EP1285613A1 - Bilderrahmen mit verstellbarer Tischstütze - Google Patents

Bilderrahmen mit verstellbarer Tischstütze Download PDF

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EP1285613A1
EP1285613A1 EP01830532A EP01830532A EP1285613A1 EP 1285613 A1 EP1285613 A1 EP 1285613A1 EP 01830532 A EP01830532 A EP 01830532A EP 01830532 A EP01830532 A EP 01830532A EP 1285613 A1 EP1285613 A1 EP 1285613A1
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picture frame
support
tie
toothings
slots
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Antonio Ghislanzoni
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Pozzi-Ghislanzoni Srl
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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
    • A47G1/14—Photograph stands
    • A47G1/142—Supporting legs or feet
    • A47G1/143—Pivotable legs

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  • the present invention relates to picture frames, and in particular to a picture frame provided with an adjustable and removable support to have it free-stand on a table.
  • the tie in the back of the picture frame there are formed one or two diagonal slots along which the tie can slide to change its position and therefore the angle of inclination of the picture frame.
  • the sliding connection between the tie and the back can be achieved in various ways depending on the cost of the picture frame, i.e. on the material used and the structure adopted.
  • FR-A-2.615.718 discloses a cheap picture frame with tie and back of thin fiberboard. In the latter there are formed two parallel slots which slidably retain two rivets, fixed at the top of the tie above a fold line which acts as an integral hinge of the tie. Such a light and unstable structure requires the tie to be locked in position through a fold-out tab integral with the back and engaged at its free end into a transverse opening formed in the bottom portion of the tie.
  • GB-A-2.279.248 discloses in a first embodiment a similar picture frame with thin fiberboard back but provided with a single sliding slot, as well as a second embodiment of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard).
  • MDF Medium Density Fiberboard
  • the tie hinge is a real hinge made up of two parts connected by a pin, a first part being press-fixed to the top of the tie and the other part being provided with two aligned rivets for the sliding connection into the slot.
  • EP-A-986.981 discloses a picture frame which is quite similar to the above-mentioned second embodiment of GB-A-2.279.248 from which it differs for the presence of two slots, as in FR-A-2.615.718, and for the use of two flaps instead of the rivets to slidably secure the tie to the back.
  • the user wishes to remove the tie to use the picture frame as a wall frame rather than a table frame, by eliminating the tie thickness so as to hang the picture frame on the wall through a suitable wall hook applied to the back.
  • the tie can not be reapplied once it has been removed, because the original connection requires an irreversible mechanical working such as the expansion of the rivet heads or the plastic opening out of the flaps.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a picture frame which is free from said drawbacks.
  • This object is achieved by means of a picture frame in which the sliding connection between the tie and the back is achieved through two distinct metallic members respectively fixed to the tie and to the back and suitable to carry out the tie hinging and position locking functions.
  • Other advantageous features of the present picture frame are disclosed in the subsequent claims.
  • a first significant advantage of the present picture frame is provided by the safe and repeatable locking of the tie, since it does not rely on the friction between the coupled members but on the engagement between two shaped members. Moreover since both members are metallic there is no problem of wear of one of them.
  • a second advantage coming from the use of two metallic members is the greater strength of the structure, which can resist also unintentional forcing of the tie beyond its normal hinge angle.
  • a further advantage of this picture frame is that it can be used as a table frame or a wall frame without any damage in the removal of the tie, in that the connection of the latter to the back is reversible. In other words, the user can repeatedly remove and then reapply the tie without damaging the coupling seats.
  • a first member C is a rectangular plate L in which there are formed two crown holes F longitudinally aligned for the press-fixing to the tie.
  • plate L In its top portion, plate L is provided with two side extensions M bent through 90° which in turn are provided at their top end with a tooth G bent inward through 90° so as to be parallel to plate L.
  • the top of plate L has a C-shaped section for engagement with the other coupling member.
  • This second member D also consists of a rectangular plate E, longer than plate F, in which there are formed three crown holes F longitudinally aligned for press-fixing to the back.
  • each toothing S has at its top end a raised tooth R acting as a stop, and at its bottom end an elongated tooth P acting as a draft for the introduction of teeth G.
  • member C is fixed at the top of tie T and member D is fixed to back B, astride two slots A which extend slightly beyond the bottom end of member D.
  • tie T In order to connect tie T to back B it is sufficient to introduce the extensions M of member C in the space between the bottom end of slots A and the bottom end of member D and then, while keeping the tie flat against the back, push forward so that teeth G climb over the draft teeth P of toothings S.
  • toothing S preferably has such a height as to remain in slot A within the thickness of back B, and that the width of teeth G is smaller than the width of slots A.
  • the overall size of the two coupling members is given only by the thickness of plates L and E, so as to minimize the thickness of the assembly back B+tie T.
  • the means for fixing members C and D to the tie and back, respectively may be other means equivalent to the crown holes F, F' such as riveting, stapling or gluing.
  • the exact shape of toothing S and of hookings M/G may be somewhat changed as long as members C and D provide a sliding connection with tie hinging and locking functions.
  • the materials used may be different according to the manufacturing needs, e.g. thin fiberboard, MDF, plastic or wood for the back and tie and metal or plastic for the coupling members.

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  • Mirrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Stands, And Related Fastening Devices (AREA)
EP01830532A 2001-08-08 2001-08-08 Bilderrahmen mit verstellbarer Tischstütze Withdrawn EP1285613A1 (de)

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2615718A1 (fr) 1987-05-27 1988-12-02 Flexor Sarl Ets Chevalet-support pour cadre
GB2279248A (en) 1992-07-07 1995-01-04 Michael David Parr Adjustable back for photograph and picture frames
FR2731141A1 (fr) * 1995-03-01 1996-09-06 Nembrini Lionel Presentoir destine a l'exposition d'objets plats decoratifs
EP0986981A1 (de) 1998-09-17 2000-03-22 Fedre' Cornici S.n.c., di Fumagalli Angelo e C. Rückwand für Bilderrahmen mit Mittel zur Anpassung an unterschiedliche Abmessungen

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2615718A1 (fr) 1987-05-27 1988-12-02 Flexor Sarl Ets Chevalet-support pour cadre
GB2279248A (en) 1992-07-07 1995-01-04 Michael David Parr Adjustable back for photograph and picture frames
FR2731141A1 (fr) * 1995-03-01 1996-09-06 Nembrini Lionel Presentoir destine a l'exposition d'objets plats decoratifs
EP0986981A1 (de) 1998-09-17 2000-03-22 Fedre' Cornici S.n.c., di Fumagalli Angelo e C. Rückwand für Bilderrahmen mit Mittel zur Anpassung an unterschiedliche Abmessungen

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