Adjustable magnetic picture frame holder

Abstract

Fastening device for a picture frame, consisting of a holding component (4), characterized in that • the holding component (4) is made of a dimensionally stable plastic, • the holding component (4) has an offset step in the upper area with a surface projecting forward, • a self-adhesive magnetic strip (2) is attached to the upper surface, • the magnetic strip (2) has the same width as the holding component (4) in order to ensure increased holding force and stable horizontal adjustability. • the holding component (4) has a recessed slot in the middle, which is designed to guide a lens-head screw (3) and enables continuous vertical adjustment during wall mounting, • the picture frame to be attached is provided with a corresponding self-adhesive magnetic strip (1) on its inside, • the picture frame is releasably attached to the holding component (4) by magnetic force and the effect of the magnetic strips (1, 2) enables a continuous horizontal displacement of the picture frame on the holding component (4).

Description

The picture frame holder (drawing number 4) is made of ABS resin and is fixed to the wall by means of a lens head screw (drawing number 3). The member 4 has a recessed elongated hole which serves as a guide for the screw No. 3 and permits vertical adjustment of the holder.On the upper side of the picture frame holder (component 4) is centrally mounted a self-adhesive magnetic strip (drawing number 2). Another self-adhesive magnetic tape (Drawing No. 1) is fixed as a counterpart on the upper inner side of the picture frame.By the magnetic connection between the magnetic strips No. 1 and No. 2, the picture frame is securely fixed to the mounted holder (component 4). This mounting also permits continuous horizontal adjustment of the picture frame to the left and right.The invention thus permits simple, flexible and invisible fixing of an image frame to the wall, with both vertical alignment through the elongated hole and horizontal alignment through the magnetic strips.In the case of very large picture frames, it is also possible to fasten two ABS plastic holders (no. 4) on both sides (i.e. on the left and right sides of the edge) in the upper inner side.The picture frame shown in the drawing (broken lines in the background) is not part of the utility model and serves merely to explain the function.Legend:No. 1 Self-adhesive magnetic strip for inside of picture frame No. 2 Self-adhesive magnetic strip as counterpart on ABS plastic part holder (No. 4) No. 3 Fixing screw No. 4 ABS plastic part holder Dotted lines in the background picture frame for illustration

Claims

Fastening device for an image frame, consisting of a holding component (4), characterized in that • the holding component (4) is manufactured from a dimensionally stable plastic, • the holding component (4) has an offset step in the upper region with a forwardly projecting surface, • a self-adhesive magnetic strip (2) is attached to the upper surface, • the magnetic strip (2) has the same width of the holding component (4) in order to ensure an increased holding force and a stable horizontal adjustability, • the holding component (4) has a recessed elongated hole in the middle, which is configured for guiding a lens head screw (3) and enables a continuous vertical adjustment during wall mounting, • the image frame to be fastened is provided on its inner side with a corresponding self-adhesive magnetic strip (1), • The picture frame adheres detachably to the holding component (4) by magnetic force and a continuous horizontal displacement of the picture frame on the holding component (4) is possible by the action of the magnetic strips (1, 2).Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the upper edge of the support member (4) on which the magnetic strip (2) is mounted forms a continuous abutment surface which assists in the uniform support and guidance of the picture frame.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the holding component (4) is produced in one piece by injection moulding and the material thickness is chosen such that sufficient bending stiffness is ensured.

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