DE20303236U1 - Jigsaw puzzle frame set, in particular for relatively large puzzles, comprises a base plate, a cover pane, clamps and a surrounding clamping frame - Google Patents

Abstract

The jigsaw puzzle frame set, in particular, for puzzles with more than 1000 pieces comprises a base plate, a cover pane, clamps and a surrounding clamping frame.

Description

Puzzle frame or demountable puzzle frame

Puzzles are fun, but usually take days, weeks, months, or even half an eternity. And every "puzzler" knows the problem of space, because once you've started, a table is often occupied for a long time. During this time, many factors threaten the development, such as cats (pets), children, vacuum cleaners, yourself (by bumping into them), etc. Unfortunately, the loss of one or more pieces is only discovered with certainty at the end, and then the frustration is all the greater.

Using the puzzle setting frame (Fig. 1 - primarily suitable for larger puzzles, e.g. 1000 pieces or more) or the collapsible puzzle setting frame (Fig. 2 - suitable for smaller and medium-sized puzzles, e.g. up to 2000 pieces, as the frame can be delivered disassembled in the puzzle box), you can start the puzzle directly on the base plate (Fig. 1 or 2). Because there is a recess in the plate of approx. x - 0.1 mm (x = puzzle thickness), the puzzle only protrudes slightly over the outer edge. This is useful so that the Plexiglas or acrylic glass pane or similar (Fig. 3) exerts greater pressure on the puzzle pieces and thus prevents them from slipping. This effect is enhanced by an anti-slip coating on the base plate. If you want to achieve additional stability through the disc, you can also create a separate recess in the base plate for the disc (Fig. l-3a). If you want to put the puzzle away for a while, then the disc is fixed on both sides using the clamps provided (Fig. 4) (e.g. made of hard plastic). The clamps are U-shaped in cross-section, with the ends running towards each other. The length of these clamps should be about half the puzzle. The clamps are attached from two opposite sides (Fig. 5). This means that the unfinished puzzle can be quickly assembled and just as quickly put away again. Once the puzzle has been completed after a little eternity, the clamp frame (also U-shaped but much shorter - made in one continuous piece - Fig. 7) serves as the final fixation, which is connected to both sides in a corner on the back with the hook or similar (Fig. 6). The hanging can also be arranged in any way in this frame. This frame is available in a range of colours and can be chosen to match your home decor.

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Fig. 1: Base plate made of plastic, wood or other materials.

This base plate has a recess for the puzzle pieces, whereby the puzzle is approx. 0.1 mm thicker than the recess itself. The puzzle base is treated to be non-slip (e.g. varnish, adhesive paper, etc.)

la) For additional stabilisation, a recess could also be provided for the Plexiglas, acrylic glass or similar pane.

Fig. 2: Base plate as described in Fig. 1, but disassembled. These disassembled parts (at least 2 pieces) can be connected using a plug connection or with a "dovetail technique" or something else. It is irrelevant whether the connection is "permanent" or can be disassembled again.

Fig. 3: Plexiglass sheet, acrylic glass sheet or similar in the size of the base plate (Fig. 1+2) or slightly reduced in size (Fig. la+2a)
For the demountable puzzle frame, Plexiglas on a roll or similar must be used.
The pane should be covered with a protective film.

Fig. 4: Clamp made of plastic, metal or similar. To avoid scratching the window, the clamp could be covered with felt, velvet or something else at the narrow part.

Fig. 5: These clamps are attached to the "base plate-puzzle disc" connection from two opposite sides. This prevents slipping.

Fig. 6: Clamping frame (made of plastic, wood, etc.), e.g. made from a continuous piece (Fig. 7) and to be connected at the two ends with a hook or similar (on the back).

Various mounting options are possible on the clamping frame. The clamping frame is available in a range of colours.

Claims (7)

1. The puzzle frame (consisting of 4 elements - base plate, disc, clamps and clamping frame) is characterized by the fact that it is mainly used for puzzles with 1000 pieces or more. 2. The demountable puzzle frame (consisting of 5 elements - base plate, plug connections, disc, clamps and clamp frame) is characterized by the fact that it is mainly used for puzzles up to 2000 pieces. 3. The base plate (made of plastic, wood or other materials) is characterized by the fact that the puzzle surface is designed to be non-slip (using varnish, adhesive paper or other materials) and there is a recess (milled, punched or cast) in the base plate for the puzzle pieces so that the puzzle protrudes 0.1 mm above the base plate. A further recess can also be provided for the cover plate (plexiglass, acrylic glass or similar) for stabilization. 4. The base plate of the demountable puzzle frame is also characterized by the fact that it consists of at least 2 parts and is connected to one another by a plug connection (e.g. with a "dovetail technique" - made of wood, plastic, metal or similar material). This connection can be either "permanent" or can be dismantled again. 5. The panel for the demountable puzzle frame is characterized by the fact that it is supplied on a roll (e.g. Plexiglas or similar) and is covered with protective film. 6. The clamps are characterized by the fact that they are made of plastic, metal, wood or similar material. In cross-section they have a U-shape with ends converging towards each other.
The length of the clamps should be approximately halfway across a puzzle. 7. The clamping frame (made of plastic, wood or similar) is characterized by the fact that it frames the finished puzzle for final fixation and can be firmly connected with the help of a hook or similar.