TWI590789B - Foldable picture frame with picture, blank and method for producing the same - Google Patents

Description

Foldable photo frame with pattern, blank and manufacturing method thereof

The present invention relates to a folded photo frame with a pattern, a blank sheet, and a method of manufacturing the same.

In a typical photo frame with a photo/pattern, the photo/pattern is separated from the photo frame. General photographs/patterns for decoration are printed by digital, offset or inkjet printing. The photo frames are usually made of wood or other plastic materials. After the photo/pattern and photo frame are separately manufactured, the photo/pattern needs to be manually mounted to the photo frame to form the final product. This leads to high costs and complex generation processes. A typical photo frame usually has a piece of glass or a transparent film to cover the photo/pattern. This makes the entire photo frame product very heavy. One needs to drill a hole in the wall and insert a hook into the hole to safely hang the frame. In addition, heavy photo frames result in high shipping costs, as well as packaging and shipping difficulties. Therefore, it is necessary to produce an improved photo frame product.

According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a blank for forming a foldable sheet of a picture frame with a pattern. The blank comprises: a blank body having a front surface and a rear surface; a central rectangular pattern portion located in a central portion of the blank body and adapted to form a pattern thereon on the front surface; two opposing first wings, respectively Two opposite first edges of the rectangular pattern portion extend; Two opposing second wings extending from two opposite second edges of the central rectangular pattern portion; each of the first and second wings may include four parallel parallel to the edge extending out of the wing Folding the line, and defining, in order from the edge, an elongated frame simulation slat, a first elongated locking slat, a second elongated locking slat, and an elongated end slat; each of the elongated frame slats is printed with a simulated conventional photo frame The frame of the frame surface simulates a printed pattern; the four wings can be folded back to the folded position with respect to the fold line, in which position the four end strips rest on the rear surface respectively on the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion Thereby forming four rectangular tubular frame portions extending along the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion on the rear surface.

The blank further includes an elongated slat extension extending from each of the opposite ends of each of the two second elongated locking slats of the opposing first wings and formed on the elongated slat extension and the two opposing a transverse fold line between opposite ends of the second elongated locking strip of the first wing portion is reversible; a slit formed along the intermediate fold line along each lateral fold line; and a tab formed in the two Each opposite end of each second elongated locking strip of the opposing second wing; after the two opposing first wings are folded into the folded position, the four elongated slat extensions are oriented toward the transverse fold line The opposite second edges are flipped by 90 degrees such that the elongated slat extension is sandwiched between two rectangular tubular frame portions formed after the two opposing second wings are folded into the folded position, four tabs being in the frame of four The corners can be inserted separately and combined with the four slits to lock the four tubular frame portions in the folded position.

The blank also includes: a fin formed at one side edge of each of the opposite end portions of each of the first elongated locking strips of the two opposing second wings, the side edge and the second of the two opposing second wings The opposite ends of the elongated locking strip are adjacent and perpendicular thereto, and the connecting sheets are formed on opposite ends of the second locking strip; a shaped slit formed in each of the opposite end portions of each of the first elongated locking strips of the two opposing first wings, each shaped slit comprising a transverse slit, and a transverse slit Two opposite ends respectively extending into two longitudinal slits of the intermediate portion of the first elongated locking strip, each shaped slit defining a temporarily covered aperture and cover; After the four wings are folded into the folded position, the four flaps can be respectively placed over the four temporarily covered holes, and the four flaps can be flipped through the four temporarily covered holes and combined with the four holes, respectively. Thereby the four rectangular tubular frame portions are locked in the locked position.

In an embodiment, each of the fins may have two opposite sides that are respectively formed with two protrusions, and define two of two locking points respectively at two opposite ends of the base of the flap Opposing undercuts, each of the apertures having two opposing sides formed with two opposing projections, respectively, and defining two corresponding locking points at opposite ends of the transverse slit Two respective opposite undercuts; the width of the flap at the two projections may be greater than the width of the aperture at the two opposite projections such that when the flap is flipped through the temporarily covered aperture, the two of the flaps The protruding portions may respectively remain below the two opposite protruding portions of the aperture, and the two opposite undercuts of the two opposite undercuts of the airfoil may respectively correspond to the two corresponding opposite undercuts of the aperture The corresponding locking points are combined to lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions in the locked position.

In one embodiment, the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion of the front surface are also printed with a box analog print pattern that mimics the frame surface of a conventional photo frame, the pattern being printable in the middle of the four edges on the front surface.

The blank further includes a first rectangular boundary line printed on the front surface along a rectangular inner boundary of the four edges, and a second rectangular boundary line printed on the front surface along the outer periphery of the rectangle of the pattern, and spaced inwardly Leaving the first rectangular boundary line to mimic a conventional photo frame with a photo set thereon.

The blank further includes angle slats formed at each corner of the central rectangular pattern portion between adjacent ends of the elongated frame simulation slats of the four wings, each gusset being formed with a diagonal fold line, when When the four wings are folded into the folded position, each gusset is folded inward with respect to the diagonal fold line.

In one embodiment, the two elongated end slats of the two opposing first wings may be adhered to the rear surface of the central rectangular pattern portion by glue or adhesive tape at the first edge.

In an embodiment, the first opening may be formed on one of the two first elongated locking strips of the two opposing first wings, and the second opening may be formed in the two opposing second wings One of the two first elongated locking strips is provided to facilitate hanging the frame with the pattern on the wall.

