Paper craft model with articulating element

Abstract

A paper craft model with articulating elements includes a paper craft model sheet that includes a paper substrate including a cut out with a multiplicity of scored lines adapted to facilitate a folding of the cut out into a first atomic three-dimensional object. The sheet also includes a spherical orifice defined on one surface of the first atomic three-dimensional object. Finally, the sheet includes an additional cut out disposed within the paper substrate, and including a multiplicity of scored lines adapted to facilitate a folding of the additional cut out into a second atomic three-dimensional object. The additional cut out defines an articulation tab including a neck extending from the additional cut out and a head disposed at a distal end of the neck. The neck has a width not exceeding a diameter of the orifice, and the head has a width that exceeds the diameter.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to modeling and more particularly to paper craft modeling.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Modeling refers to the fabrication of a scale representation of a person, place or thing. Historically, modeling has employed the use of several different core materials including plastic, wood and paper. Paper modeling in particular has remained popular for nearly a century. Paper modeling involves the use of paper as a core material in fabricating a scale model of a person place or thing. Paper modeling can be broadly classified as either paper folding or paper cutting. Paper folding, also known as origami, requires the production of a three-dimensional object through the exclusive performance of folding operations on a piece of paper. Kirigami, in turn, permits the use of cutting and securing of different pieces of paper in order to produce a model.[0005]Card modeling as a form of kirig...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a novel and non-obvious paper craft model with articulating elements and a method of manufacturing thereof. The model includes a paper substrate with a cut out that can be folded into a three-dimensional object with a spherical orifice and an articulation tab. The articulation tab has a neck and a head that fit into the orifice, allowing the objects to be joined to form a paper craft model. The cut outs are defined by perforating an outline and scoring lines, and the model can be used for various purposes such as creating monsters, humans, cartoon characters, vehicles, weapons, or buildings. The technical effects of the invention include improved paper craft modeling with articulating elements and a more complex and realistic model that can be easily assembled.

Problems solved by technology

However, the securing tab and slit methodology does not permit the articulation of any one of the atomic three-dimensional objects relative to one another.

In fact, to attempt to articulate one of the atomic three-dimensional objects of a paper model in respect to another is to cause the bending or tearing of the paper model.

Consequently, the tactile appeal of a paper model can be lost upon the end user in favor of a plastic or wooden model.

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