How to frame a uniform

Abstract

This invention provides a method for safely and securely framing uniforms, such as those worn by athletes, so that they can be displayed for a long time without wrinkles or deformation, making them a valuable keepsake. [Solution] This method of framing a uniform in a picture frame is used for framing the uniform of a talent or athlete. The frame is made of a decorative thin plywood backing board, and a lightweight plastic foam 3 to 20 mm thick or a cardboard mold 2 to 3 mm thick is inserted inside the torso and sleeve parts of the uniform. The molded uniform is then secured to the framed uniform using 4 to 8 screw-type roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners at the stable fixing points.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for mounting a uniform on a frame for commemorating an athlete or the like, which can be mounted safely and securely so that the target uniform can be displayed without wrinkles for a long time and without losing its shape.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, uniforms of athletes and the like are large in size physically, and various marks or the signature of the person are included. When displaying and storing them as a commemorative frame for combined display, a large frame is required. Also, the uniform of the display item is wide and heavy, and ingenuity is required when pasting the display board. In particular, it is important that the area is wide, wrinkles and twists are eliminated partially, and it is placed at a position where the signature or mark can be seen. Furthermore, it may be displayed and stored for a long time as a commemorative item, and there should be no deformation of the shape of the uniform in the displayed state in the standing state. It is required to be able to display the main part of the uniform stably without changing the display form for a long time.

[0003] Thus, ordinary frames are often folded and decorated, and are not suitable for clothes that are decorated by spreading them in a dressed state, such as uniforms for soccer, baseball, etc. For uniforms, many pins are used to directly pierce and lock them to the back plate of the frame in the dressed shape by spreading them in the dressed shape. On the other hand, a storage part for storing the uniform is provided in the frame body, a hanger attachment part is provided in the storage part, and the uniform is dressed on the hanging part of the hanger. A method has been proposed in which the hook hole of the hanger is hooked on the hanger attachment part of the storage part, and the uniform is stored in the storage part in a suspended state so that the uniform can be decorated in the dressed shape without being damaged (see Patent Document 1).

[0004] Furthermore, in terms of the frame's form, a frame capable of housing a three-dimensional decorative object has been proposed in which a glass plate is fitted into the front of the outer frame, an inner frame is provided around the periphery of the glass plate, the glass plate is sandwiched between the inner frame and engaging pieces, and a three-dimensional decorative object is provided on the rear side of the inner frame. The three-dimensional decorative object consists of a decorative plate and preserved flowers as the three-dimensional decorative object, and a cutout window is formed in the center of the decorative plate to expose the photograph. The decorative plate is in a state where it faces the glass plate via the inner frame, and it has been proposed that the photograph to be framed be placed inside the frame housing the preserved flowers (see Patent Document 2).

[0005] In picture frames, fastening pieces called dragonflies are used to secure the contents to the back of the frame. However, in picture frames made of aluminum extruded profiles, a groove is provided in the frame that opens to the inside of the frame, and a backing plate fastener is used that fits in by elastic deformation. A head piece that is inserted into the groove of the picture frame has a body piece that follows it, and leg pieces that stand on the backing plate are connected to both sides of the body piece in a splayed manner. Alternatively, a leaf spring is bent into a V shape so that it can be inserted into the groove, and an engaging part is formed on one side that catches on the fastening piece that opens in the groove (see Patent Documents 3 to 4).

[0006] Conversely, if the exhibit is thick, the backing board will protrude above the back of the frame, and instead of holding it down, it will merely be touching it. The deformation of the pressing piece of the frame backing board holder is directly transmitted to the fixing piece, which can cause the fixing piece to loosen or fall off. Multiple frame backing board holders are used to secure the frame, such as two on each side (see Patent Document 5).

[0007] To improve this workability, a backing plate retainer for picture frames has been proposed that allows the base of the retainer to be easily attached to the frame. This retainer involves fitting the base of the backing plate retainer into a locking groove in the frame to facilitate the rotation and sliding of the retainer. Another proposed design involves integrally molding the backing plate retainer from spring material, fitting a U-shaped base into a groove in the frame, and using the spring action of the extended retainer to hold down art materials, but this design has not yet fully achieved its objective.

