GB2484994A - A frame for releasably mounting tiles - Google Patents
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Abstract
The frame 10, which is intended to be fastened to a wall 12 and may be sheet metal, comprises a plurality of shaped apertures 14. The frame and the apertures may be rectangular and the apertures may have other shapes, such as circular, triangular or diamond. The articles may be tiles and these may have projections 34 or a rubber insert or gasket 18 to allow them to fit snugly in the apertures. The articles may also be electrical sockets, photo frames air vents, clocks, lights, televisions. The frame may be located on a kitchen wall and may hold the tiles against the wall and allow tiles to be simply slotted in and out to allow them to be easily changed.
Description
A WALL FRAME
The present invention relates to a wall frame. More especially, the invention relates to a frame for attachment to a wall in which wall tiles can be mounted.
The choice of tiles in a room of a house, especially in a kitchen, is very personal and is dependent on the design taste of every individual.
Kitchen tiles are available in a vast array of different designs and colours.
In the majority of cases when moving into a new home, the existing kitchen tiles are not exactly to the new homeowners liking and very often these tiles will be one of the first things to be changed to give new owners a sense of belonging.
The mere changing of tiles, unfortunately, is not a simple process. It requires a considerable amount of manual labour and expense to remove the original tiles and replace them with new ones. For these reasons, once replaced, it is unlikely for the majority of people that the tiles will be changed again, often for entire period that the people live in the home, no matter how tired and old-fashioned the tiles may begin to appear.
The present invention seeks to overcome the aforementioned problems providing a frame for attachment to a wall, for example, a kitchen wall, in which tiles can be releasably mounted. The use of frame to hold the tiles against the wall allows chosen tiles to be simply slotted in and out to allow them to be easily changed, for example by a new owner of the home. Furthermore, the tiles can be changed regularly, for example to suit the time of year. Christmas themed tiles could, for example, be inserted into the frame during the Christmas period and these could be replaced with the "normal" tiles thereafter.
Moreover, the frame arrangement allows the insertion of other articles, such as clocks, or lights designed in such a way as to have the same profile as a tile.
According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a frame io attachment for a wall, the frame having a plurality of apertures which, in use, articles can be inserted, the frame having retaining means to retain the articles within the frame, and whereby the articles can be released from the retaining means.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures in which Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of part of a wall frame constructed in accordance with the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of a tile with retaining means constructed in accordance with the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of the wall frame of Figure 1 with tiles of Figure 2 retained therein; Figure 4 is schematic illustrations of various types of articles, as an alternative to standard tiles, that could be used in conjunction with the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic illustrations of a second embodiment of the invention; Figures 6A is a schematic illustration of a wall tile suitable for use with the embodiment of Figure 5; and Figure 6B is a side view of the tile of Figure 6A.
Figure 1 illustrates a basic embodiment of the invention. The invention comprises a frame 10 for mounting on a wall of a building. The frame 10 is preferably made from a sheet metal material with, for example, a brushed or polished chrome front, with the intention that such materials would suit the majority of metal finished modern kitchens.
It is clearly appreciated though that the frame 10 could be made from any other material provided the frame is able to provide a structure for retaining articles, as will be described later. The material would preferably comprise a rigid or semi-rigid structure such as wood or plastic, but may also be formed from a rubber or rubber-like compound.
The frame 10 has means to attach the frame 10 to a wall of a building.
The attachment means could be, for example, a standard screw fixing 12 as can be seen in Figure 1. The screws would preferably have a dome-shaped top to create a smooth finish.
Other well-known methods could alternatively be used to fix the frame 10 to the wall. For example, batons could be located along each edge for the frame 10. Alternatively, the frame 10 could, for example, have a surface carrying adhesive to adhere the frame 10 the wall.
The frame 10 has a plurality of shaped recesses 14 in which articles, for example, wall tiles of corresponding shape can be retained. For simplicity each recess 14 in Figure 1 is shown as square shaped to fit a "standard" square-shaped waJl tiJe 16 (see Figure 2). It will be appreciated though that the recesses 14 could be formed as any shape which corresponds to the article concerned.
