EP3146872B1 - Picture frame with linkage - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a picture frame for framing an image, which is composed of individual frame profiles.

Picture frames are known which are available as finished elements in different longitudinal and transverse dimensions and are selected according to the most suitable size. In this case, an adaptation to the frame to be framed or it is compensated by means of a Passepartout the size difference between the picture frame and picture. Such known rectangular two-dimensional picture frames are usually suspended freely on a straight wall. Furthermore, round and oval picture frames of various sizes are known, in particular in the field of portrait painting.

WO 2000/57389 discloses by way of example a frame system with a picture frame, which is composed of individual frame profiles. For this purpose, four individual frame profiles are put together to form a rectangular picture frame.

The design options are limited in such conventional picture frames.

From the WO 2012/079561 A1 ( DE10 2010 054 418A1 ) is also a picture frame of the type mentioned above, which is composed of individual frame profiles. The picture frames can also be arranged or hung in three dimensions in the room. The in the WO 2012/079561 A1 disclosed picture frames have parallel running upper and lower horizontal frame profiles and parallel extending right and left vertical frame profiles. The individual frame profiles can be assembled by means of connectors to a picture frame.

From the DE 27 11 618 is a collapsible clamping frame, in particular for serving as a mural decorative fabrics known. Only in the unfolded state, the fabric is stretched tight over the frame. The frame can be folded to save space for transport.

US 1,657,589 discloses a lamp or frame assembly whose shape or design can be easily adapted to produce a large number of different types of frames with a limited number of different components making up the frame.

US 5,621,994 A. discloses a modular picture frame according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein the picture frame comprises a plurality of frame strips, which are fastened to each other by means of engaging in these hinge assemblies.

The DE 20 61 885 A discloses a set of profiled strips which can be joined together by means of fastening members to form a grid-like framework. The profile strips point different predetermined lengths. An adaptation of the grid-like framework to a customer-specific image is only possible to a limited extent.

Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide a picture frame of the type mentioned at the outset, which again widens the scope for the scope of pictures and offers more flexibility. In this case, the picture frame should preferably be characterized by easy handling.

According to the invention this object is achieved by a development of the above-mentioned picture frame. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a picture frame for framing an image composed of individual frame profiles having a first frame profile and a second frame profile, the picture frame further comprising a hinge assembly comprising the first frame profile and the second frame profile of the picture frame angle-adjustable interconnects; wherein the first frame profile has a first groove and the hinge assembly has a corresponding first groove spring connecting the hinge assembly to the first frame profile, and wherein the first groove spring is clampingly engaged in the first groove.

According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of framing an image with a picture frame as described above, the method comprising the steps of: connecting a first hinge portion of the hinge assembly to the first frame profile; Connecting a second hinge part of the hinge assembly to the second frame profile; and adjusting an angle between the first frame profile and the second frame profile according to a contour of the image; wherein the first frame profile has a first groove and the hinge assembly a has corresponding first Nutfeder, which connect the hinge assembly with the first frame profile, wherein the first Nutfeder engages by clamping into the first groove.

An advantage of the solution according to the invention is, in particular, to further expand the scope for the design of images and to offer more flexibility. By providing a joint arrangement which connects a first frame profile and a second frame profile of the picture frame in an angle-adjustable manner, the picture frame can be adapted flexibly, for example, to contours of the surroundings or of an image to be framed. Furthermore, the shape of the frame itself can be used as a design means.

For example, a picture frame may be arranged along a staircase. In this case, an angle between the respective frame profiles can be adjusted such that, for example, a lower frame profile runs parallel to the stair lead. Thanks to the joint arrangement, which connects frame profiles angle adjustable with each other, the proposed picture frame can be flexibly adapted to different stair slopes. The picture frame can therefore be adapted to a contour of the environment, here the stairs.

In contrast, a conventional picture frame usually consists of four frame profiles, which are connected to angular rigid corner-side connecting means and form a rectangle. The frame profiles are arranged in pairs horizontally or vertically.

Another advantage of the proposed solution is that the picture frame can be flexibly adapted to a contour of an image. By a hinge assembly is provided which connects a first frame profile and a second frame profile of the picture frame angle adjustable with each other, the picture frame is thus not limited to a fixed predetermined angle between the frame profiles. In other words, a kind of modular system for the variable design of picture frames is opened. Thus, a picture frame is proposed in which, instead of or in addition to a rigid angle, at least one angle-variable corner-side connecting means is provided is. For example, in addition to conventional rectangular images, also images having a contour in the form of a parallelogram, symmetrical or asymmetrical triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, etc., can be framed with the proposed picture frame in a simple manner. In general, polygon-shaped images can be framed in a simple manner. For example, the contour of the image may trace a contour of an object imaged therein.

