US20130247436A1 - Display frame with inserts - Google Patents
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- each of the frame sections is rotated into an open position and the display medium is inserted within the display frame.
- the frame sections are rotated into a closed position such that the display medium is secured within the frame.
- Poster frames of this type work very well and have secured substantial success in the marketplace.
- a display frame includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member.
- Each of the plurality of frame sections includes a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a third alternative embodiment of an insert
- FIG. 13B is an enlarged view within circle 13 B of FIG. 13A ;
- Adjacent frame sections 12 of frame 10 may be held and fastened together by the corner sections 19 , as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , or by L-shaped corner braces 20 , as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the corner braces 20 , or extensions 19 a on the corner sections 19 are positioned in a channel 21 formed in each of the base members 16 and secured in place by fasteners (not shown) such as screws or pop rivets.
- the inserts 15 may be equal in length to the frame sections 12 and, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , may be mitered 45 degrees at opposite ends for abutting and co-planar assembly with one another. The engagement between the ends of the inserts 15 prevents the inserts 15 from sliding along the lengths of the frame sections 12 .
- the inserts 15 may be squared at opposite ends and the corner sections 19 may engage the opposite ends of the inserts 15 .
- the inserts 15 may not be equal in length to the frame sections 12 , and a stop mechanism, if desired, may be used to prevent the inserts 15 from sliding along the lengths of the frame sections 12 .
- One or more spring members 30 are positioned in each of the frame sections 12 extending between the base member 16 and the cover member 18 .
- the spring members 30 bias the two members 16 , 18 relative to one another.
- the spring members 30 act to maintain a snug mating pivotal engagement, biasing the cover member 18 against the display medium 13 when the frame sections 12 are in the closed position (as shown in FIG. 5 ) and holding the cover members 18 in open upright position (as shown in FIG. 6 ) for removal or replacement of the display medium 13 and/or the inserts 15 .
- the spring members 30 may be made of a spring steel or stainless steel having a flat, square, or rectangular shape.
- the spring members 30 are adapted to be flexed or bowed when the cover member 18 is rotated and provides the desired cantilever snap action for biasing the frame sections 12 .
- a channel 32 is attached to the front face of each of the cover members 18 , and the inserts 15 are captured in the channels 32 .
- the inserts 15 may be paper or plastic and may be thin strips with a rectangular cross section as shown.
- the channels 32 may be metal or plastic and may have a C-shaped cross section as shown.
- the channels 32 include tabs 34 that extend partially over the front faces of the inserts 15 to retain the inserts 15 in the frame sections 12 .
- the channels 32 may be attached to the cover members 18 using adhesive 36 . Additionally or alternatively, the channels 32 may be attached to the cover members 18 using a weld, a solder, or a fastener. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7 , the channels 32 may be unitarily formed with the cover members 18 using, for example, an extrusion process, and adhesive 36 may be eliminated.
- an insert 42 may be used in place of one or more of the inserts 15 .
- the insert 42 includes a base portion 44 , a neck or stem 46 , and a display portion 48 .
- the base portion 44 may be inserted into one of the channels 32 as shown in FIG. 8 to retain the insert 42 in the frame 10 .
- the stem 46 extends between the base portion 44 and the display portion 48 .
- the insert 42 may be formed from a relatively stiff material (e.g., plastic, metal, etc.) to prevent the stem 46 from bending or flexing under the force of gravity when the base portion 44 is inserted into one of the channels 32 .
- FIG. 10 depicts the insert 42 as a discount tag with the display portion 48 displaying discount information, although the insert 42 may display other text and/or graphics. When installed, the insert 42 may extend over or away from the display medium 13 shown in FIG. 1 .
- an insert 50 may be used in place of one or more of the inserts 15 .
- the insert 50 includes a base portion 52 , a neck or stem 54 , and a display portion 56 .
- the base portion 52 may be inserted into one of the channels 32 as shown in FIG. 8 to retain the insert 50 in the frame 10 .
- the stem 54 extends between the base portion 52 and the display portion 56 .
