Classifications

• • 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
• • 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
  • A47G2001/0677—Picture frames having means for fixing the picture or backing to the frame, e.g. clips, nails or the like

Definitions

• the invention relates to a frame profile, an arrangement comprising a frame profile and a spacer, and a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture frame.
• a frame profile according to the preamble of claim 1 is known, for example, from DE 29 2004 012 715 U1 known.
• frames for holding or enclosing objects comprise several assembled frame profiles that form, for example, a base frame.
• the base frame typically has an inward-facing collar that serves to attach a transparent pane, e.g., made of glass or plastic. Behind this, an object to be held and presented is then arranged.
• a frame that has an insert frame to create a distance between the pane and the object.
• the insert frame is inserted into a base frame consisting of frame profiles and serves as a spacer between the pane and the object.
• the thickness of the insert frame defines the distance between the pane and the object.
• the insert frame consists of individual strips that are connected to each other at their corners to form the insert frame.
• the insert frame is then loosely inserted into the base frame and rests against the inside of the frame profiles. Therefore, in order to DE 29 2004 012 715 U1 To create a distance between the disc and the object, a pre-assembled Insert frames are used as spacers. This is complex and costly.
• the invention is therefore based on the object of providing a frame profile for a frame that enables secure fixation of a spacer for establishing a distance between a transparent pane element and an object to be held, and by means of which a simply constructed and cost-effective frame, in particular a picture frame, can be produced. Furthermore, the invention is based on the object of providing an assembly and a frame.
• the above-mentioned object is achieved with regard to the frame profile by the subject matter of claim 1.
• the above-mentioned object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 8 (arrangement) and claim 16 (frame).
• a frame profile for a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture which extends in a longitudinal direction and has at least one side wall and at least one collar with a contact surface for a transparent pane element.
• the collar extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile.
• the collar is connected to a long side of the side wall.
• the frame profile has at least one holding element for holding a spacer, which is arranged on the long side of the side wall and adapted such that at least one receiving channel open to the collar, in particular to the contact surface, is formed between the holding element and the long side of the side wall.
• the invention has the significant advantage that the holding element arranged on the long side of the side wall provides a holding device for a A spacer is provided which, on the one hand, enables the spacer to be received in a form-fitting manner via the receiving channel and thus secures it against falling out or loosening.
• the holding element fulfils a guiding function for the spacer due to the receiving channel being open towards the collar, in particular upwards. For example, this enables a relative movement of the spacer with regard to the contact surface.
• This has the advantage that the distance between the spacer and the contact surface of the collar can be changed, set and/or adjusted quickly and easily. Transparent pane elements of different thicknesses can therefore be arranged between the spacer and the contact surface, which considerably improves the variability of the frame profile.
• the invention has the advantage that, in a frame composed of at least four frame profiles, in particular a picture frame, the spacer arranged on the inside of the holding element is securely held. This eliminates the need for additional fastening means to hold the spacer(s) to the frame profile. This is a decisive advantage, particularly for large-format frames, as the spacer profile cannot sag.
• an inner frame can be formed from several, in particular four, spacers without the need for connecting means to connect the individual spacers.
• the holding element of the respective frame profile enables the spacers to be combined to form the inner frame. This has the advantage, on the one hand, that the number of parts is reduced, which lowers complexity and costs.
• the special design of the holding element enables particularly simple assembly of the spacer and the entire frame.
• the frame profile according to the invention extends in a longitudinal direction.
• the frame profile is elongated.
• the frame profile can be formed in one piece, e.g., in one piece, or in multiple pieces.
• the frame profile is preferably designed as an extruded profile, which preferably has a constant profile cross-section over its entire length. Other profile types are possible.
• the side wall and the collar are connected to each other as described above, with the collar projecting from the long side of the side wall.
• the collar protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the longitudinal side of the side wall.
• the collar preferably forms a closure, provided at a head end of the frame profile. It is possible for the collar to be offset from/from the head end of the side wall. However, the collar preferably ends flush with the head end of the side wall.
• the retaining element like the collar, is also arranged on the longitudinal side. This means that the collar, and in particular the contact surface for the transparent pane element, and the retaining element are arranged on the same longitudinal side of the side wall.
• the retaining element preferably extends in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile.
• the retaining element preferably extends over the entire length of the frame profile.
• the described longitudinal side of the side wall forms an inner side of the side wall, which faces the center of a frame. Since the retaining element is arranged on the longitudinal side, in this case the retaining element is arranged inside the frame.
