U.S. patent application number 09/254330 was filed with the patent office on 2001-08-30 for fold pattern.
Invention is credited to HUBER, FRANZ.
Application Number | 20010018392 09/254330 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 27216613 |
Filed Date | 2001-08-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20010018392 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HUBER, FRANZ |
August 30, 2001 |
FOLD PATTERN
Abstract
In a map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can
be folded, it is easy to find geographical regions shown on the map
due to two portions connected via a common center area and each
having a plurality of folding lines in equidistant portions in a
direction parallel to two parallel limiting lines, the map being
folded on successive lines alternatingly in opposite directions so
as to form a plurality of flaps.
Inventors: |
HUBER, FRANZ; (MUNCHEN,
DE) |
Correspondence
Address: |
D BRUCE PROUT
CHRISTIE PARKER & HALE
PO BOX 7068
PASADENA
CA
911097068
|
Family ID: |
27216613 |
Appl. No.: |
09/254330 |
Filed: |
March 4, 1999 |
PCT Filed: |
September 4, 1997 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/DE97/01949 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
493/399 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G09B 29/04 20130101;
B42D 15/008 20130101; Y10S 40/904 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
493/399 |
International
Class: |
B31B 001/26 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Sep 5, 1996 |
DE |
196 36 069.2 |
Sep 5, 1996 |
DE |
196 36 070.6 |
Sep 5, 1996 |
DE |
196 36 071.4 |
Claims
1. A map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can be
folded, at least two portions connected via a common center area
and each having a plurality of parallel folding lines being
disposed in a direction parallel to two parallel limiting lines of
the center area, the portions being foldable on successive lines
alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a plurality of
flaps, characterized in that the length of the flaps decreases with
the distance from the center area.
2. A map according to claim 1, characterized in that the length of
the flaps decreases linearly with the distance from the center
area.
3. A map according to claim 1, characterized in that the length of
the flaps decreases with each flap by a constant given amount with
the distance from the center area.
4. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that the center area is foldable along a center folding line.
5. A map according to claim 4, characterized in that the center
folding lines of the center area are formed as a strip provided
with two parallel folding lines.
6. A map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can be
folded, at least two flaps connected via a common center area being
provided which are each disposed laterally of two first parallel
limiting lines of the center area, characterized in that the center
area and the flaps are foldable along a center folding line
thereof, and a plurality of the maps are connected via second
limiting lines of their respective center areas.
7. A map according to claim 6, characterized in that the particular
center areas are foldable along two perpendicular center folding
lines.
8. A map according to claim 7, characterized in that one of the
center folding lines of the center area is formed as a strip
provided with two parallel folding lines.
9. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that four flaps connected via a common center area are provided
which are each disposed laterally of two first parallel limiting
lines of the center area, the center area and each of the flaps
being foldable along two perpendicular center folding lines
thereof.
10. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that two map parts are provided at every second limiting line of
the center area, said map parts being connected with the center
area and with one of the flaps via corresponding folding lines in
each case.
11. A map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can
be folded, at least two portions connected via a common center area
and each having a plurality of parallel folding lines being
disposed in a direction parallel to two first parallel limiting
lines of the center area, the map being foldable on successive
lines alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a
plurality of flaps, characterized in that the center area is
foldable along two perpendicular center folding lines, and the
flaps each have at least one folding line extending parallel to one
of the center lines of the center area and provided with a slit
extending parallel to the other of the center lines of the center
area.
12. A map according to claim 11, characterized in that one of the
center folding lines of the center area is formed as a strip
provided with two parallel folding lines.
13. A map according to claim 11, characterized in that the
plurality of parallel folding lines are formed so that the folding
lines are disposed in equidistant portions.
14. A map according to claim 13, characterized in that the
plurality of parallel folding lines are formed so that their
distance from at least one edge of the flaps successively decreases
or increases or decreases and increases.
15. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that at least one partial portion of at least one of the folding
lines is formed as a line perforated with holes or slits.
