DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING CARD, PAPERS OR PHOTOGRAPHS

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for supporting cards, papers or photographs, for joining easily and quickly to a surface (2). The device comprises a sheet-type body (1) with a first portion (3) that comprises adhesive on one of the faces thereof and is to be joined to the surface (2), a second portion (4) extending from the first portion (3), forming a first obtuse angle (5), and a third portion (6) which extends from the second portion (4), forming a second obtuse angle (7), the end of which is designed to come into contact with the surface (2), and at least the second portion (4) and the third portion (6) are transparent.

Claims

1. A support device for cards, papers or photographs intended to be joined to a surface (2) and which is characterized in that it comprises a laminate body (1) having: a first portion (3) which has adhesive on one of its faces and is intended to be joined to the surface (2), a second portion (4) which extends from the first portion (3) forming a first obtuse angle (5) a third portion (6) which starts from the second portion (4) forming a second obtuse angle (7) and the end of which is intended to be in contact with the surface (2), and at least the second portion (4) and the third portion (6) are transparent.

2. The support device for cards, papers or photographs according to claim 1, characterized in that the laminate body (1) also comprises a fourth portion (8) which starts from the end of the third portion (6) which is intended to be in contact with the surface (2) forming a third obtuse angle (10).

3. The support device for cards, papers or photographs according to claim 2, characterized in that the fourth portion (8) comprises a hole (9).

4. The support device for cards, papers or photographs according to claim 2, characterized in that the fourth portion (8) is transparent.

5. The support device for cards, papers or photographs according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a sheet with a geometry identical to that of the laminar body (1) and which is joined to the said body at the first portion (3) by means of the adhesive of said first portion (3).

6. The support device for cards, papers or photographs according to claim 1, characterized in that the laminate body (1) is made of plastic.

7. The support device for cards, papers or photographs according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the first portion (3), the second portion (4) or the third portion (6) comprise a plurality of perforations.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to complement the description being made and with the object of helping to better understand the characteristics of the invention, in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, said description is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a set of drawings where, in an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following has been represented:

[0017] FIG. 1 shows a view of the support device for cards, papers and photographs.

[0018] FIG. 2 shows a view of a laminate plate from which two laminate bodies are obtained which form two support devices.

[0019] FIG. 3 shows a view of a support device used to secure a resident parking card.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0020] An exemplary embodiment of the invention is presented below with the aid of FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0021] As can be seen in FIG. 1, the support device for cards, papers or photographs has a configuration which, when it is installed on a surface by joining it to said surface at one of its ends, the other end performs a clamp effect intended to maintain the desired card, paper or photograph adhered to the wall.

[0022] The device comprises a continuous laminate body (1) which comprises a first portion (3) which has adhesive on one of its faces and is intended to be joined to the surface (2). The support device can thus be joined to a wall, to a window, to a metallic surface, to furniture, etc.

[0023] At the same time, the device comprises a second portion (4) which extends from the first portion (3) forming a first obtuse angle (5) and a third portion (6) which starts from the second portion (4) forming a second obtuse angle (7) and the end of which is intended to be in contact with the surface (2). That is to say, an obtuse-angled triangle is formed between the second portion (4), the third portion (6) and the surface (2).

[0024] The first obtuse angle (5) which is formed between the first portion (3) and the second portion (4) is preferably formed when the device is placed in its position. That is to say, when the device is at rest, there are no angles between the first portion (3) and the second portion (4), but rather they are aligned. The first obtuse angle (5) is formed when the first portion (3) is joined to the surface (2). In this position, the second portion (4) extends, separating from the surface (2) with an inclination of more than 90 with respect to the first portion (3) which is joined to said surface (2). As has been described, in this embodiment the first portion (3) and the second portion (4) are a single extended portion and therefore there is not vertex between them, but rather a curve. The first obtuse angle (5) marks the degrees of inclination of the second portion (4) with respect to the first portion (3).

[0025] Owing to the configuration of the device, the end of the third portion (6) intended to be in contact with the surface (2) allows the card, paper or photograph, which is desired to be shown in the support device, to be supported.

[0026] The support device is thus placed on a determined surface (2) joining the first portion (3) to said surface (2). The desired card, paper or photograph are placed, supported on the surface (2) behind the second portion (4) and the third portion (6) and are maintained in said position since the end of the third portion (6) presses them against the surface (2), as is observed in the example of FIG. 3.

[0027] At least the second portion (4) and the third portion (6) are transparent so that they do not affect the view of the card, paper or photograph which is inserted in the device.

[0028] The first portion (3), as it is intended to be adhered to the surface (2), does not necessarily have to be transparent and therefore the manufacturer may take advantage of this in order to make it in any color or with decorative figures. Promotional material may also be inserted in the device.

[0029] In an embodiment of the invention, the laminate body (1) also comprises a fourth portion (8) which starts from the end of the third portion (6) which is intended to be in contact with the surface (2). Said fourth portion (8) preferably forms a third obtuse angle (1) with the third portion (6).

[0030] The function of the fourth portion (8) is to allow a more comfortable grip of the laminate body (1) in order to be able to separate it from the surface (2) at the area of the end of the third portion (6) which exerts pressure on the surface (2) in order to be able to comfortably introduce the desired card, paper or photograph. When said fourth portion (8) is released, the end of the third portion (6) returns to its position and presses the card, paper or photograph which has been inserted, thus ensuring its position.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the fourth portion (8) comprises a hole (9). This hole (9) is intended to facilitate the display of the support device in stores since the hole (9) may be used to house the device on a hanger.

[0032] In an embodiment of the invention, the support device also comprises a sheet with a geometry identical to that of the laminar body (1) and which is joined to the laminate body (1) at the first portion (3) by means of the adhesive of said first portion (3). The sheet has the same portions as the laminate body (1) and they are joined together at the same angles, consequently it is perfectly adapted to the face of the laminate body intended to be opposed to the surface (2).

[0033] It is a sheet which is joined to the laminate body (1) when it is not being used and which may contain promotional material or decorative patterns so that the potential buyer feels more attracted to the product. When it is desired to use the support device, the sheet is removed, detaching it from the first portion (3) of the laminate body (1) and said laminate body (1) is adhered to the desired surface (2) and the desired card, paper or photograph is subsequently inserted.

[0034] The laminate body (1) is preferably made of plastic. This material is sufficiently flexible so as to allow the laminate body to be given the previously described geometry and so that the user may separate it from the surface (2) when the cards, papers or photographs are inserted.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the manufacture of the laminate body of the present invention is carried out, proceeding from a plastic plate on which a die-cutter is applied by means of which each laminate body (1) is cut. The laminate bodies (1) are subsequently introduced into presses by means of which they are folded at the desired points in order to obtain the previously described obtuse angles. With these press strokes, the final desired form is obtained.

[0036] In FIG. 2, an exemplary embodiment of the support device is seen in which the die-cutting lines, by way of which the cuts are produced, have been indicated. In this case, a geometry has been selected which allows two identical devices to be obtained with only one die-cutting in order to take the fullest advantage of the laminate plate from which its configuration proceeds.

[0037] In another embodiment of the invention, at least the first portion (3), the second portion (4) or the third portion (6) comprise a plurality of perforations. These perforations may be made in the same die-cutting machine in which the laminate bodies are cut and may have a decorative function.

[0038] As has been previously described, the second portion (4) and the third portion (6) (also the fourth portion (8) in the case there is one) must be transparent in order to not interfere with the view of the card, paper or photograph. However, owing to the perforations, which may have any form, such as for example a star form, the support device may be personalized.