In an embodiment, the blank body can be made of cardboard.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a picture frame with a pattern formed from the blank of the foldable sheet material described above. The frame with the pattern may also include a separate backing card, the backing card comprising a rectangular panel, and four side slats formed along the four sides of the rectangular panel, respectively, such that the four side slats are respectively associated After the four backing card folding lines formed by the four sides of the rectangular panel are folded 90 degrees to one side of the rectangular panel, the folded backing card can be inserted into the rectangular space defined by the four rectangular tubular frame portions in the folded position. The rectangular panel is placed against the rear surface of the central rectangular pattern portion, and the four side slats respectively abut against the second elongated locking strip of the four rectangular tubular frame portions.

The photo frame with the pattern may further include four square bracket-shaped slits having square brackets "[", formed on each of the backing card folding lines, and formed when the backing card folding line is folded. Slots and bulges with square brackets "[". Corresponding square bracket-shaped slits may also be formed on each of the fold lines between the second elongated locking strip and the elongated end strip of each of the four wings, forming a slot and having a fold when the fold line is folded Square brackets "[" shaped bumps. After the four wings are folded to the folded position, the four protrusions formed on the backing card can be inserted into four corresponding slots formed on the four rectangular tubular frame portions, thereby placing the four rectangular tubular frames The part is locked in the locked position.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method of making a frame with a pattern from a blank of a foldable sheet material is provided. The method can include: forming a blank, the blank comprising: a blank body having a front surface and a back surface; a central rectangular pattern portion located in a central portion of the blank body and adapted to form a pattern thereon on the front surface; two opposing first a wing portion extending from two opposite first edges of the central rectangular pattern portion; and two opposite second wing portions respectively extending from two opposite second edges of the central rectangular pattern portion; The first and second wings may include four parallel fold lines parallel to the edge extending out of the wing and define, in order from the edge, an elongated frame simulation slat, a first elongated locking slat, a second elongated lock a slat and an elongated end slat; each of the elongated frame simulation slats is printed with a frame simulating print pattern simulating the surface of the frame of the conventional photo frame; the four wings are folded back to the folded position with respect to the folding line, and the four end plates are The strips are respectively resting on the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion on the rear surface to form four moments extending along the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion on the rear surface The tubular frame portion.

The method may further include printing the pattern on the front surface of the blank in the central rectangular pattern portion while simulating the print pattern in the print frame.

The method can also include forming an elongated slat extension extending from each of the opposite ends of each of the two second elongated locking slats of the opposing first wings while forming the blank, and forming the elongated A transverse fold line between the slat extension and the opposite ends of the second elongated locking strips of the two opposing first wings is reversible; a slit formed along the intermediate fold line along the middle of the transverse fold line And a tab formed at each of the opposite ends of each of the second elongate locking strips of the two opposing second wings; four elongate plates after the two opposing first wings are folded into the folded position The strip extension is flipped 90 degrees toward the two opposite second edges with respect to the transverse fold line such that the elongated strip extension is sandwiched between two rectangular tubular frame portions formed after the two opposing second wings are folded into the folded position, Four tabs are inserted at the four corners of the photo frame and combined with the four slits to lock the four tubular frame portions in the folded position.

The method may further include forming a tab while forming the blank, forming a side edge of each of the opposite end portions of each of the first elongated locking strips of the two opposing second wings, the side edges An edge adjacent and perpendicular to an opposite end of the second elongated locking strip of the two opposing second wings, the tabs being formed on opposite ends of the second locking strip; and a shaped slit formed in Each of the opposite end portions of each of the first elongated locking strips of the two opposing first wings, each shaped slit includes a transverse slit, and the opposite ends of the transverse slit are respectively directed Two longitudinal slits extending from a central portion of the first elongated locking strip, each shaped slit defining a temporarily covered aperture and cover, the four flaps being respectively disposed after the four wings are folded into the folded position Above four temporarily covered holes; The four flaps are flipped through the four temporarily covered holes and joined with the four holes to lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions in the locked position.

The method may further include printing a frame simulation print pattern simulating a frame surface of the conventional photo frame on the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion on the front surface while printing the pattern, the pattern being printed on the front surface In the middle of the edge.

The method may further include printing the first rectangular boundary line on the front surface along the rectangular inner boundary of the four edges while the printing frame simulates the printing pattern, and printing the outer circumference of the rectangle along the pattern A second rectangular boundary line on the surface and spaced inwardly away from the first rectangular boundary line to mimic a conventional photo frame having a photo disposed thereon.

The method can also include forming a pattern on the sheet and bonding the patterned sheet to the front surface at the central rectangular pattern portion.

Although a collapsible photo frame with a pattern is described herein in connection with certain embodiments, it will be apparent that those skilled in the <RTIgt; The folded frame with a pattern in the present patent application also includes all such equivalents and modifications, and is not limited only by the scope of the patent application.

