Frame profile, arrangement with a frame profile and a spacer and frame for holding an object

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame profile (10 for a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture, which extends in a longitudinal direction and has at least one side wall (11) and at least one collar (12) with an abutment surface (13) for a transparent pane element, the collar (12) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction and being connected to a longitudinal side (14) of the side wall (11), wherein the frame profile (10) has at least one holding element (15) for holding a spacer (25), which is arranged on the longitudinal side (14) of the side wall (11) and is adapted in such a way that at least one receiving channel (16) open to the collar (12) is formed between the holding element (15) and the longitudinal side (14) of the side wall (11).

Description

[0001] European Patent Office application number EP24170162.2 was filed Apr. 15, 2024, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.

[0002] The invention relates to a frame profile, an arrangement with a frame profile and a spacer and a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture frame. A frame profile according to the generic term of claim 1 is known, for example, from DE 29 2004 012 715 U1.

[0003] It is generally known that frames for holding or enclosing objects, such as pictures, photos, art prints or three-dimensional objects, have several composite frame profiles that form, for example, a base frame. The base frame conventionally has an inward-facing collar, which is used to hold a transparent pane, e.g. made of glass or plastic. An object to be held and presented is then arranged behind it.

[0004] It is often desirable for there to be a gap or free space between the object and the transparent pane in order to be able to accommodate three-dimensional objects in the frame, for example. For example, a frame is known from DE 29 2004 012 715 U1 mentioned at the beginning, which has an insert frame to realize a distance between the pane and the object. The insert frame is inserted into a base frame consisting of frame profiles and serves as a spacer between the pane and the object. The thickness of the insert frame defines the distance between the pane and the object.

[0005] The insert frame consists of individual slats that are joined together in their corner areas to form the insert frame. The insert frame is then inserted loosely into the base frame and rests against an inner side of the frame profiles. In order to create a distance between the pane and the object in the frame according to DE 29 2004 012 715 U1, a pre-assembled insert frame is used as a spacer. This is complex and cost-intensive.

[0006] It is also known from the state of the art to insert individual strips loosely into a base frame in order to provide a gap between the pane and the object. Although this saves the connection of the individual strips to an insert frame, it does mean that the individual strips can move, for example when the frame profiles or the frame are mounted.

[0007] The invention is therefore based on the task of specifying a frame profile for a frame which enables a spacer to be securely fixed in order to realize a distance between a transparent pane element and an object to be held and by means of which a simply constructed and inexpensive frame, in particular a picture frame, can be produced. Furthermore, the invention is based on the task of providing an arrangement and a frame.

[0008] According to the invention, the above-mentioned problem with regard to the frame profile is solved by the subject matter of claim 1. With regard to the arrangement and the frame, the above-mentioned problem is solved by the subject matter of claim 8 (arrangement) and claim 16 (frame), respectively.

[0009] Specifically, the problem is solved by a frame profile for a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture, which extends in a longitudinal direction and has at least one side wall and at least one collar with a abutment surface for a transparent pane element. The collar extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile. The collar is connected to a longitudinal side of the side wall. The frame profile has at least one holding element for holding a spacer, which is arranged on the longitudinal side of the side wall and is adapted in such a way that at least one receiving channel open to the collar, in particular to the abutment surface, is formed between the holding element and the longitudinal side of the side wall.

[0010] The invention has the significant advantage that the holding element arranged on the longitudinal side of the side wall provides a retaining device for a spacer which, on the one hand, enables the spacer to be positively received by the receiving channel and thus secured against falling out or loosening. On the other hand, the holding element fulfills a guiding function for the spacer through the receiving channel, which is open towards the collar, in particular upwards. For example, this enables a relative movement of the spacer in relation to the abutment surface. This has the advantage that the distance between the spacer and the abutment surface of the collar can be quickly and easily changed, set and / or adjusted. Transparent pane elements of different thicknesses can therefore be arranged between the spacer and the abutment surface, which considerably improves the variability of the frame profile.

[0011] Furthermore, the invention has the advantage that in a frame composed of at least four frame profiles, in particular a picture frame, the spacer arranged on the inside of the holding element is held securely. There is thus no need for additional fastening means to hold the spacer(s) on the frame profile. This is a decisive advantage, particularly for large-format frames, as the spacer profile cannot sag. In addition, an inner frame can be formed from several, in particular four, spacers without the need for connecting means to connect the individual spacers. The holding element of the respective frame profile allows the spacers to be combined to form the inner frame. This has the advantage that, on the one hand, the number of parts is reduced, which lowers complexity and costs. On the other hand, the special design of the holding element makes it particularly easy to assemble the spacer and the entire frame.