[0008] Commemorative uniforms of celebrities and athletes are large, often featuring famous autographs and logos. Because the clothing and autographs are highly commemorative items, they should be framed for display. However, due to their size and weight, the framing must be durable enough to withstand long-term display. The picture frame itself consists of a frame, a transparent resin plate, a spacer, and a backing board. It was extremely difficult to securely attach souvenirs, decorations, or clothing to the backing board using fasteners designed for decorative purposes. There were no fasteners available for picture frames that could securely fasten souvenirs such as uniforms, and uniforms and other items could not be displayed in framed displays without wrinkles or damage. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-205106 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3198390 Gazette [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 2559800 Gazette [Patent Document 4] Official Gazette No. 61-29346 [Patent Document 5] Utility Model Registration No. 3071555 Gazette [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] Large framed uniforms used to display the clothing and uniforms of celebrities such as entertainers and athletes as commemorative items are typically folded for display, limiting the types of clothing that can be displayed. For example, large, heavy uniforms of famous soccer or baseball players, especially those with autographs or team names, should ideally be displayed unfolded and fully clothed to clearly showcase them. However, in general, uniforms are often displayed folded or wrinkled. This makes them unsuitable for displaying such important celebrity uniforms. There are few options for safely and securely framing celebrity uniforms without wrinkles. A new framing method is highly anticipated.

[0011] However, when displaying the uniforms of celebrities such as entertainers and athletes in picture frames, there is a problem of damaging the uniforms by directly inserting pins or attaching them to the background board with double-sided tape. Another method to compensate for this weakness is to hang the uniform on a hanger installed inside the frame, but this method has the drawback that wrinkles, especially below the chest, are not smoothed out, and aesthetic satisfaction cannot be obtained. This invention was proposed to overcome these weaknesses and aims to provide a picture frame that can display commemorative items and clothing in a fixed shape without damaging them, and that is sufficiently decorative to withstand long-term display. It provides a simple method for attaching commemorative items, decorative items, uniforms, etc. using a frame board, a lightweight formwork, and fixing fasteners.

[0012] Generally, fasteners used to secure exhibits to picture frames are desired to be easy to operate and to secure the exhibits easily. Furthermore, there is a desire for fasteners that can provide sufficient pressing force while also being able to securely hold the exhibit in a small number of units. In light of these circumstances, we provide a method for using fasteners to secure the backing board of a picture frame to the frame and a mold to be inserted into the uniform, which can hold the exhibit uniform in accordance with its thickness, have a clean design with few protrusions when viewed from the back, can be easily set up yet lock securely, can be attached in the appropriate number and quantity as needed at any position, and are not limited in width, i.e., horizontal length. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] A method of framing a talent or athlete's uniform, in which a 2-20mm thick cardboard or lightweight plastic foam mold is inserted inside the torso and sleeve sections of the uniform, and the molded uniform is secured to the decorative plywood backing board, which is the frame board, with 4-8 roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners that are screw-fastened at the stable fixing points.

[0014] The screw-fastening, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fastener used for securely fixing uniforms is a roughly Z-shaped fixing plate made of a rectangular flat plate with a thickness of 2-4 mm and dimensions of 20-30 mm in length and width. A rectangular flat plate with dimensions of 20-30 mm in width and 6-25 mm in height is attached vertically to the end grain of the fixing plate, and a rectangular flat plate with dimensions of 20-30 mm in width and 10-25 mm in height is attached horizontally to the top of the rectangular flat plate. The rectangular flat plate surface of the fixing plate is fixed to the backing plate surface of the decorative thin plywood, and there are two screw-fastening holes: a small hole with a diameter of 2-3 mm and a large hole with a diameter of 5-8 mm, for fastening with 1.5-2.5 mm diameter threaded screws. The screws used in the large hole with a diameter of 5-8 mm are fitted with metal caps to hide the screw heads, enhancing the decorative appearance and ensuring secure fastening.

[0015] The frame board is made of plywood with a thickness of 3-6 mm, a width of 400-1000 mm, and a height of 500-1500 mm. The backing board is a decorative thin plywood board with colorful decorative materials selected from various colors of paper and resin sheets, as well as velvet cloth, mainly in white, red, green, and black, to create a distinctive mounting surface that highlights the attached uniform.

[0016] The lightweight plastic foam or cardboard molds used for the torso and sleeves of the uniform are made of 3-20mm thick polyurethane foam sheets, polystyrene foam sheets, or 2-3mm thick cardboard. These molds consist of a single torso section from the shoulders and neck to the hem, and two sleeve sections. These molds are inserted into the torso and sleeves of the uniform, respectively, and are secured to the uniform using approximately Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners: two near the shoulders of the torso, two-four near the armpits, and two-four on the sleeves.

