WO2021230738A1

WO2021230738A1 - Modular panels of the jigsaw type

Info

Publication number: WO2021230738A1
Application number: PCT/MX2021/050003
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sergio MARTÍNEZ
Original assignee: Martinez Sergio
Priority date: 2020-05-11
Filing date: 2021-01-21
Publication date: 2021-11-18
Also published as: MX2020004879A

Abstract

Modular panels of the jigsaw type, with modules having a triangular or square geometric base with a thickness proportional to the protrusions extending from same, and with the option that their "A" and "B" connections can be configured on any of their sides. Connection "A" is a rectangular prism-shaped protrusion, which is linked to the principal module on one of the sides thereof, and connection "B" is two rectangular prism-shaped protrusions, separated from each other, which are linked to the principal module on one side thereof. With the vertical, horizontal and transverse interconnection means it is possible to construct a two-dimensional fabric and rigid 3D structures, endowing the assembly with the desired shape with the various modules which allow more complex assemblies and geometries to be created, providing special properties in terms of flexibility, torsion, movement and locking in desired areas.

Description

Modular Puzzle Panels

BACKGROUND

Currently in the field generates! of the industry or development of innovative technology, such as uniquely shaped puzzle pieces, for the application of different areas in the industry such as construction based on 3D modular panels are limited, "LEGO" is a brand to mention.

There are a variety of modular designs in puzzle-type assembly pieces for common use in different sectors of the industry, these can be referenced in the state of the art in patents granted and similar but not equal to the present invention, the ESI is registered 078092U, ES1078092Y, and US D499, 151S, in the United States, or ia U9000880 (02.03.1990), PCT / CA1995 / 000305 (24.05.1995), E9591S493 (24.05.1995) and P9700462 (04.03.1997) , the latter Spanish, are proposed as modular assemblies for architectural construction, and as puzzle games with didactic purposes for the development of creativity, both separately and different markets, with which you can build 2D mats or 3D structures, the Puzzle-Type Modular Panels perform the same functions in a simpler way, since the multiple union between basic modules and variants of similar geometries, by hinge-type connections, simplifies the assembly of various structures. 2D and 3D structures in the vertical (Y), horizontal (X) and transversal (Z) axes, with the advantage that the modules can be of different sizes and of different materials, as well as multiple configurations based on their connection between modules "A" and "B".

Square geometry is referred to in Mexico to patent No. 340347, which, although they are similar, are not identical since the latter refers to a single piece of a single configuration, and for a single application.

1. Asymmetric Articuladle Piece, which is characterized by being made up of a square, with extructions on its four sides, on one side a central extruction, and on the opposite side two equidistant extructions, and on the other two sides the same asymmetric configuration.

2. Asymmetric Piece Articuiabie in accordance with clause 1 regarding the form of vertical and horizontal assembly through holes to form plates and create a suit.

The present invention differs in that this square can be configured on any of its sides, including its center, with a variant connection configuration "A" or "B", in this way, Modular Puzzle-Type Panels such as the "Symmetric Panel" are created. (PS), which is based on a square geometry.

1. “Square” geometry, It is formed by a square of V thickness proportional to its projections on its four sides and can have different connection configurations “A” and “B”.

2. Puzzle-type Modular Panels for application in the mechanical area and industrial application of technological development, but not limited to. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The properties of these modules are shown in the following description and drawings in order to enter into the application in the mechanical area and Industrial application of technological development, in an enunciative, but not limitative way. In the state of the art, the manufacture and assembly process of the caterpillars for war tanks and heavy machinery and in turn the hinges for doors, or chains and links of similar geometries for their assemblies and movements are known, these being similar Of various materials, sizes and designs, applied in different areas of the Industry, the Puzzle Type Modular Panels can be applied to all these industries and is distinguished from these and others by the abstract base geometry and the design similar to itself of the whole. of Modules, and that it can be of different materials, different designs and different sizes, for which there are adapters that interconnect the larger modules with the smaller ones and vice versa (Figure 3, A <B, A> B).

The System is made up of various modules based on the basic 'Square "and triangular" geometry, which complement the assemblies and help to create more complex geometric combinations and structures with 45 ° connections, rotating parts and hinge-type movement (8 ) from 180 ° to 360 °.