10‧‧‧ Billets

12‧‧‧ Billet body

14‧‧‧ front surface

16‧‧‧Back surface

20‧‧‧Central rectangular pattern section

30‧‧‧First wing

32‧‧‧ first edge

34‧‧‧Folding line

30’‧‧‧ Second Wing

32’‧‧‧ second edge

34’‧‧·Folding line

40‧‧‧Slim frame simulation slats

42‧‧‧First elongated locking slats

44‧‧‧Second elongated locking slats

46‧‧‧Slim end slats

40’‧‧‧Slim frame simulation slats

42'‧‧‧First elongated locking slats

44’‧‧‧Second slender locking slats

46’‧‧‧Slim end slats

52‧‧‧Corner slats

54‧‧‧ diagonal fold line

60‧‧‧slit

62‧‧‧Horizontal folding line

64‧‧‧Slim slat extension

66‧‧‧Connecting piece

70‧‧‧ wing

80‧‧‧slit

86‧‧‧First opening

88‧‧‧second opening

The present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments in which: FIG. 1 is a blank for forming a foldable sheet with a patterned photo frame according to an embodiment of the present patent application; Is a blank for forming a foldable sheet of the first embodiment of the frame with a pattern; Figure 1.1.1 is a folded frame with a pattern formed from the blank shown in Figure 1.1; Figure 1.2 is for forming A blank of a foldable sheet of a second embodiment of a frame with a pattern; Figure 1.2.1 is a folded frame with a pattern formed from the blank shown in Figure 1.2; Figure 2 is a view showing two long borders of the frame Partial folding; Figure 2.1AB shows the folding of the photo frame into a flat form for packaging; Figure 2.2AB shows the folded photo frame and the backing card of Figure 2.1; Figure 3 shows the folding of the two short bezel portions of the photo frame, and the locking mechanism 1 -4; Figure 4 is a locking mechanism 5-8 for displaying a photo frame; Figure 4.1 is an enlarged schematic view of the locking mechanisms 1 and 5 of the photo frame; Figure 5 is a folding view showing the backing card and the locking mechanism 9-12; Figure 5.1 is a backing An enlarged schematic view of the locking mechanism 9-12 of the card; FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic view of the locking mechanisms 1 and 5; FIG. 6.1 is a detailed structure showing the locking mechanism 5-8; and FIG. 7 is a display printed on the other according to the present patent application. A pattern on the front surface of a frame or on a sheet of an embodiment that can be adhered to the front surface of the frame.

Now, a preferred embodiment of a foldable photo frame with a pattern will be described in detail, and several examples will be provided in the following description. An exemplary embodiment of a collapsible photo frame with a pattern will also be described in detail, although for purposes of brevity some features that are not important for understanding the collapsible photo frame with a pattern are not shown, but are relevant It will still be apparent to those skilled in the art.

In addition, it is to be understood that the disclosed foldable photo frame of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments below, and that the person skilled in the art does not deviate from the object and patent application of the present patent application. Various changes or improvements made by the scope. For example, combinations and/or substitutions of components and/or features of various embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention as claimed and claimed.

In addition, it is to be understood that those skilled in the art are able to devise modifications and variations of the present invention in the scope of the present invention.

1 is a blank for forming a foldable sheet of a frame with a pattern in accordance with an embodiment of the present patent application. As used herein, the term "picture" includes, but is not limited to, a photo, drawing, drawing, portrait, image, pattern, graphic that is printed, depicted, drawn, or otherwise rendered on a surface by someone or something. , schema, etc.

The blank 10 includes a blank body 12 having a front surface 14 and a rear surface 16. The intermediate portion of the blank body 12 can have a central rectangular pattern portion 20 that is adapted to be formed on the front surface 14 of the blank body. The blank body 12 can be made of cardboard or other suitable material.

The blank 10 can include two opposing first wings 30, 30 and two opposing second wings 30', 30'. The two opposing first wings 30, 30 may extend from the two opposing first edges 32, 32 of the central rectangular pattern portion 20, respectively. The two opposing second wings 30', 30' may each extend from two opposite second edges 32', 32' of the central rectangular pattern portion 20. In the present embodiment, two opposite first wings 30, 30 may be formed on the two long sides of the central rectangular pattern portion 20, and two opposite second wings 30', 30' may be formed in the central rectangle. The two short sides of the pattern portion 20 are on. It is to be understood that the central rectangular pattern portion 20 can be rectangular or square.

Each of the first and second wings 30, 30' may include four parallel fold lines 34, 34' that are parallel to the edges that extend out of the wings, and define an elongated frame simulation sequentially from the edges 32, 32'. Slats 40, 40', first elongated locking strips 42, 42', second elongated locking strips 44, 44' and elongated end strips 46, 46'. A frame analog print pattern simulating the surface of the frame of a conventional photo frame may be printed on each of the elongated frame simulation slats 40, 40'. In the present patent application, "conventional photo frame" refers to a photo frame without a pattern.

The four wings 30, 30' can be folded back to the folded position with respect to the fold lines 34, 34', wherein the four end strips 46, 46' rest on the rear surface 16 against the four edges 32 of the central rectangular pattern portion 20, respectively. 32', thereby forming four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' extending along the four edges 32, 32' of the central rectangular pattern portion 20 on the rear surface 16.

The twelve locking mechanisms 1-12 can hold and lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' in the folded position.

Locking mechanism 1-4

The blank 10 can include an elongated slat extension 64 extending from each of the opposite ends of each of the two second elongated locking slats 44 of the opposing first wings 30,30. The elongated slat extension 64 can be flipped about the transverse fold line 62 formed at the opposite end of the elongated slat extension 64 and the second elongated locking slats 44 of the two opposing first wings 30, 30. between. A slit 60 may be formed in the intermediate portion of the lateral fold line 62 along each lateral fold line 62. The blank 10 can include tabs 66 formed at each of the opposite ends of each of the second elongated locking strips 44' of the two opposing second wings 30', 30'. The tab 66 can be rectangular and have two tapered sides.

After the two opposing first wings 30, 30 are folded into the folded position, the four elongated slat extensions 64 can be flipped 90 degrees about the transverse fold line 62 toward the two opposing second edges 32', 32' such that The elongated slat extension 64 can be sandwiched between two rectangular tubular frame portions 50', 50' formed after the two opposing second wings 30', 30' are folded into the folded position. Four tabs 66 can be inserted into the four corners of the frame and joined to the four slits 60 (locking mechanisms 1-4) to lock the four tubular frame portions 50, 50' in the folded position.