Rather than recesses 14, the frame 10 may be provided with apertures extending entirely through the frame 10.
The frame 10 could be pre-fabricated to any required dimension of length, width and/or thickness.
Referring now to Figure 2, a wall tile 16 suitable for being retained within the frame 10 is provided with a rubber surround insert 18 which extends around its entire periphery. The tile 16 has a peripheral recess to accommodate the insert 18. The rubber insert 18 provides a simple mechanism to insert the tile 16 into a recess 14 of the frame 10. It also provides a mechanism to allow easy withdrawal of the tile 16 from that recess 14 (part of the rubber insert 18 can be simply pulled outwardly with the user's fingers to allow the tile 16 to then be gripped and pulled away from the frame 10.
Finally, the rubber insert 18 provides a simple mechanism for retaining the tile 16 within the frame 10.
io Figure 5 illustrates a further embodiment of the invention.
In this embodiment the frame 20 takes the form of a rectangular box frame. The frame 20 is made of brushed metal material, stainless steel or the like.
The frame 20 may, alternatively be formed as an aluminium extrusion.
A plurality of laser cut-out sections 22 are formed in a front face 24 of the frame 20.
The rear face 26 of the frame 20 has a plurality of apertures 28 which, in use, receive screws (through the cut out sections 22) to mount the frame against a wall.
End caps 30 are provided to push fit into the sides of the frame 20. The end caps 30 are made from metal. They could, alternatively be made from a plastic material.
Figure 6 shows a tile 32 suitable for use with the frame 20. The tile 32 is constructed from a single piece injection moulded plastic. One side of the tile 32 is formed with projections 34 which, in use, extend, in a snug fit manner, into the cut out sections 22 of the front face 24 of the frame, to retain the tile 32 against the front of the frame.
Once in position, the tile 32 overlies the cut out section 22, and the screw behind it so that no gaps or mounting fixtures are visible.
In an alternative embodiment the tile is made from a more conventional material, such as ceramic or glass and has, on one side, the plastic projection 34 affixed thereto.
Figure 5 shows the cut out sections 22, and the plastic projections 34 as being square. It is envisaged however that the cut out sections 22 and the correspondingly-shaped projections 34 could be of any shape or size.
The frame 20 has particular application in kitchen design. The frame 20 could, however, be used as a decorative means for any room. The tiles 32 could be replaced by a selection of different objects such as, without limitation, electrical sockets, photograph frames, air vents, clocks, lights or even television screens.
The tiles 32, though shown in Figure 6 as being square, could have any chosen profile. They could, for example but without limitation, be circular, triangular or diamond shape.
A cottage-style look may, for example, be used by placing the tiles in a diamond formation. The frame system may therefore be used to give modern or traditional appearances.
The cut-out sections 22 and the corresponding tile projections 34 need not have the same profile as the tile 32 or alternative object to be retained against the frame 22.
In this embodiment tiles 32 are easily inserted and removed from the frame 20, using a simple push-in and pull-out technique. A separate piece of apparatus may be provided to initiate removal of tiles 32 if required.
The simplicity of the frame structure allows an entire length of frame section to be manufactured and cut to suit, possibly in the retail outlet.
The cut-out sections 22 are generally arranged in a recurring pattern.
The cut-out sections 22 nearest the end of the frame 20 may be specifically located at pre-determined distances from the end so that, visually, the gaps between tiles appear consistent throughout, and in particular at corner joints where two frame ends positioned right angles to each other may overlap.
As already described, the articles for retainment within the frame 10,20 are not limited to wall tiles. Other wall-hanging articles can be designed so as to be able to be retained within the frame 10, 20. Figure 4 illustrates examples of other items, which include, without limitation, a clock, a light-source, a light-switch or even electrical socket. On a larger scale, a television screen may be retained within a section of the frame 10, 24. The profile of these articles, or indeed wall tiles 16, 34 is not restricted to square as the recesses 14, 22 can be formed to any specific shape.
It wiJI be appreciated that the foregoing are merely exampJe of embodiments and just some examples of their use. The skilled reader will readily understand that modifications can be made thereto without departing from the true scope of the invention.
