TW201735839A - Mounting block and use - Google Patents

Abstract

Mounting blocks comprising a body having first and second mounting faces and first and second hanging faces wherein the first mounting face and first hanging face are opposing faces on the body and the second mounting face and second hanging face are opposing faces on the body, wherein: the first and second mounting faces are each adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface; the first and second hanging faces are each adapted to retain a decorative article. Also, collages of two or more decorative articles mounted on a mounting surface with such mounting blocks.

Description

Mounting block and use

The present invention relates to mounting blocks for mounting or hanging items (e.g., pictures, posters, etc.) at selected depths from a mounting surface (e.g., a wall).

A wide variety of equipment and techniques are known for mounting pictures or other decorative items on walls or other mounting surfaces. Illustrative embodiments include adhesion device (e.g. hook 3M ^TM Command ^TM), nails, screws, brackets and the like.

There is a need for additional apparatus and methods for easily mounting a decorative article on a mounting surface in a desired configuration.

The present invention provides a novel mounting block that allows for easy attachment of a general frame or other decorative item to a wall or other mounting surface as desired. The mounting block of the present invention can be conveniently used to form an array of two or more decorative articles that are mounted at different depths from the mounting surface to facilitate configuration in a variety of desired manners Build collages of decorative items.

Briefly, one of the mounting blocks of the present invention includes a body having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface and a first suspension surface and a second suspension surface. The first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are opposite to the body, and the first mounting surface is separated from the first suspension surface by a distance D ₁ , and the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface The opposite surface of the body, and the second mounting surface is separated from the second suspension surface by a distance D ₂ . The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are each adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface, and the first suspension surface and the second suspension surface are each adapted to hold a decorative article. The distance D ₁ and the distance D ₂ may be the same or different.

10‧‧‧Installation block; Ontology

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14‧‧‧First mounting surface

16‧‧‧Second suspension surface

18‧‧‧First suspension surface

20‧‧‧Second mounting surface

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100‧‧‧ Collage

110‧‧‧Decorative items

112‧‧‧Decorative articles; articles

114‧‧‧Decorative articles; articles

116‧‧‧Decorative articles

118‧‧‧Decorative articles; articles

210‧‧‧ Items

212‧‧‧Decorative articles

214‧‧‧ Items

216‧‧‧ items

218‧‧‧ items

300‧‧‧ Collage

310‧‧‧Decorative items

312‧‧‧Decorative items

314‧‧‧Decorative goods

316‧‧‧Decorative articles

318‧‧‧Decorative goods

320‧‧‧Decorative items

D ₁ ‧‧‧Distance

D ₂ ‧‧‧Distance

D ₃ ‧‧‧Distance

The invention is further illustrated with reference to the following drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the body of an illustrative mounting block of the present invention; Figure 2 is a plan view of the first retaining surface of the mounting block shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a plan view of a second retaining surface of the mounting block shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 is a plan view of the top of the mounting block shown in Figure 1; and Figures 5A through 5C are decorative articles A flat view of an illustrative collage configuration.

The figures are not drawn to scale and are intended to be illustrative only and not limiting.

The present invention facilitates hanging a decorative article from a wall or other mounting surface.

As described above, one of the mounting blocks of the present invention includes a body having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, and a first suspension surface and a second suspension surface. The first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are opposite to the body, and the first mounting surface is separated from the first suspension surface by a distance D ₁ , and the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface The opposite surface of the body, and the second mounting surface is separated from the second suspension surface by a distance D ₂ . The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are each adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface, and the first suspension surface and the second suspension surface are each adapted to hold a decorative article. The distance D ₁ and the distance D ₂ may be the same or different.

Referring to Figures 1 through 4, there is shown an illustrative mounting block of the present invention, wherein the mounting block 10 includes a body 12 having a first mounting surface 14, a second mounting surface 20, a first suspension surface 18, and a second Hanging surface 16. First mounting surface 14 and the first suspension system of the body surface 18 of the opposing surface 12, first mounting surface 14 and 18 separated by a distance D ₁ and the first surface of the suspension; the second mounting surface 20 and the second surface of the suspension system 16 The body 10 is opposed to the surface, and the second mounting surface 20 is separated from the second suspension surface 16 by a distance D ₂ . Finally, body 12 includes ends 22 and 24. In some embodiments, the ends 22 and 24 can be adapted for use as a third mounting surface and a third suspension surface.