[0012] The frame profile according to the invention extends in a longitudinal direction. In other words, the frame profile is elongated. The frame profile can be formed in one piece, for example in one part, or in several parts. Preferably, the frame profile is designed as an extruded profile, which has a profile cross-section that is preferably constant over its entire length. Other profile types are possible.

[0013] The side wall and the collar are connected to each other as described above, with the collar projecting from the longitudinal side of the side wall. Preferably, the collar protrudes essentially vertically from the longitudinal side of the side wall. The collar preferably forms an end, provided at a head end of the frame profile. It is possible that the collar is offset from one / the head end of the side wall. Preferably, however, the collar is flush with the head end of the side wall.

[0014] Like the collar, the holding element is also arranged on the longitudinal side. This means that the collar, and in particular the abutment surface for the transparent pane element, and the holding element are arranged on the same longitudinal side of the side wall. The holding element preferably extends in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile. The holding element preferably extends over the entire length of the frame profile.

[0015] In use, the described longitudinal side of the side wall forms an inner side of the side wall that faces the center of a / the frame. Since the holding element is arranged on the longitudinal side, in this case the holding element is arranged inside the frame. The longitudinal side of the side wall is preferably straight.

[0016] As already mentioned, the holding element together with the longitudinal side of the side wall forms a receiving channel for receiving or retaining the spacer. The receiving channel is formed between the longitudinal side of the side wall and the holding element. The receiving channel is therefore limited on the one hand by the longitudinal side of the side wall and on the other hand by the holding element, whereby the receiving channel is open towards the collar. The longitudinal side of the side wall and the holding element enable a positive fit by engaging the spacer in order to hold it. Furthermore, the longitudinal side of the side wall and the holding element preferably form a guide device for guided displacement of the spacer towards or away from the collar, in particular the abutment surface of the collar. In other words, the receiving channel is preferably designed such that the spacer can be displaced in a direction leading towards the collar, in particular the abutment surface, or in a direction leading away from the collar, in particular the abutment surface.

[0017] The receiving channel is preferably open at at least one longitudinal end of the frame profile. This allows the spacer to be inserted in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile and simplifies installation. The receiving channel preferably extends in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile. The receiving channel preferably extends over the entire length of the frame profile.

[0018] The frame profile is preferably used to form frames where it is essential to maintain a distance between a transparent pane element and an object to be held or presented. For example, three-dimensional objects, such as thick passe-partouts or even pictures with textures, can be accommodated in this way. Furthermore, the distance between the pane and the picture offers the viewer a particularly impressive depth effect.

[0019] The frame profile is preferably used to create picture frames. However, the frame profile is not limited to picture frames as an area of application. The transparent pane element can be at least one pane of glass. Alternatively, the transparent pane element can be a transparent plastic pane, e.g. made of acrylic or polystyrene. It is possible to arrange several transparent pane elements, e.g. made of glass and / or plastic, one on top of the other.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the holding element comprises at least one base section, which forms a first stop for the spacer in a direction leading away from the collar. In other words, the base section preferably delimits the receiving channel in the direction away from the collar. The base section of the holding element and the abutment surface of the collar can define a displacement movement of the spacer. As a stop, the base section limits the sliding movement of the spacer in the direction away from the collar.

[0021] In a further preferred embodiment, the holding element comprises at least one wall section, which is spaced from the longitudinal side of the side wall to form the receiving channel and preferably has a retaining surface extending parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall for laterally retaining the spacer. In other words, the wall section of the holding element has a distance from the longitudinal side of the side wall that corresponds to the width of the receiving channel. The wall section of the holding element and the longitudinal side of the side wall are opposite each other. Preferably, the wall section of the holding element and the longitudinal side of the side wall run parallel. The advantage here is that a spacer engaging in the receiving channel remains securely attached to the holding element by the lateral retaining surface without falling out of the receiving channel on its own. Among other things, the retaining surface prevents the spacer from detaching from the holding element. This ensures a secure lateral hold.

