WO2008037610A2

WO2008037610A2 - Three-dimensional support

Info

Publication number: WO2008037610A2
Application number: PCT/EP2007/059744
Authority: WO
Inventors: Melitta Radner
Original assignee: Idea Tv Gesellschaft Für Kommunikative Unternehmensbetreuung Mbh
Priority date: 2006-09-28
Filing date: 2007-09-14
Publication date: 2008-04-03
Also published as: DE102006046132A1; WO2008037610A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional support or module which can be assembled into a larger unit along with modules of the same kind. Said module is folded from a planar cardboard or plastic plate that has predetermined bending points and perforations. The module is stabilized by means of connecting elements. Additional connecting elements are provided for coupling several modules to each other. A recess into which a small module can be inserted is provided in the three-dimensional support. The surface of the small module curves slightly when the small module is inserted because the material of the small module is more resilient than the material of the support and the external dimensions of the small module are slightly greater than the internal dimensions of the recess in the support.

Description

SPATIAL CARRIER description

The invention relates to a spatial support according to the preamble of claim 1. Images usually represent a self-contained system, d. H. a picture, z. From Picasso, is a unitary entity from edge to edge.

This also applies to puzzle images, although these images no longer consist of a single piece of painted canvas, but of several individual parts, which must be joined together to form a picture. Puzzle pictures are usually put together on a table and are not suitable for hanging as a wall picture, because the individual elements of the puzzle are loosely connected.

In the well-known mosaics, an overall picture is also composed of several individual parts. These items are usually walled into a floor or wall, so they can not be removed without destroying the mosaic image.

There is already known an assemblable decorative device which has a plurality of polyhedra, each having an equal area but provided with different colors (FR 27 33 940). A preferred polyhedron is a cube, which can be folded from a single entity with six surfaces.

Furthermore, a decorative article is known which has several of two or more cubes connected together (GB 1 376 733). Each front of a cube is transparent, making a component of one or more representations visible.

Further, a clamping frame for receiving sheet-like inserts, such as advertising and advertising sheets or the like is known which has a composite of profile strips base frame, at the edges of front elements are fastened, which are individually folded out of the frame surface, and with corner pieces by means of tabs the profile strips of the base frame are connectable (DE 88 06 432 U1). Also known is a modular frame system having a plurality of longitudinally extending co-planar frame members that abut one another to form a polygonal frame (US 5,214,893). Modules can be made from replaceable parts that can be easily assembled into larger units.

In a further known frame structure a plurality of individual frames are provided, which are interconnected by means of connecting elements (US 3,523,382). The individual frames have retaining elements with which a display material is held within the single frame. It is also known to make a frame foldable (US 2 332 642).

A frame-shaped display device, which is also collapsible, is known from US 2,773,324. This display device has a frame which, when assembled, has frame parts which are arranged at an angle to the plane of a display panel, so that they form a continuous frame around the display panel.

Finally, a frame-like carrier is also known, which consists of a flat, foldable, substantially quadrangular blank having at a distance from its outer edge first circumferential crease lines (DE 298 14 819 U1). Here, the first creasing lines define Umschlagfalze. Second score lines are provided parallel to the first score lines, with cuts and / or recesses being provided in the corner regions of the blank.

The invention has for its object to provide a spatial support that can accommodate a small module.

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. The invention thus relates to a spatial support or a spatial module, which can be assembled with similar modules to a larger unit. This module is folded from a flat cardboard or plastic plate, which is provided with predetermined kinks and punctures. By means of fasteners, this module is stabilized in itself. There are further connecting elements provided with which a plurality of modules can be coupled together. In the spatial support a recess is provided, in which a small module can be inserted. The surface of this Small module buckles slightly on insertion because the material of the small module is more compliant than the material of the carrier and because the outer dimensions of the small module are slightly larger than the internal dimensions of the recess in the carrier. The advantage achieved with the invention is, in particular, that special optical effects can be produced with the carrier. In addition, modules with other similar modules can create a combinatory image design whose individual elements are so stably connected together that the composite image can also be hung on a wall. An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it:

Figure 1 is a plan view of an embossed and partially stamped cardboard from which a module is formed by folding.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a corner region of a partially unfolded module; FIG.

