WO2015059323A1

WO2015059323A1 - Modular construction system of three-dimensional geometric shapes and furniture

Info

Publication number: WO2015059323A1
Application number: PCT/ES2014/000182
Authority: WO
Inventors: Laura Elena JEVREMOVITCH MARTÍNEZ
Original assignee: Jevremovitch Martínez Laura Elena
Priority date: 2013-10-26
Filing date: 2014-10-27
Publication date: 2015-04-30
Also published as: ES1104081Y; ES1104081U; FR3012305A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular construction system which consists of a series of hollow prisms or boxes, stored one inside the other such as to fit together perfectly, like Russian dolls (figure 2), which when opened, extracted and combined with one another, enable countless three-dimensional compositions and furniture to be configured. This is possible owing to the design of the modules, hollow prisms or boxes, characterised by having a diagonal opening (figure 1), the right-angled prism having a square base or original box being able to be divided into two triangular prisms (1 figure 1) that are connected in hinged manner by means of the shared edge thereof (2 figure 1), which, together with the possibility of fitting some parts with others, makes multiple quick and easy configurations (figure 7-10) possible. The easy handling, lightness and simplicity of said parts make same very versatile for producing all types of three-dimensional constructions and furniture. The parts can also be connected together using mechanical attachments or punched joining parts, thus increasing the construction possibilities thereof. The essence of the present invention is not affected by variations in the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the component elements, which are described in a limiting manner, which is enough to allow reproduction by an expert. The present invention is a construction system with a large number of applications, which can be used as furniture for children and adults, as a revolutionary storage system, in the construction of sets, containers, packaging systems, in the production of display units, or simply as a game with which to create endless geometric shapes and expressions.

Description

Modular construction system

of three-dimensional geometric shapes and furniture

Description

Modular construction system consisting of a series of hollow prisms or boxes, stored inside each other so that they fit perfectly, such as matrioskas (fig. 2), which when opened, extracted and combined with each other, allow to configure innumerable three-dimensional compositions and furniture.

This is possible due to the design of the modules, hollow prisms or the boxes, characterized by having their diagonal opening (fig. 1), being able to divide the straight prism with a square base or original box into two triangular prisms (1 fig.l) articulated by the common edge (2 figl), which together with the possibility of fitting some pieces with others, allows multiple configurations in a very simple and immediate way (fig. 7-10).

Its ease of handling and lightness and simplicity makes them very versatile for all types of three-dimensional constructions and furniture.

To connect some parts with others, mechanical fasteners, die-cut pieces can also be used, thus increasing their construction possibilities.

Variations in materials shape size and arrangement of the component elements described in a limiting manner do not alter the essence of the present invention, grazing this to be reproduced by an expert.

Technical sector

The present invention is a constructive system with a large number of applications, it can be used as furniture for children and adults, as a revolutionary storage system, in the construction of scenographies, packaging, packaging, to make exhibitors, or simply as a game with which to create an infinite number of shapes and geometric expressions.

The simplicity of the design makes it extremely effective as a constructive system. The composition based on right triangles allows you to make infinite three-dimensional structures and allows its use as a tool in the study of geometry and mathematics.

materials

The material to be used must be light, economical, sufficiently resistant and recyclable. The cardboard meets these premises perfectly.

They have a duration according to their use, but they are also easily repairable in case of deterioration and recyclable once they have completed their life cycle. The cardboard is a very familiar material and suitable for all ages and offers the possibility of painting it, decorating it with stickers, piercing it ...

Dimensions and embodiment

Example of two different construction sets with this system depending on the scale at which it is developed:

• Set of 6 boxes, to create children's furniture

It is a recyclable construction game, light and easily storable, with which to create, in a very simple and immediate way, different pieces of furniture for children to play to decorate their space.

The material of the boxes is corrugated cardboard with Kraft paper on both sides, of approx. 7mm thick

They are self-assembling boxes, regardless of adhesives, only cardboard and can be decorated with stickers or screen printed (can also be glued, stamped, laminated, varnished).

To fix the constructions in a reversible and simple way, sailboat adhesive circles, stickers, mechanical joints or die-cut pieces are used especially to join pieces with different angles.