Another advantage can be a simple adaptation. In particular, in the case of a complex geometry, it is thus not necessary to cut individual frame strips, for example with a miter saw, to a desired angle. Such customization is associated with high costs and correspondingly high costs. Further, special tools such as a miter saw are required for such customization, as well as a jig to glue the custom ledges, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a joint arrangement is proposed which connects a first frame profile and a second frame profile angle adjustable with each other, an adaptation to the frame to be framed can be done simply by selecting frame profiles of desired length or cut to the desired length and the angle adjustment is done by the hinge assembly.

The first frame profile has a first groove and the hinge assembly has a corresponding first groove spring to connect the hinge assembly to the first frame profile. Accordingly, the second frame profile may have a second groove and the hinge assembly may have a corresponding second groove spring to further connect the hinge assembly to the second frame profile. Preferably, the first Nutfeder is arranged on a first hinge member and the second Nutfeder is arranged on a second hinge member, which are angularly adjustable relative to each other. A respective groove spring of the joint arrangement engages by clamping into a corresponding groove of the frame profile and thus establishes a connection with the frame profile. An advantage of this embodiment is that the connection can be made in a simple manner, in particular without tools and optionally detachable. Furthermore, there is some latitude as to how far the groove spring is inserted into the groove. If a frame profile is cut to length, there is one certain tolerance in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile. This facilitates the adaptation of the picture frame to the frame to be framed. Optionally, groove key and / or groove toothings, knurls or friction adhesion enhancing surface structures.

As an option, in addition to linear frame profiles, curved frame profiles can also be used, thereby further expanding the scope for design.

It is understood that a picture frame, which is composed of individual frame profiles, in addition to at least one, preferably at least two, hinge assemblies can also have one or more angular rigid corner-side connecting means. Angled corner connecting means for connecting horizontal and vertical frame profiles are for example from the WO 2012/079561 A1 known.

The frame profiles are designed for framing an image, preferably as in FIG WO 2012/079561 A1 described. A frame profile can have a carrier profile and a cover profile which can be detachably connected to the carrier profile, in particular by being plugged on.

A picture frame generally serves as an enclosure and optionally as an image stabilizer. In the context of the present disclosure, pictures are to be understood as meaning, in addition to paintings, in particular also prints, photographs, posters and the like, without however being limited thereto.

Preferably, the hinge assembly comprises a first hinge member and a second hinge member which are angularly adjustable relative to each other, wherein the first hinge member is connectable to the first frame profile and the second hinge member is connectable to the second frame profile. Preferably, the hinge assembly may thus be formed as a kind of hinge, which allows a relative movement between the first frame profile and the second frame profile. In other words, the joint arrangement can thus be an independently functioning module, which allows a relative movement between the first frame profile and the second frame profile. The joint arrangement can thus be rotatable in itself. Further, by making the respective hinge members connectable with the frame profiles, it is possible to insert the hinge assembly at any positions in the frame system.

Preferably, according to a development of the preceding embodiment, the joint assembly further comprises a base plate. The first joint member and the second joint member may each be angularly adjustable relative to the base plate and form together with the base plate a two-membered joint which connects the first frame profile and the second frame profile of the picture frame angularly adjustable with each other. The joint arrangement can thus be designed as a kind of double hinge. The base plate makes it possible to provide a distance between the first hinge member and the second hinge member. As a result, a freedom of movement of the joint members relative to each other can be increased. Preferably, an angular range over which the first frame profile and the second frame profile can be connected to one another can thereby be increased. The flexibility or the creative freedom can thus be extended. By allowing the base plate of the two-part joint a distance between the first joint member and the second joint member, in particular a collision or overlap between the first frame profile and the second frame profile can be avoided. For example, such a double joint or two-part joint allows very sharp or oversized angles.

Preferably, the hinge assembly connects the first frame profile and the second frame profile in an image plane of an image recordable by the picture frame angularly adjustable with each other. In other words, the angular adjustment can be effected by a rotation about an axis of rotation which is orthogonal to an image plane.

