Mounting arrangement for photos and the like

Abstract

Fastening arrangement (1) for fastening flat objects (10), in particular pictures and paintings, to walls, wherein the fastening arrangement (1) has at least a first fastening element (2) and a second fastening element (4), wherein these two fastening elements (2, 4) can be mounted separately from one another on a wall (15), characterized in that each fastening element (2, 4) has a fastening section (2a, 4a) which can be fastened to the wall (10) by means of a fastening means (14) and which extends in a surface which, in a mounted state, runs parallel to the wall, and each fastening element has a holding section (2b, 4b) which runs at least partially parallel to and spaced from the surface of the fastening section, wherein a gap is formed between the fastening section (2a, 4a) and the holding section (2b, 4b),which is suitable and intended for receiving an edge region and / or corner region of the flat object, wherein at least one fastening element (2, 4) further comprises a support section (12) which is suitable and intended for supporting the flat object (10) fastened by the fastening arrangement (1).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastening arrangement for fastening flat elements such as paintings or posters or photographs.

[0002] A variety of mounting arrangements for hanging paintings, posters, or pictures are known in the art. The most common arrangements are various types of picture frames, in which the picture or photo is placed, and then the picture and frame are attached to the wall. However, such picture frames have a considerable weight, especially for hanging larger photos or pictures.

[0003] Therefore, such frames usually have to be attached to the wall through one or more holes, especially with screws or dowels. This is a laborious process, and after removing the picture from the wall, holes remain that need to be covered.

[0004] It's also known from the state of the art to mount pictures, especially photos, using adhesive tape. However, this method of mounting is usually not permanent. The pictures will fall off the wall sooner or later.

[0005] The present invention is therefore based on the object of creating a mounting option for pictures, posters, or the like that is, on the one hand, easy to implement, yet, on the other hand, offers a comparatively high level of wall security. This is achieved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0006] A fastening arrangement according to the invention for fastening flat objects, in particular pictures and paintings, has at least a first fastening element and a second fastening element, wherein these two fastening elements can be arranged and in particular fastened on a wall separately from one another (in particular spatially completely separate from one another).

[0007] Preferably, both fastening elements can be arranged on a wall in such a way that at least one section of the object, in particular an edge section or a flat section, is located between these fastening elements.

[0008] Preferably, each fastening element has a fastening section which was and is fastened to the wall by means of a fastening means and which extends in a surface which, in a mounted state (of the object), runs parallel to the wall, and each fastening element has a holding section which, at least in sections, runs parallel and spaced from the surface of the fastening section.

[0009] Furthermore, a gap is formed between the fastening section and the holding section, which gap is suitable and intended for receiving an edge region and / or corner region of the flat object (and / or for receiving an edge region and / or a corner region of a support device carrying the object), wherein at least one fastening element (and preferably both fastening elements) further comprises a support section which is suitable and intended for supporting the flat object fastened by the fastening arrangement.

[0010] Therefore, in contrast to the prior art, the object is not secured with a complete (and therefore heavy) frame, but rather with several fastening elements. This allows for significant weight savings, and no screws, dowels, or the like are required to secure the object, which is usually comparatively light itself.

[0011] Particularly preferably, the fastening and holding sections mentioned are designed to be flat, at least in sections.

[0012] In a further preferred embodiment, the gap is larger (i.e., wider) than 0.5 mm, preferably larger than 1 mm, preferably larger than 2 mm. In the further preferred embodiment, the gap is smaller (i.e., narrower) than 20 mm, preferably narrower than 15 mm, preferably narrower than 10 mm, and particularly preferably smaller or narrower than 8 mm.

[0013] Particularly preferably, the aforementioned fastening and holding sections are (in particular completely) parallel to one another. Therefore, the gap preferably has a substantially constant gap width.

[0014] Preferably, at least one fastening element extends, in a mounted state of the object, along the longitudinal direction of the object, which is in particular a horizontal direction (if the object is hung in portrait format, the width direction of the object corresponds to the horizontal direction). Preferably, the at least one fastening element extends at least 1 cm in this direction, preferably at least 2 cm, preferably at least 3 cm, preferably at least 4 cm.

[0015] Particularly preferably, the fastening element extends in this first direction, ie the horizontal direction, by at most 200 cm, preferably at most 150 cm, preferably at most 140 cm, preferably at most 120 cm, preferably at most 100 cm, preferably at most 80 cm, preferably at most 50 cm, preferably at most 40 cm, preferably at most 30 cm, preferably at most 20 cm and preferably at most 10 cm.