FIG. 3 shows the corner area shown in FIG. 2 in the fully unfolded state; FIG.

4 shows a whole module in not quite unfolded state;

5 shows two mutually adjacent modules which can be coupled with one another;

Fig. 6 is a plan view of a portion of four adjacent modules;

7a shows a connecting element in a plan view;

FIG. 7b shows the connecting element of FIG. 7a in a side view; FIG. 8 shows the connecting element according to FIGS. 7a and 7b as it is inserted below the lug of a module;

9a is a plan view of another connecting element;

FIG. 9b shows a side view of the connecting element according to FIG. 9a; FIG.

10 shows the placement of the connecting element according to FIGS. 9a and 9b on the upper side of a module; Fig. 11 a shows a further connecting element in plan view; FIG. 11b shows the connecting element of FIG. 11a in a side view; FIG. FIG. 12a shows a further connecting element in a plan view; FIG. FIG. 12b shows the connecting element according to FIG. 12a in a side view; FIG. Fig. 13 is an expanded embodiment of the invention;

14 shows two modules hanging on a wall according to the extended embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 15 shows a variant of the invention in which a module can be rotated by a total of 360 degrees; Fig. 16 is a plan view of the module of Fig. 15;

17 shows a connecting element and a guide disk in an enlarged view;

FIG. 18 shows a side view of the connecting element according to FIG. 17; FIG. Fig. 19 is a side view of the guide pulley; FIG. 20 shows the interaction between a guide disk and a connecting element; FIG.

Fig. 21 shows the front side of the module shown in Fig. 15; Fig. 22 is an ensemble of several modules.

In Fig. 1, a carrier or a module 1 is shown for a picture design, the z. B. from cardboard or plastic. This carrier 1 has a central region 2, the rear side of which serves to display a picture element. The carrier 1 is provided at several points with stamping lines 15 to 23, 26, 28, 30. An embossing is hereby understood to mean a recess or an increase in the cardboard box, which takes place by deformation of the cardboard box by means of an embossing machine. The stamping lines 15 to 23, 26, 28, 30 serve to achieve a specific folding or bending of individual tabs.

At four points of the carrier 1 no imprints are provided, but punched-throughs 27, 24, 29, 25. The flat carrier 1 shown in FIG. 1 is converted by folding into a three-dimensional body. To do this z. B. the tabs 3, 4, 5 folded upwards, ie out of the plane. The small tab 3 is provided at its ends with round punched 31, 32. The tab 14 is folded inward in the direction of flap 5.

In the same way then the tabs 8 to 11 are folded up, the tab 9 also has two round punched 33, 34.

Subsequently, the tabs 6 and 7 and the tabs 12 and 13 are folded up, wherein the tabs 6 and 13 also have round punched 35-38. The tab 5 is folded in the direction of tab 8 and tab 11 in the direction of tab 14. Tab 8 is folded in the direction of tab 11. In FIG. 2, the upper left region of the flat support 1 shown in FIG. 1 is enlarged and shown in partially unfolded state. It can be seen here the folded flap 4, which is perpendicular to the central area 2. On the other hand, the tab 3 runs parallel to the central area 2. Also perpendicular to the central area 2 are the tabs 14 and 12, after the assembly has been completed, while the tab 13 extends parallel to the central area 2.

Fig. 3 shows the same area of the carrier or module 1 as Fig. 2, but in the fully folded state. It can be seen here that at the joint of the tabs 3 and 13, an opening 40 has arisen. In Fig. 4 the complete carrier 1 is shown in a state in which the tabs 4 and 10 are completely folded up, the tabs 7 and 12 but not quite. The tabs 5, 14, 11 and 8 run counterclockwise.