[0022] Preferably, the base section delimits the receiving channel in the direction leading away from the collar. Additionally or alternatively, the wall section preferably delimits the receiving channel transversely to the longitudinal direction. The receiving channel forms a pocket extending in the longitudinal direction for receiving the spacer. The advantage here is that an engaging spacer can be guided and / or fixed in the receiving channel in a positionally stable manner. The holding element can be essentially L-shaped, particularly in cross-section.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the holding element has at least one web that extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and forms a second stop for the spacer in a direction leading towards the collar. This limits the displacement movement in the direction of the collar or the abutment surface for the transparent pane element. The web thus defines the displacement movement in the direction of the collar or the abutment surface. In addition to the stop function, the web serves to ensure that the spacer sits securely on / in the holding element. The web is preferably arranged on a side of the wall section facing away from the receiving channel. Preferably, the web is arranged in use in an interior space of the spacer. Further preferably, the web bridges a distance (transverse to the longitudinal direction) between an inner side of the spacer and the wall section of the holding element. The web therefore stabilizes the position or alignment of the spacer.

[0024] It is advantageous if the frame profile is provided with at least one support section which extends transversely to the longitudinal side of the side wall and is connected thereto, wherein the holding element is arranged between the collar and the support section. The support section preferably comprises a surface which is opposite the holding element on the longitudinal side of the side wall. The support section enables the support, e.g. of a spring element, to pretension a spacer engaging in the receiving channel in the direction of the support surface of the collar.

[0025] According to a secondary aspect, the invention relates to an arrangement with at least one frame profile according to the invention and at least one spacer, in particular a strip, which engages at least partially in the receiving channel of the frame profile and is mounted in the receiving channel so as to be displaceable in a direction leading towards the abutment surface of the collar and vice versa, in particular steplessly. The distance between the spacer, which defines a distance between a transparent pane element and an object to be held, in particular to be presented, and the support surface for the transparent pane element can thus be quickly and easily adjusted. Furthermore, this enables the use of pane elements of different thicknesses. Reference is also made here to the advantages explained in connection with the frame profile. Furthermore, the arrangement can alternatively or additionally have individual features or a combination of several features mentioned above in relation to the frame profile.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention, the spacer positively engages around the holding element of the frame profile. The spacer can engage around the wall section and the web of the holding element, at least in sections, so that there is a positive connection. Additionally or alternatively, the spacer can engage positively in the holding element of the frame profile. The advantage here is that a particularly secure fit of the spacer on the holding element is achieved.

[0027] Preferably, the spacer has at least one first leg, which is arranged at least in sections in the receiving channel, wherein the first leg preferably has a length which essentially corresponds to a depth of the receiving channel. In a state arranged in the receiving channel, the first leg preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall of the frame profile. The first leg therefore preferably forms an engagement leg with which the spacer engages in the receiving channel. The spacer can be arranged in the receiving channel by tilting or pivoting in and / or pushing in the first leg.

[0028] The spacer preferably has at least one second leg which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction. The second leg comprises a counter abutment surface for the transparent pane element, which is located opposite at a distance from the abutment surface of the collar. The second leg thus preferably forms an abutment leg in order to hold at least one pane element arranged between the abutment surface of the collar and the abutment leg, in particular by clamping. Preferably, the abutment surface of the collar and the counter abutment surface of the second leg are parallel.

[0029] Furthermore, the spacer preferably has at least one third leg that extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and cooperates with the web of the holding element to limit the displacement path of the spacer. In this way, the spacer grips the holding element, which prevents the spacer from detaching from the holding element on its own. The web and the third leg serve to limit the displacement movement in a direction towards the collar, in particular towards the abutment surface of the collar.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention, the first leg extends parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall, the second leg projects perpendicularly from the first leg and the third leg is spaced from the second leg in a direction away from the collar, with a connecting leg connecting the second and third legs. This embodiment makes it possible to insert the spacer into the receiving channel, for example by pivoting and / or pushing it in, whereby on the one hand the first leg is positively received in the receiving channel and on the other hand the wall section and the web of the holding element are gripped. A spacer designed in this way enables a particularly secure arrangement on / in the holding element.

[0031] The spacer is particularly preferably an elongate hollow profile strip, which has a slot-shaped opening along its entire length. The slot-shaped opening is preferably formed between the first and third legs of the spacer. The advantage here is that the spacer can be pivoted laterally into the receiving channel and / or pushed in in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile. Assembly is therefore simplified.