16. A map according to claim 15, characterized in that a part of
the map area contains at least one line perforated with holes or
slits.
17. A map according to either claim 15 or 16, characterized in that
the holes have a diameter and spacing in the range of 0.3 mm to 3
mm.
18. A map according to either claim 15 or 16, characterized in that
the slits have a length in the range of 0.3 mm to 12 mm and a
spacing in the range of 0.3 mm to 3 mm.
19. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that the map is fastened to the back of a book or brochure between
the pages of the book or brochure, one part of the map being
connected with the back via an area having a perforation line
extending parallel to the back, and another part of the map being
adapted to be folded open, so that the map is separable from the
book or brochure.
20. A map according to claim 19, characterized in that the
perforation line has holes having a diameter and spacing in the
range of 0.3 mm to 3 mm.
21. A map according to claim 19, characterized in that the
perforation line has slits having a length in the range of 0.3 mm
to 12 mm and a spacing in the range of 0.3 mm to 3 mm.
22. A map according to claim 19, characterized in that the map
contains preperforated or folded lines which are formed parallel
and/or perpendicular to the direction of the perforation line of
the area adjacent to the back.
23. A map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can
be folded, characterized in that two or more portions connected via
a common center area and each having a plurality of parallel
folding lines are drawn in a direction parallel to two parallel
limiting lines, the map being folded on successive lines
alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a plurality of
flaps.
24. A map according to claim 23, characterized in that the
plurality of parallel folding lines are formed so that the folding
lines are disposed in equidistant portions.
25. A map according to claim 24, characterized in that the
plurality of parallel folding lines are formed so that their
distance from at least one edge of the flaps successively decreases
or increases or decreases and increases.
26. A map according to claim 24, characterized in that the flap
edges coming to lie near the center line of the center area lie one
above the other, and the flap edges coming to lie near the side
edges of the center area are successively offset laterally by a
constant amount.
27. A map according to claim 24, characterized in that the flap
edges coming to lie near the center line of the center area lie one
above the other, and the flap edges coming to lie near the side
edges of the center area come to lie at two different distances
from the center line so as to create two classes of flaps of
different width.
28. A map according to claim 24, characterized in that the flap
edges coming to lie near the center line of the center area are
successively offset laterally by a constant amount, and the flap
edges coming to lie near the side edges of the center area lie one
above the other.
29. A map according to claim 23, characterized in that the flap
edges coming to lie near the center line of the center area are
successively offset laterally by a constant amount, and the flap
edges coming to lie near the side edges of the center area are
offset laterally by the same constant amount.
30. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that a plurality of center areas are interconnected and disposed
one above the other, and the connecting line of said center areas
is formed by a folding line.
31. A map according to claim 30, characterized in that the
plurality of upper and lower flap edges coming to lie one above or
below the other have an intermeshing edge form.
32. A map according to claim 30, characterized in that the
intermeshing edges have a wavy form, the number of waves of an edge
being given for the position of the flaps disposed one below or
above the other within the total structure of flaps.
33. A map according to claim 30, characterized in that the
intermeshing edges have the form of zigzag lines, the number of
zigzag lines of an edge being given for the position of the flaps
disposed one below or above the other within the total structure of
flaps.
34. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that the center area is disposed off-center.
35. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that the flaps are provided with information lines starting at
right angles from the longitudinal axis of the center area and
constituting connections between informative remarks on the center
area and corresponding reference areas on the areas of the
flaps.
36. A map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can
be folded, characterized by a plurality of first equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines at a first distance apart between
which second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines at a
second distance apart are disposed, the second distance being half
as great as the first distance, and the second equidistant parallel
folding lines being formed by a folding line of two successive
first equidistant parallel folding lines, and the map being folded
on the two folding lines of a second equidistant parallel pair of
folding lines in opposite directions so as to form pull-up
flaps.
37. A map according to claim 36, characterized in that the folded
map shows different geographical regions with its front and
back.
38. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that a central pair of folding lines of the first equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines is provided which is folded along
its center line extending in the direction of the longitudinal
axis.
39. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that the areas of the flaps formed by the second equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines contain additional information on
the geographical regions shown on the front or back of the map
and/or advertising information.
40. A map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can
be folded, characterized by two portions connected via a common
center area and each having a plurality of first equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines at a first distance apart between
which second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines at a
second distance apart are disposed, the second distance being half
as great as the first distance, and the second equidistant parallel
pairs of folding lines being formed by a line of two successive
first equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines, and the map
being folded on the two lines of a second equidistant parallel pair
of folding lines in opposite directions so as to form pull-up
flaps, the two portions connected via a common center area being
folded in opposite directions.
41. A map according to claim 40, characterized in that the folded
map shows different geographical regions with its front and
back.
42. A map according to any of the above claims, characterized in
that the areas of the flaps formed by the second equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines contain additional information on
the geographical regions shown on the front or back of the map
and/or advertising information.
43. A map with a pattern of folding lines (11, 12) along which the
map can be folded so as to form a plurality of pull-up flaps (10,
20), characterized in that the folding lines (11, 12) are arranged
side by side in pairs so as to form first equidistant parallel
pairs of folding lines (11, 12) at a first distance apart between
which second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines (12, 11)
at a second distance apart are disposed, the second distance (12,
11) being half as great as the first distance (11, 12), and the
second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines (12, 11) being
formed by a line of two successive first equidistant parallel pairs
of folding lines (11, 12).
44. A map with a pattern of folding lines (11, 12) along which the
map can be folded, having two portions (15, 15) connected via a
common center area (30) and each having a plurality of folding
lines (11, 12) between which the portions (15, 15) are folded so as
to form a plurality of pull-up flaps (10, 20), the two portions
(15, 15) connected via a common center area (30) being foldable in
opposite directions.
45. A map with a pattern of folding lines (11, 12) along which the
map can be folded, having two portions (15, 15) connected via a
common center area (30) and each having a plurality of folding
lines (11, 12) between which the portions (15, 15) are folded so as
to form a plurality of pull-up flaps (10, 20), the two portions
(15, 15) connected via a common center area (30) being foldable in
opposite directions, the folding lines (11, 12) being arranged side
by side in pairs so as to form first equidistant parallel pairs of
folding lines (11, 12) at a first distance apart between which
second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines (12, 11) at a
second distance apart are disposed, the second distance (12, 11)
being half as great as the first distance (11, 12), and the second
equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines (12, 11) being formed
by a line of two successive first equidistant parallel pairs of
folding lines (11, 12).
46. A map according to claim 45, characterized in that the flap
edges coming to lie near the center area (30) lie one above the
other and are laterally offset by a constant amount from the two
parallel limiting lines of the center area.
47. A map according to either claim 45 or 46, characterized in that
the center area (30) is formed as the back wall of a book.
Description
[0001] This invention relates to a map with a pattern of folding
lines along which the map can be folded.
[0002] In maps of the abovementioned kind a pattern of folding
lines serves to permit the map to be folded into a handy format.
The disadvantage is that to find a certain point or certain region
on the map it is necessary to unfold the map as a whole to have a
general view of the whole region shown by the map.
[0003] The problem of the invention is to provide a map which can
be viewed successively from east to west and from north to south or
vice versa without the whole map having to be unfolded.
[0004] This problem is solved for a map of the abovementioned kind
in that two portions connected via a common center area and each
having a plurality of parallel folding lines are drawn in a
direction parallel to two parallel limiting lines, the map being
folded on successive lines alternatingly in opposite directions so
as to form a plurality of flaps.
[0005] Preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of
the subclaims.
