EP3909476A1 - Élément de support pour soutenir un cadre contenant images ou photographies - Google Patents
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- EP3909476A1 EP3909476A1 EP20174361.4A EP20174361A EP3909476A1 EP 3909476 A1 EP3909476 A1 EP 3909476A1 EP 20174361 A EP20174361 A EP 20174361A EP 3909476 A1 EP3909476 A1 EP 3909476A1
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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
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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
- A47G1/0638—Frameless picture holders
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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
- A47G2001/0694—Picture frames comprising means allowing the frame to be supported on a horizontal surface
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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
- A47G2001/146—Photograph stands comprising means for adjusting the inclination of the stand
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- This invention generically relates to a support element for holding images or photographs.
- the invention refers to a decorative frame with one or more bendable or foldable portions of the base, which is adapted to be used in a convenient and practical way as a photo frame.
- the object of the invention is a decorative furnishing element consisting mainly of two components: a plate, which has the function of showing and holding images or photographs, and a base support with one or more bendable or foldable portions, which is fixed to the plate by means of suitable fixing means (screws, rivets, etc.).
- the portions are foldable by the user in a simple and quick way and according to needs, during the installation step of the support element.
- Photo-frame elements are currently known on the market substantially consisting of two transparent plates whose surfaces are adapted to hold an image or photograph, which surfaces are coupled together by means of a frame made of the most varied materials.
- the known solutions include one or more separate elements, which constitute the rigid support element of the photo frame, together with other possible components adapted to ensure the hold between the different parts of the object.
- the images to be shown in the photo frame are usually printed on physical media, such as normal photographic paper, sooner or later the media are bound deteriorate after exposure to humidity, temperature and sunlight, causing hurt to the user, as the photograph may be damaged and/or replaced.
- photo frames In addition from a design point of view, since they are made up of at least one holding frame and a rigid support element, known photo frames require a certain amount of space which, although minimal, can be inconvenient and in any case impossible to avoid.
- the aim of this invention is therefore to make a support element for holding images or photographs, which can be easily and quickly assembled by the user, without causing deterioration and/or damage to the images or photos held.
- Another aim of this invention is to make a support element for holding images or photographs, which is easily customizable and modifiable by the user, according to personal taste.
- a further aim of this invention is to make a support element for holding images or photographs, which allows reducing the overall dimensions and is substantially economical as compared to known solutions.
- this invention which includes a decorative frame and a relative base with bendable or foldable portions, makes it possible to overcome the drawbacks of the known solutions mainly for the fact that the bending operation can be carried out at will by the user during installation, and therefore the production costs and the overall dimensions of the support element during transport and delivery, are limited.
- the user can also customize the final appearance of the object after assembly.
- the support element for holding images or photographs comprises a plate 1, for example, made of glass or transparent plastic material and variously shaped and/or equipped with a related frame, on which surface the user, at a stage prior to purchase, can bring back an image or photograph through processes such as hot stamping or screen printing.
- plate 1 may include two or more layers, within which a sheet with an image and/or photograph can be placed.
- the support element also includes a shaped base 2, preferably made of metal and fixable to plate 1 at given lateral or central positions, by means of given fixing means 3 (e.g. screws and bolts).
- the base 2 has side fins 4 where appropriate seats 5 are obtained, corresponding to additional side seats 6 on the plate 1, for fixing plate 1 to the base 2 by means of the fixing means 3.
- the operator or user can act on the plate 1 by rotating it upwards during installation, so as to lift plate 1 into a vertical position and accordingly bend base 2 in a transversal direction and at the seats 5.
- the bending of the base 2 at the side fins 4 allows the support element to take on the shape in use shown in detail in figures 3 and 4 .
- the side fins 4 have a thin profile in order to easily perform said transversal bend of the base (2) by lifting the plate 1.
- the support element the object of this invention takes on the shape adapted to hold the image or photograph, as the base 2 can rest on tables, desks, shelves, etc., while the plate 1, which supports the image or photograph, can be manually adjusted so as to be perpendicular or sloped at will with respect to the aforementioned base 2.
- the possibility of bending the base 2 transversely during use and/or assembly makes it possible to reduce the overall dimensions considerably, as the elements of the base 2 and plate 1 can be produced and transported individually, given that assembly can be carried out quickly and easily by the user him/herself.
- a further advantage of the solution the object of the invention is the reduced susceptibility to deterioration that the image printed on the plate 1 or inserted within the layers of the plate 1 has compared to a paper or visible support element.
- the support element thus created allows the user to customize the appearance of the elements (plate 1 and base 2) forming it in countless ways.
- two fins 7 formed as one piece are obtained on base 2 for fixing the plate 1 using the means 3.
- the fins 7 can be lifted from the base 2 and bent upwards, at the seats 9 formed on the base 2, and they advantageously are placed in a substantially central position with respect to the base 2.
- This lifting and bending operation can be carried out quickly and easily by the user, during the assembly of the support element, in order to arrange the plate 1 in a vertical position and have the possibility of sloping it at will.
- the technical features of the support element for holding images or photographs the object of this invention are clearly known from the description, as are the advantages thereof.
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EP20174361.4A EP3909476B1 (fr) | 2020-05-13 | 2020-05-13 | Élément de support pour soutenir un cadre contenant images ou photographies |
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EP20174361.4A EP3909476B1 (fr) | 2020-05-13 | 2020-05-13 | Élément de support pour soutenir un cadre contenant images ou photographies |
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EP3909476A1 true EP3909476A1 (fr) | 2021-11-17 |
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GB1025639A (en) * | 1965-03-12 | 1966-04-14 | Kin Hip Metal And Plastic Fact | Improvements in or relating to supports for picture and mirror frames |
US3973343A (en) * | 1972-09-20 | 1976-08-10 | Tolfsen Miriam O | Picture frame having a picture mount |
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FR2877480B1 (fr) * | 2004-11-03 | 2007-02-09 | Jean Paul Lacroix | Cadre d'affichage |
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GB1025639A (en) * | 1965-03-12 | 1966-04-14 | Kin Hip Metal And Plastic Fact | Improvements in or relating to supports for picture and mirror frames |
US3973343A (en) * | 1972-09-20 | 1976-08-10 | Tolfsen Miriam O | Picture frame having a picture mount |
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