Preferably, a longitudinal axis of the first frame profile and a longitudinal axis of the second frame profile span a first plane, a rotation axis is substantially perpendicular to this first plane, and the hinge assembly connects the first frame profile and the second frame profile with respect to the rotation axis angularly adjustable with each other. In other words, the angular adjustment causes rotation of the frame profiles relative to each other about the axis of rotation. Thus, in addition to one in conventional Picture frame usual corner angle of 90 ° also variable other angles between the respective frame profiles can be adjusted.

Preferably, according to an embodiment of the preceding embodiment, the axis of rotation lies within a framed by the frame profiles of the picture frame area. In other words, the frame profiles of the picture frame frame an image surface, the image surface lying parallel to the first plane, and the rotation axis intersecting the image surface. An advantage of this embodiment is that a pivot point of the joint arrangement can thus be arranged in particular under the image surface and thus optically inconspicuous. As a result, a design latitude of optional cover profiles or cover caps for the joint arrangement is extended. For example, a cover may only be required in a radial direction, for example in the form of a circular arc segment.

Preferably, the hinge assembly further comprises a first cap, which is adapted to allow an angular adjustment between the first frame profile and the second frame profile.

Preferably, the hinge assembly comprises a first cap, which is connectable to the first frame profile. Accordingly, the joint arrangement may comprise a second cover cap, which is connectable to the second frame profile. An advantage of this embodiment is that the cap can be reliably attached to the picture frame. For example, the frame profile may have a carrier profile and a cover profile. Already existing on the carrier profile means for securing the cover can also be used to attach a cover of the hinge assembly.

Preferably, the first frame profile has a groove and the first cap has a corresponding Nutfeder to connect the first cap with the first frame profile. For example, the groove may be provided in a carrier profile of the frame profile.

The first and second cover are preferably adapted to allow an angular adjustment between the first frame profile and the second frame profile. Alternatively, the first and / or second cap may be attached after an angle between the first and second frame profiles has been adjusted as desired. In particular, the first and / or second cap may also be configured to fix a set angle, i. to block a further angular adjustment of the joint arrangement.

Preferably, the hinge assembly comprises a first cover or cover panel, wherein the first frame profile and the first cover overlap each other. Preferably, a shape of the cap is adapted to a shape of the frame profile or possibly to a shape of a cover profile of the frame profile. An advantage of this embodiment is that a preferably seamless transition between hinge assembly and frame profile can be done. This will make a pleasing appearance achieved. Another advantage is that the overlap a certain amount of play when cutting the frame profiles and thus the adaptation of the picture frame is facilitated. In particular, the cover and the frame profile can be easily pushed over each other. In contrast, the length of the profiles must be very accurate in conventional frame to achieve a shock fit.

Preferably, the hinge assembly comprises a first and a second cap, wherein the second cap overlaps the first cap in an overlap region and the overlap region depends on the set angle. In other words, the joint arrangement may have a cover panel, which consists of several parts or caps. The individual caps are movable relative to each other at an angle adjustment, so that an angular adjustment is still possible.

Preferably, the first frame profile and the second frame profile of the picture frame by means of the hinge assembly at least in a range of 85 ° to 95 °, preferably 75 ° to 115 °, preferably 45 ° to 135 ° angle adjustable. The values given refer to an angle between the first frame profile and the second frame profile.

Further advantages and features will become apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.

It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Fig. 1

eine schematische Draufsicht eines Bilderrahmens gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 2

eine schematische Explosionsdarstellung einer Gelenkanordnung gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 3

eine schematische Draufsicht eines Bilderrahmens gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 4

eine schematische Explosionsdarstellung einer Gelenkanordnung gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 5

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Gelenkanordnung gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 6A bis 6D

verschiedene Aufbauschritte der Gelenkanordnung gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 7A bis 7D

verschiedene Konfigurationen der Gelenkanordnung gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 8A bis 8D

verschiede Darstellungen einer Gelenkanordnung gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel mit einer ersten Abdeckkappe für einen ersten Winkelbereich;

Fig. 9A bis 9D

verschiedene Darstellungen der Gelenkanordnung gemäß dem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel mit einer zweiten Abdeckkappe für einen zweiten Winkelbereich;

Fig. 10A bis 10D

verschiedene Elemente der Gelenkanordnung gemäß dem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 11

Querschnitte einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform von Abdeckprofil bzw. Abdeckkappe und Trägerprofil; und