[0016] However, this extension also depends on the design of the object. The fastening element can, for example, be designed as a corner bracket, in which case the corresponding extensions are smaller. However, the fastening element can also be designed as an elongated, rectangular element, for example, and thus be arranged, for example, at the top and bottom edges of the photo or object. In this case, the fastening element will extend longer.

[0017] In a further preferred embodiment, at least one fastening element extends along a width direction of the object in a mounted state, in particular along a vertical direction in the mounted state. This fastening element particularly preferably extends in the width direction by at least 1 cm, preferably by at least 2 cm, preferably by at least 3 cm, preferably by at least 4 cm.

[0018] Particularly preferably, this fastening element extends in the width direction by at most 200 cm, preferably at least by at most 150 cm, preferably by at most 140 cm, preferably by at most 120 cm, preferably by at most 100 cm, preferably by at most 80 cm, preferably by at most 50 cm, preferably by at most 40 cm, preferably by 30 cm, preferably by 20 cm and particularly preferably by at most 10 cm.

[0019] These dimensions also depend, in particular, on the size of the object. For example, larger format pictures, posters, or photos require larger mounting elements than smaller ones. In principle, it is possible to mount pictures of almost any common size to a wall in this way.

[0020] In a further advantageous embodiment, the aforementioned gap thickness is variable. This can be achieved, for example, by compressing it or machining it with a tool. In this way, a corresponding corner or edge area of ​​the object or image can be clamped into the fastening element.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the fastening section and the holding section are connected to each other via a connecting section. Particularly preferably, this connecting section also serves as a support section.

[0022] Particularly preferably, the fastening section extends in a longitudinal direction and a width direction of the object in an assembled state of the object. Preferably, the holding section also extends in a longitudinal direction and a width direction of the object.

[0023] Particularly preferably, the connecting section extends perpendicular to the fastening and holding sections or at least also perpendicular to these two sections.

[0024] In the further preferred embodiment, the fastening means is selected from a group of fastening means which includes nails, drawing pins, screws, magnets, in particular permanent magnets, adhesives and in particular adhesives applied flatly to the fastening section.

[0025] Preferably, the fastening means is in a mechanical connection with the fastening section of the fastening element.

[0026] Using these fasteners, the mounting element can be attached to different wall types. It's also possible for the mounting element to have multiple fastening options, such as a thumbtack attachment and an adhesive coating. This allows the user to choose which fastening option to use depending on the wall. However, both fastening options can also be used to improve the mounting element's hold on the wall.

[0027] It would also be possible for the fastening device to have different adhesives in order to enable attachment to different wall types.

[0028] In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening means is an adhesive and is covered by a removable cover element, in particular a so-called liner.

[0029] If, for example, a nail or thumbtack is used as the fastening means, the fastening section can have a gap or an opening through which such a thumbtack, for example, is guided. For this purpose, the fastening section can have a larger surface area than the holding section and / or a surface section that protrudes beyond the holding section. For example, a bore can be provided in this surface section through which the shaft of a thumbtack can be guided.

[0030] This allows the user to easily push the fastener into a wall, such as a thumbtack.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment, at least one fastening element has a support section for supporting the object, wherein this support section preferably runs in a straight line. However, it would also be possible for the support section to be curved, for example, to hang and / or support an object with a curved edge, such as a circular photograph.

[0032] In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening section and the holding section are formed as a single piece. In particular, the fastening section and the holding section are formed as a single piece and are connected to one another via the connecting section.

[0033] This makes it easier to manufacture the fastening elements.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment, at least one fastening element is made of a material selected from a group of materials including metals, in particular aluminum, iron, silver, or gold, or plastics such as, in particular, Plexiglas or glass, wood, or plywood. Most of the materials mentioned here have the advantage of resulting in a very low weight of the fastening element, thus enabling a long-lasting hold on a wall.

[0035] In a further preferred embodiment, the holding section is transparent. This allows the object to be viewed through this holding section. This means that even the corner of the object is not obscured by the holding section.

[0036] In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening arrangement has a support device for supporting the object, wherein this fall device is preferably designed to be flat.

[0037] Preferably, this support device can be applied to the object and, in particular, can be applied flatly.

