Picture frame system

Abstract

Picture frame system (1) characterized in that it consists of an outer system element (40) and an inner system element (41) which are formed from the system elements (2, 3, 4 and 5) and the material connections (6, 7, 8, and 9) and that by sliding the two system elements (40 and 41) into one another a voluminous and stable structure in the form of a pointed oval is created.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a picture frame system (1) for receiving and improving the effect of pictures (10), consisting of the system elements (2, 3, 4 and 5) and the material connections (6, 7, 8, and 9), according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Picture frames come in a wide variety of shapes and materials. However, a disadvantage of conventional picture frames is that the production costs for visually appealing frames are high, and transporting these frames is not particularly space-saving or weight-efficient.

[0003] Another disadvantage, especially with cardboard picture frames, is that their assembly is often cumbersome and therefore requires a great deal of explanation.

[0004] The object of the invention is to design an aesthetically pleasing picture frame, preferably made from sustainably produced materials, in such a way that the production and transport of the picture frame is inexpensive and environmentally friendly, and that the picture frame can be easily assembled.

[0005] This problem is solved according to the invention by forming the multi-part picture frame system (1) for holding and enhancing the effect of pictures (10) from the system elements (2, 3, 4 and 5) with the material connections (6, 7, 8, and 9), and by preferably manufacturing the punchable, foldable and easily bendable elements (2, 3, 4 and 5) from sustainable materials (for example, certified cardboard with environmental labels). Due to the special design principle of the picture frame system (1), particularly good stability values ​​are achieved even with small material thicknesses of the system elements (2, 3, 4 and 5).

[0006] An embodiment of the invention is described with reference to the Fig. 1-8 explained. They show: Fig. 1 Top view of the picture frame system (1) with the system elements (2, 3, 4 and 5) and the material connections (6, 7, 8, and 9) in the assembled state and with an already integrated picture (10). Fig. 2 Top view of the slightly curved and interconnected system elements (2 and 3). The front system element (2) has a material cutout (11). The side surfaces (12 and 14) of the system element (2) created by the groove or score lines (13 and 15) have adhesive surfaces (6 and 7) that connect to the rear system element (3) and thus form the outer system element (40). Fig. 3 Top view of the two non-bent, interconnected system elements (2 and 3). The front system element (2) with the material cutout (11) shows an example where the system element (2) does not have two separate groove or score lines, but rather two closely spaced groove or score lines (21, 23 and 22, 24) to allow for smoother insertion of the inner system element (4). The side surfaces (12 and 14) of the front system element (2) also feature the adhesive surfaces (6 and 7) that connect to the rear system element (3), thus forming the outer system element (40). Fig. 4 Top view of the inner system element (41) in the unbent state. The system element (41) shows the two unbent system elements (4 and 5) which are connected to each other by the material connection (8). In the front system element (4) are the Fig. The positioning markings (29, 30, 31 and 32) shown in Figure 6 are not shown. The groove or scoring lines (42, 43, 44 and 45) indicated in system element (5) form the fold sections (16, 17, 18, 19 and 20). The fold section (20) has the adhesive surface (9). Fig. 5 Top view of the inner system element (41) in its unbent state. The system element (41) shows the front, unbent system element (4), to which an image (10) was initially attached using adhesive strips (27 and 28). The front system element (4) is connected to the rear system element (5) by the material connection (8). The system element (5) has the folded sections (16, 17, 18, 19, and 20), which are formed along the respective fold lines from the outside in such a way that the illustrated triangular hollow profile is created from the folded sections. The adhesive surface (9) firmly connects the folded section (20) to the folded section (17) so that the triangular hollow profile has permanent stability. Fig. 6 Front view of the non-bent system element (4) with the image (10) and the motif (37), which is connected to the non-bent system element (4) by the adhesive strips (33, 34, 35 and 36). The positioning markings (29, 30, 31 and 32) serve to ensure that the image (10) with the motif (37) can be positioned easily and precisely on the system element (4). The material recesses (13 and 14) allow the inner system element (41) to be fixed to the outer system element (40) using adhesive strips, which is advantageous when hanging the picture frame system (1), for example on walls. Fig. 7 View of the front (38) of the outer system element (40) with the material recess (11) and the motif (37) inside the system element (2). The image (10) with the motif (37) fixed to the inner system element (41) is visible through the material recess (11). Fig. 8 View of the reverse side (39) of the outer system element (40) with the angled material cutouts (46 and 47) within the system element (3). The material cutouts (46 and 47) allow the picture frame system (1) to be hung, for example on walls, using a standard nail, the head of which is simply pressed into the upper, tab-shaped recess (46) of the picture frame system (1). Furthermore, the Fig. 8 the two folded sections (12 and 14) which are connected to the rear system element (3) by means of the material connections (6 and 7). The dashed lines show the positioning of the inner system element (41) with the groove or score line (45) and the two folded sections (19 and 20) of the formed triangular hollow profile, which is connected to the system element (4).

