ARCHITECTURAL MODEL

Abstract

TITLE OF THE INVENTION: ARCHITECTURAL MODEL The architectural model (10) comprises a floor (11) and a ceiling. The floor and ceiling jointly support four pairs of uprights, each pair of uprights comprising: - a fixed structural upright (14, 24, 34, 44), and - a rotating upright (12, 22, 32, 42) supporting a panel (13, 23, 33, 43) that rotates between a folded configuration, in which this panel is aligned with a straight edge of the floor, and an extended configuration, in which this panel extends beyond the floor. The axis of rotation of each rotating upright is further from the center of the floor and ceiling than the longitudinal axis of the fixed structural upright. The four fixed structural uprights are connected to each other by four beams at the ceiling level. Figure for the abstract: Figure 2

Description

Title of the invention: ARCHITECTURAL MODEL Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to an architectural model. It applies, in particular, to the field of architectural models whose main components are made of wood. Prior art

[0002] The approaches described in this section are approaches that could be pursued, but not necessarily approaches that have been previously conceived or pursued. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, it should not be assumed that any of the approaches described in this section constitutes prior art simply because of its inclusion in this section.

[0003] Architectural models, also called "dollhouses", are known to resemble a miniature house comprising rooms of a dwelling in which a child can position furniture and miniature characters.

[0004] However, these architectural models cannot be deployed to represent the stage of a theatre, the scenery or boxes surrounding it, on the one hand, and the wings, on the other. Furthermore, these models are static and therefore limit the creative possibilities of their user. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention aims to overcome all or part of the aforementioned drawbacks by providing an architectural model with a rectangular floor and ceiling. This model has, at each of its vertical edges, a pair of uprights, the upright closest to the center of the model being a fixed structural upright, while the outermost upright is a rotating upright that supports a rotating panel.

[0006] Thus, when the four panels are superimposed on vertical faces of the rectangular model, the model has a reduced footprint. Conversely, when they are deployed by rotating the pivoting uprights, two of these panels frame the front face of the stage (i.e., the floor surface) and the other two form wings behind the first two, on either side of the stage. The fixed structural uprights, for their part, ensure the rigidity of the model. Preferably, they support horizontal beams (or upper crossbeams) under the ceiling to increase this rigidity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the rear face of the rectangular model constitutes an easel for holding a portable communicating terminal (a computer tablet or a smartphone) for creating representations theatrical displays featuring music, video, or photographs. Preferably, this easel is removable so that it can be moved away from the stage, turned around to display scenery, and provide access to the stage from the rear.

[0008] Preferably, the model is essentially made of wood. The inventor observed that, in addition to these aesthetic, technical and ecological qualities, such a wooden model forms a resonating chamber for the sounds emitted by the tablet or smartphone. Brief description of the figures

[0009] Other advantages, purposes and special features of the invention will become apparent from the following non-limiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the architectural model that is the subject of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [Fig. 1] schematically represents, in horizontal top-view section, a first embodiment of the model that is the subject of the invention, in its folded configuration; [Fig. 2] schematically represents, in the same horizontal top-view section, the model illustrated in [Fig. 1], in its deployed configuration. [Fig.3] represents, schematically and in perspective from the front, the model illustrated in [Fig.2], [Fig. 4] schematically represents, in top view, the floor of the model illustrated in figures 1 to 3, [Fig. 5] shows, in horizontal section, three types of uprights used in the model illustrated in figures 1 to 4, [Fig. 6] shows, in front view, an easel integrated into the model illustrated in figures 1 to 5, [Fig.7] schematically represents, in horizontal cross-section viewed from above, a second embodiment of the model that is the subject of the invention, in its folded configuration. [Fig.8] schematically represents, in horizontal section viewed from above, a third embodiment of the model that is the subject of the invention, in its folded configuration, [Fig. 9] schematically represents, in horizontal cross-section viewed from above, a fourth embodiment of the model that is the subject of the invention, in its folded configuration, and [Fig. 10] represents, schematically and in horizontal section viewed from above, a fifth embodiment of the model that is the object of the invention, in folded configuration. Description of the implementation methods

[0010] The present description is given by way of non-limiting grammar, each feature of an embodiment being able to be advantageously combined with any other feature of any other embodiment.