[0038] Especially for mounting larger objects such as large pictures or posters, it can be useful to enhance their stability by using a support device, which can be a flat piece of cardboard, for example. This allows the photo or poster to be mounted on or to the support device. It is possible to insert the support device and the object into the mounting elements.

[0039] It would also be conceivable that the support element protrudes beyond the object at least in sections, for example in the corner area, and only the area protruding beyond the object is inserted into the fastening elements.

[0040] Preferably, the support device is a cardboard onto which the image can be glued.

[0041] In a further preferred embodiment, the support device is also transparent, for example, embodied as a plastic film. In this case, the support device can be applied to the front of a photo. In this case, the photo can be viewed through the support device and is simultaneously protected from contact.

[0042] Such a plastic film or general plastic cover could also be impermeable to UV rays. This way, the photo can be better protected against aging.

[0043] In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening arrangement comprises an alignment means for aligning the object to be fastened. In particular, a pivoting position of the object on the wall can be aligned in this way. This alignment means can be, for example, a spirit level arranged on one of the fastening elements or, in particular, on the support device.

[0044] In addition, this viewing device can be arranged, for example, on the mounting element and / or the support device. This spirit level allows the user to adjust the panning position of the image in a conventional manner.

[0045] In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening arrangement comprises a third fastening element, and this third fastening element can be fastened to the wall separately from the first fastening element and the second fastening element. Preferably, however, the third fastening element also has a fastening section that can be fastened to the wall by means of a fastening means and that extends in a surface that runs parallel to the wall in a mounted state (of the object).

[0046] Furthermore, the third fastening element preferably also has a holding section which runs at least partially parallel and spaced from the surface of the fastening section, wherein a gap is preferably formed between the fastening section and the holding section, which gap is suitable and intended for receiving an edge and / or corner region of the flat object.

[0047] Particularly preferably, the third fastening element also has a support section which is suitable and intended for supporting the flat object fastened by the fastening arrangement.

[0048] Preferably, the third fastening element has a support portion which is suitable and intended for supporting the object in a vertical direction.

[0049] In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening arrangement has a fourth fastening element, wherein this fourth fastening element was fastened to the wall separately from the first fastening element and separately from the second fastening element and separately from the third fastening element, wherein preferably the fourth fastening element has a fastening distance which can be fastened to the wall by means of a fastening means and which extends in a surface which runs parallel to the wall in a mounted state of the object.

[0050] Furthermore, the fourth fastening element also has a holding section which is at least partially spaced apart and runs parallel to the surface of the fastening section, wherein a gap is formed between the fastening section and the holding section, which gap is suitable and intended for receiving an edge region and / or corner region of the flat object.

[0051] Preferably, the fourth fastening element also further comprises a support portion which is suitable and intended for supporting the flat object fastened by the fastening arrangement.

[0052] In the further preferred embodiment, several, and preferably all, fastening elements of the fastening arrangement are of the same design. This has the advantage that these fastening elements can be manufactured as identical parts, thus making production more cost-effective. However, it would also be conceivable for, for example, two of three fastening elements to be of the same design and the third fastening element to be of a different design. For example, two fastening elements designed as corner pieces could be provided, and one fastening element extending in a straight line, for example, in the longitudinal direction of the object.

[0053] The fastening arrangement preferably comprises at least one spacer element, which allows for the positioning of one object to be mounted on the wall relative to another object to be mounted on the wall. For example, two pictures can be hung at a precisely defined distance from each other. It would also be possible to provide several such spacer elements, so that several pictures can be hung in several directions at a precisely defined distance from each other. However, it is also possible for the spacer element to be glued to the object and removed again after several pictures have been arranged.

[0054] In a further preferred embodiment, at least one fastening element has a movement-limiting section that limits movement of the object held by the fastening element in one direction, particularly in a horizontal direction. This movement-limiting section preferably runs perpendicular to the aforementioned support section.

[0055] In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one fastening element is designed as a fastening corner or as a fastening strip. If the fastening element is designed as a fastening corner, four such fastening elements are preferably provided. If the fastening element is designed as a fastening strip, at least two such fastening elements are preferably provided.

[0056] In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening arrangement comprises a mounting aid and / or a template for mounting the fastening means and / or for fastening the object or image.

[0057] This mounting aid is used in particular to fix the picture or object in a precisely aligned position and / or to fix the fixings in a desired position on the wall.

[0058] Preferably, the assembly aid or template can be inserted into at least one fastening element, and preferably into several fastening elements. In this way, the individual fastening elements can be secured in a desired position with the aid of the assembly aid.

