JP2561553Y2 - Picture frame - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a desktop or desk-mounted picture frame, and more particularly to a miniature that can be loaded with pictures, photographs, etc. from the front side and does not require a back support member for holding the stand upright on the desk. Type of tabletop picture frame.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Frames for loading pictures, photographs, etc. are generally classified into a wall-mounted type and a small table-top type, which is mounted on a desk or a table. In both cases, pictures, photographs, etc. are loaded from the back side of the frame. In the case of the desktop type, a "supporting member" is attached to the back plate so that the whole is inclined slightly backward and placed on the desktop. 9 and 10
Shows a conventional typical tabletop frame. The rectangular outer frame 25 has an L-shaped stepped portion 26 formed on the back side, and a rectangular transparent plate 27 such as a glass plate or an acrylic plate is attached so as to engage with the stepped portion 26. On the back side, an ornamental object 18 such as a picture or a photograph is loaded alone or in close contact with a mount or the like, and finally the back plate 28 is attached to the outer frame 25.
The back plate 28 is fixed by a hook 29 in the form of a claw provided on the rear surface of the outer frame 25 and housed in the step 26.

The object 18 can be replaced by rotating the hook 29 to remove the back plate 28. In the case of a table-top type, a folding support member 30 is pivotally mounted near the upper portion of the back plate 28. The support frame 30 supports the outer frame 25 in a supine position so that the front of the outer frame 25 is slightly inclined backward. In addition, there is also known one in which a slit is provided in an upper portion or a lateral side portion of a frame main body portion, and a picture, a photograph, or the like is inserted from the slit.

[0004]

The support member may be of a fixed type, and the attachment of the back plate 28 to the outer frame 25 may be in a form different from that described above. The tabletop frame has a back plate that can be attached to and detached from the outer frame, and a support member that supports the outer frame.Since objects such as paintings are attached from the back side, detaching and attaching the back plate when replacing objects and Its fixing is inconvenient. Further, since the support member protrudes rearward, a large space is required on the tabletop. In the case of a folding (opening / closing) type supporting member, the strength is weak, and if the pivotal portion of the supporting member is damaged by mistake, the frame cannot be used. Furthermore, from the relation that the frame is supported by the support member, the vertical direction of this type of frame is determined,
There is a problem in terms of stability in placing the device on the table in a horizontal position according to the object to be loaded. Further, the above-mentioned structure in which a picture or the like is inserted from the slit on the side of the main body has no means for tightly fixing the picture and the photograph in the front-rear direction, and there is a problem that the inserted picture and the like are unstablely rattled inside. If it is inserted tightly, there are problems such as damage to the picture at the time of insertion and the inability to remove the picture.

[0005] In view of the above, the present invention makes it possible to easily load or remove an object such as a picture or a photograph from the front side (front side, ornamental side) and to eliminate the need for a support member for holding a standing position. To provide a picture frame.

[0006]

A frame according to the present invention has a rectangular base plate having a concave portion in the center of the front portion and at least one side portion of which is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the front portion. A transparent plate to be accommodated, having a frame that fits into the rectangular base plate and presses the transparent plate against the rectangular base plate, wherein the side portion of the rectangular base plate has the side portion as a lower surface. The rectangular base plate has a thickness that allows the rectangular base plate to be held in a supine position when placed on a table or a desk.

[0007]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a table frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the frame as viewed from an arrow F in FIG. The frame of this embodiment has a rectangular base plate 1 as a main body,
It is composed of a thin transparent acrylic plate 2 for protecting pictures, photographs and the like, and a rectangular frame 3 for holding the acrylic plate 2 on a base plate 1. The rectangular base plate 1 is formed with a concave portion 4 having a rectangular shape in a front view and an appropriate depth in the center of the front portion 6. The four side parts 5 of the base plate 1 have surfaces inclined at an acute angle θ with respect to the surface of the front part 6, and the back part 7 is formed parallel to the front part 6.
Therefore, when an arbitrary surface of the side part 5 is placed on the upper surface 8 of the desk or the like, the front part 6 is slightly inclined rearward as shown in FIG. 1, and the whole front is in the elevation position. In this state, the thickness width A of the side portion 5 and the height (length of the vertical side of the base plate) B of the side portion 5 so that the base plate 1 is held on the table without falling down.
Is determined. In the illustrated embodiment, the usage state
Between the surface of the front portion 6 of the base plate 1 and the upper surface 8 of the table
The angle (acute angle) θ is approximately 80 °.