[0011] It should be noted from the outset that the figures are not to scale.

[0012] As will be understood from the present description, various inventive concepts can be implemented by one or more of the methods or devices described below, several examples of which are provided herein. The actions or steps carried out in the implementation of the method or device can be ordered in any appropriate manner. Consequently, it is possible to construct embodiments in which the actions or steps are performed in a different order than that illustrated, which may include the simultaneous execution of certain acts, even if they are presented as sequential acts in the illustrated embodiments.

[0013] The indefinite articles "un" and "une", as used in the description, should be understood as meaning "at least one", unless clearly stated otherwise.

[0014] The expression "and / or", as used in this document, shall be understood as meaning "either or both" of the elements thus joined, that is, elements that are present conjunctively in some cases and disjunctively in others. Multiple elements listed with "and / or" shall be interpreted in the same way, that is, "one or more" of the elements thus joined. Other elements may also be present, other than those specifically identified by the "and / or" clause, whether or not they are related to those specifically identified elements.Thus, by way of non-limiting example, a reference to "A and / or B", when used in conjunction with an open language such as "including", may refer, in one embodiment, to A only (possibly including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (possibly including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to A and B (possibly including other elements); etc.

[0015] As used herein in the description, "or" should be understood inclusively.

[0016] As used in this description, the expression "at least one," with reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood as meaning at least one element chosen from among one or more elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each element specifically enumerated in the list of elements and not excluding any combination of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows for the optional presence of elements other than those specifically identified in the list of elements to which the expression "at least one" refers, whether or not they are related to those elements. specifically identified elements. Thus, by way of non-limiting example, "at least one of A and B" (or, equivalently, "at least one of A or B", or, equivalently, "at least one of A and / or B") may refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, possibly including more than one, A, without B present (and possibly including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, possibly including more than one, B, without A present (and possibly including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, possibly including more than one, A, and at least one, possibly including more than one, B (and possibly including other elements); etc.

[0017] In the description below, all transitive expressions such as "comprising", "including", "carrying", "having", "containing", "implying", "holding", "composed of", and others, should be understood as open, that is, as meaning including, but not limited to. Only the transitive expressions "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" should be understood as closed or semi-closed transitive expressions, respectively.

[0018] Throughout this description, the terms "upper" and "top" refer to what is at the top when the model of the invention is in its operating configuration, as in [Fig. 3]. The terms "lower" and "bottom" refer to what is at the bottom when this model is in its operating configuration, as in [Fig. 3]. The terms "internal" or "interior" refer to what is inside the model or facing inward. The terms "external" or "exterior" refer to what is outside the model or facing outward. Thus, in a pair of uprights, the internal upright is closer to the center of the folded model than the external upright. The term "front" refers to the bottom in Figures 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7. Thus, the front face is the vertical face of the model at the bottom. It is in front of this front face that the "viewer" is positioned when viewing the model from the perspective of [Fig. 3].The term "rear" refers to the top in figures 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7. The rear face is thus the vertical face of the model opposite the front face. The other vertical faces of the model are called "lateral" or "sides".