In order to obtain 2D, 3D assemblies and assemblies of complex geometries without losing physical stability, the present Puzzle-Type Modular Panels were designed, it is a whole system of unique modules in geometry and design for application in different areas and markets. of the Industry, mainly in the mechanical area and industrial application of technological development such as: a) Creation of new products or processes. b) Improvement of existing products or processes. c) Use of by-products or waste, (green technology) d) Product scaling.

The module system can have application in the field of modular assemblies for puzzle games with the didactic purpose and for the development of creativity (Fig. 5), architecture (Fig. 5), two-dimensional mats or three-dimensional structures for different uses of art (Fig. 5), splints, immobilizers (Fig. 6), safety vests (figure 7), construction (fig. 5) or other self-interest in an enunciative but non-limiting way, the imagination is the limit for the application of modules in the art. The mechanical design center of the UNAM carried out a qualitative study of the modules and initially 5 Markets, 12 Segments and 52 applications were found, the Ideas raised may have a viable commercial application based on the fact of having arisen from a commercial context , the market that denotes the greatest potential opportunity for the modules is Architecture and Construction with 36% of suggested applications; the construction part being the most relevant segment followed by Leisure, health and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1, drawing showing the description, characteristics and properties of the base geometry.

Figure 2, drawing showing the description, characteristics and properties of the models and designs.

Figure 3, drawing showing the description, characteristics and properties of the variant modules.

Figure 4, drawing showing the description, characteristics and properties of the connections.

Figure 5, Photograph of 2d and 3D assemblies to visualize the described properties.

Figure 6, Photograph of the application of the piece for orthotic products, prostheses and health products. Figure 7, Photograph showing the application of the modules for body protection and safety.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 is an aerial and three-dimensional view of the basic geometry (1, 2) and its variant designs, for design convenience all have an internal bore that passes through the module in its middle (11), some modules in the image are shown without modifications, with movement lock with the Circumferential Modification option (7).

"Triangular" geometry (1)

It is formed by a Triangle of “x” thickness proportional to its projections on its three sides, having the option of being able to configure its connections “A” (3) and Έ ”(4) on any of its 3 sides.

Geometry "square" (2)

It is made up of a square of "x" thickness proportional to its projections, which are the connections between modules on its four sides, and it can have different connection configurations "A" and "8".

Connection "A" and "B"

For the various configurations of square and triangular geometries and create Modular Puzzle-Type Panels:

Connection “A” (3), on one of its sides of the main square (2), in the central block of the Imaginary division or proportion of 3X3, a square-shaped projection, of the same proportions and dimensions to the imaginary square of the 3X3 division, that is, a small square that is attached to! main square! on one of its sides and in the center (3).

Connection “B” (4), on one of its sides of the main square (2), there are two projections equidistant from each other in the shape of a square, of the same proportions and dimensions to the imaginary squares of the 3X3 division, that is, two small squares equidistant from each other that are attached to! main square on the opposite side of connection “A” (3).

With the base geometry and the connections type "A" and "B" we can begin to form the Modular Panels of Puzzle Type, and Variant modules with the combinations of connections "A" and "B".

Figure 2 shows the 5 different models and their 4 designs together with some modules of different connectives and their logical fastening between modules by connections “A” (3) and “B” (4), and shows their drilling for design convenience. internal which goes through e! center to module (11). The configuration change in the model allows the module to have some specific properties depending on the use or application to which it is to be used, the basic models are:

1. Panel “A”, With two connections “A” {3} and two connections “B” (4} both on opposite sides and on all four sides of the module, where the connections meet or join

There remains a hollow of a square of the same proportions (5), this will reiienara and join the connections "B" (4), leaving a module similar to a puzzle, this module by its geometry previously explicitly described allows to be assembled by another module of the same geometry "square ^* (2) or Triangular" (1) and with connections of type "A" and "B" described above, on either side (6), (figure 5), or of any of its variants.

2. Panel “B”, With two “A” connections (3) and two “B” connections (4) both on opposite sides and on all four sides of the module, where the “B” connections (4) meet or join. , there is an emptying of a square of the same proportions and dimensions of the imaginary square of the 3X3 (5) division, which allows us to have greater options of connections for assemblies, leaving a module similar to urs puzzles.

3. Panel "AB", With only one connection "A" to the opposite side of a single connection "B".

4. Panel “AA”, With a connection “A” to the opposite side of a connection “A”.

5. Panel "BB", With a connection "B" to the opposite side of a connection Έ ".

The design modifications are in order to make the part more useful and improve the assemblies to apply the modules in different areas and sectors of the industry, these design modifications are:

Solid (S) solid and closed for applications that require it.