[0007] The picture frame system (1) enables space- and weight-saving transport, for example in an envelope. This environmentally friendly and cost-effective shipping results from the fact that the two system elements (40 and (41)) can be transported particularly flat and only when the two elements are joined together does a voluminous structure (in the form of a pointed oval when viewed from above) emerge.

[0008] The design principle of the picture frame system (1) also results in thin materials, which also has a positive effect on manufacturing and transport costs.

[0009] The assembly of the picture frame system (1) is uncomplicated and can be carried out very quickly: After fixing the picture (10) to the system element (4), a triangular hollow profile is formed from the punched sections of the system element (5) and the inner system element (41) can then be inserted from above into the slightly curved (creating the shape of a pointed oval), outer system element (40).

[0010] Since the inner system element (41) does not lie close to the outer system element (40) in the area of ​​the punched cutout (11) when assembled, a small gap is created between the image (10) and the front system element (2) in this area, which aesthetically enhances the image (10) because the image (10) is advantageously embedded in a decorative and space-creating unit with a 3D effect.

[0011] If you want to place the picture frame system (1) on a sideboard, for example, this is possible thanks to the existing clamping effect, without having to create a permanent fixing connection between the inner system element (41) and the outer system element (40). If you want to hang the picture frame system (1) on a wall, for example, a permanent connection between the two system elements can be easily created in the area of ​​the two material recesses (13 and 14) using an adhesive strip.

Claims

[1] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that it consists of an outer system element (40) and an inner system element (41), which are formed from the system elements (2, 3, 4 and 5) and the material connections (6, 7, 8, and 9), and that by sliding the two system elements (40 and 41) into one another, a voluminous and stable structure in the form of a pointed oval is created. [2] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the outer system element (40) is formed from the system elements (2 and 3) and that the front system element (2) has a material cutout (11) and two side surfaces (12 and 14) formed by the groove or score lines (13 and 15) and that the two side surfaces (12 and 14) are connected to the rear system element (3) by the adhesive surfaces (6 and 7). [3] Picture frame system (1) characterized by, that the inner system element (41) consists of the system elements (4 and 5) and that the system elements (4 and 5) are connected by the adhesive surface (8). [4] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the rear system element (5) has fold sections (16, 17, 18, 19 and 20) formed by the groove or scoring lines (42, 43, 44 and 45). [5] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the folded section (20) has an adhesive surface (9). [6] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the front system element (2) not only has two groove or score lines, but two groove or score lines (21, 22, 23 and 24) located close together, in order to enable the inner system element (41) to be inserted into the outer system element (40) with less friction. [7] Picture frame system (1) characterized by, that the system element (5) has folding sections (16, 17, 18, 19 and 20) which are formed from the outside in along the respective groove or scoring lines (21, 22, 23 and 24) such that a triangular hollow profile is formed from the folding sections. [8] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the adhesive surface (9) allows the folded section (20) to be firmly connected to the folded section (17), thereby giving the triangular hollow profile permanent stability. [9] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the image (10) can be precisely positioned on the system element (4) using the positioning markings (29, 30, 31 and 32) and easily fixed to the non-bent system element (4) using the adhesive strips (33, 34, 35 and 36). [10] Picture frame system (1) characterized by, that for hanging the picture frame system, for example on walls, the material recesses (13 and 14) allow the inner system element (41) to be fixed to the outer system element (40) by means of adhesive strips. [11] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the angled material cutouts (46 and 47) within the system element (3) enable the picture frame system to be hung, for example on walls, using a standard nail, with the nail head simply being pressed into the upper, tab-shaped recess (46) of the picture frame system (1). [12] Picture frame system (1) characterized by that it is preferably made from sustainably produced materials. [13] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the motif (37) is printed directly onto the system element (4). [14] Picture frame system (1) characterized by , that the outer system element (40) can also be printed.

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