[0019] The model 10 of the first embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 6 has a floor or stage 11, its lower horizontal face and its lower support, and a ceiling 60 (see [Fig. 3]), its upper horizontal face. As illustrated in [Fig. 4], the lower support 11 has a longitudinal axis 18 of symmetry extending from the front to the rear of the model 10. The vertical plane containing this axis 18 forms a plane of symmetry of the model 10. Apart from the grooves 16 and 17 described later, the floor 11 also has a lateral axis 19 of symmetry extending between its lateral sides. The ceiling 60 has the same shape as the floor 11. Supported by reliefs formed in the floor 11 and in the ceiling 60, near the Four edges of the folded model are found, along with four pairs of uprights. These reliefs are primarily openings 61 to 68 into which complementary reliefs of the uprights in question are inserted, or pegs embedded in axial openings of these uprights. Uprights 12 and 14 are located at the rear and left of scene 11. Uprights 22 and 24 are located at the front and left of scene 11. Uprights 32 and 34 are located at the rear and right of scene 11. Uprights 42 and 44 are located at the front and right of scene 11. Each pair of front reliefs comprises: - an internal relief, 66 and 68, forming a support for a fixed front structural upright, 24 and 44 respectively, and - an external relief, 62 and 64, forming a rotating support for a front rotating upright, 22 and 42 respectively, carrying a front panel, 23 and 43 respectively.

[0020] The front panels 23 and 43 each cover, in the folded configuration illustrated in [Fig.1], half of the front face of the model 10. As illustrated in [Fig.2] and [Fig.3], in the deployed configuration, the front panels 23 and 43 extend on either side of the front face of the model 10.

[0021] The center of the outer relief, 62 or 64, of each pair of front reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding inner relief, 66 or 68 respectively, along the longitudinal axis 18 and along the lateral axis 19 of the support 11 outwards from the support 11 and the ceiling 60, such that the front panel, 23 and 43 respectively, can rotate at least 180 degrees around its axis of rotation without this front panel striking a fixed front structural member, 24 or 44 respectively. In the first embodiment, this rotation extends to 270 degrees around the axis of rotation of the rotating front member, 22 and 42 respectively, as shown in [Fig. 2] by a forward circular arrow.

[0022] Each pair of rear reliefs comprises: - an internal relief, 65 and 67, forming a support for a fixed rear structural upright, 14 and 34 respectively, and - an external relief, 61 and 63, forming a rotating support for a rear rotating upright, 12 and 32 respectively, carrying a rear panel, 13 and 33 respectively.

[0023] The rear panels 13 and 33 each cover, in the folded configuration illustrated in [Fig. 1], one side face of the model 10. As illustrated in [Fig. 2], in the deployed configuration, the rear panels 13 and 33 extend on either side of the rear face of the model 10, behind the front panels 23 and 43. The rear panels 13 and 33 thus isolate, together with the front panels 23 and 43, the wings on either side of the stage 11.

[0024] The center of the external relief, 61 and 63, of each pair of rear reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding internal relief, 65 and 67 respectively, according to the longitudinal axis 18 and along the lateral axis 19 of the support 11, outwards from the support and the ceiling, in such a way that the rear panel, 13 and 33 respectively, can perform a rotation of at least 90 degrees around its axis of rotation without this rear panel hitting a fixed rear structural post, 14 or 34 respectively.

[0025] In the first embodiment, this rotation extends to 270 degrees around the axis of rotation of the rear rotating post, 12 and 32 respectively, as represented in [Fig.2] by a rear circular arrow.

[0026] Preferably, and as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the fixed uprights 14, 24, 34 and 44 support, in pairs, beams (or upper crossbeams) 15, 25, 35 and 45 just below the ceiling 60. In [Fig. 3], only the front beam 45 and rear beam 25 are visible (the rear beam 25 being hidden by the front beam 45 and therefore represented by dashed lines). It can be observed that the front beam 45 has an aesthetically pleasing arched shape.