Mounting surface

The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are each adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface. In some embodiments in which the distance D ₁ is the same as the distance D ₂ , the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface may be adapted differently from each other to optimize installation of the mounting block on different mounting surfaces. Or by different methods of installation, or the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface can be similarly adapted.

In some embodiments, at least one of the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface is substantially planar and substantially continuous over a desired area to allow for reliable adhesion to an adhesive (eg, a fastener ( hook and loop fastener), a tensile) engages with mounting dismounting (such as a suspension bar 3M ^TM Command ^TM) and the like. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,572,945 and 6,972, 141 (both to Bries et al.) disclose a removable adhesive tape laminate that can be used to mount a mounting block of the present invention to a surface to be mounted.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,572,945 and 6,972,141 (Bries et al.) disclose a removable adhesive tape laminate that can be used to mount a mounting block of the present invention to a mounting surface.

In some embodiments, the distance D ₁ is the same as the distance D ₂ . In other embodiments, the distance D ₁ is different from the distance D ₂ . One benefit of such an embodiment is that one of the mounting blocks of the present invention can be used to hold a decorative article at a desired location from a mounting surface. Those of ordinary skill in the art will be able to make mounting blocks of appropriate size.

As will be appreciated, many known techniques can be used to mount the mounting block of the present invention on a mounting surface. In addition to the adhesive laminates described above, illustrative examples of common mechanical fasteners such as staples, piles, screws, and the like.

Hanging surface

The first suspension surface and the second suspension surface are each adapted to hold a decorative article. The exact manner in which the suspension surface is adapted can be readily selected by those of ordinary skill in the art and depends in part on the nature of the decorative article(s) to be used with the mounting block. As will be appreciated, the selection of the selected suspension surface must be compatible with the decorative article (eg, one of the hooks or studs on the suspension surface is generally suitable for use with decorative articles equipped with a suspension cable) .

An illustrative feature for retaining a decorative article includes a protruding element that engages with a suitable feature of one of the decorative items. Illustrative examples of protruding elements include a pile (for example, a pile that has been piled up, or a head with a larger radius at the end, to more securely engage the feature(s) of the decorative article), studs, hooks, nails, rods, screws, etc. It protrudes outward from the suspension. Corresponding illustrative examples of suitable features on the decorative article include cables, openings (eg, keyholes, round holes, elliptical slots, etc.), serrated hangers, D-rings (sometimes referred to as "hanging triangles" Triangle)") and so on. As will be appreciated, in some cases, such protruding elements can be incorporated onto the decorative article, with corresponding features being incorporated onto the suspension surface of the mounting block. U.S. Patent No. 7,284,734 (Hamerski) discloses an elongate pile that can be used on the mounting block of the present invention as needed.

In some embodiments, the protruding elements can be fixed (eg, integrally formed on the body of the mounting block) or can be removed such that they can be removed and discarded when not needed, or re Position to a different location on the suspension surface. For example, a mounting block having a protruding stud (which is located in the center of the hanging surface) can be hidden behind a decorative article having a cable suspension member, but if equipped with a serrated back on the upper back portion thereof If the decorative items are used together, the mounting block will not be ideally visible. In the latter case, when mounted on the surface, it may be preferred that the protruding element is positioned proximate to the top portion of the suspension surface of the mounting block such that the mounting block is more effectively hidden.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,572,945 and 6,972,141 (Bries et al.) disclose a removable adhesive tape laminate that can be used to retain a decorative article on the suspension surface of one of the mounting blocks of the present invention.

The first suspension surface and the second suspension surface are each adapted to hold a decorative article, preferably in a releasable manner. In some embodiments in which the distance D ₁ is the same as the distance D ₂ , the first suspension surface and the second suspension surface may be adapted differently from each other to optimize retention of different decorative items or via different methods. The decorative article is retained, or the first suspension surface and the second suspension surface are similarly adapted. As described above, in some embodiments, the ends of the body can be adapted to form a third mounting surface and a third suspension surface, the third mounting surface and the third suspension surface being separated by a distance D ₃ .