Hollow (H) solid with connection "B" to the center of the module (4) that improves the assemblies.

Reinforced laminate (Lr) hollow, in a grid-like laminar shape, with connection "B" to the center (4).

Single laminar (Ls) cast, only the base geometry and connections "A" and "B",

Figure 3 is an aerial and three-dimensional view that shows variant modules, these can have multiple configurations based on their connections "A" and "B" as well as their base geometry. Some of their combinations are illustrated in an enunciative but non-limiting manner.

1. Symmetrical Panel “PS”, With four “B” connections on its sides.

2. Union, Short “AA” type connection, Union for assemblies of various modules, especially the “PS” ones.

3. Panel “GA”, connection type “A” and on its opposite side a concentric bolt at 90 ° from the direction of rotation of connection “A” that allows a rotating axis and improves its assemblies and movements.

4. Panel “GB”, Connection type “B” and on its opposite side concentric housing at 90 ° from the direction of rotation of connection “B” that allows a rotating axis and improves the assemblies and movements of the same,

5. Panel “A45 °”, triangular geometry with connection type “A”, which allows connections at 45 ”.

6. “B45 °” panel, triangular geometry with type “B” connection, which allows 45 ”connections. 7. Adapter A> B. allows connecting small modules to larger modules of the same geometry.

8. A <B adapter, allows connecting large modules to smaller modules of the same geometry.

Figure 4 shows how to apply ursa circumference modification! (7) the clamping design between the “A” and “B” connections of the modules creates a hinge-type connection (8) with a 180 ° turn and for the “Symmetrical Panel (PS)” module of 360 °, and makes the assembly and the union more practical and useful in the assembly of various structures in the horizontal (X), vertical (Y) and transverse (Z) axes, the fastening between the module connections can be:

1. As already explained above by adjustment between connections “A” and “B”,

2. Clip-type with crescent-shaped projections (3.5) on the sides of connection "A" (3), and negative crescent-shaped projections (4.5) on connection "B" (4) that allow a firmer grip and 180 ° articulation (8).

3. Through a bolt with a hole (3.5) in connection “A” (3), and holes (4.5) in connection “B” (4) that allow a more firm hold by joining individual modules to Through a strong bolt for each of its vertical (Y), horizontal (X) and transverse (Z), (9) axes, it allows a 180 ° (8) articulation on any axis.

4. Woven thread, with a hole (3.5) in connection "A" (3), and holes (4.5) in connection "B" (4) that allow a firm hold by joining pieces through a thread resistant (10) for each and every one of its horizontal (X), vertical (Y) or transverse (Z) axes, individually, allowing 180 ° articulation (8).

5. Thread woven in a sewing machine between modules of reinforced Laminar design (Lr) as shown in figure 6 item (12).

Or some other means of vertical, horizontal and transverse interconnection, a two-dimensional fabric and 3D rigid structures can be built (9), giving the desired shape to the assembly with variant modules that allow more complex assemblies and geometries obtaining special properties of flexibility, torsion , movement and blocking of it in desired areas.

Figure 5, Photographic image of a toy assembly in the shape of a "Tank" for play applications and puzzle games, a tubular structure for structural and architectural or construction applications, and a 2D mat where it illustrates how changing color modules is It can be used for ornamental, playful and design forms or for art use, it shows the 2D and 3D assembly properties together.

Figure 6, Photographic Image of the reinforced Laminar modules (Lr), a type of union between modules is illustrated by fabric with a sewing machine (12). for the use and application of products for physical health such as orthotics, prostheses and rebound for exoskeletons for therapeutic use. Figure 7, Photographic image of an assembly in the form of a vest for the application of the modules in body protection. The best way to use the modules is by the form that it provides together and that it can adopt certain forms and use according to its resistance, torsion, flexibility and mobility, with the modality of changing both the configuration of the model, design , the dimensions, the color and the material, even being able to adapt an accessory that makes it more efficient (see example “b” below).