Fig. 12

ein Flussdiagramm gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Verfahrens.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below with respect to these. Show it:

Fig. 1

a schematic plan view of a picture frame according to a first embodiment;

Fig. 2

a schematic exploded view of a hinge assembly according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 3

a schematic plan view of a picture frame according to a second embodiment;

Fig. 4

a schematic exploded view of a hinge assembly according to the second embodiment;

Fig. 5

a schematic perspective view of a hinge assembly according to a third embodiment;

FIGS. 6A to 6D

various construction steps of the hinge assembly according to the third embodiment;

Figs. 7A to 7D

various configurations of the hinge assembly according to the third embodiment;

8A to 8D

various representations of a hinge assembly according to a fourth embodiment with a first cap for a first angle range;

Figs. 9A to 9D

various views of the hinge assembly according to the fourth embodiment with a second cap for a second angular range;

10A to 10D

various elements of the hinge assembly according to the fourth embodiment;

Fig. 11

Cross sections of an exemplary embodiment of cover or cover and carrier profile; and

Fig. 12

a flowchart according to an embodiment of a method.

In Fig. 1 a picture frame is shown, which is designated in its entirety by reference numeral 1. The picture frame 1 has a plurality of frame profiles 10, hinge arrangements 20 and optionally angularly rigid corner connectors 30. Instead of the angularly rigid corner connectors 30, further joint arrangements 20 can be used for connecting the adjacent frame profiles 10. The angle can be set to 90 °.

In the in Fig. 1 In the embodiment shown, the picture frame 1 frames an image 40 with a hexagonal contour. In the case of the rectangular corners of the image, angle-rigid corner connectors 30 are used in this example, which connect the respectively adjacent frame profiles 10 at an angle of 90 °. Such corner connectors 30 and frame profiles 10 are detailed in the patent application, for example WO 2012/079561 A1 of the inventor, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. On the left side of the image 40, two joint assemblies 20 are used. In this case, the upper joint assembly 20 is set at an obtuse angle α ₁ of 145 ° and the lower joint assembly 20 is set to a blunt or raised angle α ₂ of 215 °. In other words, the proposed joint arrangement is a variable angle corner connector, with which a connection between two frame profiles can be adapted to a desired angle. The angle adjustment takes place about a rotation axis which intersects the image plane perpendicularly. Between the joint assemblies 20, another frame profile 10 is arranged. The proposed solution thus opens up a modular system for the variable design of picture frames. Flexible adaptation to contours with different angles is possible.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic exploded view of the hinge assembly 20 according to the first embodiment. The hinge assembly is adapted to a first Frame profile 11 and a second frame profile 12 angle-adjustable to connect with each other. In this exemplary embodiment, the joint arrangement 20 has a first joint member 21 and a second joint member 22. The first joint member 21 is connectable to the first frame profile 11. The second hinge member 22 is connectable to the second frame profile 12. The connection is designed as a plug connection. For this purpose, the first hinge member 21 has a groove spring 23, which engages in a corresponding groove 13 of the first frame profile 11 and is jammed there. This allows a simple, quick installation of the picture frame without tools.

The frame profiles 11, 12 may further comprise a second groove 14 with which a connectable by attaching cover profile can be attached with a corresponding groove spring. A cover profile may be rectangular in cross section, e.g. with two or more corners, grooved, round, e.g. arcuate, preferably outwardly convex or concave inwardly, or have a cross section of other shapes. The pictured part of the frame profile can also be referred to as a carrier profile, which then forms a frame profile together with a cover profile. The frame profile may further comprise a holding element 15, here in the form of a clamping spring, which is provided on an image-side edge of the frame profile 11,12 for holding the image.

In the Fig. 2 shown hinge assembly 20 allows an angle adjustable connection by the first hinge member 21 and the second hinge member 22 can be rotated relative to each other. For this purpose, the second joint member 22 has a pin 24 with a round base, which corresponds to a circular recess 25 of the first joint member 21 and allows rotation in the assembled state. In this example, the longitudinal axis of the pin 24 corresponds to the axis of rotation about which the angular adjustment takes place. Optionally, the dimensions of the socket and recess are dimensioned such that a certain force is required to rotate the hinge members 21, 22 relative to each other.

