Frame

Abstract

To provide a frame which can effectively utilize the entire surface of a transparent body and can decorate not only planar objects but also three-dimensional objects. [Solution] The frame comprises a transparent acrylic frame body 2 having a surface portion 3 in the shape of a plate slightly curved outward, a pair of side wall portions 4 connected to the back side of opposite ends of the surface portion 3, and a pair of back portions 5 connected to the lower ends of each side wall portion 4 toward the opposing side wall portion at a distance so that the tips do not touch each other, and a support member 6 made of urethane sponge inserted into a space 7 surrounded by the surface portion 3, the pair of side wall portions 4, and the pair of back portions 5; when displaying a flat object such as a painting, poster, or photograph, the flat object is sandwiched between the support member and the surface portion, and when displaying a three-dimensional object, a recess is formed in the support member and the three-dimensional object is placed in the recess, thereby supporting the three-dimensional object within the frame.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a frame, and more particularly to a frame that can support both flat objects such as photographs and paintings, as well as thick three-dimensional objects. [Background technology]

[0002] Frames have traditionally been used to display photographs, paintings, etc. on walls, etc. That is, these frames comprise a frame body formed by framing long frame materials into a polygonal shape, a transparent body that is supported within the polygonal frame body, and a backing board that can sandwich and support the photograph, painting, etc. By sandwiching the photograph, painting, etc. between the transparent body and the backing board, the frame supports the photograph, painting, etc., and then the frame can be hung on a wall, etc., allowing the photograph, painting, etc. to be displayed in a desired location.

[0003] A conventional frame will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional frame, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the conventional frame. In the drawings, reference numeral 31 denotes the conventional frame.

[0004] The conventional frame 31 has a frame body 32 formed by framing a long frame material in a rectangular shape, and the frame body 32 has a mounting shelf portion 3201 formed along the entire inner periphery on the back surface, and a transparent body 33 is engaged within the frame body 32 in an arrangement in which the peripheral portion is placed on the mounting shelf portion 3201.

[0005] In addition, a back plate 34 having approximately the same shape and dimensions as the transparent body 33 is superimposed on the back surface of the transparent body 33, and this back plate 34 is supported on its back surface by a locking member 35 called a "dragonfly" which is rotatably provided on the back surface of the frame body 32, thereby locking the transparent body 33 and back plate 34 in a superimposed state within the frame body 32.

[0006] In this configuration, a picture, photograph, etc. 35 is sandwiched between the transparent body 33 and the back plate 34, and the transparent body 33 and the back plate 34 are then locked into the frame body 32, thereby enabling the photograph, painting, etc. to be framed in the frame 31.

[0007] However, in conventional frames, the peripheral portion of the transparent body is placed on the mounting shelf portion 3201 formed on the back surface of the frame body 32, which has been pointed out as a problem in that the entire surface of the transparent body cannot be effectively utilized.

[0008] Therefore, the inventor previously proposed a frame in which the transparent body and the back plate were connected by a connecting means without using a frame body, thereby making it possible to effectively utilize the entire surface of the transparent body.

[0009] 6 is a perspective view of a frame without a frame body, and in the figure, the frame without a frame body is designated by 41. This frame 41 comprises a transparent body 42 and a back plate 43 that is placed over this transparent body 42, and the transparent body 42 and back plate 43 sandwich and support a painting, photograph, etc.

[0010] This frame comprises a frame body 45 made up of a transparent body 42 and a back plate 43, and has connecting means 44 fitted into the periphery of the frame body. With a picture, photograph, etc. sandwiched between the transparent body 42 and the back plate 43 and the transparent body 42 and the back plate 43 overlapping each other, the connecting means 44 can be fitted into the periphery of the frame body 5, making it possible to maintain the transparent body 2 and the back plate 3 in an overlapping state, and making it possible to support a picture, photograph, etc. without using a frame body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0011] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3112498 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3118266 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] However, conventional frames support photographs, paintings, etc. by sandwiching them between the transparent body and the backing board, which has the problem that only flat objects can be displayed.