In many embodiments, the body of the mounting block is shaped as a rectangular prism. In general, the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are orthogonal to each other, and in the embodiment having three mounting surfaces, the first mounting surface, the second mounting surface, and the third mounting surface They are orthogonal to each other.

In general, the first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are parallel to each other, and the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface are parallel to each other, and the embodiment has three mounting surfaces and three suspension surfaces. The first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are parallel to each other, the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface are parallel to each other, and the third mounting surface and the third suspension surface are parallel to each other.

Generally, at least one of the mounting faces is generally planar so as to be tightly mounted to a substantially flat mounting surface.

In many general home or office applications, the distance D ₁ will be in the range of 0.5 to 2 Torr (1.2 to 5 cm) and the distance D ₂ will be greater than the distance D1 by about 0.5 to about 1.5 吋 (1.2 to 3.7 cm). In one example, the distance D ₁ is about 1 吋 (2.5 cm) and the distance D ₂ is about 1.5 吋 (3.7 cm). In embodiments having a third mounting surface and a third suspension surface, the distance D ₃ can be selected to be the same as the distance D1 or D2, less than the two, greater than the two, or both. between.

use

In general, the mounting blocks of the present invention are used on mounting surfaces that have a generally upright or vertical orientation. Illustrative examples of mounting surfaces to which the mounting blocks of the present invention may be applied may include walls, compartment walls or compartment panels, furniture cabinets and siding, easel panels, doors, windows, cabinets, and the like. In some cases, the mounting block will be oriented such that its longest dimension extends substantially perpendicularly over the mounting surface such that the body can more securely support the decorative article.

Illustrative examples of decorative articles that can be installed with the mounting blocks of the present invention include drawings, drawings, photographs, documents, certificates, plates, sculptures, clocks, signs, and the like. In some cases, the decorative article may be framed; in other cases, the decorative article may be unframed.

In a common application, two or more decorative items adjacent to each other are mounted on a mounting surface so as to be simultaneously viewable from a viewing position. As used herein, the term "collage" refers to a group of two or more decorative articles that are mounted separately on the surface but are sufficiently adjacent to each other to be simultaneously visible. To present a coordinated collective impression when viewed from a viewing position, such as from a distance from a wall (eg, standing in the middle of a room or sitting in a room, etc.) to view a photo or other decoration from a substantially flat point of view A group of sexual items. One of the advantages of the present invention is that it facilitates the mounting of different decorative items from the mounting surface in a collage (eg At different relative distances, such as a wall, to give the desired visual emphasis and to allow the decorative items to be positioned relative to one another such that some decorative items are located in a relative or forward position and are occlude or Overlapping adjacent decorative items.

In applications having relatively wide decorative articles, the use of two or more mounting blocks of the present invention may be desirable, and in general, the mounting blocks are horizontally spanned across the decorative article configuration (eg, At the top of the top corner of a decorative article, wherein the mounting blocks collectively support the weight of the decorative article. In some applications, two or more mounting blocks of the present invention can be mounted on a mounting surface at different heights to support a single decorative article, one or more of which function in a load-bearing manner (ie, in a vertical dimension) Supporting the weight of the decorative article, and one or more supports only the posture of the decorative article relative to the mounting surface (ie, the footing referred to herein) without supporting the decorative article in a vertical dimension The weight.

Figures 5A through 5C show an illustrative collage of a plurality of frames that can be mounted to a mounting surface (e.g., a wall) using the mounting block of the present invention.

In FIG. 5A, the collage 100 is comprised of five decorative items 110, 112, 114, 116, and 118, wherein the decorative items 112 are mounted to be positioned in front of the decorative items 110 and 114 and with the decorative item 110. And 114 overlap. Each decorative article is suspended from a mounting block (not shown) of the present invention, wherein the distance between the hanging surface of the mounting block supporting the article 112 and the mounting surface is greater than the supporting decorative articles 110 and 114. The corresponding distance of the mounting block. Similarly, the decorative article 116 is mounted to precede the articles 114 and 118 and overlap the articles 114 and 118. The decorative articles 110, 114, and 118 can be located at substantially equal distances or depths from the mounting surface, or can Located at different depths. The decorative articles 112 and 116 can be mounted at substantially equal distances or depths from the mounting surface, or can be mounted at different depths as desired.

