Frame

Abstract

The present invention relates to a picture frame equipped with a decorative element, and more specifically, to a picture frame for displaying various types of exhibits such as certificates, diplomas, photographs, medals, and commendations, wherein a decorative element is added to the center of the upper part of the frame to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the design, and in particular, the decorative element is used to cover the wall-mounting element so that the aesthetic appeal of the design can be further enhanced when the frame is hung on the wall. To achieve the above objectives, the picture frame according to the present invention comprises a panel portion on which a display item is mounted, a main body including a frame surrounding the edge of the panel portion, and a base hinged to the rear of the panel portion. The frame is characterized by including a mounting groove in which a central front portion of the upper portion is formed concavely and the upper and lower portions are open, a first receiving groove in which a rear portion of the upper portion is formed concavely and the upper portion is open, second receiving grooves in which a rear portion of the frame is formed concavely along the frame and each inner portion is open, a decorative member that is fitted into and coupled to the mounting groove and protrudes upward and downward from the upper portion of the frame to cover a wall-mounting member, a wall-mounting member coupled to the first receiving groove, and a separation prevention member coupled to the second receiving groove to prevent separation of the panel portion.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a picture frame equipped with a decorative element, and more specifically, to a picture frame for displaying various types of exhibits such as certificates, diplomas, photographs, medals, and commendations, wherein a decorative element is added to the center of the upper part of the frame to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the design, and in particular, the decorative element is used to cover the wall-mounting element so that the aesthetic appeal of the design can be further enhanced when the frame is hung on the wall. Background Technology

[0002] Certificates commemorating an act, such as awards, commendations, letters of appreciation, and plaques of appointment, are framed for display or storage.

[0003] Various types of such picture frames have been presented in the prior art, and they are generally displayed and stored by hanging them on a wall or standing them up on a desk or table.

[0004] Meanwhile, since flat display items in the form of paper, such as certificates and photographs, are presented together with three-dimensional display items of a certain thickness, such as medals, commendations, three-dimensional logos of awardees (organizations), and plaques of appreciation, badges, and medals given as prizes, when flat display items and three-dimensional display items are displayed together in a single frame, storage is not only convenient but satisfaction is also doubled, so conventional frames have various types of frame structures that can accommodate different types of display items together.

[0005] In addition, to increase the display utility of the picture frame, the conventional picture frame is equipped with a stand hinged to the rear of the main body so that when hanging it on a wall or the like for display or storage, the stand folds, and when standing it up on a desk or the like, the stand unfolds so that the main body stands upright for display or storage.

[0006] In this case, since the aforementioned base is located on the rear of the main body, it is obscured regardless of whether it is in use. However, in the case of the wall-mounting component, when the picture frame is hung on the wall, the wall-mounting component and nails are exposed, which has the disadvantage of detracting from the aesthetic appeal of the design.

[0007] Of course, one can create grooves in the frame itself to hang the picture on the wall, but since the grooves are not visible, it is difficult to center and hang the frame accurately. As a result, the frame is often hung imperfectly, causing it to fall and break.

[0008] Accordingly, the need was raised for a technology that, while using existing loop-type wall-mounting components, constantly covers the wall-mounting component so that it is not exposed, regardless of whether it is in use.

[0009] For reference, prior art related to picture frames includes Registered Patent No. 10-1166857, Registered Patent No. 10-0959787, and Registered Patent No. 10-1352218. The problem to be solved

[0010] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the problems described above.

[0011] The purpose is to provide a picture frame that can be hung more safely on a wall for display or storage by balancing the center of gravity with a separate decorative element at the top center of the frame, and, in particular, enhances the aesthetic appeal of the design by ensuring that the wall-hanging element is concealed by the decorative element and not exposed when the frame is hung on the wall. means of solving the problem

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the picture frame according to the present invention is,

[0013] A main body including a panel section on which a display item is mounted and a frame surrounding the edge of the panel section,

[0014] It includes a support connected to the rear of the above panel part via a hinge,

[0015] The above frame is characterized by comprising: a mounting groove in which the upper and lower ends are open while a portion of the central front of the upper part is formed concavely; a first receiving groove in which the upper end is open while a portion of the rear of the upper part is formed concavely; second receiving grooves in which each inner end is open while a portion of the rear of the frame is formed concavely along the frame; a decorative member that is fitted into and coupled to the mounting groove and protrudes vertically from the upper part of the frame to cover a wall-mounting member; a wall-mounting member coupled to the first receiving groove; and a separation prevention member coupled to the second receiving groove to prevent separation of the panel part.

[0016] And in the picture frame according to the present invention,

[0017] The above-described decorative member is characterized by being formed in the shape of a circular plate and joined so as to be vertically symmetrical with respect to the upper part of the frame.

