3D POP-UP CARD WITH PLUSH FIGURE

Abstract

The invention relates to a 3D pop-up card comprising a plush FIG. (3) reversibly convertible from a flat compressed state to a three-dimensional expanded state, and a foldable base (5) reversibly convertible from a flat compressed state to a three-dimensional expanded state, and a foldable card (2) having an inner side and an outer side, which is reversibly transferable from a folded closed state to an unfolded opened state, wherein the foldable base (5) is fixed to the inner side of the foldable card (2) and wherein the plush FIG. (3) is fixed to the foldable base (5), and wherein the card (2) comprises an additional support element (6) which is arranged inside the base (5) and supports the base (5) from the inside in the unfolded state of the card (2).

Claims

1. A 3D pop-up card comprising a plush figure reversibly convertible from a flat compressed state to a three-dimensional expanded state, and a foldable base reversibly convertible from a flat compressed state to a three-dimensional expanded state, and a foldable card having an inner side and an outer side, which is reversibly transferable from a folded closed state to an unfolded opened state, wherein the foldable base is fixed to the inner side of the foldable card and wherein the plush figure is fixed to the foldable base, characterized in that the card comprises an additional support element which is arranged inside the base and supports the base from the inside in the unfolded state of the card.

2. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the additional support element is fixed to the card alone.

3. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the additional support element comprises a material which is more dimensionally stable than the material of which the base is made.

4. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the base is conical in the expanded state and has a round outline.

5. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the card further comprises light and acoustic elements, a switch for activating the light and acoustic elements, a circuit or microprocessor for controlling the electrical components and a power supply.

6. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the card is divided into two halves which are provided foldable on top of each other and wherein the halves are provided in double layers with an inner and an outer layer.

7. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the support element comprises a reinforcing element.

8. 3D pop-up card according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing element comprises a body and an extension, said extension protruding from the fabric figure when the card is opened.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] The invention and the technical environment are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. It should be noted that the figures show a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiment variant shown. In particular, the invention encompasses, to the extent that it is technically useful, any combination of the technical features listed in the claims or described in the description as relevant to the invention.

[0045] Showing:

[0046] FIG. 1 a preferred embodiment of the 3D map with plush figure;

[0047] FIG. 2 the preferred embodiment of the 3D card with a longitudinal section through the plush figure, the base and the support element;

[0048] FIG. 3 the individual elements of the preferred embodiment of the 3D card;

[0049] FIG. 4 a preferred embodiment of the card;

[0050] FIG. 5 a preferred embodiment of the base;

[0051] FIG. 6 a preferred embodiment of the support element and the reinforcing element;

[0052] FIG. 7 a preferred embodiment of the support element with reinforcing element and light element;

[0053] FIG. 8 a preferred embodiment of the electronic circuit.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0054] FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the 3D card 1 with plush FIG. 3. The plush FIG. 3 is arranged together with a lighting element 4 on the inner surface formed by the two halves 2A, 2B of the foldable card 2. In the illustrated unfolded state, the two halves 2A, 2B of the foldable card 2 form a planar plane from which the plush FIG. 3 with a lighting element 4 protrudes. A number of first recesses 8 are provided on the inner surface to enable further lighting effects by means of lighting elements (LEDs) which can be attached there.

[0055] FIG. 2 shows the preferred embodiment of the 3D card 1 according to FIG. 1, whereby a longitudinal section through the plush FIG. 3 is shown. In the longitudinal section, the inner construction within the plush FIG. 3 can be seen. This internal construction comprises a cone-shaped base 5 and an additional support element 6.

[0056] The cone-shaped base 5 comprises second fixing means 5C, by which the base 5 is fixable to the inner side of the card 2 and preferably to inserts 7 provided therefor.

[0057] The additional support element 6 is provided inside the conical base 5. The shape of the support element 6 corresponds essentially to the sectional surface of a longitudinal section through the blunt conical base 5, i.e. it is trapezoidal.

[0058] The additional support element 6 is provided along the centre line M of the card 2.

[0059] FIG. 3 shows individual elements of which the 3D card 1 (FIG. 1) is composed, namely the card 2 with the two halves 2A, 2B and the support element 6 arranged between the two halves 2A, 2B with the lighting element 4 as well as the base 5 with the two second fixing means 5C and the plush FIG. 3.

[0060] The combination of support element 6, reinforcing element 10 (FIG. 6) and lighting element 4 forms the reinforced illuminated support element 6″.

[0061] The support element 6 or the reinforced illuminated support element 6″ is provided centrally on the inside of the card 2 between the two halves 2A, 2B. In the unfolded state of the card 2 it protrudes vertically from the card 2, in the folded state of the card 2 (not shown) it lies flat between the two halves 2A, 2B of the card 2.

[0062] The expanded shape of the base 5 preferably follows the shape of the expanded plush FIG. 3 in order to fulfil as good a support function as possible, i.e. to hold the fabric FIG. 3 in its intended expanded shape.