[0017] To ensure that the uniforms of talents or athletes can be displayed for a long time without wrinkles or deformation, a frame is created that measures the dimensions of the uniform, with separate frames for the torso and sleeves. Both frames are then fitted inside the uniform, and the uniform is positioned appropriately on a selected decorative thin plywood backing board without wrinkles or looseness. The decorative thin plywood backing board, which is secured to the shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the uniform with 4 to 8 screw-type roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners, is then inserted into the frame body, which consists of a transparent resin section, a frame section, and a spacer section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the clothing display frame, souvenirs of the uniforms of talents and athletes are framed with the uniform on the clothing display part using the decorative veneer of the decorative veneer back plate. On the decorative back plate inside this frame, the worn uniform is pasted and attached to the framing material of the frame fixed with a screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixture, so that the wide and heavy athlete's uniform can be safely and stably decorated in the worn shape without damage. Also, with the screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixture, the uniform can be freely arranged in the frame according to the layout according to preference, signs and marks can be placed in the frame, and mainly paper materials related to photos, score cards, autographs, etc. are arranged in the empty space of the blank part. In addition, various uniform clothes can be decorated, and aesthetic desires can be satisfied. It can be decorated for a long time safely and reassuringly in a framed manner.

[0019] Especially on the decorative veneer back plate which is the framing board, the uniform inserted with the mold can be stably framed without damaging the uniform by the screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixture. Since the uniform inserted with the mold is framed on the decorative veneer back plate in a state corresponding to the worn shape of the uniform, the signed uniform can be decorated while maintaining the worn shape. The fixing part by the screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixture does not damage the uniform, and is fixedly and stably fixed at this fixing part. Since a folding part for folding and holding is provided, the signed uniform can be easily held in a decorated state and easily arranged at the display location, and the uniform can be decorated in a compact manner. Since the frame part is provided on the front of the decorative veneer back plate part provided with the storage part on the front so as to be openable and closable, the wide and heavy uniform can be stably and easily decorated.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the state where the uniform is framed in the frame constituted by the uniform framing method of the present invention. A: State diagram of the uniform with the mold attached to the decorative veneer back plate by the fixture B: Perspective view of the uniform inserted into the frame [Figure 2] Diagram of the state of uniform border installation on a formwork by the uniform border installation method. A: Formwork B: During uniform installation C: State of uniform insertion into the formwork [Figure 3] Diagram of the state of a decorative veneer backboard, a screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool, and a formwork in the uniform border installation method of the present invention. A: State of the uniform with the formwork inserted into the decorative veneer backboard B: Screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool C: State of the uniform with the formwork fixed to the decorative veneer backboard by the fixing tool [Figure 4] State diagram of the process of fixing a uniform to a decorative veneer backboard with a screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool. A: Diagram of the screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool (perspective view, plan view, side view) B: Attachment diagram of the uniform to the decorative veneer backboard with a substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool (state diagram of attaching two screws) [Figure 5] State diagram of the uniform border installation with the formwork inserted into the decorative veneer backboard. A: Decorative veneer backboard B: Decorative fixing state diagram of the uniform with the formwork inserted into the decorative veneer backboard [Figure 6] Structural diagram of a picture frame composed of a uniform border installation method (picture frame parts, uniform, backboard, formwork, fixing tool). A: Diagram of the border installation process B: Completion diagram of the uniform attached to the picture frame

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, an explanation will be given based on the drawings of a picture frame in which a uniform is border-installed on a decorative veneer backboard, a screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool, and a formwork by the uniform border installation method of the present invention. Based on FIGS. 1 to 5, examples of the screw-type substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool of the fixing tool for the picture frame of the present invention and the effective use of the tool (uniform, backboard, formwork, substantially Z-shaped transparent resin fixing tool) will be shown.

Examples

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, when framing a famous athlete's uniform in a picture frame, a flat formwork of 8mm thick lightweight plastic foam or cardboard was inserted into the body and sleeve sections of a large baseball player's uniform (shoulder width 700mm, length width 800mm, chest width 500mm) on a decorative thin plywood backing board, which served as the frame board. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the formwork-enclosed uniform was then secured to the stable fixing points using six roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners with screws.

[0023] The screw-fastened, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fastener used for securely fixing athletes' uniforms is a roughly Z-shaped transparent acrylic resin plate, as shown in Figure 4A. It consists of a rectangular plate measuring 20mm wide and 30mm high with a thickness of 3mm as the fixing plate, a rectangular plate measuring 20mm wide and 15mm high attached vertically to the end grain of the fixing plate, and another rectangular plate measuring 20mm wide and 15mm high attached horizontally to the top of the rectangular plate. To fix the aforementioned rectangular plate to the backing surface of the decorative thin plywood, as shown in Figure 4B, there are two holes for screw fastening: a small hole with a diameter of 3mm and a large hole with a diameter of 7mm, for fastening with 2.5mm diameter threaded screws. The large hole with a diameter of 7mm is fitted with a metal cap with a diameter of 8mm to conceal the screw head, ensuring secure fastening while enhancing the decorative appearance.

