This application claims priority to Indian Provisional Patent Application No. 993/MUM/2015, filed on Mar. 20, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The present invention generally relates to quilling devices and more particularly to an automated multi-purpose quilling device for quilling.
Quilling is an art form that is also referred to as paper-rolling, paper-scrolling, filigree, and paper mosaic. The quilling typically involves rolling, shaping and gluing strips of paper to create one or more decorative designs. The quilling is a term that was derived from early quillers who used feathers or quills to roll the strips of paper. The quilling is extremely diverse and can be used in scrapbooking, card making, as decorative borders for poetry, antique photographs, paperweights, baby and wedding announcements, gift tags, and the like. Dimensional figurines and jewelry can also be created using the quilling. Throughout history, crafters have used a variety of different tools to assist in winding the strips of paper. More modern implements include needles, hairpins and most recently, narrow dowels that have a slot to hold a strip of paper in place as the strip of paper is wound.
A number of different quilling tools are in existence. For example, a paper quilling tool provides a flat surface for paper strips to be wound. The flat surface includes a small hole in center for a slotted quilling tool to be inserted in bottom. A slotted tip of the slotted quilling tool then protrudes outwards. A paper strip is inserted into the slotted tip and the slotted quilling tool is rotated to wind the paper strip around the slotted tip. The flat surface allows the paper strip to be rolled while keeping edges of the paper strip even, providing a coiled paper shape needed for the quilling. However, the paper quilling tool requires a great amount of manual effort to create neat and tight coils.
In another example, a quilling tool includes a turning device with a cavity, a fixed spindle displaced from the turning device, a rewinding spindle with a slot and a connector base. The connector base is shaped to fit into a shaped cavity so that part of the rewinding spindle sits above the cavity and the rewinding spindle rotates when the turning device rotates. However, only one type of quilling pattern can be achieved from such quilling tool and different tools must be employed to get different patterns which is tedious and time consuming.
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified format that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
An automated multi-purpose quilling device includes a housing and a driver element. The housing accommodates an electrical unit. The housing defines a through-hole and is configured to receive at least one tool attachment to perform one or more functions of quilling. The driver element is attached to the electrical unit of the housing. A first end of the driver element is placed onto the electrical unit within the housing and a second end of the driver element protrudes externally from the through-hole. The second end of the driver element is configured to receive the at least one tool attachment. The driver element is further configured to rotate when actuated by the electrical unit and in turn operate the at least one tool attachment.
An automated multi-purpose quilling device includes a housing, an electrical unit, and a driver element. The housing accommodates an electrical unit. The housing defines a through-hole and is configured to receive at least one tool attachment to perform one or more functions of quilling. The electrical unit includes a motor and a power source. The motor includes a shaft. The power source is coupled to the motor and is configured to electrically power the motor using a switch. The driver element is attached to the electrical unit. A first end of the driver element is placed onto the shaft of the motor and a second end of the driver element protrudes externally from the through-hole. The second end of the driver element is configured to receive the at least one tool attachment. The driver element is further configured to rotate when actuated by the electrical unit and in turn operate the at least one tool attachment.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended figures. It is appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures.
The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
In the following discussion that addresses a number of embodiments and applications of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features. However, any single inventive feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or only address one of the problems discussed above. Further, one or more of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described below.
The second half 108 of the housing 102 includes a switch 112. The housing 102 is configured to receive at least one tool attachment. Examples of the at least one attachments include, but are not limited to, a slotted tool attachment, a crimping tool attachment, a beading tool attachment, a ring coil tool attachment, a fringing and cutting tool attachment, a ball and socket tool attachment, a stamp print tool attachment, an embossing tool attachment, and the like. In an example, the housing 102 can be covered with a cap 114, as illustrated in
In this embodiment, the H-shaped element 104 and the motor 202 are separate elements and are attached to each other during assembling of the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100. In other embodiments, the H-shaped element 104 and the motor 202 are manufactured as a single unit enabling cost reductions and easy assembling of the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100.
