The present invention relates to an artwork and a method for manufacturing an artwork.
Conventionally, a representative example of metal artwork is a bronze statue. Bronze statues mostly depict portraits such as Buddha statues and nude female statues, and they lack novelty, making them unsuitable for the lifestyles and sensibilities of modern people. Additionally, because bronze statues are cast as a single unit, they cannot be compactly packaged for transport, resulting in enormous shipping costs when transporting them overseas.
In view of the aforementioned circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an artwork and a manufacturing method thereof that allows for diverse abstract expressions while reducing transportation costs.
In order to achieve the object, the present claim 1 recites:
An artwork comprising a plurality of parts having various shapes,
wherein each part is provided with joint portions, and the joint portion has a cylindrical body with a prescribed length and a fully threaded bolt attached to an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body,
wherein the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body is fixed in contact with or close to the part, by the fully threaded bolt inserted into a hole formed in the part, and by screwing a nut onto the fully threaded bolt protruding from the hole, and
wherein the cylindrical bodies of the joint portions of the parts are secured in a rotationally fixed manner, by contacting the joint portions of each part to each other at end surfaces of the cylindrical body, and by screwing a nut onto a bolt passing through the cylindrical bodies.
Also, the present claim 2 recites:
A method for manufacturing an artwork comprising the steps of:
applying surface treatment to a plurality of parts having various shapes;
processing attachment holes for joint portions on each surface-treated part;
fixing the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body in contact with or close to the part, by attaching a fully threaded bolt to an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body, and by fixing the fully threaded bolt into a hole formed in the part, and
connecting the parts to each other and securing the cylindrical bodies of the joint portions of each part in a rotationally fixed manner, by contacting the joint portions of each part to each other at end surfaces of the cylindrical body, and by screwing a nut onto a bolt passing through the cylindrical bodies.
The artwork according to claim 1 is capable of a diverse abstract expression by combining multiple parts of various shapes. In addition, since the parts can be joined and separated, they can be dismantled into individual parts for compact transportation, resulting in reduced transportation costs.
Furthermore, in the artwork of the present invention, each part has a joint portion, and the joint portion has a cylindrical body of a predetermined length and a full-threaded bolt attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body. The full-threaded bolt is inserted into a hole formed in the part, and the nut is screwed onto the full-threaded bolt protruding from the hole to tighten and fix the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body to the part in contact or proximity. The joint portions of the respective parts are fixed to each other by inserting bolts through the cylindrical bodies and attaching nuts, thereby fixing the cylindrical bodies of the joint portions of the respective parts to prevent relative rotation. As a result, disassembly and assembly can be easily and quickly performed by anyone, and the use of cylindrical bodies in the joint portions ensures that there is no discomfort even if they are exposed externally, and the appearance is not compromised. Moreover, by not welding the cylindrical bodies of the joint portions to the parts, it is possible to provide joint portions at any position on the parts after surface treatment such as plating has been performed on the parts, thus improving the freedom of fabrication. Since the joint portions can be easily removed, reuse of the parts is also easy.
The method for manufacturing an artwork according to claim 2 comprising the steps of: applying surface treatment to a plurality of parts having various shapes; processing attachment holes for joint portions on each surface-treated part; fixing the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body in contact with or close to the part, by attaching a fully threaded bolt to an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body, and by fixing the fully threaded bolt into a hole formed in the part, and connecting the parts to each other and securing the cylindrical bodies of the joint portions of each part in a rotationally fixed manner, by contacting the joint portions of each part to each other at end surfaces of the cylindrical body, and by screwing a nut onto a bolt passing through the cylindrical bodies. Therefore, the method allows for diverse abstract expressions by combining variously shaped parts. Furthermore, since the parts can be joined and separated, when transporting, they can be disassembled into individual parts and made compact, reducing transportation costs. Moreover, by not welding the cylindrical bodies of the joint portions to the parts, joint portions can be provided at any position on the parts after surface treatment such as plating has been performed on the parts, thus improving the freedom of fabrication. Since the joint portions can be easily removed, reuse of the parts is also easy.
The following is a description of embodiments of the present invention based on the drawings.
Each of the parts 1a, 1b, and 1c is formed as a hollow metal casting with multiple holes 6 on the surface resembling stars, sun, etc. Opening multiple holes 6 in parts 1a, 1b, and 1c not only enhances the artistic quality but also reduces the weight. Each of the parts 1a, 1b, and 1c has a surface plating applied.
