EP1051936A2 - Präsentationsvorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP1051936A2
EP1051936A2 EP00303823A EP00303823A EP1051936A2 EP 1051936 A2 EP1051936 A2 EP 1051936A2 EP 00303823 A EP00303823 A EP 00303823A EP 00303823 A EP00303823 A EP 00303823A EP 1051936 A2 EP1051936 A2 EP 1051936A2
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display apparatus
backing member
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Pui Chung Lau
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Ezech Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
    • G09F1/10—Supports or holders for show-cards
    • G09F1/14—Supports or holders for show-cards in the form of legs
    • 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
    • A47G1/0638—Frameless picture holders
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
    • G09F1/10—Supports or holders for show-cards
    • G09F1/12—Frames therefor
    • 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
    • A47G2001/0672—Picture frames employing magnets
    • 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
    • A47G2001/0694—Picture frames comprising means allowing the frame to be supported on a horizontal surface

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  • the present invention relates to display apparatus and in particular to apparatus in the style of picture frames for mounting and displaying small to medium size, thin, display media such as photos.
  • Picture frames are well known for displaying display media, such as photos, certificates or clippings, which capture the thin media between a transparent sheet, such as glass, and a backing board, such as a compressed medium or high density wood fibre board (befitting the intended application).
  • Picture frames of this type commonly include a surrounding frame at the periphery which secures the transparent sheet and backing board with the thin display media there between,
  • This surrounding frame is generally formed from a rigid material such as wood, aluminium or plastics.
  • exchange of the displayed media involves removing the backing board, removing the old media, setting the new media face down on the transparent sheet, or fixing the new media to the backing board, and reassembling. It is desirable that this process be simplified and shortened. Furthermore the process involves a degree of approximation and guesswork as the picture is either affixed to the backing board while the backing board is not within the frame, or is positioned on the transparent sheet in a face down configuration. Consequently it is difficult to ensure that the final configuration is that which is most desirable.
  • the invention may broadly be said to consist in display apparatus comprising:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a picture frame according to the present invention as viewed from the front in an orientation as if standing on a supporting surface (not shown),
  • the picture frame 1 includes a cover member 3 comprising, in this instance, a transparent plastics sheet, and a backing member 4.
  • the frame is shown as in use with a thin display media 2 sandwiched between the transparent cover member 3 and the backing member 4.
  • the cover sheet 3 is formed from a single sheet of transparent plastics
  • the operating mechanisms of the present invention may be equally applicable to display apparatus incorporating a bordering frame, in which case the bordering frame and transparent sheet may be provided as an integral mechanically connected unit, or alternatively the edges of the transparent sheet may be retained within for example an annular rebate around the internal edge of a frame.
  • the pivotal connection 5 is preferably provided trough the frame portion of the cover member.
  • the cover member may comprise an open frame having a complete opening therethrough rather than just a transparent window, the periphery of the display media being clamped to the backing member by the frame.
  • a pivotal connection is provided between the cover sheet 3 and the backing member 4.
  • the pivotal connection is provided by a threaded stud, projecting from handle 5, which passes through an aperture 13 in the cover sheet 3 and is secured in a threaded hole 18 in the backing member 4.
  • the pivotal connection is provided adjacent one corner of the frame 1 outside the area in which a display media is most desirably located.
  • a magnet 7 Adjacent the apposite corner of the picture frame a magnet 7 is provided within a hole 11 in the front surface of the backing member 4.
  • a small ferromagnetic stud 6 of substantially the same co-operating dimension as the magnet 7 is fixed in the transparent cover sheet 3.
  • the ferromagnetic stud 6 is provided passing through a hole 12 in the cover sheet 3 and is located at the desired depth there by a head of slightly largely diameter than the body of the stud.
  • the stud preferably protrudes through the hole 12 almost to the rear face of the cover sheet 3 to be proximal to the magnet when the cover sheet 3 is in the predetermined relative pivotal position.
  • the magnet and the stud may be an interference fit in their respective holes but preferably they are also glued, for example with an epoxy resin.
  • the thin display media 2 is provided between the rear face 9 of transparent sheet 3 and the front face 8 of the backing member 4 and is held there by being sandwiched there between.
  • the effective location of the media 2 is enhanced by several inserts 10 having a higher co-efficient of friction than the front face of the backing member 4, and protruding slightly from the face,
  • These inserts may be made of a soft elastic material such as vulcanised rubber.
  • the rubber inserts 10 may be an interference fit within their respective holes but preferably they are also glued, for example with an epoxy resin.
  • the backing member 4 could be manufactured from a relatively hard and strong material such as steel or aluminium which would tolerate a direct threaded connection within a hole formed therein, low cost and lightweight materials such as high density compressed wood fibre board are preferred.
  • the threaded connection of the threaded stud 16 is preferably effected with a threaded receiving nut 14.
  • the receiving nut is located in a recess 14 in the rear face of the backing member 4 and a hole 18 of smaller diameter than the recess 15 provides access to the threaded hole of the receiving nut.
  • the receiving nut may be an interference fit in its hole but preferably it is also glued, for example with an epoxy resin.
  • Threaded receiving nut 14 preferably has a flange external to the backing member 4 to spread any load generated by this tightening.
  • FIG. 4a The sequence of actions involved in use of the picture frame 1 is depicted in Figures 4a to 4c.
  • the picture frame 1 is shown in an initial open position with the handle 5 having been loosened by anti-clockwise rotation and the cover 3 subsequently having been pivoted in the direction of arrow 19 to reveal a substantial part of the backing member 4.
  • a thin display media 2 such as a photograph, is positioned against the exposed portion of the backing member 4 and is slid beneath the cover sheet 3 and into its desired final position.
  • the location of the display media 2 is enhanced by the higher friction and gripping elements 10.
  • the cover sheet 3 is subsequently pivoted closed in the direction indicated by arrow 20 until the ferromagnetic insert 6 sits over the magnet 7.
  • the magnetic attraction provides a centring effect between the insert 6 and the magnet 7 leading to accurate location.
  • the frame is depicted in Figure 4c with the cover sheet 3 in the closed position.
  • the handle 5 is subsequently tightened by clockwise rotation as indicated by arrow 21. Tightening the handle 5 clamps the cover sheet 3 to the backing member 4, securing the relative pivotal alignment, and also increasing the sandwiching effect on the thin display media 2.
  • the display media 2 In performing the sequence of operations the display media 2 is in full view of the user, and consequently desired location of the media is easily obtained. Furthermore initial placement of the display media, and subsequent replacement work other display media is a simple operation that can be completed in a very short time and the construction of the display apparatus is such that the operation may be made frequently without damaging or degrading the apparatus.
  • the frame While it would be possible to hang the frame 1 from a vertical surface such as a wall, it is preferred, and thought more likely, that at least in small sizes the frame would be utilised on desk tops and shelves and the like, and consequently for versatility the frame has a support which may be configured for supporting the frame with either its long or short side resting on the supporting surface.
  • a pair of metal bosses 23 are provided in the rear face of backing member 4, each boss 23 having a threaded receiving hole therein.
  • a support stick 24, for example a metal rod, has a threaded end and may be rotationally secured within either boss 23 as desired.
  • This provides a stable and secure support in the desired orientation.
EP00303823A 1999-05-11 2000-05-08 Präsentationsvorrichtung Withdrawn EP1051936A3 (de)

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US310029 1999-05-11

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