Locking mechanism 5-8

The blank 10 can also include tabs 70 formed at one side edge of each of the opposite end portions of each of the first and second elongated locking strips 42' of the two opposing second wings 30', 30'. The side edges are adjacent and perpendicular to the opposite ends of the second elongated locking strips 44' of the two opposing second wings 30', 30', and the tabs 66 are formed opposite the second locking strips 44' On the end.

The blank 10 can also include a shaped slit 80 formed in each of the opposite end portions of each of the first elongated locking strips 42 of the two opposing first wings 30,30. Each forming The slit 80 can include a transverse slit 81 and two longitudinal slits 82 extending from the opposite ends of the transverse slit 81 toward the intermediate portion of the first elongated locking strip 42, respectively. Each shaped slit 80 defines a temporarily covered aperture 83 and cover 87.

Four fins 70 can be placed over the four temporarily covered holes 83, respectively, after the four wings 30, 30' are folded into the folded position. The four flaps 70 can be flipped through the four temporarily covered holes 83 and combined with the four holes 83 to lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' in the locked position. The detailed structure of the fin 70 and the temporarily covered hole 83 will be described later.

The blank 10 may also include gussets 52 formed at each corner of the central rectangular pattern portion 20 between adjacent ends of the elongated frame dummy slats 40, 40' of the four wings 30, 30'. Each gusset 52 is formed with a diagonal fold line 54 where each gusset 52 can be folded inwardly about the diagonal fold line 54 when the four wings 30, 30' are folded into the folded position.

A first opening 86 can be formed in one of the two first elongated locking strips 42, 42 of the two opposing first wings 30, 30, and the second opening 88 can be formed in two opposing second wings One of the two first elongated locking strips 42', 42' of the portions 30', 30' is used to facilitate hanging the frame with the pattern on a wall or a gate or the like.

Figure 1.1 is a blank of a foldable sheet of a first embodiment for forming a single piece of photo frame. The four shaded slats are four elongated frame simulation slats 40, 40&apos; that can be printed on the surface of the conventional frame when the pattern 18 is printed, such as a conventional wooden frame. The four arrows show the pattern area on the front surface 14 of the blank 10.

Figure 1.1.1 is a folded frame with a pattern formed from the blank shown in Figure 1.1. After the four wings 30, 30' are folded into the folded position, the four printed elongate frame emulation slats 40, 40' become the four sides of the folded photo frame. The pattern 18 can be formed in the entire pattern area as indicated by the arrow, or as part of the pattern area.

Figure 1.2 is a blank of a foldable sheet material for forming a second embodiment of a single piece photo frame. The four shaded slats are four elongated frame simulation slats 40, 40' and four edges 32, 32' that can be printed on the surface of the conventional frame when the pattern 18 is printed, as is conventional. Wooden photo frame. The four arrows show the pattern area on the front surface 14 of the blank 10.

Figure 1.2.1 is a folded frame with a pattern formed from the blank shown in Figure 1.2. After the four wings 30, 30' are folded into the folded position, the four printed elongated frame simulation slats 40, 40' become the four sides of the folded frame, and the four printed edges 32, 32' become folded. The front surface of the photo frame. The four printed elongate frame emulation slats 40, 40' and the four printed edges 32, 32' mimic a conventional three-dimensional photo frame. The pattern 18 can be formed in the entire pattern area as indicated by the arrow, or as part of the pattern area.

Furthermore, the first rectangular boundary line 41 may be printed on the front surface 14 along the rectangular inner boundary of the four edges 32, 32', and the second rectangular boundary line 43 may be printed on the front surface along the outer periphery of the rectangle of the pattern 18. 14 is spaced apart from the first rectangular boundary line 41 inwardly to mimic a conventional photo frame having a photo disposed thereon.

Figure 2 shows the folding process of the two opposing first wings 30, 30 of the photo frame. First, the two opposing first wings 30, 30 can be folded back. The direction of folding of one of the two opposing first wings 30, 30 is illustrated by the arrows. Two adhesive tapes 22 can be disposed on the rear surface 16 along the two opposing first edges 32, 32 of the central rectangular pattern portion 20, respectively. When the two opposing first wings 30, 30 are folded into rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50, the two elongated end slats 46, 46 can be adhered to the rear surface 16 of the central rectangular pattern portion 20 by adhesive tape 22. . Glue or other suitable bonding means can be used in place of the adhesive tape 22.

Figures 2.1A-B show the folding of the photo frame into a flat form for packaging. The four elongated slat extensions 64 can be folded inwardly, as shown by the four arrows in Figure 2.1A, the two opposing first wings 30, 30 can be folded back into two opposing rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50, which can be compressed inward, as shown by the other two arrows in Figure 2.1A, becomes as shown in Figure 2.1B Folded flat form. The other two opposing second wings 30', 30' can be folded back about the two innermost fold lines 34, as indicated by the two arrows in Figure 2.1B.

Figures 2.2A-B show the folded photo frame of Figure 2.1 and the backing card 90. Details of the backing card 90 will be described later. The backing card 90 can be placed on the back side of the folded frame as shown by the arrows in Figure 2.2A. Figure 2.2B shows the front side of the folded photo frame. The pattern area is indicated by four arrows. Both the photo frame and the backing plate are in a flat form ready for packaging.

Figure 3 shows the folding process of the two opposing second wings 30', 30' of the photo frame. When the packaged photo frame is unfolded, the two folded opposing rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50 can be restored to a rectangular tubular position. The four elongated slat extensions 64 can be flipped 90 degrees about the transverse fold line 62 toward the two opposing second edges 32', 32' such that the four elongated slat extensions 64 can be sandwiched between two opposing second The wings 30', 30' are folded into the two rectangular tubular frame portions 50', 50' formed after the folded position, as indicated by the arrows. Four tabs 66 can be inserted into the four corners of the frame and joined to the four slits 60 to maintain the four tubular frame portions 50, 50' in the folded position.