[0032] It is advantageous if the arrangement comprises at least one spring element that is supported on the frame profile, in particular the support section, and introduces a spring force into the spacer for clamping a transparent pane element in the direction of the abutment surface of the collar of the frame profile. The spring element can be a resilient plate element. Other spring elements are possible.

[0033] Preferably, the spring element is supported on the one hand on the support section of the frame profile and on the other hand is in pressure contact, in particular detachable pressure contact, with the third leg of the spacer. The spring element ensures that the spacer with its counter abutment surface is always in contact with the at least one transparent pane element in such a way that the latter is fixed between the spacer and the collar of the frame profile.

[0034] According to a further subsidiary aspect, the invention relates to a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture frame, with at least one arrangement according to the invention. The frame preferably comprises at least four of the aforementioned arrangement. In other words, the frame preferably has four frame profiles and four spacers inserted into the receiving channels of the frame profiles, which together form a circumferential frame, in particular a four-sided circumferential frame. The frame profiles form an outer frame and the spacers form an inner frame, which is positively connected to the outer frame. The spacers are structurally separated from each other. In other words, the spacers are not firmly connected to each other, but can only be in loose contact with each other at their longitudinal ends. Preferably, the spacers are profile strips that are inserted into the receiving channels of the frame profiles.

[0035] With regard to the frame, reference is made to the advantages explained in connection with the frame profile or the arrangement. Furthermore, the frame may alternatively or additionally have individual features or a combination of several features mentioned above in relation to the frame profile or the arrangement.

[0036] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment shown represents an example of how the frame profile or arrangement according to the invention can be designed. Furthermore, an example of a frame according to the prior art is shown in the drawings.

[0037] Show in these,

[0038] FIG. 1 a partial section of a frame with a frame profile and a spacer according to the state of the art;

[0039] FIG. 2 a cross-section through an arrangement with a frame profile and a spacer according to a preferred embodiment example according to the invention, whereby the spacer is shown in a lower position;

[0040] FIG. 3 a cross-section through the arrangement according to FIG. 2, with the spacer shown in a central position; and

[0041] FIG. 4 cross-section through the arrangement according to FIG. 2, with the spacer shown in an upper position.

[0042] FIG. 1 shows a partial section of a frame 101 according to the prior art. The frame 101 has a total of four frame profiles 10′, spacers 25′, a pair 102 of transparent pane elements and a flat object 103, which is arranged for presentation in the frame 101. In order to realize a distance between the pair 102 of pane elements and the flat object 103, in the example one of the spacers 25′ is loosely arranged on an inner longitudinal side 14′ of the frame profile 10′. The spacer 25′ is designed as an insert strip. FIG. 1 shows the basic structure of a frame 101 according to the prior art.

[0043] FIGS. 2 to 4 show an arrangement 100 with a frame profile 10 and a spacer 25 according to a preferred embodiment example according to the invention. The arrangement 100 is preferably part of a frame (not shown) comprising four such arrangements 100. The arrangement 100 is preferably used to form picture frames or frames for the presentation of three-dimensional objects. Other possible applications are conceivable.

[0044] The frame profile 10 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and the spacer 25 are shown in cross-section. The frame profile 10 extends (not visible) in a longitudinal direction. In other words, the frame profile 10 is elongated. The frame profile 10, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, is formed in one piece. In other words, the frame profile 10 is monolithic. Preferably, the frame profile 10 is an extruded profile.

[0045] The frame profile 10 has a side wall 11 and a collar 12. The side wall 11 is shown upright in FIGS. 2 to 4. The side wall 11 runs in the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 and is thin-walled. The side wall 11 has a longitudinal side 14 which, in use, is curved inwards, in particular towards the center of the frame. The side wall 11 comprises a head end 34 at which the collar 12 is formed.

[0046] The collar extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 and is connected to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. The collar 12 has a first section 12a and a second section 12b, which merge directly into one another. The first section 12a runs perpendicular to the longitudinal side 14 and the second section 12b runs parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. The collar 12 also has a abutment surface 13 for a transparent pane element, in particular a glass or plastic pane, for example made of acrylic or polystyrene. The abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 is oriented in such a way that it is transverse with respect to the longitudinal side 14.