The transparent acrylic plate 2 is inserted into the rectangular concave portion 4 of the base plate 1 with an appropriate tolerance. The frame 3 also has the same rectangular outer shape as the concave portion 4 so as to be inserted into the concave portion 4 with an appropriate tolerance, and the inner portion is formed as a rectangular opening in this embodiment. In addition, it has a vertical and horizontal width dimension so that an object 18, such as a picture or a photograph, loaded on the bottom surface of the concave portion 4 of the base plate 1 can be effectively viewed.

To load an object 18 such as a picture or a photograph, the frame 3 and the acrylic plate 2 are removed from the base 1 and the object 18 is attached to the base 1
After the acrylic plate 2 is inserted into the concave portion 4, the acrylic plate 2 is inserted into the concave portion 4.
The frame 3 is fitted into the concave portion 4 so as to be sandwiched between them.
As described above, when the base plate 1 is placed on the table with the inclined side portion 5 of the base plate 1 facing downward, the base plate front portion 6 is inclined slightly upward (FIG. 1). Is concave part 4
Does not fall down to the front side.

When the object 18 is replaced, the frame body 3, the acrylic plate 2, and the object 18 are similarly removed from the front side of the frame and replaced. In order to facilitate removal of the frame 3, a plurality of circumferential grooves 9 are formed in the inner part of the frame 3 as illustrated in FIG.
May be pulled out from the concave portion 4. To facilitate removal of the object 18 and the acrylic plate 2, a notch 10 into which a fingertip enters a part of the side wall of the concave portion 4 on the side of the base plate 1 as shown in FIGS. It may be formed so as not to be exposed on the surface of FIG. The notch 10 is turned inside by inserting the frame 3 into the concave portion 4. As another modified example, a notch such as a fingertip is formed in a part of the acrylic plate 2 so as to cover the frame 3, and in some cases, a concave shape is formed substantially in the center of the base plate 1 as shown by a broken line in FIG. A small through-hole 11 that extends from the part 4 to the back of the base plate may be formed.

In the present invention, if at least one of the four side portions 5 of the rectangular base plate 1 is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the front portion, the elevation angle is set on the table with the side portions as lower surfaces. Although it can be placed in a standing position, as in the embodiment of FIG. 1, all four side parts 5 are similarly formed so as to be inclined at an acute angle with respect to the base plate front part 6, so that they can be optionally placed. Can be placed on the table with the side part 5 of the lower side facing down, and a frame that can be distinguished between upper and lower sides or can take a standing posture of lying down side can be realized. The front outer shape of the base plate 1 is not limited to a quadrangle, but may be a horizontally long or vertically long rectangular shape. The shape of the inner part of the frame 3 is not limited to a rectangular shape.
A frame having an oval inner shape portion 35 as shown in FIG. In this case, the cross section taken along line EE in FIG. 5 is the same as that in FIG. In addition, a frame having an arbitrary internal shape may be used, and a plurality of frames having different internal shapes having a common outer shape are prepared as spares, and a desired frame is selected according to an object. It can also be worn.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the concave portion on the front surface of the rectangular base plate 31 is formed deeper than that in FIGS. 1 and 3, and a step 32 is formed in the middle thereof. The two transparent plates 2 are accommodated from the front side of the base plate so as to be engaged with the step 32 of the concave portion.
The gap 33 is defined between the transparent plate 2 and the transparent plate 2. As shown, an object 18 such as a picture or a photograph is sandwiched between two transparent plates 2, and the frame 3 is formed from the front side of the base plate so as to press these transparent plates 2 against a step 32. Part is inserted. When the object 18 such as a picture or a photograph sandwiched between the two transparent plates 2 is smaller than the viewing area regulated by the inner shape portion 3 a of the frame 3, the gap 3 on the back side thereof passes through the transparent plate 2.
3 can be visually recognized from the front of the base plate.
The artificial flowers 34, decorative ribbons, and the like are stored in advance in the inside or the concave portion bottom surface 31a is provided with a pattern or the like, so that the decorative or concave portion bottom surface 31a can pass through the gap between the objects 18 in the transparent plate 2. Can be visually checked.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the concave portion 1 of the rectangular base plate 12 is used.
A groove 16 for accommodating two transparent acrylic plates 14 and 15 is formed on the front surface of 3. Two transparent acrylic boards 1
When the acrylic plate is housed in the groove 16 with an object 18 such as a picture or a photograph sandwiched between the acrylic plates 1 and 4, the outer acrylic plate 1
5 and the front surface of the base plate 12 are flush with each other. Further, a frame 17 is mounted on the front surface of the base plate 12, whereby the acrylic plates 14 and 15 are attached to the base plate 12 and the frame 17.
It is clamped and held between. Acrylic plate 14 and concave portion 13
The gap 3 as described with reference to FIG.
Thus, the ornamental effect is enhanced by accommodating a decoration in the space 33 or by attaching a pattern or the like to the concave portion bottom surface 13a.