• the longitudinal side of the side wall is preferably designed with a straight surface.
• the retaining element together with the longitudinal side of the side wall, forms a receiving channel for receiving or holding the spacer.
• the receiving channel is formed between the longitudinal side of the side wall and the retaining element.
• the receiving channel is therefore delimited on the one hand by the longitudinal side of the side wall and on the other hand by the retaining element, wherein the receiving channel is open towards the collar.
• the longitudinal side of the side wall and the retaining element enable a positive connection by engaging the spacer to hold it.
• the longitudinal side of the side wall and the retaining element preferably form a guide device for the guided displacement of the spacer towards or away from the collar, in particular the contact surface of the collar.
• the receiving channel is preferably designed such that the spacer is displaceable in a direction leading towards the collar, in particular the contact surface, or in a direction leading away from the collar, in particular the contact surface.
• the receiving channel is preferably open at at least one longitudinal end of the frame profile. This allows the spacer to be inserted in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile and simplifies installation.
• the receiving channel preferably extends in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile.
• the receiving channel preferably extends over the entire length of the frame profile.
• the frame profile is preferably used for frames where a gap between a transparent pane and an object to be held or presented is essential.
• a gap between a transparent pane and an object to be held or presented is essential.
• three-dimensional objects such as thick mounts or textured images can be accommodated.
• the gap between the pane and the image provides the viewer with a particularly impressive sense of depth.
• the frame profile is preferably used to create picture frames. However, its application is not limited to picture frames.
• the transparent pane element can be at least one pane of glass.
• the transparent pane element can be a transparent plastic pane, e.g., made of acrylic or polystyrene.
• the holding element comprises at least one base portion, which forms a first stop for the spacer in a direction away from the collar.
• the base portion preferably delimits the receiving channel in the direction away from the collar.
• the base portion of the holding element and the contact surface of the collar can define a displacement path of the spacer.
• the base portion limits the displacement movement of the spacer in the direction away from the collar.
• the holding element comprises at least one wall section which is spaced from the longitudinal side of the side wall to form the receiving channel and a holding surface which preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall for laterally holding the spacer.
• the wall section of the holding element is at a distance from the long side of the side wall that corresponds to the width of the receiving channel.
• the wall section of the holding element and the long side of the side wall lie opposite one another.
• the wall section of the holding element and the long side of the side wall run parallel.
• the base section preferably delimits the receiving channel in the direction away from the collar. Additionally or alternatively, the wall section preferably delimits the receiving channel transversely to the longitudinal direction.
• the receiving channel forms a longitudinally extending pocket for receiving the spacer. It is advantageous here that an engaging spacer can be guided and/or fixed in a positionally stable manner in the receiving channel.
• the retaining element can be substantially L-shaped, particularly in cross-section.
• the holding element has at least one web that extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and forms a second stop for the spacer in a direction leading to the collar. This limits the displacement movement in the direction of the collar or the contact surface for the transparent pane element.
• the web thus defines the displacement path in the direction of the collar or the contact surface.
• the web ensures that the spacer is securely seated on/in the holding element.
• the web is preferably arranged on a side of the wall section facing away from the receiving channel.
• the web is arranged in an interior space of the spacer during use. More preferably, the web bridges a distance (transversely to the longitudinal direction) between an inner side of the spacer and the wall section of the holding element. The web therefore stabilizes the position or orientation of the spacer.
• the frame profile has at least one support section that extends transversely to the longitudinal side of the side wall and is connected thereto, wherein the retaining element is arranged between the collar and the support section.
• the support section preferably comprises a surface that lies opposite the retaining element on the longitudinal side of the side wall.
• the support section enables the support, for example, of a spring element, to preload a spacer engaging in the receiving channel toward the support surface of the collar.
• the invention relates to an arrangement with at least one frame profile according to the invention and at least one spacer, in particular a strip, which at least partially engages in the receiving channel of the frame profile and is mounted in the receiving channel so as to be displaceable, in particular continuously, in a direction leading to the contact surface of the collar and vice versa.
• the distance between the spacer, which defines a distance between a transparent pane element and an object to be held, in particular presented, and the support surface for the transparent pane element can thus be quickly and easily adjusted. Furthermore, this enables the use of pane elements of different thicknesses.
• the arrangement can alternatively or additionally have individual features or a combination of several of the features previously mentioned in relation to the frame profile.
