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Support frames

A frame, object technology, applied in the field of reversibly transformable frames, capable of solving problems such as mechanical failures, limitations of hinges in three-dimensional structures, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2016-07-06
BRIGHT PRODS
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However, hinged frames can suffer from mechanical failure
Additionally, the three-dimensional configuration of the frame may be constrained by the angular motion of the hinges

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[0025] Figure 1a A plan view is shown of a frame 2 made of a continuous piece of rigid, eg plastic material, in its substantially flat configuration, which is its natural, ie unrestrained, state. In this example, the frame 2 comprises a base portion 4 formed by an angled pair of legs 4a, 4b, wherein a pair of arms 6a, 6b extend from the ends of the two legs 4a, 4b towards each other to form a triangular configuration.

[0026] as from Figure 1b to Figure 1d As seen, the frame is elastically deformable from Figure 1a The substantially flat configuration of the ® transforms into a three-dimensional support configuration for supporting an object (shown here as a solar light 8). The frame 2 can be deformed by moving the pair of arms 6a, 6b out of the plane of the base part 4 so that they are angled upwards. The frame 2 will automatically return to its flat configuration due to the elastic force, except that the lamp 8 is connected between the pair of arms 6a, 6b to prevent t...

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A frame (2) is formed from a continuous piece of rigid material and reversibly convertible between a substantially flat configuration and a three-dimensional supporting configuration for an object (8). In its three-dimensional supporting configuration, the frame (2) is resiliently deformable so that the arms (6a, 6b) stand out of the plane of the base portion (4) to support an object (8) connected to the arms (6a, 6b). The continuous piece of rigid material automatically returns the frame (2) to its flat configuration when an object is not connected to the arms (6a, 6b) to provide a counter-force holding the frame (2) in the three-dimensional supporting configuration.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to frames for supporting objects, and more particularly to frames reversibly transformable between a substantially flat configuration and a three-dimensional support configuration for supporting objects. Background technique [0002] In various situations, it is desirable for a frame to support an object in one or more selected positions so that it is available for hands-free use. For example, a frame can be used to support a clock or a screen for viewing purposes. In another example, the frame can be used to adjustably position objects such as mirrors or lights. Often, portable objects may require a support frame, which is not used all the time. In this case, it may be desirable that the frame is also portable and potentially transformable into a more compact structure when not in use. For example, support frames for mirrors or alarm clocks are known to be hinged so as to fold away when not in use. However, hinged fra...

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IPC IPC(8): F16M11/10F16M11/38F16M13/00F21V21/06H04M1/04
CPCF16M13/00F16M11/10F16M11/38F21V21/06H04M1/04
Inventor 马里厄斯·安德烈森奥利维耶·布特斯塔恩
Owner BRIGHT PRODS
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