JPH0433013Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a photo display device for displaying a plurality of photos.

[Conventional technology]

Until now, albums have generally been used to store photographs, and picture frames have been used to display photographs. Albums are suitable for storing a large number of photographs, but the album must be taken out and opened to the desired page each time the album is viewed, making it unsuitable for displaying only the photographs of one's choice. Picture frames are used in such cases, and there are a wide variety of sizes and designs on the market, but picture frames are basically for holding a single photo, and the user's Although it was possible to put 4 or 5 photos side by side with some ingenuity, it was flat and had little variation, and it was a pain to replace it with another photo.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

This invention was made to solve the problems mentioned above, and its purpose is to be able to display a large number of photos at the same time, to easily change the photos displayed, and to have an innovative appearance. An object of the present invention is to provide a novel photo display device that provides images.

[Means for solving problems]

The above object is to provide a photographic display device comprising the components described in (a) to (g) below, namely: (a) a plurality of photographic frames held radially around a frame holding rod; b) a connecting pin whose upper end is connected to the lower end of the frame holding rod and which extends downwardly along the axial direction of the frame holding rod; (c) at least three photo frames integrally arranged in a horizontal row; (d) is provided on the photograph inset frame at the center of the basic frame, is rotatably locked to the lower end of the connecting pin, and is connected to the basic frame in the extending direction of the connecting pin. (e) at least three photo-inset frames are integrally molded in one horizontal row, and each photo-inset frame is (f) a connecting frame connected to the lower side of the basic frame so as to correspond to each photo inset frame of the basic frame; (g) a desired number of additional frames rotatably connected to the top, bottom or side edges of the inset frames via appropriate connectors; This can be achieved by a photographic display device consisting of: a transparent plate for holding and protecting photos that can be seen through;

In addition, it is recommended to use a combination of horizontally long and vertically long frames as the above-mentioned photo inset frame so that it can accommodate horizontally or vertically oriented photographs.

Furthermore, in order to prevent the entire photo display device from tilting when used in a suspended state, it is recommended that the additional frames be attached in equal numbers on the left and right sides with the frame holding rod as the central axis.

[Effect]

With the above configuration, it is possible to store photos in each of a large number of photo inset frames, and it is possible to change the orientation of the entire device, rotate the basic frame, turn over additional frames, etc. Since it is possible to make another photograph appear on the surface by turning it over, it is possible to provide a photograph display device in which a large number of photographs can be displayed at the same time and the displayed photographs can be easily changed.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an exploded state of an embodiment of the photo inset frame according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing its assembled state, Figs. 3-1 and 3-2. 4 is a side view showing the basic frame in the above embodiment inverted with respect to each other, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a different arrangement of the additional frame.

The photo frame according to the present invention basically includes one frame holding rod 14, a plurality of photo frames 13, 13 held radially around the frame holding rod 14, and the above-mentioned frame holding rod 14. A connecting pin 40 connected to the lower end of the frame holding rod 14, a basic frame 10 rotatably attached to the lower end of the connecting pin 40 via a connecting plate 17, and a connecting member connected to the lower side of the basic frame 10. A frame 11, a plurality of additional frames 12, 12 rotatably connected via a connector 18 to the upper side, lower side, or side of each photo-inserted frame of the basic frame 10 and the connecting frame 11; It consists of a transparent plate 16 that is attached to a photo frame.

In the illustrated embodiment, a photographic frame 13, which is attached to a frame retaining rod 14,
13 is a horizontally long frame into which a horizontal photograph is inserted, and a recess 13a is provided on one short side of the frame.
A pair of locking pawls 13b and 13b are formed, and by fitting these pawls into holes 22a and 23a on locking plates 22 and 23 provided on the frame holding rod 14, respectively, the frame 13 is held. It is designed to be attached to rod 14.