[0018] Also, in the picture frame according to the present invention,

[0019] The above deco member is characterized by being bonded to the above mounting groove by bonding adhesive.

[0020] In addition, in the picture frame according to the present invention,

[0021] The above frame includes a coupling pin protruding from the center of the mounting groove, and a first coupling groove with an open upper surface and a second coupling groove with an open lower surface, which are extended and connected to both sides of the mounting groove with the front closed.

[0022] The above-described deco member is characterized by comprising a coupling hole provided on the rear surface to receive the coupling pin, and a first coupling projection and a second coupling projection that protrude to both sides and are connected to be inserted into each coupling groove of the frame, wherein the deco member rotates around the coupling pin as an axis and is inserted into each coupling groove. Effects of the invention

[0023] The picture frame according to the present invention is,

[0024] As in conventional methods, the picture frame can be displayed and stored by hanging it on a wall or standing it up on a desk or table, and when the wall-mounting member is not in use, it can be folded into the receiving groove of the frame so that it is not exposed. Even when the wall-mounting member is used to hang the picture frame, the wall-mounting member and nails are covered by a decorative member so that they are not exposed, thereby enhancing the aesthetic design of the picture frame and allowing for safer use by balancing the center of gravity with the decorative member.

[0025] Producing the decorative components as separate parts from the frame increases productivity while ensuring that the connection of the decorative components remains robust. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0026] FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are perspective views of a picture frame according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sample photograph of a picture frame according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front view and a cross-sectional view of a key part of a picture frame according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0027] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may take various forms, and embodiments (aspects or examples) are to be described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific disclosed form, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0028] In each drawing, identical reference numerals, particularly those with identical tens and ones digits, or identical tens, ones, and alphabets, represent components having the same or similar functions; unless otherwise specified, the components referred to by each reference numeral in the drawing should be understood as components conforming to these criteria.

[0029] In addition, in each drawing, the components are depicted with exaggerated sizes or thicknesses, or simplified, for the sake of ease of understanding; however, the scope of protection of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited by this.

[0030] The terms used herein are used merely to describe specific embodiments (aspects or examples) and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0031] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "consisting of" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0033] The terms "~1~," "~2~," etc., described in this specification are used merely to distinguish different components and are not bound by the order of manufacture; furthermore, the names may not match those in the detailed description of the invention and the claims.

[0034] For convenience in describing the picture frame according to the present invention, a rough, non-strict directional standard is specified with reference to FIG. 1. The direction in which gravity acts is set downward, and the up, down, left, and right directions are determined as they appear. Unless otherwise specifically mentioned in the detailed description of the invention and claims related to other drawings, the direction is described by specifying it according to this standard.

[0035] Hereinafter, a picture frame according to the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0036] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the present invention relates to a picture frame, comprising a panel portion (10) on which a display item is mounted, a main body (M) including a frame (20) that surrounds the edge of the panel portion (10), and a base (30) that is hinge-connected to the rear of the panel portion (10).

[0037] The panel part (10) is fitted and mounted onto the frame (20), and has a stepped structure in which mounting parts (11)(12) are formed concavely toward the rear on the front of the panel part (10) so as to display not only flat display items but also three-dimensional display items.

[0038] This panel section (10) includes a front light-transmitting panel (glass) and a rear plate (13), and is fitted into a frame (20) together with the light-transmitting panel (glass) while the display is fixed to the mounting section (11)(12), supported by the rear plate (13), and connected to the frame (20) through a separation prevention member (26).

[0039] Specifically, the frame (20) has a front opening that exposes the display item, and an opening for mounting the panel part (10) is provided on the inner side.

[0040] A light-transmitting panel (glass) is attached to the frontmost part of the opening to prevent contamination and damage to the display, and a rear plate (13) is attached to the rearmost part of the opening to prevent rearward displacement of the display and the panel part (10). A mounting plate (not shown in the drawing) having a spacing member for mounting and protecting the display is provided between the light-transmitting panel (glass) and the rear plate (13).

[0041] In the drawing, an embodiment can be seen that is equipped with two mounting parts (11)(12) so that flat display items such as certificates, certificates, and photos, and three-dimensional display items such as medals, badges, and medals can be displayed and stored together.

[0042] And the above frame (20) may be in the shape of a square where the upper part (21), both side parts (22), and the lower part (23) are all connected at right angles, or may be in the shape of a polygon of triangles or pentagons or a circle, and includes a mounting groove (211) for a decorative member (24), a first receiving groove (212) for a wall-mounting member (25), and a second receiving groove (20a) for a separation prevention member (26).