[0024] As shown in Figure 5, the framed panel is a plywood board with a thickness of 3 mm, a width of 800 mm, and a height of 1000 mm. To create a mounting surface that highlights the attached uniform, the backing board is a decorative thin plywood board with a colorful decorative material selected from green velvet cloth, as shown in Figure 5B. The uniform was attached using six screw-type, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners.

[0025] The lightweight plastic foam molds for the torso and sleeves of the uniform were made from 7mm thick polystyrene foam sheets. The molds consisted of one torso piece and two sleeve pieces, one for the torso (shoulder width and neck circumference to hem width) and one for the sleeves (sleeve width and length). These molds were inserted into the torso and sleeves of the uniform, respectively, and secured to the uniform using a total of six roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners: two near the shoulders of the torso, two near the armpits, and two on the sleeves.

[0026] To ensure that athletes' uniforms can be displayed for a long time without wrinkles or deformation, a frame measuring 900mm wide and 1100mm high was created to securely and safely frame them. The frame was made to fit the dimensions of the uniform, with separate frames for the torso and sleeves. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, both frames were fitted inside the uniform. The uniform was then positioned on a selected decorative thin plywood backing board without wrinkles or looseness. The decorative thin plywood backing board, secured to the shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the uniform with six roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners, was then inserted into the frame body, which consists of a transparent acrylic resin section, a frame section, and a spacer section, as shown in Figure 6, allowing the uniform to be framed stably for a long period of time. [Examples]

[0027] Similar to Example 1, in this method of framing an athlete's uniform in a picture frame, a decorative thin plywood backing board was used as the framing board. A mold of lightweight plastic foam was inserted inside the torso and sleeve portions of the uniform, and the molded uniform was then secured to the framed uniform using screw-type roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners at the stable fixing points.

[0028] The screw-fastening, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fastener used for securely fixing the uniform consists of a rectangular flat plate measuring 20mm wide and 30mm long, with a thickness of 3mm, serving as the fixing plate. A rectangular flat plate measuring 20mm wide and 15mm long is attached vertically to the end grain of the fixing plate, and another rectangular flat plate measuring 20mm wide and 15mm long is attached horizontally to the top of the rectangular flat plate, forming a roughly Z-shaped transparent acrylic resin plate. To fix the aforementioned rectangular flat plate to the backing surface of the decorative thin plywood, two holes are provided: a small hole with a diameter of 3mm and a large hole with a diameter of 7mm, for fastening with 2.5mm diameter threaded screws. An 8mm diameter metal cap is fitted into the large 7mm diameter hole to conceal the screw head, ensuring secure fastening while enhancing the decorative appearance.

[0029] The framed panel is a plywood board with a thickness of 3 mm, a width of 600 mm, and a height of 800 mm. It is a decorative thin plywood backing board with a colorful decorative material made of resin sheets, mainly black, in various colors, so that it can be fixed and framed in a way that highlights the uniform being worn.

[0030] The lightweight plastic foam molds for the torso and sleeves of the wearable uniform were made from 10mm thick polyurethane foam or polystyrene foam sheets. These molds consisted of a single piece for the torso (shoulder width and neck circumference to hem width) and two pieces for the sleeves (sleeve width and length). These molds were inserted into the torso and sleeves of the wearable uniform, respectively, and secured to the torso and sleeves with approximately Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners (two near the shoulders and two on the sleeves).

[0031] To ensure that the uniforms of talents or athletes can be displayed for a long time without wrinkles or deformation, a frame is created that allows for safe and secure framing. The frame is made to the dimensions of the uniform, with separate frames for the torso and sleeves measured to fit the uniform. Both frames are then fitted inside the uniform, and the uniform is positioned appropriately on a selected decorative thin plywood backing board without wrinkles or looseness. The decorative thin plywood backing board, which is secured to the shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the uniform with four screw-type, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners, is then inserted into the frame body, which consists of a transparent resin section, a frame section, and a spacer section. [Examples]

[0032] Similar to Example 1, the method of framing a talent's jacket uniform involved inserting a 2mm thick cardboard mold into the body and sleeve sections of the uniform, and then securing the molded uniform to the framed uniform using six screw-type, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners at the stable fixing points.