Fig. 5 shows two modules 1, 39 to be stabilized and connected to each other. The two modules 1, 39 are represented as representative of several modules. It can be seen here again the punched-31, 35, 44, 45 and the openings 40 and 49th

Fig. 6 shows the joint of four beams or modules 1, 39, 41, 42 at their respective corners.

The carrier 41, as well as the carrier 42, two punched 43, 54 and 59, 61 on. With 68, 69, two openings are designated. The punch-outs 31, 35 and 44, 45 and 43, 54 and 59, 61 serve to stabilize the individual modules. Ie 1, 39, 41, 42, while the openings 40, 49 and 68, 69 for clamping the carrier or modules 1, 39, 41, 42 serve each other.

Fig. 7a shows a connecting element 50 for the stabilization of a module in an enlarged view, in a plan view. This connecting element 50 is preferably made of plastic or metal. It can be seen here three openings 51, 52, 53 and a recess 55. With 56, 57, 58 bushes are indicated, which form the openings 51, 52, 53. The bushes 56 and 58 are not fully in the disc 77 of the connecting element 50, whereby a clamping effect can be generated because the parts of the disc 77, which are located to the right and left of the openings 51, 52, can be pulled apart.

A side view of the connecting element 50 is shown in FIG. 7b. It can be seen here, the three sockets 56, 57, 58. The openings 51, 52, 53 are indicated by dashed lines. The recess 55 is indicated by dashed lines. The recess 55 serves (see also Fig. 10) to disassemble the assembled modules again. With the help of a screwdriver disassembly is possible. The bushes 56, 58 are - as already mentioned - not fully in the disc 77, but are open to the outside, so that a clamping effect is created when other sockets are pushed into the sockets 56, 58. FIG. 8, which shows an enlarged detail of FIG. 5, shows a first step for stabilizing the carrier or module 39. The connecting element 50 shown in FIGS. 7a and 7b is thereby pushed under the tabs 47 and 48, so that after Insertion, the opening 52 of the connecting element 50 comes to rest under the cutout 44 of the tab 48 of the module 39, while the opening 51 of the connecting element comes to rest under the punch 45. The openings 53 appear under the rectangular recess 49.

In FIGS. 9a and 9b, a second connecting element 60 is shown, which also consists of plastic or metal.

FIG. 9a shows a plan view in which two openings 64, 65 and two chamfers 66, 67 are recognized. With the reference numerals 62 and 63 sockets are indicated. In Fig. 9b, which shows a side view of the connecting element 60, you can see the sockets 62, 63 and the chamfers 66 and 67 clearly.

Fig. 10 shows how the connecting element 60 is connected to the tabs 47, 48. In contrast to the connecting element 50, the connecting element 60 is not pushed under, but over the tabs 47, 48. The opening 65 with the sleeve 62 is located at the end of the engagement over the punch 44, while the opening 64 is located with the sleeve 63 on the punch 45.

The indented connector 50 is held below the tabs 47, 48 by hand, while from above the pipe sockets 62, 63 are pushed through the cutouts 44 and 45 and through the openings 52 and 51 in the sockets 58 and 56.

Thus, a corner of the carrier or module 39 is stabilized. The same process is performed at the other corners of the module 39, so that the whole module 39 is stabilized.

The same procedure is used for module 1.

The inherently stabilized modules 1 and 39 must now be connected to each other.

For this purpose, a further connecting element 70 is required, which is shown in FIGS. 11 a and 11 b. This connecting element 70 has two bushes 73, 74, which are fastened to a plate 71, which has a lateral chamfer 72. The bushes 73, 74 may be hollow or solid.

Another connecting element 80, which is shown in FIGS. 12a and 12b, has a similar structure to the connecting element 70. However, it has four bushings 79, 78, 86, 87 instead of only two bushings. With 82 to 85 are called chamfers.