The rectangular base plate 12 and the frame 17 according to this embodiment
A coupling means utilizing the attraction force of a magnet is used for coupling with the magnet. First, a pair of magnets 19 and 20 are embedded in corners on one diagonal line on the opposing surfaces of the base plate 12 and the frame 17 and are exposed on the same surface as these opposing surfaces. Further, a cylindrical guide protrusion 21 is formed on the base plate 12 side and a guide hole 22 for fitting with the guide protrusion 21 is formed on the frame body 17 side at the other diagonal corner position of the opposing surface. . As described above, the object 18 is sandwiched between the two transparent acrylic plates 14 and 15 and housed in the groove 16 on the front surface of the base plate 12,
When the guide plate 21 and the guide hole 22 that are opposed to each other are fitted to bring the base plate 12 and the frame 17 into close contact with each other, the opposed magnets 19 and
Both are combined by the suction action of 20. The side portion of the base plate 12 is a surface inclined at an acute angle with respect to the front surface as described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, and the base plate 12 is placed on the table so that the inclined surface comes into contact with the table. Thus, the frame is placed on the table with its front surface slightly inclined upward. In this embodiment, of course, an appropriate cut may be formed on the front surface of the base plate 12 to facilitate removal of the acrylic plates 14 and 15.

[0015]

[Effect of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, a picture, a photograph, etc. can be easily loaded with one touch from the front side of the frame.
And can be removed, and the loaded picture and the like can be fixedly held. Further, a support member on the back surface for holding the frame in the upright position is not required, and a robust and compact desktop frame can be obtained. Since there is no support member, no extra space is required on the table, and it can be placed upside down,
There are many advantages, such as being able to be placed on a desktop in landscape orientation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a tabletop frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the picture frame as viewed from an arrow F in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a modification of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view of a frame showing another modification of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of a table frame according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of still another embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a partially cutaway front view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a side sectional view of a conventional tabletop frame in use.

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the conventional example shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,12,31 Rectangular base plate 2,14,15 Transparent acrylic plate 3,17 Frame 4,13 Concave part 5 Side part 6 Front part 18 Object 19,20 Magnet 21 Guide protrusion 22 Guide hole 33 Void

Claims (2)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A rectangular base plate having a concave portion in the center of the front portion and four sides inclined at an acute angle to the front portion, a transparent plate accommodated in the concave portion, and the rectangular base plate And a frame body that presses the transparent plate against the rectangular base plate when the transparent base plate is pressed against the rectangular base plate, and the side portion of the rectangular base plate is placed on a table or a desk with the side portions facing down. A frame having a thickness that can be held in a supine position, and wherein a viewing area of an object such as a picture or a photograph through the transparent plate is regulated by an inner shape portion of the frame. 2. The transparent plate has a gap between the transparent plate and the bottom surface of the concave portion of the rectangular base plate, and two sheets of the transparent plate are accommodated in the concave portion in an overlapping manner. 2. The picture frame according to claim 1, wherein the picture frame is sandwiched between two transparent plates.