Preferably, the hinge assembly 20, a cover member 50 which exemplifies a two-part element with a first cap 51 and a second Cover cap 52 is executed. The cover member 50 serves to blind the hinge members. The cover caps 51, 52 project beyond the frame profiles 11, 12. Preferably, the cover caps 51, 52 can be attached to the respective frame profiles 11, 12. For this purpose, a groove spring 54 may be provided on the cover caps 51, 52, which engages in a corresponding groove 14 of the frame profiles 11, 12 and preferably can be jammed there (see also Fig. 11 ). This allows a simple, quick installation without tools.

The cover member 50 may have a portion 55 lying over the pin 24, on whose side facing the pin 24 a bushing 56 (see Fig. 4 ) can be provided. This can serve as a guide for the pin 24 on the one hand. On the other hand, the socket can be attached to the pin 24, for example, by clamping or clipping. Preferably, the cover 51 with the sleeve 56 and the second hinge member 22 are connected to the pin 24 for this purpose with the same frame profile 12, so that no relative movement between the hinge member 22 and cover member 51 takes place at an angular adjustment.

In the in Fig. 3 In the embodiment shown, the picture frame 1 frames an image 40 with a quadrangular contour. In the case of the rectangular corners of the image, angle-rigid corner connectors 30 are used in this example, which connect the respectively adjacent frame profiles 10 at an angle of 90 °. The lower edge of the image 40 is adapted here, for example, to a pitch of 35 ° to the horizontal. For this purpose, two hinge assemblies 20 may be provided at the lower edge. The right lower joint arrangement is set to an acute angle of α ₃ = 90 ° - 35 ° = 55 °. The left hinge assembly is adjusted to an obtuse angle α ₄ = 90 ° + 35 ° = 125 ° accordingly. By the joint assembly connects the adjacent frame profiles angle adjustable with each other, they can be flexibly adapted to the circumstances, for example, the environment. The frame profiles are to be selected or cut to the desired length.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic exploded view of the hinge assembly 20 Fig. 3 , Unlike the in Fig. 2 shown hinge assembly, the hinge assembly 20 from Fig. 4 Further, a base plate 26. A first joint member 21 and a second hinge member 22 are each angularly adjustable relative to the base plate 26. Together with the base plate 26, the hinge members 21, 22 form a two-part joint, which connects the first frame section 11 and the second frame section 12 of the picture frame 1 angularly adjustable with each other.

An advantage of this embodiment is that preferably a larger angular range can be covered. In particular, an acute angle, as in the lower right corner of the picture frame 1 in Fig. 3 shown to be realized. In contrast, the angular range in the embodiment according to Fig. 2 Depending on the configuration of the cover caps 51, 52 may be limited, since it could lead to a collision of the cover 51, 52 together. At the in Fig. 4 shown embodiment, the cover caps 51, 52, however, spaced from each other to increase the range of motion. The base plate 26 may have a recess 27 for this purpose. With the in Fig. 4 shown embodiment are thus also possible in particular acute angle.

At the in Fig. 4 In the embodiment shown, the cover element 50 preferably has, in addition to a first and second cover cap 51, 52, which can be connected to the first and second frame profile 11, 12, also a central third cover cap 57, which lies above the base plate. The cap 57 may have one or more sockets 56, with which the cap 57 is connectable by one or more corresponding pins with the base plate 26.

Fig. 5, Fig. 6A to 6D and Figs. 7A to 7D show a further embodiment of a hinge assembly 20 for a picture frame 10. The hinge assembly 10 has a first hinge member 21 and a second hinge member 22 which are angularly adjustable relative to each other, wherein the first hinge member 21 is connectable to a first frame profile 11 and the second hinge member 22nd with a second frame profile 12 is connectable. The cover 50 is here formed in three parts and has a central cap 55 and two separate caps 51 and 52 which are respectively connected to the first frame section 11 and the second frame section 12.

Optionally, a groove spring 23 of a joint member 21, 22 may be arranged eccentrically. In other words, a longitudinal axis of the groove spring 23 does not intersect a rotational axis of the joint arrangement 20 or of the joint member 21, 22. An advantage of this embodiment is that a frame profile can be arranged laterally offset from the axis of rotation and thus a range of motion, especially at acute angles, as in Fig. 7B is shown increased. It can therefore be achieved a greater distance between leading edges 16 of the frame profiles. Thus, with the proposed hinge assembly, a wide range of angles can be covered as in Figs. 7A to 7C shown. It shows Fig. 7A a right angle α ₅ , Fig. 7B an acute angle α ₆ and Fig. 7C by way of example, an obtuse angle α ₇ .