The possibilities of use or application can be multiple as the system itself arises, infinite ingenuity with which it is thought is the limit to use either a single module or together, and give it special characteristics of flexibility and angles of ios-like movement of! human body and restrict it in important areas such as joints and thus avoid serious trauma, scrapes and fracture, changing the material of the module an armored suit can be made in the same way, some other possible uses are proposed in an enunciative but non-limiting way: a) The construction of a circle-shaped fabric with the 45 ° piece for internal tire lining, in a certain way we can make it shielded or more resistant to punctures without losing 100% the shape of the wheel. b) The construction of a fabric or rigid 3D structure (9) with free movement modules and placing hydraulic or pneumatic pistons in certain modules through a protrusion of the square in the shape of an ear to make the fabric retractable or extensible and apply it in infinity of uses, for example: the construction of a roof for places where it is required to have it outdoors and sometimes close it automatically, or the automated door of a garage.

Claims

CLAIMS The invention being sufficiently described, I consider it a novelty since, existing similarity in technique, it is neither applied nor improved as the set of abstract geometries and connections of the Puzzle-Type Modular Panels, therefore, I write as my own. exclusive property io contained in the following clauses:

1. Puzzle-Type Modular Panels, characterized by having a “triangular ' ⁵ (1) and“ square ”(2) base Geometry.

"Triangular" geometry (1), It is formed by a Triangle of "x" thickness proportional to its projections on its three sides, having the option of being able to configure its connections "A" (3) and "B" (4) by anyone from its 3 sides.

Geometry "square" (2), It is formed by a square of "x" thickness proportional to its projections on its four sides and can have various connection configurations "A" and Έ ".

2. Puzzle-type Modular Panels, which refers to claim 1, characterized by having “A ' ⁵ and“ B ”Connection for various configurations of square and triangular geometries.

Connection “A” (3), on one of the sides of the main square (2), in the central part of the Imaginary division or proportion of 3X3, a projection in the shape of a square, of the same proportions and dimensions squared imagine it as the division of 3X3, that is, a small square that is attached to! main square on one of its sides and in the center (3).

Connection "B" (4), on one of the sides of the main square (2), there are two projections equidistant from each other in the shape of a square, of the same proportions and dimensions to the imaginary squares of the 3X3 division, that is, two small squares equidistant from each other that join the main square on one of its sides.

3. Modular Panels of the Puzzle type, which refers to claims 1 and 2, with a system of models according to the different configurations of square and triangular geometries and their connections "A" and "B",

Modifications to the models of existing modules, their variants and possible ones to develop and create based on the geometry and their connections previously explained in an enunciative but non-limiting way, as referred to in claims 1 and 2.

Panel A Panel B Panel AB Panel AA Panel BB

Panel PS Union Panel GA Panel GB Panel A45 °

Panel B45 ° Adapter +/- Adapter - / +

4. Puzzle-type Modular Panels, which refers to claims 1, 2, and 3, with design modifications according to the different configurations of square and triangular geometries and their "A" and "B" sonexssnes,

Design modifications in order to make the modules and assemblies more useful to apply them in different areas and sectors of the industry, the design modifications are the following, which are named in an enunciative but non-limiting way according to claims 1, 2 and 3 .

Solida (S) Solid and closed design for applications that require it, such as outdoors or in fomi pieces for educational games.

Hollow (H) Solid design with a "B" connection to the center of the module (4) that improves the connection of multiple assemblies.

Reinforced laminar (Lr) Hollow design, grid-like laminar shape, with connection “B” in the center (4) Simple laminar (Ls) Hollow design, only the base geometry and the “A” and “B” connections

5. Puzzle-type Modular Panels, which refers to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, with structural modifications according to the different configurations of square and triangle geometries and their different "A" and "B" connections.

Circumferential modification (7) for hinge assembly (8)

Internal drilling for design convenience that goes through the module in the middle (11)

Connection “B” (4) to the center of the module.

Fastening between modules:

Fit between the connections (6) "A" and "B"

Bolt and holes along connection “A” and “B” (3.5 and 4.5)

Fipo clip protrusions on connections “A” and “B” (3.5 and 4.5)

Thread woven between modules by holes along connections “A” and “8” (3.5 and 4.5)

Sewing machine type woven thread between reinforced Laminar design modules (Lr) as shown in figure 6 item (12)

6. Puzzle-type Modular Panels in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that the module can have different thicknesses, sizes, colors, materials and dimensions, as well as multiple configurations based on its connection between modules "A" and "B ”,

7. Puzzle-type Modular Panels in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the module can be applied in the mechanical area and industrial application of technological development, and in other areas of the industry in an enunciative, but non-limiting manner.