[0027] Optionally, the model 10 includes, on the rear face, a removable base 50. As illustrated in [Fig. 6], this base 50 has, at its lateral ends, two vertical lateral supports 51 and 52. A lower horizontal support 56 joins the lateral supports 51 and 52. A rigid flat surface 53 is slid into grooves 72 (see [Fig. 5]) in the supports 51, 52 and 56. To ensure the stability of the base 50, feet 54 and 55 are made of bars with a rectangular vertical section. These feet 54 and 55 are, in the folded configuration ([Fig.1]), partly in lower openings of the upright 56 ​​and largely in foot housings, formed by lower openings 16 and 17 of the floor 11. In a configuration in which the bottom 50 is moved back from the floor 11 ([Fig.2]), the feet 54 and 55 are only attached to the lower openings of the upright 56.Preferably, the free lengths of feet 54 and 55 at the front and rear of the base 50 are then equal, as illustrated in [Fig.2]. It can be observed that the base 50 can be turned over to present, alternately, one or the other face of the rigid flat surface 53. Thus, two different scenery can be provided on these faces, to constitute scenery for different "shows" imagined on the stage 11 by the user of the model 10.

[0028] The removable base 50 preferably includes a support for a communicating mobile terminal. In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 6], this support takes the form of an easel comprising two horizontal bars 57 whose vertical sections are dovetailed, i.e., trapezoidal, with a smaller base attached to the vertical uprights 51 and 52 and a larger base further from these uprights. Thus, a communicating mobile terminal 59 can be held between these horizontal bars 57. The horizontal bars 57 are themselves attached to the vertical uprights 51 and 52 in a removable manner, for example with hook-and-loop fasteners (more commonly known under their trade name "Velcro®") 58. The size and position of the communicating mobile terminal on the surface of the bottom 50 can thus be modified.

[0029] Thus, the model 10 includes, behind the floor 11 and the fixed rear uprights 14 and 34, a removable base 50 comprising a support for a communicating mobile terminal.

[0030] Figure 5 shows the horizontal sections of the vertical uprights 51, 12, and 14. The horizontal section of upright 51 is a square in which a rectangular groove 72 is formed. This groove 72 allows the rigid flat surface 53 to slide between uprights 51 and 52. The horizontal section of the relief 71 at the bottom of upright 51 is circular. This relief allows the upright 51 to be mounted onto the lower horizontal upright 56, thanks to the complementary relief formed in this horizontal upright 56.

[0031] The horizontal section of the rotating upright 12 is generally circular, but includes a groove 79 for recessing a panel. The horizontal section of the relief 73 at the bottom of the upright 12 (and its equivalent at the top of this upright 12) is circular. It allows the free rotation mounting of the upright 12 on the floor 11, thanks to the additional relief 61 in this floor 11 (see [Fig.4]) (and its equivalent in the ceiling 60).

[0032] The horizontal section of the fixed structural upright 14 is a square in which two rectangular grooves 75 and 76 are formed, two edges of this square having chamfers 77 and 78. The horizontal section of the relief 74 at the bottom of the upright 14 (and its equivalent at the top of this upright 14) is circular. It allows the upright 14 to be mounted on the floor 11 and to rotate around its vertical axis, thanks to the complementary relief 65 in this floor 11 (and its equivalent in the ceiling 60).

[0033] The reliefs of the floor 11 (and of the ceiling 60) preferentially take the form of a cylindrical opening, blind or through, into which is inserted a dowel embedded in an axial cylindrical opening of the corresponding upright to be supported.

[0034] Model 80 according to the second embodiment, illustrated in [Fig.7], is identical to model 10 except for the following points: (a) The center of the outer relief, carrying the front rotating post, 82 or 83, of each pair of front reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding inner relief carrying the axis of the fixed structural post 24 or 44 respectively, only along the longitudinal axis 18 of the floor support 81, outwards from the support 81 and the ceiling, such that the front panel, 23 and 43 respectively, can rotate at least 180 degrees around its axis of rotation without this front panel striking a front fixed structural post, 24 or 44 respectively. In the second embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the front rotating post, 82 and 83 respectively, as represented in [Fig.7] by a front circular arrow. (b) The center of the outer relief, carrying the rear rotating post 12 or 32, of each pair of rear reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding inner relief carrying the axis of the fixed structural post 84 or 85 respectively, only along the lateral axis 19 of the support 81, outwards from the support and the ceiling, such that the rear panel, 13 and 33 respectively, can rotate at least 90 degrees around its axis of rotation without this rear panel striking a rear fixed structural post, 84 or 85 respectively. In the second embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the rear rotating post, 12 and 32 respectively, as shown in [Fig. 7] by a rear circular arrow.