[0006] In the inventive map the width of the flaps can be disposed
in equidistant portions or increase or decrease, or increase and
decrease, with increasing distance from the center area. In the
latter embodiment it is advantageous if the flap edges coming to
lie near the center line of the center area lie one above the
other, and the flap edges coming to lie near the side edges of the
center area are successively offset laterally. Alternatively the
map can be formed so that the flap edges coming to lie near the
center line of the center area are successively offset laterally by
a constant amount, and the flap edges coming to lie near the side
edges of the center area lie one above the other.
[0007] Further it is possible to form the map so that the flap
edges coming to lie near the center line of the center area are
successively offset laterally by a constant amount, and the flap
edges coming to lie near the side edges of the center area are also
offset laterally by a constant amount, preferably the same constant
amount. The common advantage of these embodiments is that the
lateral offset of the flap edges makes an area of an adjacent flap
visible which can be marked in color or in the form of numbers,
symbols or letters. The order of these numbers and letters or a
possible choice of color according to the rainbow thus makes it
possible to relate the map contents shown on the flaps to the
position of the geographical region shown in the flap area relative
to the total geographical region depicted by the map.
[0008] According to preferred embodiments of the inventive map it
can be provided that the flap edges coming to lie near the center
line of the center area lie one above the other, and the flap edges
coming to lie near the side edges of the center area come to lie at
two different distances from the center line so as to create two
classes of flaps of different width. This can be advantageous for
special applications of the map or representations on the map.
[0009] It is likewise advantageous if the flaps are provided with
information lines starting at right angles from the longitudinal
axis of the center area and representing connections between
informative remarks on the center area and corresponding reference
areas on the areas of the flaps. This establishes an association of
information given on the center area with corresponding areas on
the areas of the flaps which show this information or explain it
further.
[0010] With the inventive map it is possible and advantageous to
dispose a plurality of center areas one above or below the other in
order to enlarge the area of the total geographical region shown by
the map. The special feature of this embodiment is the
abovementioned marking of flaps with the aid of numbers, symbols or
letters or in accordance with the colors of the rainbow which is
advantageous in making such map flaps of two adjacent center areas
which show adjacent geographical regions of the map especially easy
and quick to find.
[0011] By disposing two or more center areas one above the other
and forming a further corresponding folding line as a double
folding line (two parallel folding lines spaced a few millimeters
apart) one obtains an advantageous "book form" for the folded map,
with a spine in the area of the double folding line on which a name
can be printed. The map can thus be placed in a book shelf and
found easily like a book. The title of the map can be integrated,
so as to result automatically upon folding and not need to be
additionally printed separately in the usual way.
[0012] When two or more center areas are disposed one above the
other, the contact lines of the portions disposed one above the
other are slitted so that it is possible to turn the individual
flaps even when the two or more portions are folded up. One does
not slit the second last lateral flaps or one of the previous flaps
of each portion page to prevent the portions from falling apart.
One does not slit a randomly placed center area or two or more
connected center areas or the second last lateral flaps or one of
the previous flaps of each portion page to prevent the portions
from falling apart.
[0013] According to an important embodiment of the inventive map it
is provided that the plurality of upper and lower flap edges coming
to lie one above or below the other have an intermeshing edge form
in order to permit geographical regions having the same longitude
but different latitude to be found quickly. It can be provided that
the intermeshing edges have a wavy form, the number of waves of an
edge being given for the position of the flaps disposed one below
or above the other within the total structure of flaps.
Alternatively it can be provided that the intermeshing edges have
the form of zigzag lines, the number of zigzag lines of an edge
being given for the position of the flaps disposed one below or
above the other within the total structure of flaps.
[0014] According to a further embodiment the center area or the
plurality of center areas can be disposed off-center.
[0015] Obviously, the inventive map is also suitable for
representing nongeographical structures.
[0016] The invention relates in addition to a map with a pattern of
folding lines along which the map can be folded.
[0017] In maps of the abovementioned kind a pattern of folding
lines serves to permit the map to be folded into a handy format.
The disadvantage is that to find a certain point or area on the map
it is necessary to unfold the map as a whole to have a general view
of the whole region shown by the map.