Claims (9)
- Claims 1. A frame attachment for a wall, the frame having a plurality of shaped apertures in which, in use, articles can be inserted, the frame having retaining means to retain the articles within the frame, whereby the articles can be released from the retaining means.
- 2. A frame according to claim 1, further comprising means to attach io the frame to the wall.1
- 3. A frame according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the frame takes the form of a rectangular box frame. Co
- 4. A frame according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the frame is r made from sheet metal.
- 5. A frame according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the articles have a surface on which a projection is formed, or attached thereto, the projection having a shaped profile that is complimentary to an aperture of the frame so that the projection can be received within the aperture in a snug-fit manner.
- 6. A frame according to claim 5, wherein the aperture and the projection have a rectangular profile.
- 7. A frame according to claim 5, wherein the aperture and projection have a rectangular circular.
- 8. A frame according to any preceding claim wherein the article takes the form of a wall tile.
- 9. A frame substantially as hereinbefore described and referred to in the accompanying figures. r CoC r
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB1018419.0A GB2484994A (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2010-11-01 | A frame for releasably mounting tiles |
| PCT/GB2011/001543 WO2012059712A1 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2011-10-31 | A wall frame |
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| GB1018419.0A GB2484994A (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2010-11-01 | A frame for releasably mounting tiles |
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| GB2484994A true GB2484994A (en) | 2012-05-02 |
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| GB1207685A (en) * | 1967-08-04 | 1970-10-07 | Hereford Tiles Ltd | Improvements in means for fixing tiles |
| GB2032977A (en) * | 1978-11-01 | 1980-05-14 | Gpg Int Ltd | Moulded Panel Supports for Tiles |
| GB2221932A (en) * | 1988-05-28 | 1990-02-21 | Lewis Neil Pengelley | Tile jig |
| GB2388126A (en) * | 2002-05-02 | 2003-11-05 | Ray Fisher Construction Ltd | Tile jig |
| US20040093819A1 (en) * | 2002-11-20 | 2004-05-20 | Donald Ritzer | Decorative ceiling, wall and floor structure |
| US6751916B1 (en) * | 1999-06-24 | 2004-06-22 | Sandy A. Ritzer | Decorative structure with slotted grid and detachably secured tiles |
| GB2426527A (en) * | 2005-05-26 | 2006-11-29 | Rhr Solutions Ltd | A tile and tiling apparatus |
| GB2452979A (en) * | 2007-09-22 | 2009-03-25 | George Lima | Tile Insertion System comprising wall grid and tile assembly template |
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| US20040226230A1 (en) * | 2003-05-16 | 2004-11-18 | Donald Ritzer | Decorative ceiling, wall, and floor structure |
| US20090313919A1 (en) * | 2008-06-24 | 2009-12-24 | Ming-Ching Chuang | Panel assembly structure for multiple purposes |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB1207685A (en) * | 1967-08-04 | 1970-10-07 | Hereford Tiles Ltd | Improvements in means for fixing tiles |
| GB2032977A (en) * | 1978-11-01 | 1980-05-14 | Gpg Int Ltd | Moulded Panel Supports for Tiles |
| GB2221932A (en) * | 1988-05-28 | 1990-02-21 | Lewis Neil Pengelley | Tile jig |
| US6751916B1 (en) * | 1999-06-24 | 2004-06-22 | Sandy A. Ritzer | Decorative structure with slotted grid and detachably secured tiles |
| GB2388126A (en) * | 2002-05-02 | 2003-11-05 | Ray Fisher Construction Ltd | Tile jig |
| US20040093819A1 (en) * | 2002-11-20 | 2004-05-20 | Donald Ritzer | Decorative ceiling, wall and floor structure |
| GB2426527A (en) * | 2005-05-26 | 2006-11-29 | Rhr Solutions Ltd | A tile and tiling apparatus |
| GB2452979A (en) * | 2007-09-22 | 2009-03-25 | George Lima | Tile Insertion System comprising wall grid and tile assembly template |
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