The connecting element 70 serves to connect two modules 1, 39, which are shown in FIG. 10. Here, the two bushings 73, 74 are guided through the openings 40, 49 and pushed through the opening 53 of the connecting element 50 or through the corresponding opening of a further, not shown in FIGS. 8 and 10 further connecting element in the adjacent barten Module 1. Module 1 and 39 are connected to each other at one corner. In a similar way, the other corners can be connected to each other.

The connecting element 80 shown in FIGS. 12a, 12b serves to connect four modules 1, 39, 41, 42, as shown in FIG. The four solid bushes 86, 87, 79, 78 are thereby pushed through the openings 68, 40, 69 and 49 into the openings of the sockets of the respective connecting element 50.

FIG. 13 shows a module 75 which is constructed like module 1 shown in FIG. 1 but still has an open window 76. Arranged around this window 76 are four tabs 88 to 91, which have punch-throughs 92 to 95 at their ends. The lines 100 to 103 represent stamping lines. When the illustration of FIG. 13 shows the back of the module 75, the flaps 88 to 91 are folded out of the plane of the drawing until they are approximately perpendicular to the central area 2.

FIG. 14 shows two modules 105, 106 which correspond to the modules 1 and 39 in FIG. 5, but can be seen from the front side. In the module 106, the tabs 88 to 91 shown in FIG. 13 can be seen, which are slightly pressed into the plane of the drawing. In the module 105, a small module 107 is inserted into the window, which is constructed as well as the modules 1 and 39 in Fig. 5. But it can also be constructed much simpler, because it does not need to be coupled with other small modules. The visible surface of the modules 105, 106 may be provided with first painting motifs while the small module 107 is provided with second painting motifs. The overall arrangement of all modules 105, 106, 107 etc. can be hung on a wall 108. The large and the small modules are each interchangeable, so that a variety of image designs can be realized.

The small module 107 has a slightly smaller diameter than the recess of the large module or carrier 105 and is made of a soft material. As a result, the surface of the small module or shelf 107 bulges as it is slid into the recess 76 of the large module or carrier 105. It is understood that numerous modifications of the embodiments described above are possible. Thus, the tabs shown in Fig. 1 5, 8, 11 and 12 may be provided on its outer side, which are parallel to the punctures 24, 27, 25, 29, with rectangular recesses. Or the tabs 3, 6, 9, 13 may have central through holes for receiving nails or the like. Also, the connecting elements 50, 60, 70 may be configured differently. Thus, it is possible to provide a connecting element which consists of the combination of the connecting elements 60 and 80, so that all the modules 1, 39, 41, 42 shown in FIG. 6 can be stabilized and connected to one another at once. The holes 31 to 38 need not be punched through from the outset. It is sufficient if they are punched so strong that the inner part can be pushed through and falls out or remains in one place with the respective tab in connection.

The rectangular recesses 40, 49; 68, 69 are also not essential. It suffice z. B. the punch-outs 31, 35, 44, 45 and 43, 54, 59, 61 (Fig. 6), which then by means of a connecting element or two or four connecting elements, which perform the function of the connecting elements 70 and 80, respectively be coupled with each other.

The sale of the module is advantageously carried out so that a plurality of flat module discs, which have the same shape as the module disc of FIG. 1, stacked and placed in a box. A container can then be placed on the top module disc, in which all connecting elements are accommodated together with an assembly instruction.

Fig. 15 shows a variant of the invention, which makes it possible to rotate a module by 90 degrees, ie a total of 360 degrees. Such twists can produce surprising visual effects, because an abstract image can look very different depending on the situation. 109 denotes a module. FIG. 15 shows the rear side of this module 109, that is to say the side which abuts against a wall after the suspension. The module 109 consists of a frame 110 and an insert 111. The frame 110 has four sides 112 to 115, which - similarly as already shown in Fig. 4 - are folded up. The inwardly directed tabs 116 to 119 each form a V-shaped cutout 120 to 123 at their joints. At the ends of these V-shaped cutouts 120 to 123 are connecting elements 124 to 127. These connecting elements 124 to 127 do not go to the outer corners of the module so that you - when the module is suspended - you can not see. The insert 111 is held by the folded flaps 128 to 131. These tabs correspond functionally to the tabs 88 to 91 in FIG. 14.