[0018] The problem of the invention is further to provide a map
which can be viewed successively from east to west and from north
to south or vice versa without the whole map having to be
unfolded.
[0019] A map with the inventive folding pattern can be either
foldable unidirectionally, i.e. from left to right or from right to
left in the hand of the viewer, or foldable bidirectionally, i.e.
from left to right or from right to left and from top to bottom or
from bottom to top in the hand of the viewer. With both
unidirectionally and bidirectionally foldable maps it is desirable
to be able to recognize the content of individual folding portions
even in the folded state of the map if possible. For a
unidirectionally foldable map with a pattern of folding lines along
which the map can be folded, two portions connected via a common
center area and each having a plurality of parallel folding lines
being disposed in a direction parallel to two parallel limiting
lines of the center area, the portions being folded in successive
lines alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a
plurality of flaps, this problem is solved in that the length of
the flaps decreases with the distance from the center area, or
increases on the outer side.
[0020] The length of the flaps can thereby decrease linearly with
the distance from the center area, or the length of the flaps can
decrease with the distance from the center area by a given,
constant amount in each case. These solutions have in common that a
part of each portion remains unhidden by the other map portions in
the folded state of the map so as to create a portion area which
remains inspectable for the viewer of the folded map and on which
information on the content of the particular portion can be
provided. According to preferred embodiments of a map with such a
folding line pattern, the center area is foldable along a center
folding line, the center folding line being formed in particular as
a strip provided with two parallel folding lines so that the map
has the format of a book in the folded state.
[0021] A bidirectionally foldable map is provided according to the
invention with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can
be folded, at least two flaps connected via a common center area
being provided which are each disposed laterally of two first
parallel limiting lines of the center area, the center area and the
flaps being foldable along a center folding line thereof and a
plurality of maps being connected via second limiting lines of
their respective center areas. The particular center areas of this
map are preferably foldable along two perpendicular center folding
lines, one of the center folding lines of the center area
preferably being formed as a strip provided with two parallel
folding lines.
[0022] In this inventive map four or more flaps connected via a
common center area are preferably provided which are each disposed
laterally of two first parallel limiting lines of the center area,
the center area and each of the flaps being foldable along two
perpendicular center folding lines thereof.
[0023] In addition it is preferably provided in this inventive map
that at every second limiting line of the center area two map parts
are provided which are connected with the center area and with one
of the flaps via corresponding folding lines in each case.
[0024] Another bidirectionally foldable map is provided according
to the invention with a pattern of folding lines along which the
map can be folded, two portions connected via a common center area
and each having a plurality of parallel folding lines being
disposed in a direction parallel to two first parallel limiting
lines of the center area, the map being folded on successive lines
alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a plurality of
flaps, the center area being foldable along two perpendicular
center folding lines, and the flaps each having at least one
folding line extending parallel to one of the center lines of the
center area and provided in sections with slits extending parallel
to the other of the center lines of the center area.
[0025] In this inventive map, too, one of the center folding lines
of the center area is preferably formed as a strip provided with
two parallel folding lines.
[0026] In this inventive map the plurality of parallel folding
lines can fundamentally be formed so that the folding lines are
disposed in equidistant portions. In the folded state of the map a
portion thus covers the one located in front of it.
[0027] Alternatively the plurality of parallel folding lines can be
formed so that their distance from at least one edge of the flaps
successively decreases or increases or alternatingly decreases and
increases. This permits individual portion areas not to be covered
by the portions disposed in front of them in the folded state of
the map and thus to remain inspectable for a viewer of the map so
that information can be provided on these areas on the content in
the particular map portion. Such inspectable areas are also created
by the distance of the plurality of parallel folding lines from at
least one edge of the flaps alternatingly decreasing and
increasing, this embodiment being advantageous in that it also
permits large-area portions toward the edges of the map.
[0028] According to preferred embodiments of all inventive maps it
is provided that at least one partial portion of at least one of
the folding lines is formed as a perforated or slitted line or
perforated or slitted double line.