The second end 208 of the H-shaped element 104 is configured to receive the at least one tool attachment. The H-shaped element 104 further rotates when actuated by the electrical unit. The power source is placed in a slot 212 and enclosed with a battery cover 110 (illustrated in
A user can press the switch 112 to power the motor 202. The motor 202 rotates thereby also rotating the H-shaped element 104 and a tool attachment fixed to the H-shaped element 104. A top view of the housing 102 depicts the H-shaped element 104 being lodged within the through-hole 210, as illustrated in
Attachment of the slotted pin 304, the slotted element 302, and the H-shaped element 104 is illustrated in
The first gear 408 can include an elongated element 416 that protrudes outside the second disk 404, as illustrated in
In an example, the user places the at least one quilling strip between two crimping gears for crimping. The pinion 402 interlocks with the double gears (reduction gears) inside the crimping tool attachment 400 and output speed of the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 is reduced and output torque is increased. Increase of the output torque facilitates crimping of the quilling strip without need to change to a high power motor. A crimped effect gives the quilling strip a pattern and the quilling strip can then be used to make coils or pasted as borders. The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 attached with the crimping tool attachment 400 is illustrated in
The domes include a first dome 502, as illustrated in
The pinion 402 interlocks with the double gears (reduction gears) inside the beading tool attachment 500 and the output speed of the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 is reduced and the output torque is increased. The quilling strip used for making beads is often wider than the quilling strip used for the quilling. Increased output torque helps even a wider strip to get coiled with the motor 202. The reduced speed along with the beading plunger 508 (that holds the quilling strip in place) helps in shaping the beads with ease. The beads can have several different shapes and sizes based on shape of the quilling strip used. The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 attached with the beading tool attachment 500 is illustrated in
The stencil 606 rotates along with the ring coil pin 602 to generate a ring shaped coil around the stencil 606 and in shape of the stencil 606. The ring shaped coil has a hollow center in the shape and size of the stencil 606. Thickness of the ring shaped coil can be chosen to vary based on desired design. The ring shaped coils can be used in 2D and 3D quilling and crafts. Some examples of the stencil 606 include the stencil 610, as illustrated in
Other tool attachments can also be used with the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 and are explained further. A fringing and cutting tool attachment enables one or more cuts in the at least one quilling strip to generate a pattern. The fringing and cutting tool includes a roller element and a blade element. The roller element is configured to receive the at least one quilling strip and push forward the at least one quilling strip on being powered by the electrical unit. The blade element is coupled to the roller element and configured to perform fringing and cutting along length of the at least one quilling strip being received from the roller element.
A ball and socket tool attachment is used to generate a three dimensional coil and includes a pin, a removable disk, and a ball and socket joint. The pin is positioned in the second end 208 of the H-shaped element 104. The removable disk is positioned around the pin to rest over the housing 102. The removable disk includes a third through-hole and a top end of the pin protrudes from the third through-hole. The ball and socket joint is positioned in the top end of the pin and configured to rotate in response to the electrical unit being powered. The ball and socket joint further is configured to receive at least one quilling strip and to generate the three dimensional coil in different shapes, for example cones and domes. The ball and socket joint can have different combinations and will have a slit in which the quilling strip can be inserted. After the quilling strip has been coiled, the ball and socket joint can be removed from the metal pin along with the coil. The ball and socket joints can then serve as connectors and the shapes can form basis of a 3D construction system.
A stamp print tool attachment is used for imprinting one or more patterns in the at least one quilling strip. The stamp print tool attachment includes a stamp roller element and a stamp print element. The stamp roller element is configured to receive the at least one quilling strip and push forward the at least one quilling strip on being powered by the electrical unit. The stamp print element is coupled to the stamp roller element and configured to imprint the one or more patterns along length of the at least one quilling strip being received from the stamp roller element. In some embodiments, the stamp print element can be interchangeable to allow imprinting different patterns. Ink of the stamp print element can be interchangeable to allow imprinting the pattern in different colours. Patterned strips can then be used to make coils or be pasted as borders.
An embossing tool attachment is used for embossing one or more patterns in the at least one quilling strip. The embossing tool attachment includes an embossing roller element and an embossing element. The embossing roller element is configured to receive the at least one quilling strip and push forward the at least one quilling strip on being powered by the electrical unit. The embossing element is coupled to the embossing roller element and configured to emboss the one or more patterns along length of the at least one quilling strip being received from the embossing roller element. In some embodiments, the embossing element can be interchangeable to allow embossing different patterns. Patterned strips can then be used to make coils or be pasted as borders.
The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 of the present invention can be employed to perform multiple quilling functions including, but not limited to, create coils, to create ring coils with hollow center and to create crimped strips. The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 does not require any manual effort and performs the quilling functions automatically in less time when actuated using the switch 112. The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 has multiple replaceable tool attachments which enable the present invention to be employed to perform multiple quilling functions with convenience and ease. The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 is efficient as time required to make a coil reduces by more than 80% as compared to time taken by a manual quilling tool. The automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 is further cost efficient as use of reduction gear mechanism allows a low cost motor to be used to perform multiple actions (including functions requiring higher torque). The multi-purpose nature of the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100 also negates need for multiple devices. The coils and patterns are neater and more consistent when made with the automated multi-purpose quilling tool 100.
While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
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993/MUM/2015 | Mar 2015 | IN | national |
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PCT/IB2016/051735 | 3/26/2016 | WO | 00 |