• the spacer engages the retaining element of the frame profile in a form-fitting manner.
• the spacer can at least partially engage the wall section and the web of the retaining element, thus creating a form-fitting connection.
• the spacer can engage the retaining element of the frame profile in a form-fitting manner. This is advantageous because a particularly secure fit of the spacer on the retaining element is achieved.
• the spacer has at least one first leg which is arranged at least in sections in the receiving channel, wherein the first leg preferably has a length which substantially corresponds to a depth of the The first leg preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall of the frame profile when arranged in the receiving channel.
• the first leg therefore preferably forms an engagement leg with which the spacer engages in the receiving channel.
• the spacer can be arranged in the receiving channel by tilting or pivoting in and/or inserting the first leg.
• the spacer preferably has at least one second leg extending transversely to the longitudinal direction.
• the second leg comprises a counter-contact surface for the transparent pane element, which is spaced from the contact surface of the collar.
• the second leg thus preferably forms a contact leg for holding, in particular by clamping, at least one pane element arranged between the contact surface of the collar and the contact leg.
• the contact surface of the collar and the counter-contact surface of the second leg are preferably parallel.
• the spacer has at least a third leg that runs transversely to the longitudinal direction and interacts with the web of the retaining element to limit the displacement path of the spacer.
• the spacer surrounds the retaining element, preventing the spacer from becoming detached from the retaining element.
• the web and the third leg serve to limit the displacement path in a direction leading toward the collar, in particular toward the collar's contact surface.
• the first leg runs parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall
• the second leg protrudes perpendicularly from the first leg
• the third leg is spaced apart from the second leg in a direction away from the collar, with a connecting leg connecting the second and third legs.
• the spacer is an elongated hollow profile strip that has a slot-shaped opening along its entire length.
• the slot-shaped opening is preferably formed between the first and third legs of the spacer. This advantageously allows the spacer to be pivoted laterally into the receiving channel and/or inserted longitudinally of the frame profile. This simplifies installation.
• the arrangement comprises at least one spring element that rests on the frame profile, in particular the support section, and introduces a spring force into the spacer for clamping a transparent pane element in the direction of the contact surface of the collar of the frame profile.
• the spring element can be a resilient plate element. Other spring elements are possible.
• the spring element rests on the support section of the frame profile on the one hand and is in pressure contact, in particular releasable contact, with the third leg of the spacer on the other.
• the spring element ensures that the spacer, with its counter-contact surface, always rests against the at least one transparent pane element in such a way that the pane element is fixed between the spacer and the collar of the frame profile.
• the invention relates to a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture frame, with at least one arrangement according to the invention.
• the frame preferably comprises at least four of the above-mentioned arrangements.
• the frame preferably has four frame profiles and four spacers inserted into the receiving channels of the frame profiles, which together form a, in particular four-sided, peripheral frame.
• the frame profiles form an outer frame and the spacers form an inner frame, which is positively connected to the outer frame.
• the spacers are structurally separate from one another. In other words, the spacers are not firmly connected to one another, but can only be connected at their longitudinal ends with are loosely in contact with each other.
• the spacers are preferably profile strips that are inserted into the receiving channels of the frame profiles.
• the frame reference is made to the advantages explained in connection with the frame profile or arrangement. Furthermore, the frame may alternatively or additionally have individual or a combination of several features previously mentioned with regard to the frame profile or arrangement.
• Fig. 1 shows a partial section of a frame 101 according to the prior art.
• the frame 101 has a total of four frame profiles 10', spacers 25', a pair 102 of transparent pane elements and a flat object 103, which is arranged for presentation in the frame 101.
• one of the spacers 25' is loosely arranged on an inner longitudinal side 14' of the frame profile 10'.
• the spacer 25' is designed as an insert strip.
• Fig. 1 shows the basic structure of a frame 101 according to the state of the art.
• the Fig. 2 to 4 show an arrangement 100 with a frame profile 10 and a spacer 25 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
• the arrangement 100 is preferably part of a frame (not shown) consisting of four such arrangements 100.
• the arrangement 100 is preferably used to form picture frames or frames for presenting three-dimensional objects. Other possible applications are conceivable.
• the frame profile 10 and the spacer 25 shown are shown in cross section.
• the frame profile 10 extends (not visible) in a longitudinal direction. In other words, the frame profile 10 is elongated.
• the frame profile 10, as shown in Fig. 2 to 4 shown, is formed in one piece. In other words, the frame profile 10 is monolithic.