[0043] These frames (20) can be made of various materials such as wood (solid wood and laminated wood), synthetic resin, metal, and minerals, and in the drawing, it can be seen that the frame (20) is composed of solid wood and the front of the frame (20) is formed of an arched protrusion rather than a flat surface.

[0044] Specifically, the frame (20) includes a mounting groove (211) in which the upper and lower parts are open while the central front part of the upper part (21) is formed concavely, a first receiving groove (212) in which the upper part is open while the rear part of the upper part (21) is formed concavely, second receiving grooves (20a) in which the inner parts are open while the rear part of the frame (20) is formed concavely along the frame (20), a decorative member (24) that is fitted into and coupled to the mounting groove (211) and protrudes up and down from the upper part (21) of the frame (20) to cover the wall-mounting member (25), a wall-mounting member (25) coupled to the first receiving groove (212), and a separation prevention member (26) coupled to the second receiving groove (20a) to prevent separation of the panel part (10).

[0045] The above mounting groove (211) is in the form of a circle with a central part cut and extracted, with the front, upper, and lower surfaces open.

[0046] And the first receiving groove (212) and the second receiving groove (20a) are semicircular grooves, and while the first receiving groove (212) has an open rear surface and an upper surface (outer surface), the second receiving groove (20a) has an open rear surface and an inner surface.

[0047] The above-mentioned decorative member (24) is formed in the shape of a circular plate and is joined so as to be symmetrical vertically with respect to the upper part (21) of the frame (20).

[0048] The logo of the presenter (institution) or the like can be printed and attached to the front of the decorative member (24), and the height at which the decorative member (24) protrudes upward relative to the upper part (21) of the frame (20) is formed to be greater than the vertical length of the wall-mounting member (25).

[0049] And the above deco member (24) is bonded to the mounting groove (211) by bonding adhesive, and a structure of protrusions and grooves may be added as needed.

[0050] Next, the wall-mounting member (25) is received and provided in the first receiving groove (212).

[0051] In this case, the wall-mounting member (25) is composed of a fixing part (251) that is fixedly coupled to the first receiving groove (212) and a ring part (252) that is hinge-coupled to the fixing part (251).

[0052] The wall-mounting member (25) is coupled such that the loop portion (252) can be folded in the direction of the fixing portion (251), so that when the wall-mounting member (25) is not in use, the loop portion (252) is folded downward and received in the first receiving groove (212) so as not to protrude above the upper portion (21) of the frame (20).

[0053] In addition, the above separation prevention member (26) is provided to press the rear plate (13) forward from the rear of the frame (20), so that the panel part (10) inside the frame (20) is not separated to the rear and maintains a connected state.

[0054] This separation prevention member (26) may be a member made of an inexpensive sheet metal material that can be bent by hand, but is composed of a swing-type catch (262) coupled to the second receiving groove (20a) by a bolt constituting the rotation axis (261).

[0055] In this case, the above separation prevention member (26) is configured such that the end of the locking piece (262) opposite the rotation axis (261) moves while covering the rear plate (13), thereby allowing the internal components of the panel section (10), including the rear plate (13), to be mounted or separated while the locking piece (262) is tilted into the second receiving groove (20a), and when the internal mounting of the panel section (10) is completed, the locking piece (262) is rotated toward the rear plate (13) so that each component of the panel section (10) is firmly mounted.

[0056] Meanwhile, a tripod-shaped base (30) is rotatably connected to the rear plate (13) via a hinge axis (31), so that when necessary, the base (30) can be unfolded to display and store the picture frame on a desk or table.

[0057] The upper and lower lengths of the base (30) are formed within the height of the rear plate (13) so that the base (30) is not exposed, and the rear plate (13) is positioned in front of the rear of the frame (20) at this time, so that the base (30) does not protrude to the rear of the frame (20) when the base (30) is folded.

[0058] The present invention of the above configuration prevents primary exposure by folding the loop portion (252) into the first receiving groove (212) when the wall-hanging member (25) is not in use.

[0059] In addition, even when using the above wall-mounting member (25), the wall-mounting member (25) is positioned at the rear side of the above-mentioned decorative member (24) and is completely covered, so that not only the hook portion (252) but also the nail on which the hook portion (252) is hung is completely covered, and only the decorative surface of the decorative member (24) itself is exposed, thereby further enhancing the aesthetic design of the wall-mounted picture frame.

[0060] Next, a modified structure for a more robust connection of the above-mentioned decorative member (24) is described.

[0061] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the frame (20) includes a coupling pin (213) protruding from the center of the mounting groove (211), and a first coupling groove (214) with an open upper surface and a second coupling groove (215) with an open lower surface, which are extended and connected to both sides of the mounting groove (211) with the front closed.