[0035] This second embodiment has, compared to the first, the disadvantage that the front panels 23 and 43 are less extended perpendicularly to the upright, 82 and 83 respectively, which supports them.

[0036] This second embodiment has the advantage, compared to the first, that the rear panels 13 and 33 can be more extended perpendicularly to the uprights 12 and 32 respectively that support them. Furthermore, the fixed structural uprights 84 and 85 can be positioned further back than the fixed structural uprights 14 and 34 of the first embodiment, thus increasing the free surface area of ​​the stage 11.

[0037] Model 90 according to the third embodiment, illustrated in [Fig.8], is identical to model 10 except for the following points: (a) The center of the outer relief, carrying the front rotating post, 94 or 95, of each pair of front reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding inner relief carrying the axis of the fixed structural post 98 or 99 respectively, only along the lateral axis 19 of the floor support 81, outwards from the support 81 and the ceiling, such that the front panel, 23 and 43 respectively, can rotate at least 180 degrees around its axis of rotation without this front panel striking a front fixed structural post, 98 or 99 respectively. In the third embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the front rotating post, 94 and 95 respectively, as shown in [Fig. 8] by a forward circular arrow. b) The center of the external relief, carrying the rear rotating post 92 or 93, of each pair of rear reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding internal relief carrying the axis of the fixed structural post 96 or 97 respectively, only along the longitudinal axis 18 of the support 81, outwards from the support and the ceiling, in such a way that the rear panel, 13 and 33 respectively, can rotate at least 90 degrees around its axis of rotation without this panel rear strikes a fixed rear structural post, 96 or 97 respectively. In the third embodiment, this rotation extends to about 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the rear rotating post, 92 and 93 respectively, as represented in [Fig.8] by a rear circular arrow.

[0038] This third embodiment has the advantage, compared to the first, that the front panels 23 and 43 can be more extended perpendicularly to the uprights 94 and 95 respectively that support them. Furthermore, the fixed structural uprights 98 and 99 can be positioned further forward than the fixed structural uprights 24 and 44 of the first embodiment, thus increasing the free surface area of ​​the stage 11. Finally, in the absence of a background 50, the rotating rear panels 13 and 33 can support a tablet computer or a smartphone, as described above.

[0039] This third embodiment has, compared to the first, the disadvantage that the rear panels 13 and 33 may be less extended perpendicularly to the upright, 92 and 93 respectively, which supports them.

[0040] Other embodiments may combine features of the first three embodiments. Two examples are given below.

[0041] A model 100 according to a fourth embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 9] is made starting from the model 90. The front panels 105 and 107 are less extended towards the rear of the model 100. The rear rotating supports 102 and 103 are then located, as in the first embodiment, near the vertical edges of the model 100, i.e. at the corners of the floor 101. The rear panels 104 and 106 of the model 100 can then be more extended than those of the model 90.

[0042] In this model 100: a) The center of the external relief (not shown), carrying the front rotating post, 94 or 95, of each pair of front reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding internal relief carrying the axis of the fixed structural post 98 or 99 respectively, only along the lateral axis 19 of the floor support 101, outwards from the floor 101 and the ceiling, such that the front panel, 105 or 107 respectively, can rotate at least 180 degrees around its axis of rotation without this front panel 105 or 107 striking a front fixed structural post, 98 or 99 respectively. In the fourth embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the front rotating post, 94 and 95 respectively, as shown in [Fig.9] by a forward circular arrow, b), the center of the external relief, carrying the rear rotating post 102 or 103, of each pair of rear reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding internal relief carrying the axis of the fixed structural post 96 or 97 respectively, along the longitudinal axis 18 and along the lateral axis 19 of the floor support 101, outwards. of the floor 101 and the ceiling, such that the rear panel, 104 or 105 respectively, can rotate at least 90 degrees around its axis of rotation without this rear panel 104 or 105 striking a fixed rear structural member, 96 or 97 respectively. In the fourth embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the rear rotating member, 102 and 103 respectively, as shown in [Fig. 9] by a rear circular arrow.