[0059] Preferably, at least one element of the mounting aid has the same surface area as the object to be fastened and in particular the image.

[0060] In a further advantageous embodiment, the mounting aid or template can be removed from the fastening device after installation. This makes it possible to remove the mounting aid after the fastening device has been attached to a wall, for example, and then attach the object.

[0061] In a further advantageous embodiment, the assembly aid or template is constructed in at least two or more parts. The assembly aid preferably comprises at least two and preferably several elements that are at least partially interconnected.

[0062] In a further embodiment, the mounting aid and / or template comprises at least one alignment means and / or a spirit level to ensure that the object is fastened in a desired and in particular horizontal orientation.

[0063] In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting aid and / or template comprises at least one flat element, such as a cardboard cover, which can be attached to, and in particular inserted into, a plurality of fastening means. This makes it possible, for example, to attach the mounting aid to a wall using 2, 3, or 4 of these arranged fastening means. The mounting aid can then be removed from the fastening means again.

[0064] In a further preferred embodiment, the assembly aid and / or template comprises at least one flat intermediate piece. This flat intermediate piece is preferably attached and, in particular, glued to the flat element. This flat intermediate piece can be stiffer than the flat element and / or stiffer than the object.

[0065] In a further preferred embodiment, the mounting aid and / or template comprises at least one flat, foldable element. This flat, foldable element can serve, for example, as a protective element when the fastening means are to be attached to a wall with a hammer, so that the hammer does not strike the fastening means directly.

[0066] Preferably, the individual components of the assembly aid and / or template are fastened to one another and / or to one another.

[0067] The assembly aid is preferably constructed in at least two layers, preferably at least three layers.

[0068] In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening section of the fastening means is constructed in at least two parts.

[0069] Thus, the fastening section can be composed of at least two wings arranged on the holding section. These at least two wings are preferably connected to the holding section via at least one linear connecting section.

[0070] Preferably, in an assembled state of the fastening means, the two wings abut one another or are arranged relative to one another in such a way that a (particularly straight and particularly narrow) gap runs between these wings.

[0071] In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening section has at least one recess.

[0072] Preferably, this at least one recess is formed in the flat fastening section and ensures better hold of the object. This recess is preferably oriented toward the object to be fastened.

[0073] Preferably, the fastening section has at least two such recesses.

[0074] Preferably, this at least one depression has a diameter between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 3 mm. The depression preferably has a circular cross-section.

[0075] In a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one recess has a height relative to the surface of the fastening section which is greater than 0.05 mm, preferably greater than 0.06 mm, preferably greater than 0.07 mm, preferably greater than 0.08 mm.

[0076] In a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one recess has a height relative to the surface of the fastening section which is less than 0.3 mm, preferably less than 0.2 mm, preferably less than 0.15 mm.

[0077] On the one hand, these heights allow the object to be held securely, but on the other hand they are small enough to easily insert a picture into the mounting device.

[0078] In a further preferred embodiment, the recess protrudes from the surface of the fastening section with inclined sections. These inclined sections preferably serve as insertion bevels for inserting the object.

[0079] In a further preferred embodiment, an area of ​​the fastening section is smaller than an area of ​​the holding section.

[0080] Further advantages and embodiments can be seen from the attached drawings: Showing: Fig. 1 a fastening element of a fastening arrangement according to the invention; Fig. 2 a fastening element in a further embodiment; Fig. 3 a fastening element in a further embodiment; Fig. 4a - 4c three different representations of a fastening element; Fig. 5a -d four representations of fastening devices; Fig. 6 is a representation of an object being received by a mounting arrangement; Fig. 7 a representation of several objects picked up or held on a wall; Fig. 8a-b, two representations of an alternative fastening element; Fig. 9a- c three illustrations of fastening devices of the Fig. Fastening elements shown in Figures 8a,b; Fig. 10 a representation of a by the fastening elements of Fig. 8a,b held object; Fig. 11 shows a fastening arrangement with an additional support device; Fig. 12 with the fastening arrangement of Fig. 11 held object; Fig. 13, Fig. 13a two representations for mounting an object with the fastening arrangement according to the invention; Fig. 14a -d four representations of a fastening means in a further embodiment.

[0081] Fig. 1 shows a fastening element 2,4, which is part of a fastening arrangement according to the invention.