[0029] It is alternatively provided according to preferred
embodiments that a part of the map area contains at least one line
perforated with holes or slits.
[0030] Said holes preferably have a diameter and spacing in the
range of 0.1 mm to 3 mm, and said slits preferably have a length in
the range of 0.2 mm to 12 mm and a spacing in the range of 0.1 mm
to 3 mm.
[0031] The inventive map can for example be fastened to the back of
a book or brochure between the pages of the book or brochure. A
first part of the map can thereby be connected with the book via an
area having a perforation line extending parallel to the back, and
a second part of the map be foldable in the direction of the first
part, thereby creating a foldable map which can be separated from
the book or brochure. The first and second map parts can have
further folding lines for folding the separable map further so that
the latter can be made very small and find room in a shirt pocket
for example. The map can contain preperforated or folded lines
which are formed parallel and/or perpendicular to the direction of
the perforation line of the area adjacent to the back.
[0032] The perforation holes preferably have a diameter and spacing
in the range of 0.1 mm to 3 mm. Alternatively to perforation holes,
the perforation line can have slits having a length in the range of
0.2 mm to 12 mm and spacing in the range of 0.1 mm to 3 mm.
[0033] The invention also relates to a map with a pattern of
folding lines along which the map can be folded.
[0034] In maps of the abovementioned kind a pattern of folding
lines serves to permit the map to be folded into a handy format.
The disadvantage is that to find a certain point or area on the map
it is necessary to unfold the map as a whole to have a general view
of the whole region shown by the map.
[0035] The problem of the invention is also to provide a map which
can be viewed successively from east to west or vice versa without
the whole map having to be unfolded.
[0036] This problem is solved for a map of the abovementioned kind
by a plurality of first equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines
at a first distance apart between which second equidistant parallel
pairs of folding lines at a second distance apart are disposed, the
second distance being half as great as the first distance, and the
second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines being formed by
a line of two successive first equidistant parallel pairs of
folding lines, and the map being folded on the two folding lines of
a second equidistant parallel pair of folding lines in the same or
opposite directions so as to form pull-up flaps.
[0037] According to a preferred embodiment of the inventive map the
folded map shows different geographical regions on its front and
back. The possible utilization of the front and back of the
inventive map makes it possible to accommodate a certain
geographical region on a map whose dimensions are half as great as
a map which can be printed only on its front by reason of its
special folding.
[0038] According to a further preferred embodiment of the inventive
map a central pair of folding lines of the first equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines is provided which is folded along
its center line extending in the direction of the longitudinal
axis. This permits the map to be folded so that the flap areas of a
contiguous surface of the map form pull-up areas which can
accommodate additional information or advertising information.
According to a further preferred embodiment of the inventive map it
is provided that the areas of the flaps formed by the second
equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines contain additional
information on the regions shown on the front or back of the map
and/or advertising information. This makes it possible to show
additional information or advertising information on certain
geographical regions in the area of the places on the map where
these regions are shown.
[0039] Obviously, maps with the inventive folding pattern are also
suitable for representing nongeographical structures.
[0040] The invention furthermore relates to a map with a pattern of
folding lines along which the map can be folded.
[0041] In maps Of the abovementioned kind a pattern of folding
lines serves to permit the map to be folded into a handy format.
The disadvantage is that to find a certain point or area on the map
it is necessary to unfold the map as a whole to have a general view
of the whole region shown by the map.
[0042] The problem of the invention is furthermore to provide a map
which can be viewed successively from east to west or vice versa
without the whole map having to be unfolded.
[0043] This problem is solved for a map of the abovementioned kind
by two portions connected via a common center area and each having
a plurality of first equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines at
a first distance apart between which second equidistant parallel
pairs of folding lines at a second distance apart are disposed, the
second distance being half as great as the first distance, and the
second equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines being formed by
a line of two successive first equidistant parallel pairs of
folding lines, and the map being folded on the two lines of a
second equidistant parallel pair of folding lines in opposite
directions so as to form pull-up flaps, the two portions connected
via a common center area being folded in opposite directions.
