JP2010527648A - Modular frame for painting - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular frame for painting for displaying original paintings or photographic replicas from digital or plastic arts! Such paintings are usually marketed at museum stores, galleries and in stores related with art and decoration. The modular frame is composed of identical pieces, which form the frame once they are coupled. The pieces are fit in together in order to provide the shape of the frame and the paints or replicas are fixed by means of connecting means. The modular frame comprises mainly two types of pieces: tongue and groove connecting elements (1a, 1b) and extension elements (2). The objective is to provide a frame which is easy to assemble and which accepts a canvas made to fit therein in an equally simplified manner.

Description

Field of the Invention The present invention is applicable to the frame market for painting canvases that have been imprinted with imitations of original drawings or photographs from digital art or sculptures and are widely developed. These paintings are usually sold in museum stores and galleries and are marketed in connection with art and decoration.

  The present invention develops a picture frame model that changes the relationship between this type of product and the purchaser. This removable painting is the first separation of the removable frame from the canvas, and the canvas is supplied in a rolled state.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION When purchasing copies, there is always a problem with the frame and the transport of each canvas due to its dimensions. Mainly when purchasing a canvas, there will always be problems with its transportation and framework.

  French Patent Application No. 2734463 (FR2734463), US Pat. No. 5,515,630 and US Pat. No. 4,922,638 are side elements and ends that provide a frame having the desired dimensions with joints and screws. A modular frame including an edge element is presented. However, these frames constitute a poorly compatible assembly, are difficult to set up, and are unclear as to whether they can be reused.

  The present invention intends to solve the above problems by providing a reusable modular frame that presents the canvas and the set of components that make up the frame after assembly in a single assembly. This solution facilitates a group of transport and assembly on the purchaser side.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the invention, the composition of a painting consists of several identical pieces that, when connected together, form a canvas frame.

  The pieces are fitted together to give the frame a shape and the canvas is attached by connecting elements.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a frame that accepts a canvas that is specially made to be easy to assemble and fit in an equally simplified manner.

Description of drawings
1 is a perspective view of a connection element (1a, 1b) in a preferred embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the assembly process of the connecting elements (1a, 1b) and the extension element (2) in the preferred embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of several ways of assembling the connecting elements (1a, 1b) into the extension piece (2).

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The modular frame according to the present invention comprises only two types of components: a connection element (1a, 1b) and an extension element (2).

  The connecting elements (1a, 1b) are intended to support the connection between the extension pieces (2) constituting the even angle of the frame or constituting the side elements of the frame. These connecting pieces (1a, 1b) are connected by fitting the groove-like connecting element (1a) to the tongue-like connecting element (1b).

  The extension element (2) is provided so as to constitute a side element of the frame. The extension element has a connection element (1a, 1b) at each end.

  The extension element (2), together with the connecting pieces (1a, 1b), exhibits a certain length or multiple thereof sufficient to provide the desired dimensions corresponding to the canvas.

  Following the overall assembly of the frame, a canvas, particularly adapted to the present invention, can be attached by several means, preferably Velcro®, eyelets and connecting pins or magnets. In addition to being easy and quick to operate, the assembly allows the canvas to be easily changed to another frame.

  Velcro® fixation requires fixing both sides of the Velcro®, one on the end face of the canvas and the other on the extension element (2).

  The eyelet fixing is composed of a small pin provided on the extension element (2) and a small opening having a joining pin on the end face of the canvas.

  Magnet fixation consists of a magnet arranged on the end face of the canvas and a metal-based surface on the extension element (2).

In order to keep the fixing elements invisible, Velcro® eyelets and magnet fixing means are placed on the inner surface of the frame so that the paintings can completely rest on the wall when displayed It is appropriate to do.
Preferred embodiment of the invention In a preferred embodiment, the extension element (2) may have a square contour and the connecting elements (1a, 1b) are smaller squares so that a close fit with the extension element (2) occurs. And a portion including tongue-like and groove-like elements.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the connecting elements (1a, 1b) can be made of a groove-like connecting element (1a) and a tongue-like connecting element (1b), and the knob has a circular shape.

  When fitted to the extension element (2), the connecting elements (1a, 1b) have a clamping surface with an inclination angle of ± 45 ° with respect to the inner surface of the extension piece (2). As a result, the connecting elements (1a, 1b) can be used as an even angle or extension of the side elements of the frame.

  FIG. 2 shows a partial assembly of the frame, in which one of the side elements consists of two extension elements (2) connected by respective connecting elements (1a, 1b).

  FIG. 3 shows several methods for fitting the connecting elements (1a, 1b) to the extension piece (2).

  It should be considered that the presently described modular frame embodiment of the painting is a viable implementation and only provides a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Changes and modifications may be made to the preferred embodiment without substantially departing from the scope of the invention. All changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention and protected by the appended claims.

Claims (8)

A modular frame for painting to display a copy of an original picture or photograph, comprising two types of components: a connecting element (1a, 1b) and an extension element (2);
The connecting elements (1a, 1b) form an even angle of the frame or support the connection between the extension elements (2) constituting the side elements of the frame, and the connecting elements (1a, 1b) Coupled by fitting the connecting element (1a) to the tongue-like connecting element (1b);
The side elements of the frame include at least an extension element (2), the extension element (2) has connecting elements (1a, 1b) at each end to obtain the desired shape of the frame;
Modular frame provided with movable connecting means for securing the canvas to the extension element (2).   The connecting element that joins the canvas to the extension element (2) is constructed by fixing two Velcro® faces, one on the end face of the canvas and the other on the extension element (2) The modular frame according to claim 1, wherein:   The connecting element that joins the canvas to the extension element (2) is composed of small pins provided on the extension element (2) that fit into eyelets located at the end of the canvas The modular frame of claim 1.   2. The connecting element joining the canvas to the extension element (2) comprises a magnet arranged on the end face of the canvas and a metal surface arranged on the extension element (2). Modular frame as described in   5. Modular frame according to any one of claims 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the connecting element joining the canvas to the extension element (2) is arranged on the inner surface of the frame.   The extension element (2) has a square outline, and the connecting elements (1a, 1b) have a portion with a smaller square outline so that a close fit with the extension element (2), tongues and grooves A modular frame according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a part containing a shaped element.   When a part of the connecting element (1a, 1b) including the tongue-like element and the groove-like element is fitted to the extension element (2), the connecting element (1a, 1b) is connected to the even angle of the side element of the frame 7. Modular frame according to claim 6, characterized in that it has a mating surface with an angle of ± 45 ° with respect to the inner surface of the extension element (2) in order to be able to be used as an extension. .   2. Modular frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting element (1a, 1b) comprises a groove-like element (1a) and a tongue-like element (1b) and the knob has a circular shape.

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