- the stem 54 may bow outward from the base portion 52 to the display portion 56 .
- the display portion 56 includes a plate 58 and a plurality of tabs 60 that extend outward from the plate 58 .
- the tabs 60 may be used to hold merchandise such as sunglasses, key fobs, and the like.
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Abstract
A display frame according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. Each of the plurality of frame sections includes a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position. In various embodiments, the display frame further includes an insert that is slidably received in one of the channels. In one embodiment, the insert at least partially forms the front face of one the frame sections and displays at least one of text and graphics. In another embodiment, the insert includes a mounting feature for mounting an object to the display frame.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/613645, filed on Mar. 21, 2012, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/625330, filed on Apr. 17, 2012. The entire disclosures of each of the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present disclosure relates to a spring-biased display frame, and more particularly, to a display frame with inserts disposed in frame sections forming the periphery of the display frame.
- This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art.
- Known picture and poster frames include a plurality of frame sections, each frame section having a base member and a rotatable cover member attached to each base member. Spring biasing mechanisms are used to bias the cover member to the base member in its open and closed positions. Typically, each frame section is mitered at 45 degrees in the corner and arranged in a generally rectangular configuration. Such frames may be made of an extruded metal such as aluminum or alternately of an extruded plastic such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
- Once assembled, such frames are configured to provide a single display area suitable for securely positioning and displaying a single display medium such as an advertisement. In this regard, each of the frame sections is rotated into an open position and the display medium is inserted within the display frame. The frame sections are rotated into a closed position such that the display medium is secured within the frame. Poster frames of this type work very well and have secured substantial success in the marketplace.
- However, in some applications, it is desirable to provide a frame which may be readily adapted to display a plurality of display media. For example, a frame capable of mounting display media around its periphery would be advantageous to provide added versatility to the frame over those currently known in the art and added appeal to the medium displayed therein.
- This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.
- A display frame according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. Each of the plurality of frame sections includes a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position.
- In various embodiments, the display frame further includes an insert or an insert assembly. The insert is slidably received in one of the channels. In one embodiment, the insert at least partially forms the front face of one the frame sections and displays at least one of text and graphics. In another embodiment, the insert includes a mounting feature for mounting an object to the display frame. The insert assembly includes a standoff slidably received in one of the channels and a container defining a slot slidably engaging the standoff to mount the container to the display frame.
- Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
- The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a display frame with cover members rotated into a closed position to secure a display medium; -
FIG. 2 is a front view similar toFIG. 1 with the cover members rotated into an open position and the display medium removed; -
FIG. 3 is front view of a portion of an alternate embodiment of a display frame with the cover members rotated into the closed position; -
FIG. 4 is front view similar toFIG. 3 with the cover members rotated into the open position; -
FIG. 5 is a section view taken along line 5-5 shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a section view taken along line 6-6 shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 7 is a section view similar toFIG. 5 with each cover member unitarily formed with a channel extending along the length thereof; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of the display frame with the cover members in the open position and an insert partially removed; -
FIG. 9 is front view of a first alternative embodiment of an insert; -
FIG. 10 is a front view of a second alternative embodiment of an insert; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a third alternative embodiment of an insert; -
