Multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding
A multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding includes a front part and a rear part, which are integrally connected to each other or are not connected to each other. The photo frame is one-piece molded and made of an environment protective and single plastic material, such as PET, by way of heating vacuuming and extruding, so that the photo frame can be easily manufactured, the single material can be easily recycled, and the economic effectiveness of reducing the cost can be obtained. Thus, a photo, a picture, a commendation, a certificate or a voucher may be interposed between the front and rear parts and may be represented.
(1) Field of the Invention
The invention relates to an improved structure of a photo frame, and more particularly to a multi-function diversified photo frame, which is integrally formed by way of simple vacuum molding, has the low cost, and satisfies the environment protective purpose and multi-purpose requirements of the users.
(2) Description of the Prior Art
A conventional photo frame mainly has an outer frame made of a plastic, acrylic, metallic or woody material so that the photo may be placed therein. Then, a baseplate is provided to cover the outer frame, and many ambient positioning locks are distributed to fix the outer frame to the baseplate. Thus, the photo can be represented and the fancy feeling can be obtained.
However, the combination of various materials is usually used in exterior designs and shapes of this kind of photo frames in order to satisfy the preference of most users. Thus, the production is complicated and only the single function is obtained. After a period of time, the photo frame may be superannuated and thrown away by the user, and the user may again purchase a new one. Thus, more waste materials are formed. Because the prices of some materials are very high, a lot of money is wasted if the photo frame is arbitrarily thrown away. Alternatively, the photo frame being thrown away cannot be easily recycled so that the second environment protective problem is caused.
In addition, the significant problem of the photo frame in use is that the photo only can be put into the photo frame in a complicated and inconvenient manner. Because the baseplate is combined with the outer frame through several ambient positioning locks, the user may feel too complicated when he or she changes the photo frequently, and the utility thereof is thus deteriorated.
Consequently, the structure of the conventional photo frame still has to be improved.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is therefore an object of the invention to provide a multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding so as to hoard or hang print/graphic documents including photos, commendations, certificates and vouchers and to achieve the more flexible, simpler and multi-purpose diversified hoarding and representing effects.
Another object of the invention is to provide a multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding and one-piece molding using an environment protective plastic material as a base material. Thus, the manufacturing processes are simple, the cost is low, the resource can be recycled and the product competition ability can be enhanced.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding, wherein the overall special outer shape of the photo frame can obtain the lifelike interest and glorify the photo frame.
Yet still another object of the invention is to provide a multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding, wherein a small-sized article (souvenir) associated with the situation of the photo can be placed therein so that the deep memory can be obtained.
Yet still another object of the invention is to provide a multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding, wherein the vacuum molded photo frame with printed patterns is directly combined with an outer frame, which is printed with colors or patters so that the more flexible applications can be obtained.
To achieve the above-identified objects, the invention provides a multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding. The photo frame includes a front part and a rear part, which are integrally connected to each other or are not connected to each other. A photo, a picture, a commendation, a certificate or a voucher may be interposed between the front and rear parts so that it can be represented. Also, through holes may be formed on tops of the front and rear parts or backsides of the front and rear parts close to edges so that the photo frame may be hung.
In the photo frame, overall edge shapes, such as various geometric images, cartoon images, conventional wood frames, artistic shapes, imitation metal shapes and special thematic shapes, are pre-configured. Colors or patterns corresponding to the shapes are printed. A three-dimensional embossed shape is extruded using corresponding molds by way of vacuuming so that a photo may be interposed between the front and rear parts and the pretty photo frame that can be easily placed can be formed.
The photo frame is one-piece molded and made of an environment protective and single plastic material, such as PET, by way of heating vacuuming and extruding, so that the photo frame can be easily manufactured, the single material can be easily recycled, and the economic effectiveness of reducing the cost can be obtained.
In the photo frame, a protruding accommodating portion may be formed on the rear part or the front part so that the small-sized article can be placed therein, and the enshrined value and deep memory can be obtained.
When the photo frame is not printed with patterns, it can be directly combined with an outer frame, which is pre-formed, has specific patterns and shapes and has a photo representing room, so that the application becomes more flexible and diversified, and the combination may be made more easily.
Further aspects, objects, and desirable features of the invention will be better understood from the detailed description and drawings that follow in which various embodiments of the disclosed invention are illustrated by way of examples.
Each of the front part 10 and the rear part 20 is made of an environment protective and single plastic material, such as PET. Each of the overall edge shapes of the front and rear parts is pre-configured and may be an geometric image, a cartoon image, a wood frame, an artistic shape, an imitation metal shape and a special thematic shape. An inner surface of a side frame is printed with colors or patterns having corresponding shapes by way of color printing. A three-dimensional embossed shape matching with the color patterns is extruded using corresponding molds by way of heating vacuuming so that the pretty photo frame 1 with the visual effects is formed. In use, a photo, a picture, a commendation, a certificate or a voucher may be interposed between the front part 10 and the rear part 20. In addition, through holes 11 and 21 may be formed on tops of the front and rear parts or backsides of the front and rear parts close to edges so that the photo frame 1 may be hung.
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Furthermore, the photo frame 1 of the invention may further be formed of the colorless (transparent) material or the material with the primary color (self-color) by way of heating vacuuming. Then, diversified combination patterns of a colored and patterned outer frame 40 can be combined with the photo frame 1. As shown in
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New characteristics and advantages of the invention covered by this document have been set forth in the foregoing description. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention. Changes in methods, shapes, structures or devices may be made in details without exceeding the scope of the invention by those who are skilled in the art. The scope of the invention is, of course, defined in the language in which the appended claims are expressed.
Claims
1. A multi-function diversified photo frame formed by way of simple vacuum molding, the photo frame comprising a front part and a rear part, winch are integrally connected to each other or are not connected to each other, the photo frame being characterized in that:
- overall edge shapes of the front and rear parts are pre-configured, an inner surface of a side frame is printed with colors or patterns having corresponding shapes by way of color printing, and a three-dimensional embossed shape is extruded using corresponding molds by way of heating vacuuming so that a photo may be interposed between the front and rear parts;
- a protruding accommodating portion is protruded from a lower bottom of the rear part and the accommodating portion (22) has polygonal shape with four straight sides so that the accommodating portion can stand stably; and
- a further cambered protruding accommodating portion is formed on the front part near a lower side frame.
2. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein a hollow portion is formed at a middle of the front part.
3. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein each of the front and rear parts is made of an environment protective and single plastic material.
4. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein a shape of the side frame of each of the front and rear parts is a geometric image, a cartoon image, a wood frame, an artistic shape, an imitation metal shape and a special thematic shape.
5. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein the photo interposed between the front and rear parts is replaced with a picture, a commendation, a certificate or a voucher.
6. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein through holes are formed on tops of the front and rear parts or backsides of the front and rear parts close to edges so that the photo frame is hung.
7. (canceled)
8. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein a metal block is disposed in the accommodating portion to stabilize a center of gravity of the photo frame.
9. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein the accommodating portion has a circular-arc-shaped surface so that the accommodating portion may swing in a tumbler-like manner.
10-11. (canceled)
12. The photo frame according to claim 1, wherein an outer frame is combined with the photo frame, the outer frame is printed with or color-drawn with patterns and is press-cut, and the outer frame has a window for photo showing at a middle range.
13. The photo frame according to claim 12, wherein the outer frame is combined with the photo frame by way of engaging or adhering.
Type: Application
Filed: May 8, 2008
Publication Date: Nov 12, 2009
Inventor: Jack Chang (Taipei)
Application Number: 12/149,801