[0044] According to a preferred embodiment of the inventive map the
folded map shows different geographical regions on its front and
back. The possible utilization of the front and back of the
inventive map makes it possible to accommodate a certain
geographical region on a map whose dimensions are half as great as
a map which can be printed only on its front by reason of its
special folding.
[0045] According to a further preferred embodiment of the inventive
map the areas of the flaps formed by the second equidistant
parallel pairs of folding lines contain additional information on
the regions shown on the front or back of the map and/or
advertising information. This makes it possible to show information
or advertising information on certain geographical regions in the
area of the places on the map where these regions are shown.
[0046] The flap edges coming to lie near the center area can lie
one above the other and be laterally offset from the two parallel
limiting lines of the center area by a constant amount. The center
area can be formed as the back wall of a book.
[0047] In the following the inventive folding pattern will be
explained with reference to a preferred embodiment shown in the
figures of the drawing, in which:
[0048] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the inventive map in a plan
view;
[0049] FIG. 1B shows a plan view of the embodiment of the inventive
map shown in FIG. 1 with a double strip forming the back wall of a
book;
[0050] FIG. 2 shows a further embodiment of the inventive map in a
plan view;
[0051] FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the inventive map in a
plan view;
[0052] FIG. 4 shows a part of an embodiment of the inventive map in
a cross-sectional view;
[0053] FIG. 5 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0054] FIG. 6 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0055] FIG. 7 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0056] FIG. 8 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0057] FIG. 9 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0058] FIG. 10 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0059] FIG. 11 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0060] FIG. 13 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view;
[0061] FIG. 14 shows a part of another embodiment of the inventive
map in a cross-sectional view.
[0062] FIG. 15A shows a preferred embodiment of a map with the
inventive folding pattern in a view from above;
[0063] FIG. 15B shows the map shown in FIG. 15A in a side view;
[0064] FIG. 16A shows another preferred embodiment of a map with
the inventive folding pattern in a view from above;
[0065] FIG. 16B shows the map shown in FIG. 16A in a side view;
[0066] FIG. 17A shows a further preferred embodiment of a map with
the inventive folding pattern in a view from above;
[0067] FIG. 17B shows the map shown in FIG. 17A in a side view;
[0068] FIG. 18A shows a further preferred embodiment of a map with
the inventive folding pattern in a view from above;
[0069] FIG. 18B shows the map shown in FIG. 18A in a side view;
[0070] FIG. 19A shows a further preferred embodiment of a map with
the inventive folding pattern in a view from above;
[0071] FIG. 19B shows the map shown in FIG. 19A in a side view;
[0072] FIG. 20A shows a further preferred embodiment of a map with
the inventive folding pattern in a view from above;
[0073] FIG. 20B shows the map shown in FIG. 20A in a side view;
[0074] FIG. 30 shows in cross section a map which has been folded
in accordance with the inventive pattern of folding lines;
[0075] FIG. 40 shows in cross section a map which has been folded
in accordance with the inventive pattern of folding lines.
[0076] In inventive map 100 shown in FIG. 1 two center areas 10,
10' are interconnected along common folding line 13. Adjacent to
center area 10 laterally is a map part containing a plurality of
folding lines in equidistant portions in a direction parallel to
limiting lines 16, 17, the map being folded on successive lines
alternatingly in opposite directions so as to a form a plurality of
flaps 11. Adjacent on the other side is accordingly a map part
containing a plurality of folding lines 15 in equidistant portions
in a direction parallel to the two limiting lines 16, 17, the map
being folded on successive lines alternatingly in opposite
directions so as to form a plurality of flaps 12. This folding line
and folding pattern applies accordingly to center area 10', the
reference numbers with a prime being identical to the respective
designations for center area 10.