[0047] The side wall 11 also has a foot end 35, which is opposite the head end 34. A support section 24 of the frame profile10 is arranged at the foot end 35 of the side wall 11. The support section 24 extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10 away from the longitudinal side 14 and is connected thereto. The support section 24 and the collar 12 are arranged on the same longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. The support section 24 has a support surface 36, which serves as an abutment for spring elements, not shown, for pretensioning the spacer 25. The spring elements will be discussed later.

[0048] As can be seen in FIGS. 2 to 4, the frame profile 10 has a holding element 15 for holding the spacer 25. The holding element 15 is arranged on the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. Furthermore, the holding element 15 is arranged between the collar 12, specifically the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12, and the support section 24.

[0049] The holding element 15 comprises a base section 17 and a wall section 19. The base section 17 extends vertically from the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11 and merges into the wall section 19. The wall section 19 extends from the base section 17 in a direction RH towards the collar 12. The wall section 19 runs parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. Consequently, the wall section 19 is perpendicular to the base section 17.

[0050] At this point, it should be noted that the spacer 25 is moved either in the direction RH towards the collar 12 or in the direction RW away from the collar 12. The directions RH, RW run parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. The spacer 25 is moved towards or away from the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 in order to adjust or set the distance between the spacer 25 and the abutment surface 13.

[0051] In FIGS. 2 to 4, it can be seen that the wall section 19 is spaced from the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11 transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10. The holding element 15 is thus designed in such a way that a receiving channel 16 open to the collar 12 is formed between the holding element 15 and the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11 for partially receiving the spacer 25.

[0052] The wall section 19 comprises a retaining surface 21 which runs parallel to the longitudinal side 14. The retaining surface 21 forms a lateral boundary of the receiving channel 16. The base section 17 forms a first stop 18 for a first leg 26 of the spacer 25, which limits a displacement movement of the spacer 25 in a direction RW away from the collar 12. Furthermore, the base section 17 forms a boundary of the receiving channel 16 in the direction RW away from the collar 12.

[0053] The holding element 15 also has a web 22, which is designed to protrude from the wall section 19 transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10. In other words, a web 22 is arranged on a side of the wall section 19 facing away from the receiving channel 16 and extends transversely to the wall section 19. The web 22 stands vertically on the side of the wall section 19 facing away from the receiving channel 16. The web 22 is arranged between the base section 17 and a free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19. The free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19 faces the collar 12.

[0054] Furthermore, the web 22 has an underside 38, which forms a second stop 23 for a third leg 29 of the spacer 25. The underside 38 of the web 22 is a side of the web 22 facing away from the collar 12.

[0055] As already mentioned, the spacer 25 has a first leg 26, which is displaceably arranged in the receiving channel 16. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first leg 26 is positively received in the receiving channel 16, so that independent detachment of the spacer 25 from the holding element 15 is prevented. In other words, the first leg 26 of the spacer 25 engages positively in the receiving channel 16 in such a way that the spacer 25 is continuously displaceable in the direction RH leading towards the collar 12 and / or in the direction RW leading away from the collar 12.

[0056] FIGS. 2 to 4 show the state of the spacer 25 arranged in the receiving channel 16. In a state not shown, in which the spacer 25 is separated from the frame profile 10, it is possible to insert the first leg 26 of the spacer 25 into the receiving channel 16 through an opening 39 formed between the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 and the free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19. This can be done by pivoting or tilting in the spacer 25.

[0057] Additionally or alternatively, it is possible to insert the first leg 26 of the spacer 25 into the receiving channel 16 via at least one open longitudinal end, in particular an open end face.

[0058] FIGS. 2 to 4 show that the first leg 26 is aligned parallel to the longitudinal side 14 of the side wall 11. Furthermore, the first leg 26 runs parallel to the retaining surface 21 of the wall section 19. The first leg 26 has a length L (see FIG. 4), which essentially corresponds to a depth T of the receiving channel 16 (see FIG. 3). The first leg 26 is laterally limited by the retaining surface 21 of the wall section 19. Furthermore, the receiving channel 16 has a width (transverse to the longitudinal direction) that essentially corresponds to a thickness of the first leg 26. In order to be able to execute a displacement movement of the spacer 25 in the direction RH leading towards the collar 12 and in the direction RW leading away from the collar 12, the thickness of the first leg 26 is slightly smaller than the width of the receiving channel 16.