Referring to FIGS. 6A to 6D and FIGS. 7A to 7D various steps of assembly are described. A corresponding flow chart is in Fig. 12 exemplified.

In step 101, as in FIG Fig. 12 and Fig. 6A by way of example, a first joint part 21 of the joint arrangement 20 is connected to a first frame profile 11, for example by being inserted. Optionally, the hinge assembly 20 of a first hinge member 21 and a second hinge member 22 can be assembled. As in Fig. 6B shown, the second joint member 22 can be plugged onto the first joint member 21.

In step 102, as in FIG Fig. 12 and Fig. 6C shown by way of example, the second hinge part 22 of the hinge assembly 20 connected to the second frame profile 12 by plugging.

In step 103, as in Fig. 12 and Figs. 7A to 7C shown, an angle between the first frame profile 11 and the second frame profile 12 is set.

In an optional step 104, as in FIG Fig. 12 and Fig. 6D such as Figs. 7A to 7D shown, the hinge assembly 20 may be blinded so provided with an optional cover 50 with one or more covers. Preferably, the frame profiles cover profiles 17. Preferably, the frame profile and overlap Cover cap 52 each other as exemplified in Fig. 7D shown. Due to the overlap there is a certain latitude when cutting the frame or covering profiles, since the cover cap 52 and the frame profile 11 with variable overlapping length can be pushed over one another. This is in Fig. 7D indicated by dashed lines.

In the embodiments described above, the hinge assembly is designed as a kind of turntable hinge. In this case, there is a surface overlap of the first joint member 21 and the second joint member 22. Hereby, a torsionally stiff connection can be achieved. An advantage of this embodiment is therefore that the picture frame 1 has a certain rigidity and the image 40 can not slip out of the picture frame 1 so easily, especially when hanging.

Referring to Fig. 8 to 10 a fourth embodiment will be described. In this example, the hinge assembly 20 is somewhat filigree, whereby the size can be reduced. By the axis of rotation is shifted in the image plane, also an acute angle can be adjusted more easily. Preferably, therefore, at least a part of the joint assembly, in the assembled state, lies under the image plane and is thus hidden from the view of the viewer of the image.

In 10A to 10E For example, elements of an embodiment of the hinge assembly 20 are shown. Fig. 10A shows a basic configuration of the hinge assembly 20 having a first hinge member 21 and a second hinge member 22 which are angularly adjustable relative to each other. The first joint member 21 is connected to the first frame profile 11. The second hinge member 22 is connected to the second frame profile 12. For this purpose, the joint members 21, 22 each groove springs 23, which adjoin joint legs 27 of the joint members 21, 22. The joint legs 27 may, as well as the rotational or connection point 28 of the joint legs 27 are at least partially below the image plane. The joint legs can be made flat for this purpose. The image 40 can therefore cover at least a part of the joint arrangement.

Further, the hinge assembly 20 may include one or more cover caps 51, 52, 55, as in FIG 10B to 10D shown. The hinge assembly is constructed similar to a fan. In this case, each hinge member a pin 24 for fixing a cap 51, 52 by means of a, provided on an underside of the cap 51, 52, sleeve 56 (see Fig. 8B ) exhibit. Alternatively or additionally, at the bottom of the cap 51, 52, a fastening means for fixing the cap 51, 52 on a corresponding element of the frame profile 11, 12 (see Fig. 8A ) be provided. For example, the cover 51, 52 a groove spring 54 and the frame section 11, 12 has a corresponding groove 14.

In the present embodiment, the hinge assembly further comprises a second type of cap 55, wherein the second type cap 55 overlaps the first type Abdecckappe 51, 52 in an overlap region and the overlap region depends on the set angle. This is exemplary in 8A, 8B on the one hand and 8C, 8D on the other hand. At a larger angle, as in 8A, 8B shown, the overlap area is larger than at a smaller angle, as in 8C, 8D shown. The same applies to Figs. 9A, 9B on the one hand and Figs. 9C, 9D on the other hand.

In order to cover the largest possible angular range, different cover caps 55 of the second type can be provided. Fig. 10D shows a first example of an angular range of preferably 90 ° to 130 °, as in Fig. 9 shown. Fig. 10E shows a first example of an angular range of preferably 55 ° -90 °, as in Fig. 8 shown.

