panels 71-79 have water resistance.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 10, in the panel connector 70, the reference apex P force also extends in one direction along the extension of the panel connector 70 (along the arrow L1 in FIG. 10) and the reference edge. The apex point P force that becomes can be sequentially connected to the other side (along arrow L2 in FIG. 10) along the outer extension of the panel coupling body 70. Arrows a to f in FIG. 10 indicate connectable sides and combinations of sides. The panel connection body 70 forms a three-dimensional structure by connecting the side where the apex P force is continuous in one direction L1 and the side where the apex P is continuous in the other direction L2 in order.

FIG. 11 shows a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 70. As shown in FIG. 11, the polygonal panels 71 to 79 of the panel coupling body 70 can form a ship shape. Since the polygon panels 71 to 79 have water resistance, the three-dimensional structure formed by the panel coupling body 70 is used as a ship by connecting the polygon panels 71 to 79 in a liquid-tight manner. be able to.

FIG. 12 shows a state in which the panel coupling body 70 is folded. Since the polygon panels 71 to 79 are connected in series in the panel connector 70, the polygon panels 71 to 79 are alternately folded while the front surface and the front surface or the back surface and the back surface of the polygon panels 71 to 79 are opposed to each other. It is possible. As shown in FIG. 12, the panel coupling body 70 can be folded into a form in which the polygonal panels 71 to 79 are superimposed, and the volume required for housing is relatively small.

[Example 4]

A panel connector 80 of Example 4 embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the panel connector 80 of the present embodiment is developed on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 13, the panel connector 80 includes six polygonal panels 81 to 86. In the panel connector 80, six polygon panels 81 to 86 are connected in series via the force sides. Each of the polygon panels 81 to 86 has a predetermined rigidity. In addition, the polygon panel 81 has a hole 8 lx!

[0026] As shown in FIG. 13, in the panel connector 80, the reference vertex P force also extends in one direction along the extension of the panel connector 80 (along arrow L1 in FIG. 13) and the reference edge The apex point P force that can be connected to the side connected in the other direction along the extension of the panel coupling body 80 (along the arrow L2 in FIG. 13) can be connected in order. Arrows a to f in FIG. 13 indicate connectable sides and combinations of sides. The panel connection body 80 can form a three-dimensional structure by connecting the side where the apex P force is continuous in the one direction L1 and the side where the apex P is continuous in the other direction L2 in order.

FIG. 14 shows a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 80. As shown in FIG. 14, the polygon panels 81 to 89 of the panel connector 80 can form a three-dimensional structure shaped like a house. The three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 80 can be used as a hut used by small animals such as dogs.

FIG. 15 shows a state where the panel coupling body 80 is folded. In the panel connection body 80, the polygon panels 81 to 86 are connected in series! Therefore, the polygon panels 81 to 86 are alternately arranged with the front surface and the front surface or the back surface and the back surface of the polygon panels 81 to 86 facing each other. Fold to It is possible. As shown in FIG. 15, the panel connector 80 can be folded into a form in which the polygon panels 81 to 86 are overlapped, and the volume required for housing is relatively small.

[Example 5]

A panel connector 90 of Embodiment 5 in which the present invention is implemented will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 16 shows a state in which the panel connector 90 of the present embodiment is developed on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 16, the panel coupling body 90 includes seven polygonal panels 91 to 97. In the panel connector 90, seven polygonal panels 91 to 97 are connected in series via sides. Each of the polygon panels 91 to 97 has a predetermined rigidity. Each of the polygon panels 91 to 97 is coated with a light-reflective paint.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 16, in the panel connector 90, the reference vertex P force also extends in one direction along the extension of the panel connector 90 (along the arrow L1 in FIG. 16) and the reference edge Also, the apex P force that can be connected to the other side of the panel connecting body 90 in the other direction (along arrow L2 in FIG. 16) can be connected in order. Arrows a to f in FIG. 16 indicate connectable sides and combinations of sides. The panel connection body 90 forms a three-dimensional structure by connecting the side where the apex P force is also continuous in one direction L1 and the side which is continuous from the apex P in the other direction L2.

FIG. 17 shows a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 90. As shown in FIG. 17, the polygon panels 91 to 97 of the panel connector 90 can form a triangular pyramid-shaped three-dimensional structure. Since the polygonal panels 91 to 97 are coated with a light-reflective paint, the three-dimensional structure formed by the panel coupling body 90 can be used as, for example, a triangular cone at a construction site or the like.