[0063] The base 5 is slid over the support element 6 with the lighting element 4 to mount the 3D card and is fixed to the inside of the card 2 with the second fixing means 5C on inserts 7 provided for this purpose.

[0064] The fabric FIG. 3 is then slid over the base 5 and fixed to it, for example glued to it.

[0065] FIG. 4 shows a preferred and inexpensively producible embodiment of the foldable card 2. As FIG. 4A shows, the card 2 is manufactured in one piece and in its unmounted form comprises four sections I to IV arranged next to each other, sections I and IV as well as II and III each corresponding in size. Sections I and IV are provided slightly narrower than sections II and III. In addition, sections I and IV each include a second recess 9 on their outer edge.

[0066] As FIG. 4B shows, the card 2 is assembled by folding section I over section II and section IV over section III. Accordingly, the outer edges with the second recesses 9 of sections I and IV are opposite each other at the card centre line M with a small gap. During further assembly, the support element 6 or ultimately the reinforced support element with the light element 6″ is fixed in this gap or the second recesses 9.

[0067] FIG. 5 shows the details of the base 5 with the base body 5A, the first fixing element 5B and the second fixing elements 5C once in the non-assembled and in the assembled state. The base 5 in this case is—according to the plush figure—conical in shape with an open upper end for the lighting element 4 to pass through (FIG. 3).

[0068] FIG. 6 shows the details of the support element 6 with the fixing elements 6A and the recess 6B as well as the reinforcing element 10 with the reinforcing body 10A and the extension 10B once in the non-assembled and in the assembled state. The support element 6 is trapezoidal in shape, corresponding to the shape of the base 5 (FIG. 5).

[0069] The fixing elements 6A are provided for fixing the support element 6 to the card 2 (FIG. 2). The recesses 6B are provided for the optional passage of connections of a light element (not shown).

[0070] The support element 6 preferably comprises two congruent elements which can be folded onto each other, whereby the optional reinforcing element 10 can be provided between the two elements. In this case, the outline of the body 10A of the reinforcing element 10 substantially corresponds to the outline of the support element 6.

[0071] The reinforcing element 10 may—as shown—comprise an extension 10B which is provided for the attachment of, for example, a lighting element 4 (FIG. 1). The combination of support element 6 and reinforcing element 10 is a reinforced support element 6′.

[0072] FIG. 7 shows the details of the lighting element 4 and the final construction of the reinforced illuminated support element 6″ comprising the lighting element 4 and the reinforced support element 6′. The lighting element 4 can be constructed, as shown in the example of a candle, from the lighting element body 4A, an effect element 4B—which in the present case imitates a flame by its shape, a shielding element 4C and an illuminant (LED) 4D. The shielding element 4C is provided so that the light of the LED 4D can be perceived only through the effect element 4B.

[0073] The lighting element 4 is preferably fixed to the extension 10B of the reinforcing element 10.

[0074] FIG. 8 shows a preferred circuit diagram 11 for the electronics of the 3D card 1 according to the invention (FIG. 1) with a power supply 16, a switch 12, an integrated circuit or also a microprocessor 13 as well as a number of light elements 14 and acoustic elements 15. Preferably, all the elements mentioned, with the exception of the light and possibly the acoustic elements 14, 15, are arranged on a printed circuit board.

[0075] Preferred light elements 14 are LEDs, whereby the colours and number of LEDs can be arbitrary. Preferred acoustic elements 15 are loudspeakers. The light and acoustic elements 14, 15 are provided to output certain visual and acoustic stimuli. A preferred power supply 16 is batteries or rechargeable batteries.

[0076] The switch 12 is used to activate the electronics when the 3D card is opened, in order to add visual and acoustic stimuli to the opening and the opened state of the 3D card with the unfolded figure. Accordingly, all types of switches are suitable which enable activation of the electronics by opening the card. Corresponding switches are known to the skilled person.

REFERENCES

[0077] 1 3D pop-up card [0078] 2 Foldable card (2A: first half; 2B: second half) [0079] 3 Plush figure (three-dimensional) [0080] 4 Lighting element (4A: lighting element body; 4B: effect element; 4C: shielding element; 4D: illuminant, LED) [0081] 5 Base (5A: base body; 5B: first fixing element; 5C: second fixing element) [0082] 6 Support element (6A: fixing element; 6B: recess; 6′: reinforced support element; 6″: reinforced illuminated support element) [0083] 7 Insertion [0084] 8 First recess [0085] 9 Second recess [0086] 10 Reinforcing element (10A: body; 10B: extension) [0087] 11 Circuit [0088] 12 Switch [0089] 13 Microprocessor (IC) [0090] 14 Light source (LED) [0091] 15 Acoustic element (loudspeaker) [0092] 16 Power supply [0093] M Centre line [0094] I-IV Sections of the card