According to structural mechanics, the four elongated slat extensions 64 can effectively prevent the two rectangular tubular frame portions 50', 50' formed after the two opposing second wings 30', 30' are folded into the folded position, Thereby, the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' are firmly held in the folded position.

Figure 4 shows the locking mechanism 5-8 of the frame with the pattern. After the four wings 30, 30' are folded into the folded position, four flaps 70 are respectively placed over the four temporarily covered holes 83, and the four flaps 70 are respectively flipped through the temporarily covered holes 83 and held In the four holes 83, the four tubular frame portions 50, 50' are thereby locked in the folded position.

Figure 4.1 is an enlarged view of 1 and 5 of the locking mechanism of the photo frame. The locking mechanisms 1 and 5 (like the locking structures 2 and 6, the locking mechanisms 3 and 7, the locking mechanisms 4 and 8) can together provide a very strong locking strength to the slats of the rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50'. When the preset adhesive area 22 is bonded, the moment The slats of the tubular frame portions 50, 50' are in a folded position, and the two locking points 73, 73 of the flap 70 and the two locking points 67, 67 of the tab 66 act. The rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' can be securely locked and cannot be pulled out in either direction, including the horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

Locking mechanism 9-12

Figure 5 shows the folding of the backing card and the locking mechanism 9-12. The patterned photo frame of the present patent application may also include a separate backing card 90. The backing card 90 can include a rectangular panel 92, and four side slats 94 formed along the four sides of the rectangular panel 92, respectively, such that the four side slats 94 are formed with respect to the four sides along the rectangular panel 92, respectively. After the four backing card fold lines 96 are folded 90 degrees to one side of the rectangular panel 92, the folded backing card 90 can be inserted into a rectangular space defined by the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' in the folded position. The rectangular panel 92 is placed against the rear surface 16 of the central rectangular pattern portion 20, and the four side slats 94 abut against the second elongated locking strips 44, 44' of the four tubular frame portions 50, 50', respectively.

Figure 5.1 is an enlarged view of the locking mechanism 9-12 of the backing card 90. The backing card 90 can also include four square bracket-shaped slits 100, each having square brackets "[" shaped, formed on each backing card fold line 96, forming a narrow fold when the backing card fold line 96 is folded. The groove 102 and the projection 104 having square brackets "[".

Corresponding square bracket-shaped slits 100' may be formed in each of the fold lines 34 between the second elongated locking strips 44, 44' and the elongated end strips 46 of each of the four wings 30, 30', On 34', when the fold lines 34, 34' are folded, a slot 102' and a protrusion 104' having square brackets "[" are formed.

After the four wings 30, 30' are folded into the folded position, the four projections 104 formed on the backing card 90 can be inserted into four corresponding narrows formed on the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50'. In the slot 102', the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' are thereby locked in the locked position.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged view of the locking mechanisms 1 and 5, and Fig. 6.1 shows the detailed structure of the flap 70 and the hole 83, which is the locking mechanism 5-8. Each of the flaps 70 can have two opposite sides that are respectively formed with two projections 71 and define two of the two locking points 73 at the opposite ends of the base 74 of the flap 70, respectively. Relative undercut 72. Each aperture 83 can have two opposing sides formed with two opposing projections 84, respectively, and define two of two corresponding locking points 86 at opposite ends of the transverse slit 81. Corresponding relative undercuts 85.

The width of the flap 70 at the two projections 71 is greater than the width of the aperture 83 at the two opposite projections 84 such that when the flap 70 is flipped through the temporarily covered aperture 83, the two projections of the flap 70 The portions 71 are respectively retained below the two opposing projections 84 of the aperture 83, and the two opposing locking points 73 of the two opposing undercuts 72 of the tab 70 are respectively opposite the respective opposite undercuts of the aperture 83. The two respective locking points 86 of 85 are joined to lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' in the locked position.

According to structural mechanics, the locking points 73, 86 and the opposing undercuts 72, 85 can prevent two opposing rectangular tubular frame portions 50' formed after the two opposing second wings 30', 30' are folded into the folded position. The 50' is spread out so that the four rectangular tubular frame portions 50, 50' are firmly held in the folded position.

As shown in Figure 6, the distance X between the base 74 of the flap 70 and the fold line 34' between the elongated frame dummy slat 40' of the second wing portion 30' and the first elongated locking slat 42' is The distance X1 between the transverse slit 81 and the innermost fold line 34' of the second wing portion 30' is equal. The distance Y between one of the two opposite locking points 73, 73 of the flap 70 and the end of the second elongated locking strip 44' of the second wing 30' and the two opposing locking points 86 of the aperture 83 One of the 86s is equal to the distance Y1 between the fold lines 34 between the first and second elongated locking strips 42, 44 of the first wing portion 30. The distance Z between the two opposite locking points 73, 73 of the flap 70 and the end of the first elongated locking strip 42' of the second wing 30' and the two opposite sides of the aperture 83 The same one of the locking points 86, 86 is equal to the distance Z1 between the fold lines 34 between the elongated frame simulation slats 40 and the first locking slats 42 of the first wing portion 30.