[0077] In inventive map 100 shown in FIG. 2 center area 10, 10' is
disposed off-center. Otherwise this embodiment corresponds to that
shown in FIG. 1.
[0078] In inventive map 100 shown in FIG. 3 center area 10, 10' is
disposed at the edge of the map and has cardboard cover 18, 18'.
Otherwise this embodiment corresponds to that shown in FIG. 1.
[0079] FIGS. 4 to 14 show various embodiments of the inventive map
which correspond to subclaims 2 to 9 or are further preferred
modifications thereof.
[0080] The map shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B has a pattern of folding
lines 11 along which the map can be folded, two portions 13, 14
connected via common center area 12 and each having a plurality of
parallel folding lines 11 being disposed in a direction parallel to
two parallel limiting lines 16, 17 of center area 12, the portions
being foldable on successive lines 11 alternatingly in opposite
directions so as to form a plurality of flaps, length a of the
flaps decreasing by a constant given amount in each case with the
distance from the center area.
[0081] The map shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B is substantially
identical with the map shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the reference
signs being increased by the number 10. In contrast to the map
shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, length a of the flaps decreases
linearly in this map with the distance from the center area.
[0082] The map shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B has a pattern of folding
lines 31, 32 along which the map can be folded, at least two flaps
34, 35 connected via common center area 33 being provided which are
each disposed laterally of two first parallel limiting lines 36, 37
of the center area, center area 33 and flaps 34, 35 being foldable
along center folding line 38 thereof, and a plurality of maps 38,
38' being connected via second limiting lines 32 of their
respective center areas.
[0083] FIGS. 18A, 18B to 20A, 20B show alternative embodiments of
the map shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the reference signs being
increased by the number 10 in FIGS. 18A and 18B over FIGS. 17A and
17B, increased by the number 20 in FIGS. 19A and 19B, and increased
by the number 30 in FIGS. 20A and 20B.
[0084] The map shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B has a pattern of folding
lines along which map 60 can be folded, two portions 64, 64' and
65, 65' connected via common center area 63 and each having a
plurality of parallel folding lines 61 being disposed in a
direction parallel to two first parallel limiting lines 66, 67 of
center area 63, map 60 being foldable on successive lines 61
alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a plurality of
flaps, center area 63 being foldable along two perpendicular center
folding lines 68, 69, and the flaps each having at least one
folding line 61 extending parallel to one 68 of center lines 68, 69
of center area 63 and provided with slit 69' extending parallel to
the other 69 of center lines 68, 69 of center area 63. Center line
68 of this map is formed as a strip, as indicated in the figure by
the double line. In addition the map shown in FIG. 20A is provided
in sections with slits 61' in the area of the portions located on
the outside with respect to center line 69 so as to improve the
foldability of this map. The distance of parallel folding lines 62
in this map is such that their distance from edge 62' of map 60
decreases.
[0085] Map 100 shown in FIG. 30 has a plurality of first
equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines 11, 12 between which a
plurality of areas 10 are formed. Between this plurality of areas
10 there are areas 20 limited by second equidistant parallel pairs
of folding lines 12, 11. The spacing of pair of lines 12, 11 of
areas 20 is half as great as the spacing of pair of lines 11, 12 of
the limiting lines of areas 10. Areas 20 form folding flaps,
additional information being given on the inside of these flaps on
the geographical regions shown on adjacent areas 10.
[0086] The map shown in FIG. 40 has a plurality of first
equidistant parallel pairs of folding lines 11, 12 between which a
plurality of areas 10 are formed. Between this plurality of areas
10 there are areas 20 limited by second equidistant parallel pairs
of folding lines 12, 11. The spacing of pair of lines 12, 11 of
areas 20 is half as great as the spacing of pair of lines 11, 12 of
the limiting lines of areas 10. Areas 20 form folding flaps,
additional information being given on the inside of these flaps on
the geographical regions shown on adjacent areas 20. Common center
area 30 connects two portions 15 of areas 10 and areas 20.
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