[0033] The screw-fastening, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fastener used for securely fixing the jacket uniform is a roughly Z-shaped transparent acrylic resin plate formed by attaching a rectangular plate, 2mm thick and 2.5mm in length and width, vertically to the end grain of the rectangular plate and horizontally to the top of the rectangular plate. Two holes, a small one and a large one, are provided for fastening with threaded screws to secure the square plate to the backing surface of the decorative thin plywood. A metal cap is fitted into the large hole to conceal the screw head, enhancing its decorative appearance.

[0034] The frame is made of plywood with a thickness of 2.5 mm, a width of 600 mm, and a height of 800 mm. The backing board is a decorative thin plywood with a red velvet cloth coloring, so that the mounting surface will be distinctive and stand out when the uniform is attached.

[0035] The molds for the torso and sleeves of the wearable uniform jacket are made of 2mm thick cardboard. The molds consist of a single flat piece for the torso, representing the shoulder width and neck circumference to the hem width, and two separate pieces for the sleeves, representing the sleeve width and length. These flat pieces are inserted into the torso and sleeves of the wearable uniform, respectively, and are secured to the uniform using a total of six roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners: two near the shoulders of the torso, two near the armpits, and two on the sleeves.

[0036] To ensure that celebrity clothing and athlete uniforms can be displayed for a long time without wrinkles or deformation, the frame is designed to safely and securely frame them. The frame is made to the exact dimensions of the uniform, with separate frames for the torso and sleeves. These frames are then fitted inside the uniform, and the uniform is positioned correctly on a selected decorative plywood backing board without wrinkles or looseness. The decorative plywood backing board, secured to the shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the uniform with six roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners, is then inserted into the frame body, which consists of a transparent resin section, a frame section, and a spacer section. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0037] 1 Picture frame 2. Decorative plywood backing 3 Uniforms 4. Screw-type, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fastener 5. Formwork (lightweight plastic sheet, polyurethane foam sheet, cardboard) 6. Torso 7 Sleeves 8 Acrylic resin 9 screws 10 metal caps 11 Small hole 12 Long Shots 13 Shoulder 14 Side 15 Torso 16. Colorful decorative materials 17 Spacers 18 Transparent acrylic sheet 19 Picture frame

Claims

1. A method for framing a uniform of a talent or athlete, characterized in that, in framing a uniform, a mold of cardboard or lightweight plastic foam with a thickness of 2 to 20 mm is inserted inside the body and sleeve portions of the uniform, and the molded uniform is securely fixed at the fixing points using 4 to 8 screw-fastened, roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners, which are rectangular flat plates with a thickness of 2 to 4 mm and dimensions of 20 to 30 mm in length and width, and are decorated with colorful decorative materials selected from various colored paper and resin sheets and velvet cloth.

2. The screw-fastening type roughly Z-shaped transparent resin fastener used for securely fixing the uniform is a roughly Z-shaped transparent acrylic resin plate, formed by attaching a rectangular flat plate measuring 20-30 mm horizontally and 6-25 mm vertically in the vertical direction to the end grain surface of the end of the fixing plate, and further attaching a rectangular flat plate measuring 20-30 mm horizontally and 10-25 mm vertically in the horizontal direction to the top of the rectangular flat plate, and providing two screw-fastening holes, one small hole with a diameter of 2-3 mm and the other large hole with a diameter of 5-8 mm, for fastening the rectangular flat plate surface which is the fixing plate to the backing plate surface of the decorative thin plywood, using 1.5-2.5 mm diameter threaded screws, and fitting a metal cap to hide the screw head on the top of the screw used in the large hole with a diameter of 5-8 mm to ensure secure fastening with enhanced decorative appeal, as described in claim 1.

3. The method for framing a uniform according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized in that the lightweight plastic foam or cardboard mold used for the torso and sleeves of the uniform is made of a 3-20 mm thick polyurethane foam sheet, a polystyrene foam sheet, or 2-3 mm thick cardboard, and is composed of a flat mold consisting of a body part that is one piece from the shoulder width and neck to the hem width of the uniform, and two sleeve parts as indicated by the sleeves, and is inserted into the torso and sleeves of the uniform, respectively, and is fixed to a frame board which is a plywood board with a width of 400-1000 mm, a height of 500-1500 mm, and a thickness of 3-6 mm, which creates a distinctive fixed and framed surface that makes the uniform stand out, by fastening the uniform to the frame board which is a plywood board with a width of 400-1000 mm, a height of 500-1500 mm, and a thickness of 3-6 mm, with two Z-shaped transparent resin fasteners near the shoulders of the torso of the uniform with the mold inserted, two near the armpits of the torso of the uniform with the mold inserted, and two-four on the sleeves.

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