FIG. 12 is a front view of the display frame ofFIG. 1 with a fourth alternative embodiment of an insert in place of one of the inserts shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 13A is a section view taken along line 13-13 ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 13B is an enlarged view withincircle 13B ofFIG. 13A ; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a fifth alternative embodiment of an insert; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a portion of the display frame ofFIG. 1 with an insert assembly in place of one of the inserts shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 16 is perspective view similar toFIG. 15 with a container disassembled from standoffs and the standoffs rotated for removal; and -
FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of one of the standoffs. - Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , thedisplay frame 10 includes a plurality offrame sections 12. Specifically,frame 10 is rectangular in shape and has fourframe sections 12 forming its periphery. InFIG. 1 , theframe sections 12 surround adisplay medium 13 such as a picture, poster, and/or advertisement. Thedisplay medium 13 is supported by abacking member 14 that is shown inFIG. 2 . In addition, aninsert 15 is captured in each of theframe sections 12. Both thedisplay medium 13 and theinserts 15 may display graphics and/or text. For example, thedisplay medium 13 may be an advertisement, and theinserts 15 may display information related to the advertisement (e.g., website address, logo colors, etc.). - Each of the
frame sections 12 includes abase member 16 and acover member 18 pivotally coupled to each other. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , eachframe section 12 may be cut to a desired length and mitered 45 degrees at opposite ends for abutting and co-planar assembly with one another to comprise the outline of theframe 10. Alternatively, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , eachframe section 12 may be squared at opposite ends, and a (e.g., rounded)corner section 19 may be disposed between and connectadjacent frame sections 12. - As presently shown,
frame 10 is configured in a square or rectangular shape, although it is also possible for the frame to have other various shapes with one or more (e.g., five)frame sections 12 having opposite ends cut at appropriate angles. For example,frame sections 12 may be disposed on three sides offrame 10 and a fourth side offrame 10 may be open-ended to allow insertion of thedisplay medium 13 without opening one of thecover members 18. In another example,frame section 12 may be disposed on only one side offrame 10, in whichcase frame 10 may only consist of one of theframe sections 12. Each of thebase members 16 andcover members 18 may be fabricated utilizing a suitable material and process such as metal or plastic extruding processes. As presently shown, the backingmember 14 includes a hollow-core board having a pair of planar surfaces interconnected with internal webs, although the backingmember 14 may be formed from other suitable materials. -
Adjacent frame sections 12 offrame 10 may be held and fastened together by thecorner sections 19, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , or by L-shaped corner braces 20, as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 . The corner braces 20, orextensions 19 a on thecorner sections 19, are positioned in achannel 21 formed in each of thebase members 16 and secured in place by fasteners (not shown) such as screws or pop rivets. - The
inserts 15 may be equal in length to theframe sections 12 and, as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , may be mitered 45 degrees at opposite ends for abutting and co-planar assembly with one another. The engagement between the ends of theinserts 15 prevents theinserts 15 from sliding along the lengths of theframe sections 12. Alternatively, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , theinserts 15 may be squared at opposite ends and thecorner sections 19 may engage the opposite ends of theinserts 15. Moreover, theinserts 15 may not be equal in length to theframe sections 12, and a stop mechanism, if desired, may be used to prevent theinserts 15 from sliding along the lengths of theframe sections 12. - Referring now to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , thecover member 18 of eachframe section 12 is assembled tobase member 16 by means of ahinge mechanism 22 which includes a cylindrical hinge orpivot pin 24 extending outwardly from thebase member 16 and acorresponding hinge channel 26 formed on thecover member 18. The edges ofhinge channel 26 extend slightly more than 180 degrees around thepivot pin 24 such that thehinge mechanism 22 may be slidably assembled in a longitudinal direction or snapped together. Thehinge mechanism 22 allows thecover member 18 to pivot relative to thebase member 16. When in a closed position as shown inFIG. 5 , thecover member 18 holds thedisplay medium 13 securely in position within theframe 10. When it is desired to remove or replace thedisplay medium 13, thecover member 18 is rotated or pivoted to an open position as shown inFIG. 6 , thereby permitting removal of thedisplay medium 13. - One or