[0043] A mock-up 110 according to a fifth embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 10] is made starting from the mock-up 10 of the first embodiment. The rear panels 113 and 133 are, in their folded configuration, on the rear face of this mock-up (symmetrically, with respect to the lateral axis of symmetry 19, to the front panels 23 and 43).In this case, the fixed structural uprights 114, 124, 134 and 144 are positioned at the lateral edges of the floor 111 and are not offset along the lateral axis 19 relative to the rotating uprights 112, 22, 132 and 42, respectively.

[0044] In this fifth embodiment: (a) The center of the outer relief, carrying the front rotating post, 22 or 42, of each pair of front reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding inner relief carrying the axis of the corresponding fixed structural post, 124 or 144 respectively, only along the longitudinal axis 18 of the floor support 111 outwards from the floor 111 and the ceiling, such that the front panel, 23 or 43 respectively, can rotate at least 180 degrees around its axis of rotation without this front panel striking a front fixed structural post, 124 or 144 respectively. In the fifth embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the front rotating post, 22 and 42 respectively. (b) The center of the outer relief, carrying the rear rotating post, 112 or 132, of each pair of rear reliefs is offset, relative to the center of the corresponding inner relief carrying the axis of the corresponding fixed structural post 114 or 134 respectively, only along the longitudinal axis 18 of the floor support 111, outwards from the floor 111 and the ceiling, such that the rear panel, 113 and 133 respectively, can rotate at least 90 degrees around its axis of rotation without this rear panel striking a corresponding fixed rear structural post, 114 or 134 respectively. In the fifth embodiment, this rotation extends to approximately 225 degrees around the axis of rotation of the rear rotating post.

[0045] Preferably, apart from the decorations, for example printed, carried by the rotating panels, their removable extensions, the rigid flat surface and / or the front beam 45, the model that is the subject of the invention is entirely made of wood, possibly glued. Thus, the fixed parts are held together by interlocking. In addition, the structure in The rectangular, wooden parallelepiped of the model gives it the properties of a resonating chamber, which improves the acoustic quality of sounds emitted by a possible smartphone or tablet carried by the removable base 50 or at least one of the rear panels.

[0046] Preferably, the model comprises fixed uprights, beams and wooden panels joined together by interlocking.

[0047] Preferably, at least one rotating panel includes a support for removable images.

[0048] In embodiments (not shown), the model includes a floor lighting support positioned below the ceiling, powered by batteries or a mains power adapter, and switched on by a control button.

[0049] As can be understood from the preceding description, the axes of rotation of the rotating uprights are further from the center of the floor 11 (i.e., the intersection of its axes of symmetry 18 and 19) than the longitudinal axes of the fixed structural uprights. It should be noted that the longitudinal axes of the fixed structural uprights are the axes of their upper and lower reliefs or the largest principal axes of inertia of these uprights.

[0050] In the first, second and fifth embodiments, in folded configuration, the two so-called "front" panels are located vertically below the same right edge, called "front" of the floor, the maximum extension of these front panels, relative to the axis of rotation of the rotating upright which supports them, being less than half the length of this front edge of the floor.

[0051] In the first and second embodiments, in the folded configuration, two so-called "rear" panels are located vertically below two opposite edges of the floor, called "lateral" panels, the maximum extension of these rear panels, relative to the axis of rotation of the rotating upright which supports them, being less than the length of these lateral edges of the floor.

[0052] In embodiments (not shown), the front panels carry additional panels, for example removable by means of clips, or mounted on hinged connections, to increase the visible surface of the front panels and / or hide the wings from the view of people on the side of the stage.