[0013] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a frame that can effectively utilize the entire surface of a transparent body and can also display not only flat objects but also three-dimensional objects. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] The frame of this invention is A frame for supporting both flat objects such as photographs and paintings and thick three-dimensional objects, a frame body including a transparent plate-shaped surface portion, a pair of side wall portions connected to opposite ends of the surface portion toward the rear side, and a pair of rear portions connected to the lower ends of each of the side wall portions toward the opposite side wall portions with a gap between them so that their tips do not come into contact with each other; The device is characterized by comprising a support member that is fitted into a space surrounded by the surface portion, a pair of side wall portions, and a pair of back portion portions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The frame of this invention comprises a frame body having a transparent plate-like surface portion, a pair of side walls connected to opposite ends of the surface portion toward the back side, and a pair of back portions connected to the lower ends of each side wall portion at a distance toward the opposing side wall portions so that the tips do not touch each other, and a support member that is inserted into the space surrounded by the surface portion, the pair of side walls, and the pair of back portions of the frame body.With this configuration, paintings, posters, and other items can be displayed in the frame by sandwiching them between the surface portion of the frame body and the support member.

[0016] In this way, this device is designed so that pictures, posters, etc. are sandwiched between the support member inserted into the frame body and the surface of the frame body, and since no frame body is used, the entire surface of the transparent body can be effectively utilized.

[0017] The frame body also has a pair of side walls that are connected to the back side at both opposing ends of the surface, creating a three-dimensional structure with an internal space, and a recess is formed in the support member, allowing three-dimensional objects to be placed in this recess and displayed within the frame.

[0018] Therefore, the frame of the present invention can effectively utilize the entire surface of the transparent body, and can also display not only flat objects but also three-dimensional objects. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of a frame of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of an embodiment of the frame of the present invention. [Figure 3] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional frame. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional frame. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The frame of the present invention is capable of supporting both flat objects such as photographs and paintings, as well as thick three-dimensional objects. The frame of the present invention has a frame body made of transparent acrylic.

[0021] The frame body has a plate-shaped surface portion that is slightly curved outward, and a side wall portion is connected to each of the opposing ends of the surface portion toward the rear side.

[0022] In addition, a back surface portion is connected to the lower end of each side wall portion toward the opposing side wall portion, and a gap is formed between the tips of these back surfaces facing the opposing side wall portions so that the tips do not come into contact with each other.

[0023] In the frame body, a support member is fitted into the space surrounded by the surface portion, the pair of side walls, and the pair of back portions, and in this device, the support member is made of urethane sponge. [Example]

[0024] An embodiment of the frame of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a front view of the frame of this embodiment, Figure 2 is a rear view of the frame of this embodiment, and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 1, where 1 is the frame of this embodiment.

[0025] The frame 1 of this embodiment can accommodate not only two-dimensional exhibits such as paintings and photographs, but also three-dimensional exhibits such as ornaments, and has a hollow box-shaped frame body with open top and bottom.This frame body is made of transparent acrylic and is also UV-treated.

[0026] In the figure, 2 denotes the frame body. In this embodiment, the frame body 2 has a surface portion 3 with a rectangular front view, which is slightly curved toward the front as shown in FIG. 3. In FIG. 1, 8 denotes a pattern portion. In this embodiment, an arbitrary pattern 8 is printed on the periphery of the surface portion 3, and the portion of the surface portion 3 excluding the pattern 8 is a window portion 9. However, the pattern 8 is not necessarily required, and a pattern may not be present. In this embodiment, as described above, the surface portion 3 has a rectangular front view. The width and height are 347 mm and 470 mm, respectively, and the dimensions of the window portion excluding the pattern portion 8 are 287 mm and 410 mm. However, the dimensions of the frame of this invention are not limited to these dimensions.