Although the pattern 18 can be printed on the front surface 14 of the blank 10 at the time of forming the blank 10, in the central rectangular pattern portion 20, it will be appreciated that the central rectangular pattern portion 20 can be blank and the pattern 18 can be printed later or It is drawn on the central rectangular pattern portion 20. For example, a printer, such as an inkjet/laser printer, can be used to subsequently print the pattern 18 on the central rectangular pattern portion 20. This can meet the needs of a "print on demand" photo frame. In addition, patterns, such as drawings and drawings, can be drawn or drawn on the central rectangular pattern portion 20, using a brush or any other painting tool.

Figure 7 shows a pattern 18 printed or drawn on a sheet 120 that is adhered to the front surface 14 of the frame, in accordance with another embodiment of the present patent application. In this embodiment, the pattern 18 can be printed or drawn on the sheet 120, which may be in the form of a sheet of paper or a piece of cloth or the like. For example, the pattern 18 can be printed on a paperboard that can be adhered to the central rectangular pattern portion 20 by glue or any other suitable means of bonding. Similarly, a pattern 18, such as a picture, can be drawn on the canvas, which can be adhered to the central rectangular pattern portion 20 by glue or any other suitable means of bonding.

The blank used to form the single piece photo frame in the patent application of the present invention may be made of cardboard. Cardboard has printable, foldable and compressible properties. Using die cutting techniques, the fold lines and locking features can be formed on the paperboard by die cutting to produce a foldable frame. The photo frame thus formed has an appearance similar to a conventional photo frame on which a pattern/photo is placed. The patterned photo frame of the present patent application can be made of a single cardboard. The cardboard can be folded once by hand to form a three-dimensional photo frame with a pattern.

Since the photo frames of the present patent application are made of cardboard, these paperboards can be recycled and are therefore environmentally friendly. The framed photo frame of the present invention is much less expensive to manufacture than a conventional photo frame with separately arranged photos/patterns.

In addition, the photo frame of the present invention having a pattern is suitable for a small amount and a large amount of printing. Offset printing can be used for large quantities of printing, and inkjet printing can be used for small quantities. The content of the drawing, the color of the frame, and the pattern can be easily matched and completed in one print. After the cardboard is die cut by the machine and manually folded and locked, the frame with the pattern is manufactured.

The frame with the pattern of the patent application of the present invention can be packaged into a flat package, which is small in size, light in weight, easy to transport, and inexpensive to mail.

The patterned photo frame of the present patent application can have two adhesive portions and twelve locking points. Users can easily fold and lock the photo frame without the need for additional bonding to secure the photo frame. The folding and locking methods are easy to handle. The final product has an aesthetic effect and a strong structure.

Additional backing cards provide added protection during transport. In addition, when the attached backing card is folded and inserted into the back space of the photo frame, it can reinforce the structure of the photo frame.

While the present invention has been described with reference to a few preferred embodiments, it is noted that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

10‧‧‧ Billets

12‧‧‧ Billet body

14‧‧‧ front surface

16‧‧‧Back surface

20‧‧‧Central rectangular pattern section

30‧‧‧First wing

32‧‧‧ first edge

34‧‧‧Folding line

30’‧‧‧ Second Wing

32’‧‧‧ second edge

34’‧‧·Folding line

40‧‧‧Slim frame simulation slats

42‧‧‧First elongated locking slats

44‧‧‧Second elongated locking slats

46‧‧‧Slim end slats

40’‧‧‧Slim frame simulation slats

42'‧‧‧First elongated locking slats

44’‧‧‧Second slender locking slats

46’‧‧‧Slim end slats

52‧‧‧Corner slats

54‧‧‧ diagonal fold line

60‧‧‧slit

62‧‧‧Horizontal folding line

64‧‧‧Slim slat extension

66‧‧‧Connecting piece

70‧‧‧ wing

80‧‧‧slit

86‧‧‧First opening

88‧‧‧second opening

Claims (20)