[0082] This fastening element 2, 4 has a fastening section 2a, 4a. A fastening means 14, here in the form of an adhesive layer or a magnet 14, is arranged on this fastening element. Reference numeral 2b, 4b denotes a holding section, which here is formed parallel to the fastening section 2a, 4a.

[0083] The fastening section 2a, 4a is connected to the holding section 2b, 4b via a connecting section 12 and / or a connecting section 13. The connecting section 12 simultaneously represents a support section that, in a mounted state, can support an object such as a photograph downwards. Reference numeral 13 also denotes a movement-limiting section that limits the movement of an object such as a photograph in a mounted state in a horizontal direction.

[0084] Reference numeral 18 denotes a gap through which, for example, a fastening element in the form of a thumbtack or nail can be guided. This gap can also be designed in a different way, for example, in a curved manner, so that the fastening element cannot shift downward relative to the thumbtack, i.e., in the direction in which force is exerted by an object.

[0085] However, it would also be possible to provide a hole for the thumbtack. It would also be possible to make the attachment section slightly larger than the holding section and position the thumbtack near the protruding attachment section so that the user can easily reach it.

[0086] It would also be possible to clip the arrangement onto a template, as explained below.

[0087] In addition, the fastening section can also simply have an opening or hole through which a thumbtack is inserted. It would also be possible for the fastening section to protrude diagonally upwards and to the right above the holding section, with a hole located in a protruding area of ​​this fastening section through which a thumbtack is inserted. This way, the thumbtack is still freely accessible during installation, allowing the user to sufficiently press it into a wall.

[0088] Fig. 2 shows a corresponding representation of a fastening element in a further embodiment. The gap SP through which an object, such as a photograph, is inserted into the fastening element can also be seen. Fig. In the situation shown in Figure 2, the fastener is a travel nail that holds the fastener to a wall (not shown).

[0089] The in Fig, 2 and in Fig. The fastening elements shown in Figure 1 can be made of metal such as aluminum, but also of plastic or wood or other materials.

[0090] Fig. Figure 3 shows another illustration of a fastening element. In this design, the fastening element is made of acrylic. The gap SP through which the object can be inserted into the fastening element is again visible. This fastening element can also have a fastening means, such as an adhesive layer or a magnet, on the fastening section 2a, 2b. However, it would also be conceivable for two such fastening elements to be used freestanding on a base to display a picture.

[0091] In a preferred embodiment, at least two fastening elements are also suitable and intended to place an object held by them on a base.

[0092] The Fig. 4a-c show three possible designs of a fastening element. These differ in particular in the respective connecting section that connects the two legs. This can, as shown in Fig. 4b, can be executed in a straight line, but also in a circular line or as a curved line As shown in Fig. 4c shown.

[0093] Other designs are also conceivable. However, it would also be conceivable for the two straight legs to be curved or otherwise curved, for example, to allow adaptation to different objects or their edges.

[0094] It would also be possible for other shapes to be formed, such as a heart shape or the like

[0095] The Fig. 5a to 5d show designs of fastening elements 2,4 with different fastening means 14. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 5a, the fastening means 14 is a permanent magnet with which the fastening element can be fastened to a magnetic surface.

[0096] In their five Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 5b, the fastening means 14 is an adhesive layer by means of which the fastening element can be glued to a wall. Fig. 5c, a drawing pin 14 is used as the fastening means. In the embodiment shown in Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 5d, two fastening means are provided, each in the form of thumbtacks.

[0097] Fig. Figure 6 shows a further illustration of a fastening arrangement 1. This fastening arrangement 1 comprises four fastening elements 4, 2, 6, 8, each designed as fastening corners. These can be attached to a wall, in particular using the fastening means mentioned above. Reference numeral 10 designates an object, such as an image, which is captured by these four fastening elements 2, 4, 6, 8.

[0098] Therefore, the mounting elements here are preferably designed as photo corners with nails and / or adhesive surfaces for wall mounting. These "photo corners" are available in various sizes and shapes. The surface is usually metallic, preferably in gold, silver, bronze, or with an aluminum coating.

[0099] Fig. 7 shows a representation in which several objects 10 are mounted next to each other, each with fastening arrangements according to the invention.

[0100] The Fig. 8a and Fig. 8b show a further embodiment of a fastening element 2, 4. While in previous embodiments the fastening elements are designed in the form of corners, the fastening element in this case is an elongated rectangular fastening element, which is suitable for receiving an edge of the object (not shown).

