EP0102134A2 - Picture frame retaining clip - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- EP0102134A2 EP0102134A2 EP83301280A EP83301280A EP0102134A2 EP 0102134 A2 EP0102134 A2 EP 0102134A2 EP 83301280 A EP83301280 A EP 83301280A EP 83301280 A EP83301280 A EP 83301280A EP 0102134 A2 EP0102134 A2 EP 0102134A2
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- EP
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- Prior art keywords
- picture
- clip
- boss
- backing substrate
- locking arm
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/06—Picture frames
- A47G1/0605—Picture frames made from extruded or moulded profiles, e.g. of plastic or metal
Abstract
A clip (1) for retaining a picture in place in a picture frame, which clip comprises a boss (2) having on one end portion a transversely extending elongate locking arm (4) and having on the other end portion a flange (3), the cross sectional configuration of the boss being such as to facilitate rotation of the boss within a complementary hole (5) defined in a backing substrate (6) of a picture frame so that the arm can be rotated to engage the picture frame, with the flange located on the picture side of the backing substrate and the locking arm located on the other side of the backing substrate, whereby the picture is retained in place by the backing substrate.
Description
- This invention relates to clips and more especially it relates to clips for retaining a picture in place in a picture frame.
- According to the present invention a clip for retaining a picture in place in a picture frame comprises a boss having on one end portion a transversely extending elongate locking arm and having on the other end portion a flange, the cross sectional configuration of the boss being such as to facilitate rotation of the boss within a complementary hole defined in a backing substrate of a picture frame so that the arm can be rotated to engage the picture frame, with the flange located on the picture side of the backing substrate and the locking arm located on the other side of the backing substrate, whereby the picture is retained in place by the backing substrate.
- A clip according to the present invention affords the advantage of ease of assembly and enables a picture to be retained without the need for fixing devices to be attached to the frame.
- The word picture is used herein generally and includes photographs, prints, sketches, paintings and certificates.
- The flange will normally be thin enough to be accommodated between the backing substrate and a picture, although in an alternative embodiment the backing substrate may be relieved so as to accommodate the flange.
- The boss is preferably cylindrical.
- The flange may be arranged to extend around a part only of the cylindrical surface of the boss whereby insertion of the clip into the backing substrate from the picture side thereof is faciliated so that the flange lies flat against the backing substrate.
- The locking arm may be cranked so as normally to extend from the complementary hole in spaced apart relationship with the backing substrate so that deformation of the locking arm towards the backing substrate is facilitated whereby the springiness of the arm is used to retain the locking arm in locking engagement with the picture frame.
- The locking arm may include a hole or a recess from which the picture may be hung.
- The hole may be a generally triangular hole with the apex of the hole pointing towards that end of the locking arm which is remote from the boss.
- The clip may be formed from a plastics material such as absor nylon.
- One embodiment of the invention with now be described solely by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
- Figure 1 is a front elevation of a clip for retaining a picture in place in a picture frame;
- Figure 2 is a side elevation of the clip shown in Figure 1, associated with an asembly comprising a picture frame, a backing substrate, a picture and glass each of which are shown in section; and
- Figure 3 is a back view of a picture frame to which four clips as shown in Figures 1 and 2 are fitted.
- Referring now to the drawings, a plastics moulded
picture frame clip 1 comprises a generallycylindrical boss 2 having at one end aflange 3 and at the other end a transversely extendingelongate locking arm 4. As shown in Figure 2, theclip 1 is fitted in a hole 5 in acardboard backing substrate 6, the diameter of the hole 5 being slightly larger than the diameter of theboss 2 whereby theboss 2 serves in effect as a spindle which facilitates rotation of thelocking arm 4. As shown in Figure 2, theflange 3 is arranged to be relatively thin so that it can be sandwiched between thebacking substrate 6 and a picture 7 retained in a wooden orplastics picture frame 8 between thebacking substrate 6 and a glass sheet 9. Theflange 3 is part circular so that insertion of theclip 1 into the hole of thebacking substrate 6 is facilitated without the need to bend or deform theflange 3. - It will be appreciated that the glass sheet 9 is optional and in an alternative arrangement may be omitted.