[0053] In embodiments (not shown) storage spaces for removable scenery and / or tablet or mobile phone support elements are located under the floor or in the ceiling, with or without a drawer.

[0054] The implementation of the present invention has the following advantages: - in folded configuration, the size of the model is minimal and facilitates its transport in a crate; - in deployed configuration, the extension of the model gives it a spectacular appearance, the front beam contributing to this aspect; - the fixed structural uprights and the beams they support ensure the rigidity and stability of the model, while offering access to the scene (the floor) from all sides of the model; - in deployed configuration, the model presents backstage areas where the user can pre-position characters or scenery to be set up during the show; - The preferred material for the model, wood, offers advantages in terms of carbon footprint and pollution reduction during its machining, as well as in acoustic terms, as explained above; and - The optional removable backdrop allows for changing the background scenery and / or supporting a screen for displaying photos and / or videos. Furthermore, this removable backdrop can be anchored to the model using the feet and foot slots provided in the base. Presentation of the invention

[0055] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the prior art.

[0056] To this end, the present invention relates to an architectural model 10, comprising: - a floor 11, and - a ceiling of 60; the floor and ceiling jointly supporting four pairs of uprights, each pair of uprights comprising: - a fixed structural amount of 14, 24, 34, 44, and - a rotating upright 12, 22, 32, 42 carrying a panel 13, 23, 33, 43 rotating between a folded configuration, in which this panel is vertical to a straight edge of the floor, and a deployed configuration, in which this panel extends beyond the floor; model in which: - the axis of rotation of each rotating upright is further from the center of the floor and ceiling than the longitudinal axis of the fixed structural upright, and - the four fixed structural uprights are connected to each other by four beams, at ceiling level.

[0057] Offsetting the rotating uprights outwards, relative to the fixed structural uprights, allows for a greater rotation angle of the rotating panels. Thus, the model can be made compact, for example for transport, by folding the rotating panels, and then unfolded for use. Furthermore, the rigidity and stability of the model are ensured by its fixed uprights and beams.

[0058] In some embodiments, the floor 11 has a longitudinal axis 18 of symmetry and a lateral axis 19 of symmetry, and pairs of reliefs for supporting the pairs of uprights, each pair of reliefs comprising: - an internal relief 65, 66, 67, 68 forming a support for a fixed front structural upright 14, 24, 34, 44, and - an external relief 61, 62, 63, 64 forming a rotating support for a rotating upright 12, 22, 32, 42 front carrying a front panel 13, 23, 33, 43; the center of the external relief of each pair of front reliefs being offset, with respect to the center of the corresponding internal relief 65, 66, 67, 68, towards the outside of the floor and ceiling 60 along the longitudinal axis of the floor and / or along the lateral axis of the floor.

[0059] In embodiments, the center of the external relief 61, 62, 63, 64 of each pair of front reliefs is offset, with respect to the center of the corresponding internal relief 65, 66, 67, 68: - towards the outside of the floor 11 and the ceiling 60 along the longitudinal axis of the floor and - towards the outside of the lower support and the ceiling along the lateral axis of the floor.

[0060] Thus, the rotation angle of the front rotating panels can reach approximately 270 degrees.

[0061] In embodiments, in folded configuration, two so-called "front" panels are located vertically above the same right edge, called "front" of the floor, the maximum extension of these front panels, relative to the axis of rotation of the rotating upright which supports them, being less than half the length of this front edge of the floor.

[0062] Thus, once deployed, the front panels symmetrically frame the front face of the theatre.

[0063] In embodiments, in folded configuration, two so-called "rear" panels are located vertically below two opposite edges of the floor, called "lateral" panels, the maximum extension of these rear panels, relative to the axis of rotation of the rotating upright which supports them, being less than the length of these lateral edges of the floor.

[0064] Thus, once deployed, the rear panels can conceal the backstage of the theatre.