This kit consists of 6 pieces: a large prism that contains a smaller prism that in turn contains two cubes that in turn contain a smaller cube each. Six pieces in one (fig. 11-13). Each of the prisms opens (by the diagonal of its section perpendicular to the common edge, which is also its axis of symmetry), dividing into two hollow triangular prisms that pivot on an axis of rotation that is also the edge that joins both pieces .

With it you can easily make different pieces of basic furniture (fig. 14-16).

• Construction game. Bucket of constructions.

Construction game suitable for children.

Pleasant manipulation develops multiple skills in children: stack, rotate, fit, combine ...

Its geometric shapes, colors and the safety of the material, makes it suitable for children from 2 years. They can play making constructions of all kinds and furniture for their dolls.

The two large cubes are transformed into a chair, shelving container, small table ...

The material in this case would be corrugated cardboard.

It is composed of 26 pieces. A prism of square section of cardboard, which contains another prism of the same characteristics but of a size that fits perfectly in the inside of the first one and which in turn contains: four rectangular prismatic pieces in which other pieces are equal but sized to fit inside them and which in turn contain inside two large cubic prisms that contain another two smaller cubic prisms. In total: two large cubic prisms, which act as the game's packaging and that can form a chair or a small table for children, four rectangular prisms and eight small cubic prisms and another 8 cubic prisms within them. 6 different variations of the same design, sized to fit inside each other and to configure all kinds of three-dimensional geometric shapes.

State of the art

The market is increasingly demanding sustainable objects, and cardboard is increasing its presence in toys and furniture in recent years.

This simple system explores the constructive possibilities of cardboard and provides endless design possibilities.

The repetition and proper sizing of a basic piece, consisting of a cube or prism that opens diagonally, rotating around one of its edges (Fig. 1) and houses within one or several pieces of the same characteristics. It offers innumerable possibilities in the realization of children's construction games and furniture and storage (Fig. 7-10).

There are more and more furniture made of cardboard, but not a system like this, which by combination can create a large number of different models, in such a simple way that it is within the reach of children.

There are sets of concentric cubes in cardboard, which can form towers and different designs, but none that combine the diagonal opening to fit some pieces with others and multiply the possible designs.

Similar pieces are found, not equal in some product packages, but not combining concentric pieces or conceiving and dimensioning as a construction system.

This system integrates the concept of a box into another and a system or design of a diagonal opening box to adequately dimension the different pieces, configure a construction system that allows obtaining three-dimensional geometric shapes and pieces of furniture. The thickness of the cardboard appropriate to the scale gives it the necessary resistance and gives it a lightness that makes it very easily manipulated by children, being also very economical and recyclable.

It is a system or set of furniture construction that can also be used as a storage solution.

The system itself is the packaging, enhancing its simplicity and reducing itself to a surprisingly small and light box in relation to its content. When making combinations of pieces the game reminds us of the tangram, although in this case we have three-dimensional pieces and the pieces are different in number and shape.

It also resembles construction games of traditional geometric shapes, although in this case the pieces are also transformed and rotated and fit. The material is also very new in a construction game and provides countless advantages for its lightness, safety and warm touch.

The need for toy durability has varied. It is not necessary for a toy to resist generations. The cardboard provides the necessary durability, it can be repaired and decorated with stickers, paintings ... and it is a very close and pleasant material. When it is no longer necessary it is very easy to recycle.

Object of the invention: technical problem - proposed solution

Therefore the present invention has the task of presenting a very simple construction system, suitable for children, very light, ecological, recyclable and that allows to create innumerable three-dimensional geometric shapes and pieces of furniture for children or adults and when not in use reduce to a light box and even use it as a storage solution.

The proposed solution solves all these premises by means of a basic piece, (FIG. 1) two hollow prisms joined by an axis of rotation that is in turn the common edge that is repeated in different consecutive sizes (fig. 2), which allow storage one inside the other (Fig. 3), perfect for cardboard, self-adhesive, without adhesives or tools.

The whole piece is made only in cardboard. The same material, choosing

suitably the weight and quality of the outer paper, allows in a very simple way the punching, either digital or mechanical, and the flexible movement of the pieces.

The cardboard is perfect for its lightness, strength, economy, ease of recycling, and this invention enhances its use in many different applications.