more spring members 30 are positioned in each of theframe sections 12 extending between thebase member 16 and thecover member 18. Thespring members 30 bias the twomembers spring members 30 act to maintain a snug mating pivotal engagement, biasing thecover member 18 against thedisplay medium 13 when theframe sections 12 are in the closed position (as shown inFIG. 5 ) and holding thecover members 18 in open upright position (as shown inFIG. 6 ) for removal or replacement of thedisplay medium 13 and/or theinserts 15. Thespring members 30 may be made of a spring steel or stainless steel having a flat, square, or rectangular shape. Thespring members 30 are adapted to be flexed or bowed when thecover member 18 is rotated and provides the desired cantilever snap action for biasing theframe sections 12. - A
channel 32 is attached to the front face of each of thecover members 18, and theinserts 15 are captured in thechannels 32. Theinserts 15 may be paper or plastic and may be thin strips with a rectangular cross section as shown. Thechannels 32 may be metal or plastic and may have a C-shaped cross section as shown. Thechannels 32 includetabs 34 that extend partially over the front faces of theinserts 15 to retain theinserts 15 in theframe sections 12. Thechannels 32 may be attached to thecover members 18 usingadhesive 36. Additionally or alternatively, thechannels 32 may be attached to thecover members 18 using a weld, a solder, or a fastener. Moreover, as shown inFIG. 7 , thechannels 32 may be unitarily formed with thecover members 18 using, for example, an extrusion process, and adhesive 36 may be eliminated. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , theinserts 15 may be slid into or out of thechannels 32 when thecover members 18 are in the open position as shown. Theinserts 15 are preferably formed from a substantially rigid material (e.g., plastic, metal, fiberboard, and the like) so that theinserts 15 may only be inserted or removed by sliding the inserts through open ends 38 of thechannels 32 when thecover members 18 are in the open position. Alternatively, theinserts 15 may be formed from a substantially flexible material (e.g., paper) so that theinserts 15 may be inserted or removed when thecover members 18 are in the closed position, if desired, by flexing theinserts 15 and forcing them past thetabs 34 on thechannels 32. When installed, theinserts 15 may be generally flat. Alternatively, if theinserts 15 are formed from a curved material, theinserts 15 may bow outward from thechannels 32. Adjusting only one of thecover members 18 to the open position allows the insertion or removal of one of theinserts 15. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , a plurality ofinserts 40 may be used in place of one or more of theinserts 15. As depicted inFIG. 9 , theinserts 40 can display pricing symbols such as a dollar sign and numbers. However, theinserts 40 may display other text and/or graphics. Theinserts 40 may be provided as a kit (e.g., a pricing kit, a text kit), which may include more or less of theinserts 40 relative to the number of theinserts 40 shown inFIG. 9 . Depending on the display desired, only a portion of theinserts 40 provided in the kit may be used. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , aninsert 42 may be used in place of one or more of theinserts 15. Theinsert 42 includes abase portion 44, a neck orstem 46, and adisplay portion 48. Thebase portion 44 may be inserted into one of thechannels 32 as shown inFIG. 8 to retain theinsert 42 in theframe 10. Thestem 46 extends between thebase portion 44 and thedisplay portion 48. Theinsert 42 may be formed from a relatively stiff material (e.g., plastic, metal, etc.) to prevent thestem 46 from bending or flexing under the force of gravity when thebase portion 44 is inserted into one of thechannels 32.FIG. 10 depicts theinsert 42 as a discount tag with thedisplay portion 48 displaying discount information, although theinsert 42 may display other text and/or graphics. When installed, theinsert 42 may extend over or away from thedisplay medium 13 shown inFIG. 1 . - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , aninsert 50 may be used in place of one or more of theinserts 15. Theinsert 50 includes abase portion 52, a neck orstem 54, and adisplay portion 56. Thebase portion 52 may be inserted into one of thechannels 32 as shown inFIG. 8 to retain theinsert 50 in theframe 10. Thestem 54 extends between thebase portion 52 and thedisplay portion 56. Thestem 54 may bow outward from thebase portion 52 to thedisplay portion 56. Thedisplay portion 56 includes aplate 58 and a plurality oftabs 60 that extend outward from theplate 58. Thetabs 60 may be used to hold merchandise such as sunglasses, key fobs, and the like. Theinsert 50 may be formed from a relatively stiff material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.) to ensure that thestem 54 does not bend or flex under the force of gravity when thebase portion 52 is inserted into one of thechannels 32 and the merchandise is installed in thedisplay portion 56. When installed, theinsert 50 may extend over or away from thedisplay medium 13 shown inFIG. 1 . - Referring now to