The folded flaps 128 to 131 can - which is not shown in Fig. 15 - are connected to each other at their joints. For this purpose, z. B. the tabs 130 and 128 at its right or left end at least one opening, in which stamped components are formed, which are located in the tabs 129 and 131. Advantageously, four openings and four stamped components are provided. The stamped components have approximately the shape of a tongue, which is pivotally mounted at its lower end. The upper end can then be pushed into an opening and make a connection. FIG. 16 once again shows a plan view of the module 109. It can be seen here again the inwardly directed tabs 116 to 119 of the module and the connecting elements 124 to 127. In addition to these connecting elements 124 to 127 are still guide discs 132 to 135 can be seen. While the guide plates 134 and 135 are disposed directly below the connecting members 124 to 127, the guide discs 123 and 133 are disposed adjacent to the connecting members 124, 125.

To rotate a module 90, 180 or 270 degrees, the module is raised in the direction of arrow 136, then rotated by the desired angle and re-hooked. The guide discs 134, 135 take over the function of a suspension device, while the guide discs 132, 133 take over the function of lateral stabilization.

In Fig. 17, the connecting element 125 and the guide plate 133 are shown enlarged. It can be seen here that the guide disk 133 engages under an edge 137 of the connecting element 125. The guide disk 133 has a thinner exterior 138 and a thicker interior 139. The thicker inner region 139 is provided with a through bore 140. In Fig. 18 is a side view of the connecting member 125 is shown, from which it can be seen that this connecting element 125 has two cylindrical sleeves 141, 142, which are connected at one end to a plate 143. This plate 143 is provided on at least one side with a thin edge 137. FIG. 19 shows the guide disk 133 in a side view. The thicker inner area 139 and the thinner outer area 138 can be seen here. Interior area 139 and outer area 138 form a single component. In practice, the guide disk 133 may, for example, have a total diameter of 12 mm. The perforation 140 then has a diameter of about 1 mm.

FIG. 20 shows the interaction of the guide disk 133 with the connecting element 125 in greater detail. It can be seen here how the outer region 138 of the guide disk 133 engages under the edge 137 of the connecting element 125. Through the bore 140, a thin nail 150 is guided, which is hammered into a wall 151. Since this nail 150 is very thin, it leaves no visible marks when it is pulled out of the wall again.

Fig. 21 shows the front side of the module 109 shown in Fig. 15. In the frame 110 is the insert 111, which is provided with an abstract painting. The insert 111 may protrude slightly out of the frame to give the painting greater plasticity.

FIG. 22 shows an ensemble of several modules 160 to 168. The abstract representation on the mission is the same in all cases. In the modules 160 to 162 or 163 to 165 and 166 to 168, the motif is rotated in each case by 90 degrees or 180 degrees.

Claims

claims

1. A spatial support, comprising: a) a rectangular base (2) with b) four side surfaces (4, 7, 10, 12) which are perpendicular to the edges of the base (2) on this, characterized by c) at least one Opening (76) in the base (2) and d) at least one insert (107), which in the opening (76) can be inserted.

2. Spatial support according to claim 1, characterized in that the material from which the base surface (2) is formed, harder than the material of the insert (107).

3. Spatial support according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer dimensions of the insert (107) are slightly larger than the inner dimensions of the aperture (76), so that the surface of the insert (107) is curved by the insertion.

4. Spatial support according to claim 1, characterized in that it represents a module that can be built with similar modules to a larger unit.

5. Spatial support according to claim 1, characterized in that four

Tabs (3, 6, 9, 13) arranged perpendicular to the side surfaces (4, 7, 10, 12) and parallel to the base (2) and connected to the side surfaces (4, 7, 10, 12).

