SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING SELF-SUPPORTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for connecting flat sheets formed from a variety of different materials to construct three-dimensional self-supporting structures having predetermined shapes and decorative and/or functional purposes. The flat sheets, which also may be referred to as individual components, may each include a plurality of prong sets and a plurality of slits whereby a prong set from an individual component may be inserted into a slit of another individual component to interlock and form a joint between the individual components. Each individual component may form one or more joints with the other individual components. The tension created in the joints may provide depth to the surface, which in turn may create structure.

主权项

1. A system for constructing a self-supporting three-dimensional structure, the system comprising:
a plurality of individual components, each of the plurality of individual components having a plurality of prong sets and a plurality of slits, wherein a prong set from one of the plurality of individual components is inserted into a slit from another of the plurality of individual components to interlock and form a joint between the individual components, and wherein a plurality of joints are formed in a repeating pattern to create the self-supporting three-dimensional structure.