[0065] In some embodiments, the model 10 comprises fixed uprights, beams and wooden panels joined together by interlocking.

[0066] This material has advantages in ecological, aesthetic and acoustic terms.

[0067] In embodiments, at least one rotating panel includes a support for removable images.

[0068] The user can thus change the decoration carried by this panel.

[0069] In embodiments, the model 10 further comprises, behind the fixed rear uprights, a removable base 50 comprising a support for a communicating mobile terminal.

[0070] This backdrop can support a main theatre set and, being removable, can be moved away from the floor 11 to allow free access to the stage from the rear. Furthermore, by supporting a portable communication terminal, for example a smartphone or a tablet computer, this backdrop allows the display of still (photos) or moving (video) images and the broadcasting of sound.

[0071] In embodiments, the floor 11 includes housings 16, 17 of feet 54, 55 of the bottom 50 removable.

[0072] These feet can thus be, at least partially, integrated into the floor during transport or to secure the bottom and this floor.

[0073] In some embodiments, the model 10 includes a floor lighting support 11.

[0074] Thus, the scene can be lit to form a more realistic theatrical representation.

Claims

Demands

1. Architectural model (10), comprising: - a floor (11), and - a ceiling (60); characterized in that the floor and the ceiling jointly support four pairs of uprights, each pair of uprights comprising: - a fixed structural upright (14, 24, 34, 44), and - a rotating upright (12, 22, 32, 42) supporting a panel (13, 23, 33, 43) rotating between a folded configuration, in which this panel is vertical to a straight edge of the floor, and an extended configuration, in which this panel extends beyond the floor; model in which: - the axis of rotation of each rotating upright is further from the center of the floor and the ceiling than the longitudinal axis of the fixed structural upright, and - the four fixed structural uprights are connected to each other by four beams, at the ceiling level.

2. Architectural model (10) according to claim 1, wherein the floor (11) has a longitudinal axis (18) of symmetry and a lateral axis (19) of symmetry, and pairs of reliefs for carrying the pairs of uprights, each pair of reliefs comprising: - an internal relief (65, 66, 67, 68) forming a support for a fixed front structural upright (14, 24, 34, 44), and - an external relief (61, 62, 63, 64) forming a rotational support for a front rotating upright (12, 22, 32, 42) carrying a front panel (13, 23, 33, 43); the center of the external relief of each pair of front reliefs being offset, with respect to the center of the corresponding internal relief (65, 66, 67, 68), towards the outside of the floor and ceiling (60) along the longitudinal axis of the floor and / or along the lateral axis of the floor.

3. Architectural model (10) according to claim 2, wherein the center of the external relief (61, 62, 63, 64) of each pair of front reliefs is offset, with respect to the center of the corresponding internal relief (65, 66, 67, 68): - outwards from the floor (11) and ceiling (60) along the longitudinal axis of the floor and - outwards from the lower support and ceiling along the lateral axis of the floor.

4. Architectural model (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, in folded configuration, two so-called "front" panels are located in line with the same straight edge, so-called "front" of the floor, the maximum extension of these front panels, with respect to the axis of rotation of the rotating upright which supports them, being less than half the length of this front edge of the floor.

5. Architectural model (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, in folded configuration, two so-called "rear" panels are located vertically below two opposite edges of the floor, so-called "lateral" panels, the maximum extension of these rear panels, relative to the axis of rotation of the rotating upright which supports them, being less than the length of these lateral edges of the floor.

6. Architectural model (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprises fixed uprights, beams and wooden panels joined together by interlocking.

7. Architectural model (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least one rotating panel includes a support for removable images.

8. Architectural model (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising, behind the fixed rear uprights, a removable base (50) comprising a support for a communicating mobile terminal.

9. Architectural model (10) according to claim 8, wherein the floor (11) has housings (16, 17) of feet (54, 55) of removable bottom (50).

10. Architectural model (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which includes a floor lighting support (11).