- As shown in Figure 2 the
locking arm 4 is cranked so that anend part 10 of thelocking arm 4 is spaced apart from thebacking substrate 6. In use of theclip 1, in order to lock thelocking arm 4 to theframe 8, a groove 11 is provided in theframe 8 so that when pressure is applied to anend portion 10 of thelocking arm 4 in the direction of anarrow 12, thelocking arm 4 will be constrained to deform towards thebacking substrate 6 so that it will then engage the groove 11 when rotated. Theclip 1 is preferably moulded from a resilient plastics material and due to the springy nature of the material, thelocking arm 4 will be retained by friction in the groove 11. - By providing four
clips frame 8 without the need for retaining clips to be attached to theframe 8. - It will be appreciated that the
clips backing sheet 6 whereby rapid and simple assembly of a framed picture can be effected. - In order to facilitate hanging of a picture retained by clips as hereinbefore described the
clip 1 is provided with a generallytriangular hole 17 which can be used to receive hanging means such as a hook (not shown).
Claims (7)
1. A clip for retaining a picture in place in a picture frame, which clip comprises a boss having on one end portion a transversely extending elongate locking arm and having on the other end portion a flange, the cross sectional configuration of the boss being such as to facilitate rotation of the boss within a complementary hole defined in a backing substrate of a picture frame so that the arm can be rotated to engage the picture frame, with the flange located on the picture side of the backing substrate and the locking arm located on the other side of the backing substrate, whereby the picture is retained in place by the backing substrate.
2. A clip as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flange is thin enough to be accommodated between the backing substrate and a picture.
3. A clip as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the boss is cylindrical.
4. A clip as claimed in claim 3 wherein the flange is arranged to extend around a part only of the cylindrical surface of the boss.
5. A clip as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the locking arm is cranked.
6. A clip as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the locking arm includes a hole or recess from which the picture may be hung.
7. A clip as claimed in claim 6 wherein the hole is a generally triangular hole with the apex of the hole pointing towards that end of the locking arm which is remote from the boss.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8224344 | 1982-08-25 | ||
GB8224344 | 1982-08-25 |
Publications (2)
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EP0102134A2 true EP0102134A2 (en) | 1984-03-07 |
EP0102134A3 EP0102134A3 (en) | 1985-01-23 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP83301280A Ceased EP0102134A3 (en) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-03-08 | Picture frame retaining clip |
Country Status (2)
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EP (1) | EP0102134A3 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2127685B (en) |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3665629A (en) * | 1970-11-20 | 1972-05-30 | Frank Shore | Clip fastened picture frame assembly |
DE7425205U (en) * | 1975-02-13 | Fischer H | Removable frames | |
DE8027112U1 (en) * | 1980-10-10 | 1981-01-29 | Uwe Mersch Design Kg, 5882 Meinerzhagen | DEVICE FOR HOLDING AN IMAGE BETWEEN A CLEAR-SIGHTED COVER PLATE AND A SUPPORT PLATE |
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- 1982-12-03 GB GB08234595A patent/GB2127685B/en not_active Expired
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- 1983-03-08 EP EP83301280A patent/EP0102134A3/en not_active Ceased
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE7425205U (en) * | 1975-02-13 | Fischer H | Removable frames | |
US3665629A (en) * | 1970-11-20 | 1972-05-30 | Frank Shore | Clip fastened picture frame assembly |
DE8027112U1 (en) * | 1980-10-10 | 1981-01-29 | Uwe Mersch Design Kg, 5882 Meinerzhagen | DEVICE FOR HOLDING AN IMAGE BETWEEN A CLEAR-SIGHTED COVER PLATE AND A SUPPORT PLATE |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0102134A3 (en) | 1985-01-23 |
GB2127685B (en) | 1985-06-19 |
GB2127685A (en) | 1984-04-18 |
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PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
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AK | Designated contracting states |
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17P | Request for examination filed |
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AK | Designated contracting states |
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18R | Application refused |
Effective date: 19861004 |
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RIN1 | Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected) |
Inventor name: TREGARON, MICHAEL RHYADER |