Description of the figures

Fig. 1. A type box is represented. The box is opened by its diagonal (1), being divided into two triangular parts that are joined by one of the edges of the box (2), which acts as a hinge when the box is made of a folding material.

Fig. 2. Box containing a box inside.

Fig. 3. Box containing 4 boxes inside.

Fig. 4. Rectangular box.

Fig. 5. Rectangular box containing two cubic boxes. Fig. 6. The development of opening and turning a box from 3 different views is represented. The different positions that the box can take to form combinations are appreciated.

Fig. 7. Chair construction from two basic parts.

Fig. 8. Shelving construction from two basic parts.

Fig. 9. Construction of a table from two basic pieces.

Fig. 10. Container.

Fig. 11. Example of kit for construction of children's furniture. This kit consists of 6 pieces: a large prism that contains another prism, which contains two cubes that contain one cube each. Cubes of 4 different sizes arranged so that they fit inside each other.

Fig. 12. Removal of children's furniture construction kit.

Fig. 13. Kit contents. It consists of 6 pieces: two prisms and four cubes.

Fig. 14-16. Different combinations of pieces that give rise to a multitude of furniture and three-dimensional geometric shapes.

Fig. 14. Chair + table + bookcase

Fig. 15. Armchair + chair + container

Fig. 16. Two chairs + table

Fig. 17. It is an exploded view of a 3mm corrugated cardboard type box, before being folded and assembled. The box is perfectly assembled without using any additional parts or adhesives. The assembly is very simple. 1-flaps, 2 folds, 3, swivel-hinge shaft, 4-dimension inside.

Fig. 18. It is an exploded view of a 3mm corrugated cardboard type box, sized to fit inside the box of Figure 17. 5-inner dimension

Fig. 19. It is an exploded view of a rectangular 3mm corrugated cardboard type box.

Fig. 20. It is an exploded view of a rectangular 3mm corrugated cardboard type box, sized to fit inside the box of figure 19.

Fig. 21. Example of the children's block construction kit. This kit consists of 26 pieces: two large cubes, eight prisms, eight medium cubes, and eight small cubes, sized so that they all fit inside the larger cube.

Fig. 22. Opening mini kit.

Fig. 23. Contents Kit mini.

Claims

1. Modular construction system formed by a series of rectangular straight prisms with hollow square sections or boxes, characterized by joining two concepts:

-The hollow rectangular right prisms or boxes are sized to fit inside each other (fig. 2-5).

-The opening of said boxes or prisms occurs in the diagonal of two of their faces located in planes perpendicular to the common edge they share, dividing the original cube or prism into two triangular symmetric prisms (1 Fig. 1) that can be rotated by pivoting around an axis of rotation that is the edge they share, adopting various positions (fig. 6)

This system allows you to create different pieces of furniture: tables (fig. 9, 16) chairs (fig. 7), armchairs (fig. 14, 15), shelves (fig. 8), etc. as well as countless three-dimensional objects and games of constructions for children and storage solution.

2. Modular system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of a rigid or semi-rigid plate of die-cut cardboard so that it is mounted only by folding, without the need to use adhesives, following the design of the templates in Figures 17-19, by flaps (1, fig. 17) and the dimensioning of the width of the fold channels (2, fig. 17) depending on the thickness of the cardboard, following the proportion d = 2e + t, where d = width of the carcass channel fold, e = plate thickness, t = tolerance. The dimensions of the boxes to fit inside each other are related to the thickness of the material.

3. Modular system according to claim 1, characterized in that it has no flaps and the pressure boxes are mounted.

4. Modular system according to claim 1 and 2 characterized by having its surface serigraphed.

5. Modular system according to claim 1 and 2 characterized by having its surface plasticized.

6. Modular system according to claim 1 and 2 characterized by having its surface glued with paper.

7. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized by joining the different parts with sailboat circles or adhesive strips.

8. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized by joining the different parts with magnets that fit inside them.

9. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized by joining the modules with reversible male-female mechanical joints (which can be removed and put on).

10. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized by joining the different pieces with die-cut cardboard joints that join the modules according to different angles.

11. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized by being realized in

plastic.

12. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized in that it is realized in

wood.

13. Modular system according to claim 1 characterized by being made of sheet metal.