The substantially C-shaped part 1c is formed by casting four parts 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d as shown in
The substantially S-shaped parts is formed by casting six parts 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f as shown in
Each part 1a, 1b, and 1c has multiple joining portions 3, 3, . . . provided at appropriate locations on its surface. Each joining portion 3, 3, . . . has a metal cylinder 13 cut to a length of about 1-2 cm as shown in
The joint portion 3 may be attached to the parts 1a, 1b, and 1c simply by screwing the fully threaded bolt 14 into the female threaded hole 15, as shown in
The parts 1a, 1b, and 1c are joined together by aligning their joint portions 3, 3 with each other on the end faces of the cylindrical body 13 as shown in
The substantially S-shaped part 1b located in the upper left part of
Part 1a and the base 2 are also joined together by inserting bolts 4 through the joint portions 3, 3 provided on each of them, and tightening them with nuts 5 screwed onto the protruding bolt 4 from the joint portions 3. By removing the bolts 4 and nuts 5, part 1a and base 2 can be separated, as shown in
This artwork can be separated into individual parts 1g, 1g by removing the retaining ring 12 and taking out the pin 11. As shown in
Parts 17, 18, 19, and 20 each have joint portions 3, as shown in
As mentioned above, this artwork is capable of expressing a variety of abstract concepts by combining multiple parts of various shapes, such as 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20. All things in nature are composed of combinations of curves, and by combining suitable parts of a roughly C-shaped or S-shaped design, it is possible to create outstanding works of art that strongly appeal to people's hearts. By preparing several types of parts of different sizes and shapes, such as 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, and 1g, and freely combining them, it is possible to create an infinite number of expressions, and this standardized combination of parts enables the production of a wide range of unique and high-quality products in small quantities.
In addition, this artwork can be disassembled and assembled easily, allowing the parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, 20 to be separated and compactly packed for transportation, thus reducing transportation costs.
Furthermore, this artwork includes a metal base 2, which allows it to be easily displayed anywhere. Additionally, the parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, and 1f, which are in the shape of abbreviated C or S, can be attached and detached from the base 2, making it easy to transport.
The art craft includes parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, 20, each having joint portions 3, 3, . . . respectively. By passing bolts 4 or screws 25 or pins 11 through the joint portions 3, 3, the parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, 20 can be joined and separated, and disassembly and assembly can be easily performed by anyone in a short time. When nuts 5 are screwed onto bolts 4 passing through joint portion 3, parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, and if can be firmly fixed to each other by tightening bolts 4 or nuts 5. Moreover, since the joints 3 and the heads of bolts 4 or nuts 5 can be made inconspicuous, the appearance is not impaired.
When attaching the joint portion 3 to the surface of the parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20 by welding, it is necessary to weld the joint portion 3 before performing the plating process on each part 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20. If you want to change the combination of parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20 later, you will have to sand or remove the joint parts 3 and perform plating process again, which is a cumbersome task.
In contrast, this artwork consists of a metal cylinder 13 that has been cut to a predetermined length as the joint portion 3 and a fully threaded bolt 14 attached to the outer surface of the cylinder 13. The fully threaded bolt 14 is fixed to holes (female screw holes 15, hole 23) formed in each part 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20, and the outer surface 13 of the cylinder 13 is attached or brought into proximity to each part 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Therefore, after applying a plating process to each part 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20, joint portion 3 can be attached by simply machining holes 15 and 23 at any position, increasing the freedom of production. Furthermore, since the joint portion 3 can be easily removed, reusing unwanted parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 17, 18, 19, and 20 is also easy.
By inserting a nut 16 into the holes 6 formed in parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, and 1g, and tightening it by screwing it onto the fully threaded bolt 14, the joint portion 3 can be firmly fixed to parts 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, and 1g while also adjusting the axial direction of the cylinder 13.
Furthermore, this artwork allows for a variety of expressions by enabling the parts 1b, 1f, and 1g, which are shaped roughly C-shaped or S-shaped, to change their direction at the joint points with other parts. By changing the orientation of parts 1b, 1f, and 1g as desired, a wide range of expressions can be achieved, keeping the viewer engaged. Additionally, changing the orientation of parts 1b, 1f, and 1g can also save space during transportation.
This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. The size, shape, material, number, etc. of the parts that make up the artwork can be appropriately modified. For example, parts in the roughly C-shaped or S-shaped can also be formed from resin. The structure of the connecting parts between the parts and between the parts and the base only needs to be a structure that can be repeatedly joined and separated and is not limited to the use of bolts and nuts. The method for producing parts in the shape of a C or S is optional, and it is not necessary to weld together halves of thickness along the longitudinal direction, but they can also be cast in a hollow shape.
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Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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2021-069676 | Apr 2021 | JP | national |
Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
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PCT/JP2021/032814 | 9/7/2021 | WO |