[0062] The above-mentioned deco member (24) includes a coupling hole (241) provided on the rear side to be fitted with the coupling pin (213), and a first coupling projection (242) and a second coupling projection (243) that are connected and protrude to both sides to be fitted into each coupling groove (214) (215) of the frame (20), and which are fitted into each coupling groove (214) (215) as the deco member (24) rotates around the coupling pin (213) as an axis.

[0063] The first coupling groove (214) and the second coupling groove (215) are formed in a circularly symmetrical shape centered on the coupling pin (213), and the first coupling projection (242) and the second coupling projection (243) are connected to the deco member (24) in a shape corresponding to the coupling grooves (214) (215).

[0064] Accordingly, when the decorative member (24) is rotated with the connecting pin (213) inserted into the connecting hole (241) while the decorative member (24) is positioned vertically, the connecting protrusions (242) (243) are fitted into the connecting grooves (214) (215), allowing the center of the decorative member (24) to be accurately aligned.

[0065] At this time, an application groove (216) is further added around the coupling pin (213) in the mounting groove (211) so that adhesive is applied to the application groove (216) to prevent leakage of the adhesive.

[0066] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned connecting protrusions (242) (243) are fitted into each connecting groove (214) (215) in a forced fit manner to prevent separation of the decorative member (24), and at this time, wedge protrusions (244) are protruded on the front and rear surfaces of each connecting protrusion (242) (243) that contact the inner surface of the connecting groove (214) (215).

[0067] The wedge projection (244) is formed in a threaded shape with a thickness that decreases in the direction of insertion, thereby reducing friction when the coupling projection (242)(243) is inserted and preventing the coupling projection (242)(243) from coming off due to the wedge projection (244) after the coupling is completed.

[0068] Furthermore, a hook projection (217) is provided on the inner upper surface of the coupling groove (214)(215), and the coupling projection (242)(243) is provided with a fixing groove (245) into which the hook projection (217) is fitted and caught.

[0069] The above hook projection (217) is formed in a spaced shape so that two projections can be elastically deformed inward and outward, so that when the coupling projection (242)(243) is fitted into the coupling groove (214)(215), the hook projection (217) is closed and enters the fixing groove (245), and then the hook projection (217) opens and gets caught inside the fixing groove (245), preventing the coupling projection (242)(243) from coming out of the coupling groove (214)(215).

[0070] In describing the present invention above, the explanation has focused on the picture frame with reference to the attached drawings; however, the present invention is capable of various modifications, changes, and substitutions by those skilled in the art, and such modifications, changes, and substitutions should be interpreted as falling within the scope of protection of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0071] *Explanation of the main parts of the drawing* 10: Panel section 11, 12: Mounting section 13 : Back panel 20 : Frame 21 : Top part 22 : Side 23 : Bottom 24 : Decorative component 25 : Wall-mounted component 26 : Separation prevention member 30 : Stand

Claims

Claim 1 The device comprises a main body including a panel section on which a display is mounted and a frame surrounding the edge of the panel section, and a base hinged to the rear of the panel section. The frame includes a mounting groove with an upper and lower opening formed with a concave shape in the central front portion of the upper section, a first receiving groove with an upper opening formed with a concave shape in the rear portion of the upper section, second receiving grooves with each inner portion opening formed with a concave shape along the frame and a decorative member that is fitted into and coupled to the mounting groove and protrudes vertically from the upper portion of the frame to cover a wall-mounting member, a wall-mounting member coupled to the first receiving groove, and a separation prevention member coupled to the second receiving groove to prevent separation of the panel section. The decorative member is formed in the shape of a circular plate and is coupled so as to be vertically symmetrical with respect to the upper portion of the frame. The frame includes a coupling pin protruding from the center of the mounting groove, and a first coupling groove with an open upper surface and a second coupling groove with an open lower surface that are extended and connected to both sides of the mounting groove with the front closed. A picture frame characterized by including a coupling groove, wherein the deco member comprises a coupling hole provided on the rear surface for the coupling pin to be inserted, and a first coupling projection and a second coupling projection that are connected and protrude to both sides to be inserted into each coupling groove of the frame, and wherein the deco member rotates around the coupling pin as an axis and is inserted into each coupling groove. Claim 2 A picture frame according to claim 1, wherein the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove are semicircular grooves, wherein the first receiving groove is open at the rear and outer sides, and the second receiving groove is open at the rear and inner sides. Claim 3 A picture frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the decorative member is bonded to the mounting groove by bonding adhesive. Claim 4 A picture frame according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the wall-mounting member comprises a fixing part fixedly coupled to the first receiving groove and a ring part hinge-coupled to the fixing part.

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