6. Spatial support according to claim 5, characterized in that a respective punch-through (31, 32, 37, 38, 33, 34, 35, 36) at each end of a tab (3, 6,

9, 13) is provided.

7. Spatial support according to claim 5, characterized in that each end of a tab (eg 9) abuts the end of another tab (6, 8) and forms with this end a recess (40).

8. Spatial support according to claim 1 and claim 5, characterized in that parallel to each side surface (4, 7, 10, 12) a tab (5, 8, 11, 14) extends, which is connected to an adjacent side surface.

9. Spatial support according to claim 1 and claim 5, characterized in that below the ends of two abutting tabs (eg 3 and

13) of a module (eg 1) a first connecting element (50) and above the tabs (3, 13) and above the first connecting element (50) a second connecting element (60) is provided.

10. Spatial support according to claim 9, characterized in that the first connecting element (50) is a rectangular plate.

11. Spatial support according to claim 10, characterized in that the first connecting element (50) is a square plate (77) which is provided with three bushes (56, 57, 58) which are perpendicular to the plate (77).

12. Spatial support according to claim 10 or claim 11, characterized in that the plate (77) has on its surface a recess (55) extending diagonally to the sides of the plate (77).

13. Spatial support according to claim 11 and claim 12, characterized in that two bushes (56, 58) of the three bushes (56 - 58) are arranged on both sides of the recess (55).

14. Spatial support according to claim 11 and claim 12, characterized in that a bushing (57) of the three bushings (56-58) is arranged in a corner of the plate (77) on which the recess (55) points.

15. Spatial support according to claim 11 and claim 14, characterized in that two sockets (56, 58) of the three sockets (56-58) are of equal length and shorter than the third socket (57).

16. Spatial support according to claim 9, characterized in that the second connecting element (60) is an L-shaped plate (61).

17. Spatial support according to claim 16, characterized in that the plate (61) has two mirror-symmetrical to the plate (61) arranged and perpendicular to the plate (68) standing bushes (62, 63).

18. Spatial support according to claim 16, characterized in that the plate (68) has chamfers (66, 67) on its short sides.

19. Spatial support according to claim 7, claim 9 and claim 14, characterized in that the bushing (57), on which the recess (55) of the first connecting element (50) points, is arranged below the recess (40).

20. Spatial support according to claim 19, characterized in that a third connecting element (70) is provided with two bushes (73, 74) from which a bushing (eg 73) passes through the recess (40) and into the opening (53) of the connecting part (50) is guided.

21. Spatial carrier according to claim 20, characterized in that the second bush (eg 74) of the third connecting element (70) is guided through a recess (49) of a second module (39).

22. A method for producing a spatial support by means of a flat disc having a plurality of embossing lines (15-23, 26, 28, 30) and a plurality of line-shaped punctures (27, 24, 29, 25), characterized by the following steps: a) the edges of a rectangular base (2) are each two upwardly connected tabs (eg 3 and 4) along an embossing line (18) folded so that they are perpendicular to the base (2); b) of the base (2) remote from the two interconnected tabs (3, 4) is folded by 90 ° along a stamping line (17), so that this tab (3) extends parallel to the base.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that a first connecting element (50) under two tabs (3, 13) pushed and that a second

Connecting element (60) is placed on the tab (3, 13), wherein the second connecting element (60) has sockets, which are pushed into the socket openings of the first connecting element (50).

24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that a third connecting element (70, 80) above the openings (40, 49) of two modules (1, 39) with its bushes (73, 74) in each case one of these openings ( 40, 49) and an opening (53) of a first connecting element (50) is pushed.

25. Spatial support according to claim 1, characterized in that the insert (107) has a base surface (111) and four vertically folded-up side parts (128-131), wherein the respectively adjacent side parts are connected to one another by means of tongues and recesses, wherein the Tongues on a first side part and the recesses are on a second side part.