FIG. 18 shows a state where the panel coupling body 90 is folded. Since the polygon panels 91 to 97 are connected in series in the panel connector 90, the polygon panels 91 to 97 are alternately folded while the front surface and the front surface or the back surface and the back surface of the polygon panels 91 to 97 are opposed to each other. It is possible. As shown in FIG. 18, the panel connector 90 can be folded into a shape in which the polygon panels 91 to 97 are superimposed, and the volume required for storage is relatively small. [0031] (Example 6)

A panel connector 100 of Example 6 in which the present invention is implemented will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 19 shows a state where the panel connector 100 of the present embodiment is developed on a substantially flat surface. As shown in FIG. 19, the panel connector 100 includes 32 polygonal panels 101 to 132. Among the polygon panels 101 to 132, 12 polygon panels 101, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 132 have a regular pentagonal outline shape. ing. 20 polygon panels 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 117, 119, 121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131 are regular six It has a square outline shape.

In the panel connector 100, 32 polygon panels 101 to 132 are connected in series via the force sides. Each of the polygon panels 101 to 132 has a predetermined rigidity.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the panel connector 100, the reference vertex P force also extends in one direction along the extension of the panel connector 100 (along the arrow L1 in FIG. 19), The apex P force serving as a reference can also be connected in order to the side that continues in the other direction (along the arrow L2 in FIG. 19) along the extension of the panel connector 100. The panel connection body 100 forms a three-dimensional structure by sequentially connecting a side continuous from the apex P in the one direction L1 and a side continuous from the apex P in the other direction L2.

FIG. 20 shows a three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connector 100. As shown in FIG. 20, the polygon panels 101 to 132 are spaced along a substantially spherical surface by sequentially connecting the side continuous from the vertex P in the one direction L1 and the side continuous from the vertex P in the other direction L2. Therefore, it is possible to form a substantially spherical shape having an internal space. In other words, it is possible to form a Ryukyu shape without an opening.

In the three-dimensional structure formed by the panel connection body 100, each vertex is formed by three polygonal panels 101-132. More specifically, each vertex is formed by two regular hexagonal polygon panels and one pentagonal polygon panel. As a result, it is possible to form a polyhedral shape that approximates a curved surface having a large curvature radius. It is possible to realize a panel connection body that forms a dome shape, a parabolic antenna shape, etc. The

FIG. 21 shows a state in which the panel coupling body 100 is folded. In the panel connector 100, the polygon panels 101 to 132 are connected in series, so that the polygon panels 101 to 132 are exchanged with the front and back surfaces of the polygon panels 101 to 132 facing each other. It is possible to fold each other. As shown in FIG. 21, the panel connector 100 can be folded into a form in which the polygonal panels 101 to 132 are overlapped, and the volume required for storage can be kept relatively small.

As described above, the force described in detail for the embodiment of the present invention is merely an example, and does not limit the scope of the patent claims. The technology described in the claims includes various modifications and changes of the specific examples illustrated above.

The technical elements described in this specification or the drawings exhibit technical usefulness alone or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. The technology exemplified in this specification or the drawings achieves a plurality of objects at the same time, and the achievement of one of the objects itself has technical utility.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Three or more polygonal panels are connected in series via the sides!

Adjacent panels are connected so as to be swingable around the connecting side,

A predetermined vertex force when a side continuous in one direction along the outer extension of the panel connection body and a side continuous in the other direction along the outer extension of the panel connection body from the predetermined vertex are connected in order. A panel assembly that forms an object.

[2] The plurality of polygonal panels are triangular panels whose outline shape is a triangle, and when the predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed, the three-dimensional structure is formed by three or more triangular panels. The panel connector according to claim 1, wherein:

[3] The outline shape of the triangular panel is an isosceles triangle having different apex and base angles.

When the predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed, the vertex of the three-dimensional structure is formed by five or six triangular panels,

The apex formed by the five panels is the larger of the apex and base angles of the triangular panel, and the apex formed by the six panels is the apex and base of the triangular panel. 3. The panel connector according to claim 2, wherein the smaller one of the corners gathers.

[4] Each of the plurality of polygonal panels is a pentagonal panel having a pentagonal outline shape or a hexagonal panel having a hexagonal shape,

2. The panel connection body according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined three-dimensional structure is formed, a vertex of the three-dimensional structure is formed by three polygon panels.

[5] A connecting means for sequentially connecting a side continuous in one direction from the predetermined apex along the outer extension of the panel coupling body and a side continuous in the other direction along the outer extension of the predetermined vertex force panel coupling body The panel connector according to claim 1, further comprising:

[6] The panel connection body according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one connection side can be separated and Z-connected.