In this way, a plurality of photo inset frames 13, 13 are attached radially around the frame holding rod 14, but in order to maintain a constant angular position between each frame, a plurality of grooves 25, 25 are formed on the bottom surface.
A holder cap 15 having a holder cap 15 may be inserted into the frame holding rod 14 so that the upper side of each photo frame 13 fits into the grooves 25, 25. The holder cap 15 fitted onto the frame holding rod 14 is connected to the retaining claws 14a, 14a formed on the shaft of the rod 14 and the spline 1.
4b and 14b, it is held in a fixed position.

Therefore, at the lower end of the frame holding rod 14,
A connecting pin insertion hole 21 is formed for inserting and connecting the connecting pin 40, and when the upper end of the connecting pin 40 is inserted into the insertion hole 21, it engages with an appropriate locking claw (see figure) provided in the insertion hole. (not shown) to prevent the connecting pin 40 from falling out of the frame holding rod 14.

The lower end of the connecting pin 40 is bent inward to form a claw 40.
a, 40a is formed, and here the basic frame 10
The upper coupling plate 17 is rotatably attached.

That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the basic frame 10 is formed by integrally molding three photo-inserted frames in one horizontal row, and the connecting plate 17 is provided on one side of the central photo-inserted frame. ing. Holes 17a, 17 are provided at the vertical center of the coupling plate 17.
a is opened, and by fitting the claws 40a, 40a at the lower end of the connecting pin 40 into this, the basic frame 10 is supported rotatably about an axis perpendicular to the extending direction of the connecting pin. It is becoming more and more common.

A connecting frame 11 is connected to the lower piece of the basic frame 10 using a suitable connector. The connecting frame 11 is also formed by integrally molding three photo inset frames in one horizontal row, and these photo inset frames are connected so as to correspond to each photo inset frame of the basic frame 10. be done.

As a connector for connection, for example, 18 in the figure
As shown in FIG. 2, a device having holes 18a and 18b at both ends can be used. That is, the basic frame 10
Recesses 20, 20 are formed on the lower side of each of the photo-inserted frames and on the upper side of each of the photo-inserted frames of the connected frame, and a pair of locking claws similar to those of the photo-inserted frame 13 are formed in these, respectively. , one hole 18a of the connector 18 is provided with a locking claw of the basic frame, and the other hole 18b is provided with a locking claw of the basic frame.
The basic frame 10 and the connecting frame 11 are connected via the connector 18 by fitting the locking claw of the connecting frame into the connector 18 .

Similarly, a desired number of additional frames 12, 12 are rotatably connected to the upper side or lower side of each photo inset frame of the basic frame 10 and connection frame 11 using appropriate connectors (second (see figure). Each of the additional frames 12, 12 is composed of one photo frame.

When connecting a plurality of additional frames to one side of one photo frame, for example, use a connector 18 with holes in the number corresponding to the number of frames to be connected at both ends. do it.

In the illustrated embodiment, the basic frame 10, the connected frame 11, and the additional frame 1
Each of the photo inset frames 2 and 12 is vertically elongated and is used to display vertically oriented photos.

Further, a transparent plate 16 for holding and protecting the inserted photograph is attached to each photograph insertion frame. For this installation, for example, holes 26 are made on the inside of both sides of each photo frame, the pins 26 attached to the sides of the transparent plate 26 are fitted into these holes, and the pins 26 attached to the sides of the transparent plate 26 are inserted into the holes. It is positioned and fixed by the protrusion 28 provided.

Note that the number of additional frames attached to the basic frame 10 and the connecting frame 11 can be increased or decreased as necessary, but it is also possible to attach a string or chain to the upper end of the frame holding rod 14 to hold the display device as a whole. In order to prevent the frame from tilting when hung, it is recommended to attach the same number of additional frames on the left and right sides with the frame holding rod 14 as the central axis.

The photo inset frame configured as described above includes the basic frame 10 and additional frames 12, 1.
By rotating 2 appropriately, it is possible to make previously visible photos invisible or to make previously hidden photos visible, creating an interesting display effect that you will never get tired of. can.

