Thin photo stand using characteristics of double-sided adhesive tape returning to initial sticking position

Abstract

To provide a thin, foldable paper photo stand used with it stuck to a back side of printed photo paper.SOLUTION: A double-sided adhesive tape is stuck to both ends of a long side of cardboard cut into a small rectangle, and an arm 3 rising from a central part is provided thereto. Then, protective paper of the double-sided adhesive tape is peeled off, with the arm 3 raised at a center of a lower part of the prepared photo paper 1, and the arm 3 is stuck thereto while pinchingly pressing both sides to be stored in a stand body 2 with fingers, so that in a state where the arm 3 is raised, it functions as a photo stand, and in a state where the arm 3 is returned to the original state, the arm 3 is sandwiched from both sides of the storage part due to the initial sticking-position memory characteristics of the double-sided adhesive tape so as not to rise freely, and maintains the stored state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Relates to a thin paper folding photo stand for use by adhering to the back of printed photographic paper

Background Art

[0002] Photography technology, which has a long history, continues basically unchanged even in the current digital age as a method of expressing various images on paper media. And the images printed on photographic paper are generally stored in a photo album or placed in a photo frame and put on a shelf or a table for viewing.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] Currently, after taking a digital photo, one can check it on a smartphone, tablet terminal, PC screen, etc., and order prints of the photos one likes online, or print them using a printer available at home appliance mass retailers, camera stores, convenience stores, etc., or print them on photographic paper using a PC and a printer. After the photos are completed, one wants to display them on a table for a while to enjoy, but it becomes a cumbersome task to prepare commercially available photo frames for all of these photos as it takes time and costs, and also occupies the tabletop.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] There are two problems: the time-consuming and costly problem 1 described in the previous item, and the problem 2 that multiple photos occupy space when placed on a shelf or table for viewing. For problem 1, instead of adopting the general method of overlapping a conventional glass plate or transparent plastic plate with a member provided with a flat part for holding a photo made of synthetic wood such as MDF or plastic, double-sided adhesive tape is attached to both ends of the long side of the thick paper cut into a small rectangle, and a part that rises upward in an arm shape is provided from the central part. Then, with the above-mentioned arm raised, the protective paper of the double-sided adhesive tape is peeled off at the center of the lower part of the prepared photo, and it is pasted while pressing the two sides where the two arms 3 are stored with fingers. In the state where the arm is raised, it functions as a photo stand, and in the state where the arm is returned to its original position, the arm is sandwiched from both sides of the storage part and does not rise up spontaneously, maintaining the storage fixed state. The size of the thick paper cut into a rectangle should be such that it does not protrude to the left and right even when using L-sized photo paper or business cards vertically. By adopting the above structure, the cost of problem 1 and the ability to stand photos in a small area solve the problem of occupying space in problem 2.

Effect of the Invention

[0005] Compared with conventional ready-made photo stands, the present invention simplifies the mass and the number of components to the extreme. Therefore, when in use, photos of different sizes can be stood on a desktop or the like for viewing by "freely selecting the tilt angle of the photo by slightly changing the vertical position of the rectangular paper pasted on the present invention" in an extremely short time. Since it can be composed of only three parts including two double-sided adhesive tapes, mass production of the product is easy and can be realized at an ultra-low cost. Photos taken during a trip or the like, or purchased picture postcards can be pasted with the photo stand of the present invention on the back and presented to family and friends, who can also enjoy decorating them on the desktop. In the case of L-size or postcard-size photos, even when the stand of the present invention is pasted, the thickness is about 1 mm, so if there are about 5 sheets, it can be contained within 25 grams including the envelope. If it is within the standard size postal limit "within 12×23.5 cm", it can be mailed in Japan for 84 yen at present. When the number of photos increases to about 10, if it is contained within 50 grams, it can be mailed by pasting a 94 yen stamp. Since it is made of paper without metal parts, it can be enclosed in airmail for overseas without any problem. If the present invention is sold together with standard envelopes and stamps at the picture postcard sales area at tourist spots, it should be a tasteful product. In addition to the photo stand applications introduced above, the present invention can also be used to set up small panels for explaining exhibition items at exhibitions and the like. In commercial applications, there should also be uses such as standing a card for explaining product content or a business card-sized card printed with the product beside the product, or displaying the product price. In the case of applications that require frequent changes such as price display, if the present invention is pasted on a business card-sized clear pocket made of transparent plastic and used, the change will be easy. Since the product of the present invention is lightweight as a whole, consideration is given to sandwiching 1 to 2 coins for weights in the arm part to prevent the photo from falling due to ventilation from the outside or the wind from an air conditioner or the like. The product implementing the present invention described above uses materials considering environmental protection and can be globally provided for a long time as a product that is not subject to fashion trends regardless of age and gender.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0006] Since the cardboard used for the main body 2 may be repeatedly bent, high-quality materials are used. Once the photo support arm 3 provided on the main body 2 of the cardboard, which is the essence of the present invention, is pressed with a finger and stored in the main body 2, due to the action of maintaining the initial sticking position of the adhesively attached adhesive tape that has been narrowed and pasted, it will not rise up on its own even after a lapse of time, and it is fixed to 2 with a snap sound when stored.

Embodiment

[0007] As described in the previous section, the surfaces of 2 and 3 made of high-quality cardboard in a rectangular shape can be freely colored, or photos, characters, logos, or design drawings can be printed as in the example of FIG. 13.

Brief Explanation of Drawings

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Explanation of reference numerals

[0009] 1. Business cards and photo papers of each size 2. Photo stand main body of the present invention 3. Photo support arm part provided in the photo stand 2 4. Return prevention small arm part for fixing so that the raised arm 3 does not return 5. Hole for inserting and holding a coin for a weight to prevent tipping by ventilation or the wind of an air conditioner 6.. Gap provided in the photo stand main body 2 7. Coin for a weight used to prevent the standing photo from tipping by ventilation or the wind of an air conditioner 8. Hand for operating the product of the present invention 9. Center position mark when attaching in alignment with the left and right center points of the photo paper

Claims

【Claim 1】 Double-sided adhesive tapes (7) are respectively affixed to two positions at both ends of the long side of a cardboard (2) cut into a rectangle with a size obtained by arranging two stamps horizontally side by side. A horizontally long U-shaped cut is made along the inside of the double-sided adhesive tapes (7) affixed to the cardboard (2) cut into this rectangle to provide a structure (3) that rises upward in an arm shape. Approximately 0.3 mm in width is cut and removed from the center of the short side (6) of the cardboard (2) cut into this rectangle, which is located on the right side of the horizontally long U-shape (3), to provide a gap. The protective paper of the double-sided adhesive tape (7) is peeled off from the left and right center parts at the lower end of the photographic paper (1), and while maintaining a state (8) where the horizontally long U-shaped cut is made and the structure (3) that rises upward in an arm shape is pressed with both hands from the outside of both long sides of the cardboard (2) cut into this rectangle until the approximately 0.3 mm wide gap disappears, the arm (3) provided with the horizontally long U-shaped cut is pasted. By doing so, the arm (3) provided with the horizontally long U-shaped cut functions as a rear support of the photo stand, and when not in use, it returns to the initial pasting position of the double-sided adhesive tape so as to be kept in a stored state in the (2). A thin photo stand that utilizes the property of returning to the initial pasting position of the double-sided adhesive tape.

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