A blank for forming a foldable sheet of a frame with a pattern, characterized in that the blank (10) comprises: (a) a blank body (12) having a front surface (14) and a back surface (16); b) a central rectangular pattern portion (20) located in the middle of the blank body (12) and adapted to form thereon a pattern (18) on the front surface (14); (c) two opposing first wings Portions (30, 30) extending from two opposite first edges (32, 32) of the central rectangular pattern portion (20); and (d) two opposing second wings (30', 30) '), respectively extending from two opposite second edges (32', 32') of the central rectangular pattern portion (20); (e) each of the first wing portion and the second wing portion (30, 30') includes four parallel fold lines (34, 34') parallel to the edges extending out of the wings, and the elongated frame simulation is sequentially defined by the first and second edges (32, 32') a slat (40, 40'), a first elongated locking strip (42, 42'), a second elongated locking strip (44, 44') and an elongated end strip (46, 46'); each of the elongated The mold is printed on the frame simulation slats (40, 40') The frame of the frame surface of the conventional photo frame is simulated to print the pattern; (f) the four first and second wings (30, 30') are foldable back to the fold with respect to the fold line (34, 34') Position, in this position, four of the end slats (46, 46') rest on the rear surface (16) against the four first and second edges of the central rectangular pattern portion (20), respectively (32 And 32'), thereby forming four rectangular tubular frame portions extending along the four first and second edges (32, 32') of the central rectangular pattern portion (20) on the rear surface (16) (50, 50'); (g) an elongated slat extension (64), each of the second elongated locking slats (44) of each of the two opposing first wings (30, 30) Opposite end extension; (h) a flap (70) formed on each of the opposite end portions of each of the two opposing second wing portions (30', 30') of the first elongated locking strip (42') a side edge adjacent to and perpendicular to an opposite end of the second elongated locking strip (44') of the two opposing second wings (30', 30'); (i) The two opposite ends of the base (74) of the fin (70) respectively have two opposite undercuts (72) of two locking points (73), two opposite sides of the transverse slit (81) There are two corresponding opposite undercuts (85) at the ends of the two corresponding locking points (86). The blank of claim 1, further comprising: (a) the second elongated lock formed on the elongated slat extension (64) and the two opposing first wings (30, 30) The transverse fold line (62) between the opposite ends of the slats (44) is reversible; (b) a slit (60) is formed along the transverse fold line (62) along each of the transverse fold lines (62) a middle portion; and (c) a connecting piece (66) formed opposite each of the second elongated locking strips (44') of the two opposing second wings (30', 30') End (d) after the two opposing first wings (30, 30) are folded into the folded position, the four elongated strip extensions (64) are oriented opposite the two transverse fold lines (62) The second edge (32', 32') is flipped 90 degrees such that the elongated slat extension (64) is formed after the two opposing second wings (30', 30') are folded into the folded position. Of the two rectangular tubular frame portions (50', 50'), four of the connecting sheets (66) are respectively inserted at the four corners of the photo frame and combined with the four slits (60), thereby placing the four tubular frames The part (50, 50') is locked in the folded position. The blank according to claim 2, further comprising: (a) the connecting piece (66) is formed on the opposite end of the second locking strip (44'); (b) a shaped slit (80) formed at each of the opposite end portions of each of the two opposing first wing portions (30, 30) of the first elongated locking strip (42), each The shaped slit (80) includes a transverse slit (81), and two opposite ends extending from the opposite ends of the transverse slit (81) toward the intermediate portion of the first elongated locking strip (42) Longitudinal slits (82), each shaped slit (80) defining a temporarily covered aperture (83) and a cover (87); (c) in the four first and second wings (30, 30') After folding into the folded position, four of the flaps (70) are respectively arranged on the four temporarily covered holes (83), and the four flaps (70) are respectively turned over through four The hole (83) is temporarily covered and combined with four of the holes (83) to lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions (50, 50') in the locked position. A blank as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of the fins (70) has two opposite sides respectively formed with two projections (71) and defines a base at the flap (70) ( 74) two opposite ends each having two opposite undercuts (72) of two locking points (73), each of the holes (83) having a separate formation with two opposing projections (84) Two opposite sides and defining two respective opposing undercuts (85) having two respective locking points (86) at opposite ends of the transverse slit (81); The width of the sheet (70) at the two projections (71) is greater than the width of the aperture (83) at the two opposing projections (84) such that when the flap (70) is flipped through the temporary cover The hole (83), the two protruding portions (71) of the flap (70) are respectively retained under the two opposite protruding portions (84) of the hole (83), and the flap ( 70) two opposite of the undercut (72) of the two opposite locking points (73) respectively corresponding to the two corresponding ones of the holes (83) of the opposite undercut (85) Point (86) combines so that four of the rectangular tubes The frame portion (50, 50') is locked in the locked position. The blank of claim 1, wherein the first and second edges (32, 32') of the central rectangular pattern portion (20) of the front surface (14) are also printed. A frame having a frame surface simulating a conventional photo frame simulates a print pattern printed on the front surface (14) intermediate the four first and second edges (32, 32'). A blank as claimed in claim 5, further comprising a first rectangular boundary printed on the front surface (14) along a rectangular inner boundary of the four first and second edges (32, 32') a line (41), and a second rectangular boundary line (43) printed on the front surface (14) along a rectangular outer periphery of the pattern (18), and spaced apart inwardly from the first rectangular boundary line (41) ) to mimic a conventional photo frame with a photo set on it. The blank of claim 1, further comprising a phase formed in the elongated frame simulation slats (40, 40') at the four first wings and the second wings (30, 30') Angle slats (52) on each corner of the central rectangular pattern portion (20) between adjacent ends, each of the gusset strips (52) being formed with a diagonal fold line (54), when four of the When the wing and the second wing (30, 30') are folded into the folded position, each of the gussets (52) is folded inwardly about the diagonal fold line (54). The blank of claim 1, wherein two of the two elongated end slats (46, 46) of the opposing first wings (30, 30) pass glue or adhesive tape at the first edge (32) (22) is attached to the rear surface (16) of the central rectangular pattern portion (20). The blank of claim 1, wherein the first opening (86) is formed in two of the first elongated locking strips (42, 42) of the two opposing first wings (30, 30) An upper opening (88) is formed on one of the two first elongated locking strips (42', 42') of the two opposing second wings (30', 30'), To facilitate hanging the photo frame with the pattern on the wall. A blank as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blank body (12) is made of cardboard. A picture frame with a pattern formed by a blank of a foldable sheet material as recited in claim 2. A frame with a pattern as recited