[0101] The Fig. 9a to 9c again show designs for fastening the Fig. 8a,b. Here, too, fastening means 14 are provided, whereby Fig. 9a the fastening means is a magnet, in Fig. b an adhesive layer and in Fig. 9c around a thumbtack. This thumbtack 14 is also in Fig. 8b shown.

[0102] Fig. 10 since a further representation using the Fig. 8a,b. Two fastening elements 2, 4 are provided here, each of which accommodates the long edges of a photo or picture. This allows for attachment to a wall 15.

[0103] The preferred fastening elements are designed in the style of a "photo tape," preferably with a thumbtack or adhesive surface for wall mounting. This photo tape is available in various sizes and shapes. The surface is usually metallic, in colors such as gold, silver, bronze, or with an aluminum coating.

[0104] Fig. Figure 11 shows a further embodiment of a mounting arrangement according to the invention. Here, the mounting elements are again four mounting elements 2, 4, 6, 8. Furthermore, the embodiment shown in Figure 11 features a support device 20, which serves to support a particularly large-area photograph. An alignment device 24, here in the form of a spirit level, is provided on this support surface. This alignment device allows the user to position the image correctly, i.e., in a correct pivoting position or alignment, on the wall.

[0105] The reference numeral 26 denotes a spacer which can be arranged on the support device 20.

[0106] Fig. Figure 12 shows the use of these spacers. The spacer 16 can maintain a precisely defined distance from another object 10.

[0107] The Fig. 13 and Fig. 13a shows diagrams illustrating the mounting of an object on a wall. In particular, the procedure for attaching and aligning the fasteners to the wall is shown.

[0108] The reference number 30 denotes an assembly aid or template which serves to arrange or align the fastening means 2, 4 on a wall 10.

[0109] This assembly aid 30 has a first flat element 32, such as a flat piece of cardboard. On this flat element 32, as shown in Fig. 13, the fastening elements 2, 4 are attached.

[0110] The reference element 34 denotes a flat intermediate piece that is attached, for example, glued, to the flat element 32. This intermediate piece can have a comparatively high rigidity compared to the flat element.

[0111] Reference numeral 36 denotes a foldable element, which is arranged here on the intermediate piece 34. This foldable element 36 can temporarily lie over the fastening means 2, 4, so that a tool W such as a hammer can be used to strike this foldable element and thus the fastening means 2, 4 without the tool coming into direct contact with the fastening means 2, 4.

[0112] Furthermore, an alignment means or a spirit level 24 is provided, which in the embodiment shown is arranged on the foldable element. Using this alignment means, the mounting aid can be aligned with the fastening means already arranged thereon, and in this aligned state, the fastening means can be attached to a wall.

[0113] After attaching the individual fastening elements, the mounting aid can be removed from the individual fastening elements and the object, for example a picture, can be arranged on the fastening elements or inserted into them.

[0114] The Fig. 14a - 14d show a further embodiment of a fastening means 2, 4 according to the invention. This fastening means is preferably made of a metal.

[0115] This fastening means has two fastening sections 2a, 4a, which are each designed as wing-like fastening means, which are each connected to the holding section 2b, 4b.

[0116] Between the fastening sections 2a, 4a and the holding sections, a gap is formed into which the object can be inserted.

[0117] A recess 23a, 23b is arranged on each of the two fastening elements 2a, 4a, which faces the object to be attached. These two recesses 23a, 23b provide improved hold of the object by pressing on its back.

[0118] The reference numeral 25 denotes an opening through which a fastening means such as a drawing pin can preferably be guided.

[0119] As in Fig. 14, this opening 25 is preferably located approximately centrally with respect to the entire fastening means and in particular centrally with respect to the hypotenuse of this fastening means.

[0120] Preferably, the two fastening sections have a different shape. In this way, it can be achieved that the opening 25 lies entirely in exactly one fastening section, but at the same time is substantially central with respect to the holding section 2b, 4b. The reference symbol N denotes a nail.

[0121] The applicant reserves the right to claim all features disclosed in the application documents as essential to the invention, provided they are novel, individually or in combination, over the prior art. It is further noted that the individual figures also describe features that may be advantageous in and of themselves. The skilled person will immediately recognize that a specific feature described in a figure may be advantageous even without adopting additional features from that figure. Furthermore, the skilled person will recognize that advantages may also arise from a combination of several features shown in individual or different figures.