[0059] Furthermore, FIGS. 2 to 4 show that the spacer 25 has a second leg 27 which extends perpendicular to the first leg 26. The second leg 27 is designed in such a way that it extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10, in particular in the arranged state. On a side facing the collar 12, the second leg 27 has a counter abutment surface 28, which is opposite the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 and is spaced apart therefrom. The counter abutment surface 28 and the abutment surface 13 are parallel.

[0060] As described above, the spacer 25 has a third leg 29, which is connected to the second leg 27 by a connecting leg 31. The length of the connecting leg 31 defines the distance between the transparent pane element and an object to be presented, e.g. a picture. The third leg 29 and the second leg 27 run parallel. The third leg 29 is spaced from the direction RW leading away from the collar 12. The third leg 29 thus extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the frame profile 10. The third leg 29 has an inner side 42 facing an inner space 41 of the spacer 25, which cooperates with the underside 38 of the web 22 to limit a displacement movement of the spacer 25 in the direction RH leading towards the collar 12.

[0061] The spacer 25 is designed as an elongated hollow profile strip 32 and has a slot-shaped opening 33, which is located between the first and third legs 26, 29. The opening 33 is formed over the entire length of the spacer 25.

[0062] FIGS. 2 to 4 each show a different position of the spacer 25 in relation to the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12. Specifically, the spacer 25 in FIG. 2 is in a first position that is maximally away from the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12. According to FIG. 2, a free leg end 43 of the first leg 26 is in contact with the base section 17 as a first stop 18. In FIG. 2 it can be seen that, in addition, an underside of the second leg 27 rests against the free longitudinal end 37 of the wall section 19. In this first position, the inner side 42 of the third leg 29 is at maximum distance from the underside 38 of the web 22. In the first position, the distance between the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 and the counter abutment surface 28 of the second leg 27 is at a maximum.

[0063] FIG. 3 shows a second position of the spacer 25 in relation to the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12, in which the counter abutment surface 28 of the second leg 27 is brought closer to the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 by displacing the spacer 25 in the direction RH leading to the collar 12. In the second position, the free leg end 43 of the first leg 26 is lifted away from the base section 17 and there is a reduced distance between the third leg 29 and the web 22.

[0064] FIG. 4 shows the spacer 25 in a third position, in which the spacer 25 or the counter abutment surface 28 of the spacer 25 is maximally approximated. According to FIG. 4, the free leg end 43 of the first leg 26 is at a maximum distance from the base section 17. In FIG. 4 it can be seen that the inner side 42 of the third leg 29 is in contact with the underside 38 of the web 22. In the first position, the distance between the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 and the counter abutment surface 28 of the second leg 27 is minimal, i.e. the smallest.

[0065] The different positions of the spacer 25, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, illustrate that the distance between the abutment surface 13 of the collar 12 and the counter abutment surface 28 of the second leg 27 of the spacer 25 can be variably adjusted, in particular between the first and third position, by moving the spacer 25 in the directions Rh, RW. This has the advantage that transparent pane elements, e.g. glass and / or plastic panes, of different thicknesses can be arranged between the abutment surfaces 13, 28.

[0066] In order to press the spacer 25 against the transparent pane element, at least one spring element, but preferably several spring elements, is arranged. For the sake of simplicity, the spring element is not shown in Fig. and is supported on the one hand on the support surface 36. On the other hand, the spring element interacts with the third leg 29 of the spacer 25 in such a way that a spring force is introduced into the spacer 25 in the direction RH towards the collar 12. This results in the spacer 25 being clamped against the disk element, which is then in contact with both abutment surfaces 13, 28. The disk element is thus fixed between the abutment surfaces 13, 28 by clamping.

[0067] In the following, a frame is described which is formed from several of the arrangements 100 described above. The frame preferably comprises at least four arrangements 100. In other words, the frame preferably has four frame profiles 10 and four spacers 25 inserted into the receiving channels 16 of the frame profiles 10, which together form a circumferential frame, in particular a four-sided circumferential frame. The frame profiles 10 form an outer frame and the spacers 25 form an inner frame, which is positively connected to the outer frame. The spacers 25 are structurally separated from each other. In other words, the spacers 25 are not firmly connected to each other, but can only be in loose contact with each other at their longitudinal ends. Preferably, the spacers 25 are profile strips that are inserted into the receiving channels 16 of the frame profiles 10.LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS10, 10′ Frame profile