FIG. 5B shows another illustrative tile in which the decorative article 212 is mounted to be in front of and overlap the articles 210 and 214. Similarly, item 216 is mounted in front of items 214 and 218 and overlaps items 214 and 218.

FIG. 5C shows another illustrative tile 300 in which the decorative articles 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, and 320 are not mounted to overlap each other. In accordance with the present invention, the decorative articles can be mounted at substantially equal distances or depths from the mounting surface or at different depths as desired.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments thereof, Such changes and modifications are to be understood as included within the scope of the invention, as defined by the scope of the appended claims, unless otherwise.

The complete disclosure of all patents, patent documents and publications cited herein is hereby incorporated by reference. The foregoing embodiments and examples are provided for clarity of understanding of the invention. It should not be construed as an unnecessary limitation. The present invention is not limited to the specific details shown and described, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is included in the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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D ₂ ‧‧‧Distance

Claims (23)

A mounting block includes a body having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, and a first suspension surface and a second suspension surface, wherein the first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are opposite to the body And the first mounting surface is separated from the first suspension surface by a distance D ₁ , and the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface are opposite to the body, and the second mounting surface is opposite to the first mounting surface The two suspension surfaces are separated by a distance D ₂ , wherein the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are each adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface; the first suspension surface and the second suspension surface are each adapted To maintain a decorative article; and the distance D ₁ and the distance D ₂ may be the same or different. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are orthogonal to each other. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are parallel to each other, and the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface are parallel to each other. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface is substantially planar. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface is adapted for an adhesive to be bonded thereto. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first suspension surface and the second suspension surface is substantially planar. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the shape of the body is a rectangular prism. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the distance D ₁ is from about 0.5 to about 2 吋 (1.2 to 5 cm), and the distance D ₂ is greater than the distance D _{1 by} about 0.5 to about 1.5 吋 (1.2 to 3.7 cm). The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the distance D ₁ is about 1 吋 (2.5 cm) and the distance D ₂ is about 1.5 吋 (3.7 cm). The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the body also has a third mounting surface and a third hanging surface separated by a distance D ₃ on opposite sides of the body. The mounting block of claim 10, wherein the distance D ₁ and the distance D ₃ may be the same or different. The mounting block of claim 10, wherein the first mounting surface, the second mounting surface, and the third mounting surface are orthogonal to each other. The mounting block of claim 10, wherein the first mounting surface and the first suspension surface are parallel to each other, the second mounting surface and the second suspension surface are parallel to each other, and the third mounting surface and the third suspension The facial systems are parallel to each other. The mounting block of claim 1 is mounted on a mounting surface selected from the group consisting of a wall, a partition panel, a furniture cabinet and a siding, an easel panel, a door, a window, and a cabinet. . The mounting block of claim 14, wherein the mounting block is oriented on the mounting surface such that its longest dimension is substantially vertical. The mounting block of claim 1, which maintains a decorative item selected from the group consisting of a picture, a frame, a file frame, a poster, a sculpture, a clock, and a sign. A decorative article that is held on a mounting surface via two or more mounting blocks as claimed in claim 1. A decorative article according to claim 17, wherein one of the mounting blocks is a footing. A collage comprising a first decorative article and a second decorative article, the decorative articles being retained on a mounting surface, wherein at least one of the decorative articles is by claim 1 A mounting block is retained on the mounting surface. A collage of claim 19, comprising more than two retained decorative items, each of which is retained on the mounting surface by mounting a block as in claim 1 . The collage of claim 19, wherein: the first decorative article is retained on the mounting surface by a first mounting block as claimed in claim 1, such that the first decorative article is retained The first mounting surface of the first mounting block, and the first mounting surface of the first mounting block is mounted on the mounting surface at a distance D ₁ from the mounting surface; and the second decorative item is Retaining on the mounting surface by a second mounting block as claimed in claim 1, such that the second decorative article is retained on the second suspension surface of the second mounting block, and the second mounting The second mounting surface of the block is mounted on the mounting surface at a distance D ₂ from the mounting surface. As in the collage of claim 21, where D ₁ is greater than D ₂ . A collage of claim 22, wherein a portion of the first decorative article is located in front of a portion of the second decorative article and partially overlaps one of the second decorative articles.