• the frame profile 10 is an extruded profile.
• the frame profile 10 has a side wall 11 and a collar 12.
• the side wall 11 is in the Fig. 2 to 4
• the side wall 11 runs in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 and is thin-walled.
• the side wall 11 has a longitudinal side 14, which, during use, is turned inward, particularly toward the center of the frame.
• the side wall 11 includes a head end 34, on which the collar 12 is formed.
• the collar extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 and is connected to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11.
• the collar 12 has a first section 12a and a second section 12b, which merge directly into one another.
• the first section 12a runs perpendicular to the longitudinal side 14 and the second section 12b runs parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11.
• the collar 12 further has a contact surface 13 for a transparent pane element, in particular a glass or plastic pane, for example made of Acrylic or polystyrene.
• the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 is oriented so that it is transverse to the long side 14.
• the side wall 11 further has a foot end 35, which is opposite the head end 34.
• a support section 24 of the frame profile 10 is arranged at the foot end 35 of the side wall 11.
• the support section 24 extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 away from the longitudinal side 14 and is connected thereto.
• the support section 24 and the collar 12 are arranged on the same longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11.
• the support section 24 has a support surface 36, which serves as an abutment for spring elements (not shown) for preloading the spacer 25. The spring elements will be discussed later.
• the frame profile 10 has a holding element 15 for holding the spacer 25.
• the holding element 15 is arranged on the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. Furthermore, the holding element 15 is arranged between the collar 12, specifically the contact surface 13 of the collar 12, and the support section 24.
• the holding element 15 comprises a base section 17 and a wall section 19.
• the base section 17 extends vertically from the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11 and merges into the wall section 19.
• the wall section 19 extends from the base section 17 in a direction R H leading toward the collar 12.
• the wall section 19 runs parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. Consequently, the wall section 19 is perpendicular to the base section 17.
• the displacement movement of the spacer 25 occurs either in the direction R H leading towards the collar 12 or in the direction R W leading away from the collar 12.
• the directions R H , Rw run parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11.
• the displacement of the spacer 25 occurs towards or away from the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 in order to adapt or adjust the distance between the spacer 25 and the contact surface 13.
• the wall section 19 is spaced transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 from the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11.
• the holding element 15 is thus designed such that a receiving channel 16 open to the collar 12 for partially receiving the spacer 25 is formed between the holding element 15 and the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11.
• the wall section 19 comprises a holding surface 21 that runs parallel to the longitudinal side 14.
• the holding surface 21 forms a lateral boundary of the receiving channel 16.
• the base section 17 forms a first stop 18 for a first leg 26 of the spacer 25, which limits a sliding movement of the spacer 25 in a direction Rw leading away from the collar 12. Furthermore, the base section 17 forms a boundary of the receiving channel 16 in the direction Rw leading away from the collar 12.
• the holding element 15 further comprises a web 22, which projects transversely from the wall section 19 to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10.
• a web 22 is arranged on a side of the wall section 19 facing away from the receiving channel 16, which web runs transversely to the wall section 19.
• the web 22 is perpendicular to the side of the wall section 19 facing away from the receiving channel 16.
• the web 22 is arranged between the base section 17 and a free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19.
• the free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19 faces the collar 12.
• the web 22 has a bottom side 38, which forms a second stop 23 for a third leg 29 of the spacer 25.
• the bottom side 38 of the web 22 is a side of the web 22 facing away from the collar 12.
• the spacer 25 has a first leg 26 which is slidably arranged in the receiving channel 16.
• the first leg 26 is, as shown in the Fig. 2 to 4 shown, is positively received in the receiving channel 16, so that an independent release of the spacer 25 from the holding element 15 is prevented.
• the first leg 26 of the spacer 25 engages in the receiving channel 16 in such a form-fitting manner that the Spacer 25 is continuously displaceable in the direction R H leading towards the collar 12 and/or in the direction Rw leading away from the collar 12.
• FIG. 2 to 4 The state of the spacer 25 arranged in the receiving channel 16 is shown.
• a state not shown, in which the spacer 25 is separated from the frame profile 10 it is possible to insert the first leg 26 of the spacer 25 into the receiving channel 16 through an opening 39 formed between the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 and the free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19. This can be done by pivoting or tilting the spacer 25.
• first leg 26 of the spacer 25 into the receiving channel 16 via at least one open longitudinal end, in particular an open end face.