[0069] 11 Side wall

[0070] 12 Collar

[0071] 12a first section

[0072] 12b second section

[0073] 13 Abutment surface

[0074] 14, 14′ Longitudinal side of the side wall

[0075] 15 Holding element

[0076] 16 Receiving channel

[0077] 17 Base section

[0078] 18 First stop

[0079] 19 Wall section

[0080] 21 Retaining surface

[0081] 22 Web

[0082] 23 second stop

[0083] 24 Support section

[0084] 25, 25′ Spacer

[0085] 26 first leg

[0086] 27 second leg

[0087] 28 Counter-abutment surface

[0088] 29 Third leg

[0089] 31 Connecting leg

[0090] 32 Hollow profile strip

[0091] 33 Slot-shaped opening

[0092] 34 Head end

[0093] 35 Foot end

[0094] 36 Support surface

[0095] 37 Free longitudinal end

[0096] 38 Underside of the Web

[0097] 39 Opening

[0098] 41 Interior of the spacer

[0099] 42 Inside of the third leg

[0100] 43 Free leg end of the first leg

[0101] 100 Arrangement

[0102] 101 Frame

[0103] 102 Disk elements

[0104] 103 Flat object

[0105] L Length of the first leg

[0106] RW Direction away from the collar

[0107] RH Direction leading to collar

[0108] T Depth of the recording channel

Claims

1. Frame profile for a frame for holding an object, in particular a picture, which extends in a longitudinal direction and has at least one side wall and at least one collar with an abutment surface for a transparent pane element, wherein the collar extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and is connected to a longitudinal side of the side wall, characterized in that,at least one holding element for holding a spacer, which is arranged on the longitudinal side of the side wall and is adapted in such a way that at least one receiving channel open towards the collar is formed between the holding element and the longitudinal side of the side wall.

2. Frame profile according to claim 1,characterized in thatthe holding element comprises at least one base section, which forms a first stop for the spacer in a direction leading away from the collar.

3. Frame profile according to claim 1,characterized in thatthe holding element comprises at least one wall section, which is spaced from the longitudinal side of the side wall to form the receiving channel and preferably has a retaining surface extending parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall for laterally holding the spacer.

4. Frame profile according to claim 2,characterized in thatthe base section delimits the receiving channel in the direction leading away from the collar and / or the wall section delimits the receiving channel transversely to the longitudinal direction.

5. Frame profile according to claim 1,characterized in thatthe holding element has at least one web, which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and forms a second stop for the spacer in a direction leading towards the collar.

6. Frame profile according to claim 5,characterized in thatthe web is arranged on a side of the wall section facing away from the receiving channel.

7. Frame profile according to claim 1,characterized in thatat least one support section is provided, which extends transversely to the longitudinal side of the side wall and is connected thereto, wherein the holding element is arranged between the collar and the support section.

8. Arrangement with at least one frame profile according to claim 1 and at least one spacer, in particular a strip, which engages at least partially in the receiving channel of the frame profile and is mounted in the receiving channel so as to be displaceable in a direction leading towards the abutment surface of the collar and vice versa, in particular steplessly.

9. Arrangement according to claim 8,characterized in thatthe spacer positively engages around the holding element of the frame profile or positively engages therein.

10. Arrangement according to claim 8,characterized in thatthe spacer has at least one first leg, which is arranged at least in sections in the receiving channel, wherein the first leg preferably has a length which essentially corresponds to a depth of the receiving channel.

11. Arrangement according to claim 8,characterized in thatthe spacer has at least one second leg which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and comprises a counter-abutment surface for the transparent pane element, which is opposite and spaced apart from the abutment surface of the collar.

12. Arrangement according to claim 8,characterized in thatthe spacer has at least one third leg, which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction and cooperates with the web of the holding element to limit a displacement path of the spacer.

13. Arrangement according to claim 10,characterized in thatthe first leg extends parallel to the longitudinal side of the side wall, the second leg projects perpendicularly from the first leg and the third leg is spaced from the second leg in a direction leading away from the collar, with a connecting leg connecting the second and third legs.

14. Arrangement according to claim 8,characterized in thatthe spacer is an elongate hollow profile strip, which has a slot-shaped opening along its entire length.

15. Arrangement according to claim 8,characterized in thatit comprises at least one spring element that is supported on the frame profile, in particular the support section, and introduces a spring force into the spacer for clamping a transparent pane element in the direction of the abutment surface of the collar of the frame profile.

16. A frame for holding an object, in particular a picture frame, with at least one arrangement according to claim 8.

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