[0027] Next, in Figure 3, reference numeral 4 denotes a side wall portion. That is, in the frame main body 2 in this embodiment, side wall portions 4 are connected to the opposing ends of the surface portion 3, each of which has a predetermined length, toward the rear side. In this embodiment, side wall portions 4 are connected to the longitudinal ends of the surface portion 3, toward the rear side, and each side wall portion 4 has a length of 30 mm. It is preferable that the connecting portion between the surface portion 3 and the side wall portions 4 has a gentle curve.

[0028] A back portion is connected to the lower end of each side wall portion 4, facing the opposing side wall portion 4. In other words, in Figures 2 and 3, 5 is the back portion, and the dimension of the back portion 5 facing the opposing back portion is a predetermined length, and there is a gap between the ends so that they do not come into contact with each other. Specifically, in this embodiment, the dimension facing the opposing back portion, i.e., the dimension in the short direction of the back portion 5, is about 40 mm. This creates a gap between the ends of the back portions 5 in the short direction.

[0029] 3, reference numeral 6 denotes a support member. That is, in this embodiment, the frame main body 2 has a space 7 formed therein by a surface portion 3, a pair of side wall portions 4, and a pair of back surface portions 5, and the support member 6 is fitted into this space 7.

[0030] Now, regarding the support member 6, in this embodiment, the support member 6 is made of urethane sponge and has dimensions that allow it to be inserted into the space 7 and not move once inserted into the space 7, i.e., dimensions that allow it to fit into the space 7. Specifically, it has a length dimension that is approximately the same as the longitudinal dimension of the surface portion 3, a left-right width dimension that is approximately 10 mm larger than the left-right width dimension of the surface portion 3, and a thickness dimension that is approximately the same as the length dimension of the side wall portion 4, so that it fits into the space 7 and does not slip out.

[0031] Next, we will explain how to use the frame of this embodiment, which is configured in this manner. When supporting a flat object such as a painting, poster, photograph, etc. on the frame of this embodiment, after removing the support member 6, insert the support member 6 into the space 7 while sandwiching the painting, poster, photograph, etc. between the surface portion 3 and the surface of the support member 6. In this way, the painting, poster, photograph, etc. can be supported between the surface portion 3 and the support member 6, and the painting, poster, photograph, etc. can be displayed in the frame 1.

[0032] On the other hand, when supporting a three-dimensional object such as an ornament or a three-dimensional painting, after removing the support member 6 from the space 7, a recess capable of accommodating the three-dimensional object is formed on the surface of the support member 6, the three-dimensional object is accommodated in the recess, and then the support member 6 is inserted into the space 7. In this way, the three-dimensional object can be supported on the frame 1 and displayed.

[0033] As described above, the frame 1 of this embodiment does not use a frame body, and therefore the entire surface portion 3 constituting the frame main body 2 can be used freely, making effective use of the surface portion 3. Furthermore, the side wall portion 4 is connected to the back side of the surface portion 3 to provide thickness, and the support member 6 is fitted into the space 7 formed by the surface portion 3, the side wall portion 4, and the back portion 5, so that it is possible to form a recess in the support member 6 and store an exhibit in this recess, thereby supporting a three-dimensional object. [Industrial Applicability]

[0034] The frame of the present invention can be used to display two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects such as paintings and posters without using a frame, making it applicable to all display devices for supporting exhibits. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 frame 2 Frame body 3 Surface part 4 Side wall 5 Back part 6 Support member 7 Insertion space 8 Pattern formed on the surface 9 Window part

Claims

1. A frame for supporting flat objects such as photographs and paintings, as well as thick three-dimensional objects. A transparent plate-shaped surface portion (3); a pair of side walls (4) connected to the back side of the surface portion (3) at opposite ends of the surface portion (3); a frame body (2) including a pair of back surfaces (5) connected to the lower ends of the side walls (4) and spaced apart from each other so that their tips do not come into contact with each other, and The frame comprises a support member (6) fitted into a space (7) surrounded by the surface portion (3), a pair of side wall portions (4), and a pair of back portions (5).

2. 2. A frame according to claim 1, wherein the support member (6) is made of urethane sponge.

3. 3. A frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the surface (3) is slightly curved outwards.

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