Claims

[1] Fastening arrangement (1) for fastening flat objects (10), in particular pictures and paintings, to walls, wherein the fastening arrangement (1) has at least a first fastening element (2) and a second fastening element (4), wherein these two fastening elements (2, 4) can be mounted separately from one another on a wall (15), characterized byin that each fastening element (2, 4) has a fastening section (2a, 4a) which can be fastened to the wall (10) by means of a fastening means (14) and which extends in a surface which, in an assembled state, runs parallel to the wall, and each fastening element has a holding section (2b, 4b) which runs at least partially parallel to and spaced from the surface of the fastening section, wherein a gap is formed between the fastening section (2a, 4a) and the holding section (2b, 4b), which is suitable and intended for receiving an edge region and / or corner region of the flat object, wherein at least one fastening element (2, 4) further has a support section (12) which is suitable and intended for supporting the flat object (10) fastened by the fastening arrangement (1). [2] Fastening arrangement (1) claim 1, characterized bythat the fastening section (2a, 4a) and the holding section are connected to one another via a connecting section and preferably this connecting section also serves as a supporting section. [3] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening means is selected from a group of fastening means which includes nails, thumbtacks, screws, magnets, in particular permanent magnets, adhesives and in particular an adhesive applied flatly to the fastening section. [4] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one fastening element has a support section for supporting the object and this support section preferably runs in a straight line. [5] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the fastening section (2) and the holding section (4) are formed in one piece. [6] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one fastening element (2, 4) is made of a material which is selected from a group of materials which includes metals, in particular aluminium, iron, silver or gold and plastics, in particular Plexiglas and glass, wood and the like. [7] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding section (4) is at least partially and preferably completely transparent. [8] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening arrangement (1) has a support device for supporting the object (10), wherein this support device (20) is in particular flat. [9] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening arrangement (1) has an alignment means (24) for aligning the object (10) to be fastened. [10] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized byin that the fastening arrangement has a third fastening element (6), and this third fastening element (6) can be fastened to the wall separately from the first fastening element (2) and separately from the second fastening element (4), wherein the third fastening element (6) preferably has a fastening section (6a) which can be fastened to the wall (10) by means of a fastening means (14) and which extends in a surface which, in a mounted state, runs parallel to the wall, and the third fastening element has a holding section (6b) which, at least in sections, runs parallel to and at a distance from the surface of the fastening section (6a), wherein a gap is formed between the fastening section (6a) and the holding section (6b), which is suitable and intended for receiving an edge region and / or corner region of the flat object. [11] Fastening arrangement (1) according to the preceding claim characterized byin that the fastening arrangement has a fourth fastening element (8), and this fourth fastening element (8) can be fastened to the wall separately from the first fastening element (2), separately from the second fastening element (4), and separately from the third fastening element (6), wherein the fourth fastening element (8) preferably has a fastening section (8a) which can be fastened to the wall (10) by means of a fastening means (14) and which extends in a surface which, in a mounted state, runs parallel to the wall, and wherein the fourth fastening element has a holding section (8b) which, at least in sections, runs parallel to and at a distance from the surface of the fastening section (8a), wherein a gap is formed between the fastening section (8a) and the holding section (8b), which is suitable and intended for receiving an edge region and / or corner region of the flat object. [12] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that all fastening elements (2,4, 6, 8) of the fastening arrangement are of the same design. [13] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening arrangement (1) has at least one spacer element (26) which enables a spacing of an object to be fastened to the wall from another object to be fastened to the wall. [14] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one fastening element has a movement limiting portion which limits a movement of the object held by the fastening element in one direction and in particular in a horizontal direction. [15] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat at least one fastening element is designed as a fastening corner or as a fastening strip. [16] Fastening arrangement (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening arrangement has a mounting aid (30) and / or a template (30) for mounting the fastening means (2, 4) and / or the object. [17] Fastening arrangement according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the assembly aid (30) or template (30) can be removed from the fastening means (2, 4) after assembly. [18] Fastening arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the assembly aid (30) or template is constructed in several parts and / or the assembly aid (30) and / or template line (30) has at least one spirit level (24) and / or at least one flat element (32) which can be fastened to a plurality of fastening means (2, 4) and / or at least one flat intermediate piece (34) and / or at least one flat foldable element (36). [19] Fastening arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening section is constructed in at least two parts. [20] Fastening arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening section has at least one recess (23).

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