GB2279248A - Adjustable back for photograph and picture frames - Google Patents

Adjustable back for photograph and picture frames Download PDF

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GB2279248A
GB2279248A GB9214373A GB9214373A GB2279248A GB 2279248 A GB2279248 A GB 2279248A GB 9214373 A GB9214373 A GB 9214373A GB 9214373 A GB9214373 A GB 9214373A GB 2279248 A GB2279248 A GB 2279248A
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Michael David Parr
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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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Abstract

A photograph or picture frame back offers advantages over existing types manufactured in traditional fibreboard, 'MDF', coated or covered boards and is also suitable for plastics materials. Standard fixed position support struts do not allow fine adjustment of the support angle and existing adjustable types do not work for wider section frame material. The novelty is that total adjustment of the support strut is achieved by its location on the back via a special slot. The same back can, therefore, be used for each frame size allowing it to stand firmly and at the correct angle whatever width of frame material is used.

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NEW ADJUSTABLE 'PHOTO-BACK' This invention relates to an adjustable 'photo-back'.
'Photo-backs' are used to secure the backs of photograph and picture frames such that they may free-stand or be hung. The photo-back includes a strut which folds flat in storage and is hinged out and locked by a support cut-out to allow the frame to free-stand. The effective length of the strut is instrumental in deciding how firmly and at what angle the frmae stands relative to the standing surface.
Existing photo-backs are available with a standard length strut or two sizes of extended strut for each of the standard frame sizes to allow free-standing of each frame at a reasonable angle.
In practice this is often not achieved. Some forms of adjustable strut photo-back are also available but none exist that support the frame at the desired angle when wider frame materials are used.
The novelty claimed in this invention is that the strut adjusts along a special slot in the photo-back and, for all frame sizes of whatever material width, the frame stands firmly and at the desired angle. This invention makes it un-necessary for the provision of different fixed sizes of strut.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying descriptions and drawings under part A and part B.
The nature of photo-back designs being available in thin (fibreboard) materials and thick (Medium Density Fibreboard or 'MDF') requires the invention to be shown applied to the two types - part A (thin materials) and part B (thicker materials).
Figure Al shows in perspective the photo-back (thin fibreboard) applied to both narrow and wide section frame material.
Figure A2 shows separated components and details of the slot and single rivet fixing.
Figure B1 shows in perspective the photo-back (thick MDF) applied to both narrow and wide section frame material.
Figure B2 shows separated components and details of the slot and double lug (or rivet) location.
A NEW ADJUSTABLE 'PHOTO-BACK' PART A A NEW ADJUSTABLE 'PHOTO-BACK' DESIGN SUITABLE FOR FIBREBOARD OR PLASTICS Refer to figures Al and A2.
A photo-back design offering advantages over existing standard, 'extended' and 'adjustable' versions.
Basically manufactured by conventional methods and materials, the assembly of 'photo-back' to 'support strut' is by one rivet only instead of the more usual two. (Note G).
The rivet is shouldered (Note H) allowing it to run in a slot formed in the photo-back (Note F & H) and the end of the rivet is fixed firmly into the strut. Thus the strut position can be moved up and down, relative to the photo-back (Note E). The required position is achieved such that the photo-frame or picture frame stands firmly at the correct angle, whatever the thickness of frame chosen. (Note D).
This allows manufacturers of photo-frames to purchase one size of photo-back only for each frame size (Note A) instead of the 'standard' and two sizes of 'extended'. The existing 'adjustable' photo-backs are more complex in production and are either awkward in use or they do not function correctly when used with wider frame materials.
The new photo-back is simple and smooth in operation (Note E) and less complex to produce than a standard photo-back. The design is clean and tidy, the slot in the photo-back being covered by the top of the support strut (Note B).
The slot shape (Note C) is most suitable for fibreboard taking advantage of its pliable, fibrous construction and giving the rivet firm location but allowing positive movement of the support strut to the required location.
A NEW ADJUSTABLE PHOTO-BACK DESIGN PART B SUITABLE FOR 'MDF' AND COATED FIBRE BOARD e.g. VELVET Refer to figures B1 and B2.
A photo-back design offering advantages over existing standard and 'extended' versions in 'MDF' and coated board.
Basically manufactured by conventional methods and materials, the assembly of photo-back to support strut is by a limited opening hinge similar to those used in existing 'MDF' photo-backs where the hinge is press fitted to both photo-back and support strut in a fixed position.
The novelty claimed in this design is that one half of the hinge locates and slides in a slot formed in the photo-back locator (Note F) .Thus the strut position can be moved up and down relative to the photo-back (Note E). The required position is achieved such that the photo-frame or picture frame stands firmly and at the correct angle, whatever width of frame material is chosen (NoteD).
This allows manufacturers of photo frames to purchase one size of photo-back only for each frame size (Note A) instead of the 'standard' and two sizes of 'extended'. The new photo-back design is simple and smooth in operation (Note E) and is suitable for existing manufacturing techniques used for the standard nonadjustable types.

Claims (3)

1. An adjustable photo-back comprising a thin material strut and a thin material back connected by a single fixing to the strut which slides in a special slot in the back.
Photograph or picture frames using this photo-back can freely stand at the desired angle whatever frame size or frame material width.
2. An adjustable photo-back as claimed in Claim 1 but where a thick material strut and a thick material back are connected by a special sliding hinge in a special slot affixed to the back.
3. An adjustable photo-back substantially as described herein with reference to Figures Al, A2 and B1 and B2.
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Cited By (4)

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EP0986981A1 (en) * 1998-09-17 2000-03-22 Fedre' Cornici S.n.c., di Fumagalli Angelo e C. Back for picture frames and the like with means for adapting to different sizes
EP1050254A1 (en) * 1999-05-05 2000-11-08 Fanthing Electrical Corp. Photograph frame assembly with a slidable and rotatable supporting member
EP1285613A1 (en) 2001-08-08 2003-02-26 Pozzi-Ghislanzoni S.r.l. Picture frame with adjustable table support
EP1817988A1 (en) * 2006-02-14 2007-08-15 Art Materials Service Inc. Picture frame fixings

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US4216936A (en) * 1978-06-02 1980-08-12 Deselms Dean B Back for picture frame

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US4216936A (en) * 1978-06-02 1980-08-12 Deselms Dean B Back for picture frame

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0986981A1 (en) * 1998-09-17 2000-03-22 Fedre' Cornici S.n.c., di Fumagalli Angelo e C. Back for picture frames and the like with means for adapting to different sizes
EP1050254A1 (en) * 1999-05-05 2000-11-08 Fanthing Electrical Corp. Photograph frame assembly with a slidable and rotatable supporting member
EP1285613A1 (en) 2001-08-08 2003-02-26 Pozzi-Ghislanzoni S.r.l. Picture frame with adjustable table support
EP1817988A1 (en) * 2006-02-14 2007-08-15 Art Materials Service Inc. Picture frame fixings

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