• the first leg 26 is aligned parallel to the long side 14 of the side wall 11. Furthermore, the first leg 26 runs parallel to the holding surface 21 of the wall section 19.
• the first leg 26 has a length L (see Fig. 4 ), which essentially corresponds to a depth T of the receiving channel 16 (see Fig. 3 ).
• the first leg 26 is laterally delimited by the holding surface 21 of the wall section 19.
• the receiving channel 16 further has a width (transverse to the longitudinal direction) that substantially corresponds to a thickness of the first leg 26. In order to be able to perform a sliding movement of the spacer 25 in the direction R H leading toward the collar 12 and in the direction Rw leading away from the collar 12, the thickness of the first leg 26 is slightly smaller than the width of the receiving channel 16.
• the spacer 25 has a second leg 27 that runs perpendicular to the first leg 26.
• the second leg 27 is designed such that, particularly in the arranged state, it extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10.
• the second leg 27 has, on a side facing the collar 12, a counter-contact surface 28 that is opposite the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 and spaced therefrom.
• the counter-contact surface 28 and the contact surface 13 are parallel.
• the spacer 25 has a third leg 29, which is connected to the second leg 27 by a connecting leg 31.
• the length of the connecting leg 31 defines the distance between the transparent pane element and an object to be presented, e.g., a picture.
• the third leg 29 and the second leg 27 run parallel.
• the third leg 29 is spaced apart in the direction Rw leading away from the collar 12.
• the third leg 29 therefore extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10.
• the third leg 29 has an inner side 42 facing an interior space 41 of the spacer 25, which cooperates with the underside 38 of the web 22 to limit a sliding movement of the spacer 25 in the direction R H leading toward the collar 12.
• the spacer 25 is designed as an elongated hollow profile strip 32 and has a slot-shaped opening 33 located between the first and third legs 26, 29.
• the opening 33 extends over the entire length of the spacer 25.
• the Fig. 2 to 4 each represent a different position of the spacer 25 in relation to the contact surface 13 of the collar 12.
• the spacer 25 is located in Fig. 2 in a first position located at a maximum distance from the contact surface 13 of the collar 12.
• a free leg end 43 of the first leg 26 rests against the base section 17 as the first stop 18.
• an underside of the second leg 27 rests on the free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19.
• the inner side 42 of the third leg 29 is at a maximum distance from the underside 38 of the web 22.
• the distance between the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 and the counter-contact surface 28 of the second leg 27 is at a maximum.
• Fig. 3 shows a second position of the spacer 25 in relation to the contact surface 13 of the collar 12, in which the counter stop surface 28 of the second leg 27 is brought closer to the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 by moving the spacer 25 in the direction R H leading to the collar 12.
• the free leg end 43 of the first leg 26 is Bottom section 17 is lifted off and there is a reduced distance between the third leg 29 and the web 22.
• Fig. 4 shows the spacer 25 in a third position, in which the spacer 25 or the counter-contact surface 28 of the spacer 25 is maximally approximated.
• the free leg end 43 of the first leg 26 is at a maximum distance from the base section 17.
• the inner side 42 of the third leg 29 rests against the underside 38 of the web 22.
• the distance between the contact surface 13 of the collar 12 and the counter-contact surface 28 of the second leg 27 is minimal, ie at its smallest.
• This has the advantage that transparent pane elements, e.g., glass and/or plastic panes of different thicknesses, can be arranged between the contact surfaces 13, 28.
• At least one spring element is arranged.
• the spring element is not shown in the figures for the sake of simplicity and is supported on the one hand by the support surface 36.
• the spring element interacts with the third leg 29 of the spacer 25 such that a spring force is introduced into the spacer 25 in the direction R H leading toward the collar 12. This results in the spacer 25 being clamped against the pane element, which is then in contact with both contact surfaces 13, 28. The pane element is thus fixed between the contact surfaces 13, 28 by clamping.
• the frame preferably comprises at least four arrangements 100.
• the frame preferably has four frame profiles 10 and four into the receiving channels 16 of the Spacers 25 are inserted into frame profiles 10, which together form a peripheral frame, in particular a four-sided frame.
• the frame profiles 10 form an outer frame
• the spacers 25 form an inner frame, which is positively connected to the outer frame.
• the spacers 25 are structurally separated from one another. In other words, the spacers 25 are not firmly connected to one another, but can only be loosely in contact with one another at their longitudinal ends.
• the spacers 25 are preferably profile strips that are inserted into the receiving channels 16 of the frame profiles 10.

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