That is, in the state shown in FIG. 2, by rotating and inverting the basic frame 10 suspended on the connecting pins 40 about an axis perpendicular to the extending direction of the connecting pins, the basic frame that was visible until then can be changed. The display surfaces 38 and 39 of No. 10 are no longer visible, and in their place are the display surfaces 31 and 32 of the additional frame attached to the back side, as shown in FIG. The opposite surface 30 etc. becomes visible. Also, the additional frame 37 that was visible in Figure 2
By flipping up the frame 36 and superimposing it on the upper frame 36, the frame 3 is formed as shown in FIG.
The back surface 35 of 7 becomes visible.

Furthermore, by once removing the connector and replacing the additional frame in another position, the display surfaces 33 and 34 of the photo-inserted frame, which were hidden in FIG. 2, can be made visible as shown in FIG. 4.

Note that the number of photo-embedding frames on the basic frame or the connected frame can be increased to three or more.

It is also possible to connect additional frames not only to the top and bottom sides of each frame, but also to the side edges, or to connect another additional frame to the additional frame, and the user can connect these as appropriate. It is also possible to combine them to balance the left and right sides and enjoy them as a kind of mobile.

[Effect of idea]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, when using the present invention, a large number of photographs can be displayed at the same time, and the photographs to be displayed can be easily changed, achieving an interesting and never-tiring display effect. In addition, a novel photographic display device is provided that provides a novel image in terms of appearance.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but includes all modified embodiments that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art from the above description within the scope of its purpose.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an exploded state of an embodiment of the photo inset frame according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing its assembled state, Figs. 3-1 and 3-2. 4 is a side view showing the basic frame in the above embodiment inverted with respect to each other, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a different arrangement of the additional frame. 10... Basic frame, 11... Connected frame, 12, 12... Additional frame, 13, 13...
...Photo frame, 13a...Recess, 13
b, 13b...locking claw, 14...frame holding rod, 14a, 14a...retaining claw, 14b,
14b...Spline, 15...Holder cap, 16...Transparent plate, 17...Binding plate, 17a,
17a...hole, 18...connector, 18a, 18
b...hole, 20...recess, 21...connecting pin insertion hole, 22...locking plate, 22a...hole, 23...locking plate, 23a...hole, 25, 25...groove, 26 …
...Pin, 27...hole, 28...protrusion, 30-39
... Display surface, 40 ... Connection pin, 40
a, 40a...nail.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A photographic display device comprising the components described in items (a) to (g) below. (a) Multiple photo frames 1 held radially around the frame holding rod 14
3,13. (b) A connecting pin 40 whose upper end is connected to the lower end of the frame holding rod 14 and extends downward along the axial direction of the frame holding rod. (c) At least three photo inset frames horizontally.
Basic frame 1 formed integrally in rows
0. (d) It is provided on the photograph inset frame at the center of the basic frame 10, is rotatably locked to the lower end of the connecting pin 40, and is attached to the basic frame 10 with an axis perpendicular to the extending direction of the connecting pin. A coupling plate 17 rotatably supported at the center. (e) Place at least 3 photo frames horizontally.
A connecting frame 11 integrally molded in a row and connected to the lower side of the basic frame 10 so that each photo inset frame corresponds to each photo inset frame of the basic frame 10. (f) Each frame consists of one photo-inset frame, and is rotatably connected to the top, bottom, or side of each of the basic frame 10 and the connecting frame 11 via an appropriate connector 18. the desired number of additional frames 12,12. (g) A transparent plate 16 for holding and protecting photographs, which is attached to all of the above picture frames and allows the inserted photographs to be seen through. 2 A plurality of photo frames 1 held radially around the frame holding rod 14
2. The photographic display device according to claim 1, wherein 3 and 13 are horizontally elongated. 3 The basic frame 10 and the connecting frame 11
Above photo inset frame and additional frame 1
2. The photographic display device according to claim 1, wherein the photographic inset frames 2 and 12 are both vertically elongated. 4. The photographic display device according to claim 1, wherein the additional frames 12, 12 are attached in equal numbers on the left and right sides with the frame holding rod 14 as a central axis.