FIG. 12 , theframe 10 is illustrated with theinserts 15 removed and aninsert 62 installed in place of one of theinserts 15. The length of theinsert 62 is less than the length of one of theframe sections 12. With additional reference toFIGS. 13A and 13B , each of thetabs 34 on thechannels 32 haveedges 64 that are beveled or chamfered. When installed, theinsert 62 bows outward from thechannels 32 at an angle θ. Theinsert 62 may be formed to bow outward at the angle θ using a relatively stiff material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.). Thus, installing theinsert 62 may require sliding theinsert 62 into one of thechannels 32 when the one of thecover member 18 attached to the one of thechannels 32 is in the open position. The angle of the bevel or chamfer in theedges 64 prevents theedges 64 from biting or cutting theinsert 62 as theinsert 62 is slid into one of thechannels 32. Thedisplay medium 13 may display a picture, and theinsert 62 may display information related to the picture (e.g., title, artist). In this regard, theinsert 62 may be suitable for use in an art gallery setting or the like. - Referring now to
FIG. 14 , aninsert 66 may be used in place of one or more of theinserts 15. Theinsert 66 includesflanges 68, supports 70, and abridge 72 extending between and connecting thesupports 70. The supports 70 can flex inwardly to enable installation and removal of theinsert 66 without adjusting one of thecover members 18 to the open position. When theinsert 66 is installed into thechannels 32 as illustrated inFIG. 8 , thetabs 34 on thechannels 32 fit over theflanges 68 on theinsert 66 to retain theinsert 66 in thechannels 32. Merchandise or display media may be mounted to theinsert 66 using a fastener that is inserted into anaperture 74 that extends through thebridge 72. The height of thesupports 70 may be adjusted to provide a desired clearance for the portion of the fastener extending through theaperture 74 toward thechannels 32. Theinsert 66 may be formed (e.g., stamped) from a substantially rigid material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.) that is suitable for mounting objects such as merchandise or display media. - Referring now to
FIGS. 15 through 17 , aninsert assembly 76 may be used in place of one or more of theinserts 15. Theinsert assembly 76 includesstandoffs 78 and acontainer 80. Thecontainer 80 may hold merchandise or display items such as flyers. Thestandoffs 78 and thecontainer 80 may be formed from metal and/or plastic. Thetabs 34 on thechannels 32 retain thestandoffs 78 in theframe 10. Thestandoffs 78 engageslots 82 defined in thecontainer 80 to secure thecontainer 80 to theframe 10. - As shown in
FIG. 17 , each of thestandoffs 78 includes abase member 84, ascrew 86, and anut 88. Thebase member 84 includes a raisedportion 90 having ahole 92 extending therethrough. To assemble thestandoffs 78, thescrew 86 is inserted through thehole 92 and thenut 88 is threaded onto thescrew 86.Corners 94 of thebase member 84 are rounded to facilitate twisting or rotating thestandoffs 78 to insert or remove thestandoffs 78, andcorners 96 are squared for engagement with thetabs 34 on thechannels 32. - To install or remove the
standoffs 78, thestandoffs 78 may be slid into thechannels 32 when thecover members 18 are in the open position. Alternatively, thestandoffs 78 may be installed or removed by rotating thestandoffs 78 between the position shown inFIG. 16 and the position shown inFIG. 15 . When installing thestandoffs 78 in this manner, thestandoffs 78 may be rotated in the direction that causes thecorners 94 to engage thechannels 32 before thecorners 96 engage thechannels 32. Thestandoffs 78 may then be removed by rotating thestandoffs 78 in the opposite direction. When thestandoffs 78 are installed, inserts 98 displaying text and/or graphics may be inserted into thechannels 32 on opposite sides of theinsert assembly 76. - As shown in
FIG. 16 , each of theslots 82 in thecontainer 80 includes acircular portion 100 and anelongated portion 102. To install thecontainer 80, thecircular potion 100 of theslot 82 is placed over thenut 88 or the head of thescrew 86, and thecontainer 80 is slid downward to engage theelongated portion 102 of theslot 82 with the shank of thescrew 86. In turn, the portion of thecontainer 80 surrounding theelongated portion 102 is captured between thebase member 84 and thenut 88 or the head of thescrew 86. To remove thecontainer 80, thecontainer 80 is slid upward until thecircular portion 100 of theslot 82 is aligned with thenut 88 or the head of thescrew 86. Thecontainer 80 may then be pulled apart from thestandoffs 78 as shown inFIG. 16 . - In the example embodiments described above, the