For attachment of the second type of cap 55, the first cover 51, 52 may have a connecting means 58 which cooperates with a corresponding connecting means 59 of the second type of cap 55. For example, in the cover 55, an arcuate groove 59 may be provided and at least one of the cover caps 51, 52 projection 58, on which the Abdecckappe 55 can be aufgeklippst by means of the groove 59.

Fig. 11 The cover profile 17 may have a groove spring 54 which engages in a corresponding groove 14 of the frame sections 11, 12 and preferably can be jammed there. The frame profile may further comprise a holding element 15, here in the form of a clamping spring, which is provided on an image-side edge 16 of the frame profile 11, 12 for holding the image 40.

By the embodiments described above, it is clear that the proposed solution thanks to the frame profiles and joint arrangements diverse designs of picture frames are possible. An angle between two frame profiles is adjustable by means of the hinge assembly in a simple manner. Preferably, the proposed picture frame with the in the DE 10 2010 054 418 described solution of the same inventor are combined.

Preferably, all the size-determining frame profiles made of an easily editable material, in particular plastic or aluminum, and can be easily shortened to the required length and assembled or assembled by means of the described connection means and assembled into a picture frame. Magnifications by linear extension of linear frame profiles are also possible. In addition to linear frame profiles also arcuate frame profiles are possible.

Claims (12)

1. Picture frame (1) for framing an picture, wherein the picture frame is composable of individual frame profiles (10), comprising a first frame profile (11) and a second frame profile (12), the picture frame (1) further comprising a hinge arrangement (20) which connects the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12) of the picture frame (1) in an angle-adjustable manner; the first frame profile (11) having a first groove (13) and the hinge assembly (20) having a corresponding first tongue (23) connecting the hinge assembly (20) to the first frame profile (11); characterized in that the first tongue (23) engages the first groove (13) in a clamping manner.
2. Picture frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (20) comprises a first hinge member (21) and a second hinge member (22) which are angularly adjustable relative to one another, the first hinge member (21) being detachably connected to the first frame profile (11) and the second hinge member (22) being detachably connected to the second frame profile (12).
3. Picture frame according to claim 2, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (20) further comprises a base plate (26) and the first hinge member (21) and the second hinge member (22) are each angularly adjustable relative to the base plate (26) and together with the base plate (26) form a two-part hinge which angularly adjustably connects the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12) of the picture frame (1) to one another.
4. Picture frame according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (20) connects the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12) in a picture plane of a picture (40) mountable in the picture frame (1) in an angle-adjustable manner to one another.
5. Picture frame according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a longitudinal axis of the first frame profile (11) and a longitudinal axis of the second frame profile (12) span a first plane, an axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to this first plane, and the hinge arrangement (20) connects the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12) to one another in an angle-adjustable manner with respect to the axis of rotation.
6. Picture frame according to claim 5, characterized in that the axis of rotation lies within an area framed by the frame profiles (10) of the picture frame (1).
7. Picture frame according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge assembly (20) further comprises a first cover cap (51, 52, 55, 57) adapted to enable angular displacement between the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12).
8. Picture frame according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge arrangement (20) has a first cover cap (51, 52, 55, 57) which can be connected to the first frame profile (11, 12).
9. Picture frame according to claim 8, characterized in that the first frame profile (11) has a groove (14) and the first cover cap (51) has a corresponding tongue (56) adapted to connect the first cover cap (51) to the first frame profile (11).
10. Picture frame according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge assembly (20) comprises a first and a second cover cap (51, 52, 55), wherein the second cover cap (55) overlaps the first cover cap (51, 52) in an overlapping area and the overlapping area depends on the set angle.
11. Picture frame according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12) of the picture frame (1) are angle-adjustable by means of the hinge arrangement (20) at least in a range from 85° to 95°, preferably from 75° to 115°, preferably from 45° to 135°.
12. A method of framing an image (40) with an image frame (1) according to any of the preceding claims, the method comprising the steps of:

    - connecting a first hinge portion (21) of the hinge assembly (20) to the first frame profile (11);

    - connecting a second hinge portion (22) of the hinge assembly (20) to the second frame profile (12); and

    - adjusting an angle between the first frame profile (11) and the second frame profile (12) according to a contour of the image (40); the first frame profile (11) having a first groove (13) and the hinge assembly (20) having a corresponding first tongue (23) connecting the hinge assembly (20) to the first frame profile (11), wherein the first tongue (23) engages the first groove (13) in a clamping manner.

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