in claim 11 further comprising a separate backing card (90), the backing card (90) comprising a rectangular panel (92), and respectively along the rectangular panel (92) Four side slats (94) formed by the four sides such that four of the side slats (94) are respectively associated with four backing card fold lines formed along the four sides of the rectangular panel (92) (96) After folding 90 degrees to one side of the rectangular panel (92), the folded backing card (90) can be inserted into the four defined rectangular tubular frame portions (50, 50') in the folded position. In the rectangular space, the rectangular panel (92) rests on the rear surface (16) of the central rectangular pattern portion (20), and the four side slats (94) respectively abut the four rectangular tubular frames The second elongated locking strip (44, 44') of the portion (50, 50'). The picture frame with a pattern as recited in claim 12 further comprising four square bracket-shaped slits (100) having square brackets "[" formed on each of the backing card folding lines (96). When the backing card folding line (96) is folded, a slot (102) and a protrusion (104) having square brackets "[" shape are formed; a corresponding square bracket-shaped slit (100') is formed at four Each of the first and second wings (30, 30') of the first and second wings (30, 30') is folded between each of the second elongated locking strips (44, 44') and the elongated end strip (46) On the line (34, 34'), when the folding line (34, 34') is folded, a slot (102') and a protrusion (104') having square brackets "[" are formed; After the wing and the second wing (30, 30') are folded into the folded position, four protrusions (104) formed on the backing card (90) are insertable into the four rectangular tubular frames formed Four corresponding slots (102') in the portion (50, 50') thereby locking the four rectangular tubular frame portions (50, 50') in the locked position. A method of making a frame with a pattern from a blank of a foldable sheet, characterized in that it comprises: (a) forming a blank (10) comprising: a blank body (12) having a front surface ( 14) and rear surface (16); a central rectangular pattern portion (20) located in the middle of the blank body (12) and adapted to form thereon a pattern (18) on the front surface (14); two opposing first wings (30, 30) ) extending from two opposite first edges (32, 32) of the central rectangular pattern portion (20), respectively; and two opposite second wings (30', 30') respectively defined by the central rectangle Two opposite second edges (32', 32') of the pattern portion (20) extend; each of the first and second wings (30, 30') includes and extends an edge of the wing Four parallel fold lines (34, 34') parallel to each other, and defined by the first edge and the second edge (32, 32'), the elongated frame simulation slats (40, 40'), first An elongated locking strip (42, 42'), a second elongated locking strip (44, 44') and an elongated end strip (46, 46'); each of the elongated frame simulating strips (40, 40') A frame imitation print pattern emulating a frame surface simulating a conventional photo frame is printed; (b) four of the first wing portions and the second wing portion (30, 30') are folded back about the folding line (34, 34') To the folded position, four ends The strips (46, 46') are respectively resting on the rear surface (16) on the four first and second edges (32, 32') of the central rectangular pattern portion (20) to form the rear surface (16). a four rectangular tubular frame portion (50, 50') extending over the four first and second edges (32, 32') of the central rectangular pattern portion (20); (c) an elongated slat extension (64) extending from each of the opposite ends of each of the two opposing first wing portions (30, 30) of the second elongated locking strip (44) and formed on the elongated strip extension (64) and the lateral fold line (62) between the opposite ends of the second elongated locking strips (44) of the two opposing first wings (30, 30) are reversible; (d) flaps (70) forming one side edge, side of each of the opposite end portions of each of the two opposite second wing portions (30', 30') of the first elongated locking strip (42') The second elongated locking strip of the edge and the two opposite second wings (30', 30') The opposite ends of (44') are adjacent and perpendicular thereto, the tabs (66) being formed on opposite ends of the second locking strip (44'); (e) at the base of the flap (70) Two opposite ends of (74) having two opposite undercuts (72) of two locking points (73), two corresponding ends at opposite ends of the transverse slit (81) Two corresponding opposing undercuts (85) of the locking point (86). The method of claim 14, further comprising printing the pattern on the front surface (14) of the blank (10) in the central rectangular pattern portion (20) while the printing frame simulates the printing pattern (18) . The method of claim 14, further comprising: (a) forming a slit (60) at the same time as forming the blank (10), and forming the slit along each of the lateral folding lines (62) in the lateral direction a middle portion of the folding line (62); and a connecting piece (66) formed on each of the two second elongated locking strips (44') of the two opposing second wings (30', 30') Opposite ends; (b) after the two opposing first wings (30, 30) are folded into the folded position, the four elongated strip extensions (64) are oriented toward the transverse fold line (62) The opposite second edges (32', 32') are turned 90 degrees such that the elongated slat extension (64) is folded over the two opposite second wings (30', 30') to the folded position Of the two rectangular tubular frame portions (50', 50') formed thereafter, four of the connecting sheets (66) are respectively inserted at the four corners of the photo frame and combined with the four slits (60), thereby The tubular frame portion (50, 50') is locked in the folded position. The method of claim 16, further comprising: (a) forming the blank (10) together: a shaped slit (80) formed at each of the opposite end portions of each of the two opposing first wing portions (30, 30) of the first elongated locking strip (42), each shaped The slit (80) includes a transverse slit (81), and two longitudinal slits extending from the opposite ends of the transverse slit (81) to the intermediate portion of the first elongated locking strip (42), respectively a slit (82), each shaped slit (80) defining a temporarily covered aperture (83) and a cover (87), in the four first and second wings (30, 30') After folding into the folded position, four of the flaps (70) are respectively disposed over the four temporarily covered holes (83); and (b) four of the flaps (70) are flipped through four temporary covers, respectively. The hole (83) is combined with four of the holes (83) to lock the four rectangular tubular frame portions (50, 50') in the locked position. The method of claim 15 further comprising, while printing the pattern (18), at the first of the four edges of the central rectangular pattern portion (20) of the front surface (14) And a second edge (32, 32') printing a frame analog print pattern simulating a frame surface of the conventional photo frame, the pattern (18) being printed on the front surface (14) and the first edge and the second In the middle of the edge (32, 32'). The method of claim 18, wherein the printing frame simulates the printing pattern, and is printed along the rectangular inner boundary of the four first and second edges (32, 32'). a first rectangular boundary line (41) on the front surface (14), and a second rectangular boundary line (43) printed on the front surface (14) along the outer periphery of the pattern (18), and inward The first rectangular boundary line (41) is spaced apart to mimic a conventional photo frame having a photo disposed thereon. The method of claim 14, further comprising forming the pattern (18) on the sheet (120), and bonding the sheet (120) having the pattern (18) to the front surface (14). At the central rectangular pattern portion (20).