frame 10 includes one ormore frame sections 12 with an insert captured in one or more of theframe sections 12. The insert captured in theframe sections 12 may include the insert 15 (FIGS. 1-8 ), one or more of the inserts 40 (FIG. 9 ), the insert 42 (FIG. 10 ), the insert 50 (FIG. 11 ), the insert 62 (FIGS. 12 , 13A, and 13B), and/or the insert 66 (FIG. 14 ). Alternatively or additionally, theinsert assembly 76 may be captured in one or more of the frame sections 12 (FIGS. 15-17 ). - In various implementations, one or more of the
frame sections 12 may not capture an insert or an insert assembly. In other words, theframe 10 may be provided without any inserts or insert assemblies, or theframe 10 may be provided with an insert or an insert assembly captured in less than all of theframe sections 12.FIG. 12 shows an example of the latter in which theinsert 62 is captured in one of theframe sections 12 while three of theframe sections 12 are not capturing an insert or an insert assembly. Theframe sections 12 may be painted a color (e.g., black) such that when an insert or an insert assembly is not captured in theframe sections 12, it is difficult to identify features of theframe 10 that capture an insert or an insert assembly. - The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.
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1. A display frame comprising:
a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member to define a display area, each of the plurality of frame sections including a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position; and
an insert slidably received in one of the channels, the insert at least partially forming the front face of one of the frame sections and displaying at least one of text and graphics.
2. The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the channel has a C-shaped cross section and includes tabs that extend partially over a front face of the insert.
3. The display frame of claim 2 , wherein the insert bows outward from the channel and the tabs have edges that are beveled.
4. The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the channel is attached to the cover member using at least one of adhesive, a weld, a solder, and a fastener.
5. The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the insert is formed from a substantially rigid material so that the insert is only insertable in the one of the channels when the cover member is in the open position.
6. The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the insert has a first length that is less than a second length of the one of the frame sections.
7. The display frame of claim 6 , wherein the insert includes a plurality of inserts that are slidably received in the one of the channels.
8. The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a base portion insertable into the one of the channels, a display portion, and a stem extending between the base portion and the display portion.
9. The display frame of claim 8 , wherein the display portion includes a plate and a plurality of tabs that extend outward from the plate.
10. A display frame comprising:
a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member to define a display area, each of the plurality of frame sections including a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position; and
an insert slidably received in one of the channels, the insert including a mounting feature for mounting an object to the display frame.
11. The display frame of claim 10 , wherein the channel includes tabs that extend partially over a front face of the insert.
12. The display frame of claim 11 , wherein the insert includes flanges, supports extending outward from the flanges, and a bridge extending between and connecting the supports, the tabs of the channel extending over the flanges to retain the insert in the channel.
13. The display frame of claim 12 , wherein the bridge defines an aperture for receiving a fastener to mount the object to the display frame.
14. The display frame of claim 10 , wherein the insert includes a base portion insertable into the one of the channels, a display portion, and a stem extending between the base portion and the display portion.
15. The display frame of claim 14 , wherein the display portion includes a plate and a plurality of tabs that extend outward from the plate.
16. The display frame of claim 10 , further comprising the object, wherein the insert includes a standoff and the object defines a slot configured to slidably engage the standoff to mount the object to the display frame.
17. A display frame comprising:
a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member to define a display area, each of the plurality of frame sections including a base member;
a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member with a channel attached to the cover member; and
a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position.
18. The display frame of claim 17 , further comprising an insert slidably received in the channel.
19. The display frame of claim 17 , wherein the channel has a C-shaped cross section.
20. The display frame of claim 17 , wherein the channel is attached to the cover member using at least one of adhesive, a weld, a solder, and a fastener.
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