Frame system

Abstract

A frame system comprises two abutting frame members with a slot formed between the frame members. A cover strip is provided to fit within the slot so as to cover the join between the abutting frame members.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A frame system comprising at least two abutting frame members forming a join, a slot being formed by the abutting frame members wherein an elongate member is provided to fit within said slot so as to substantially cover said join.  
     
     
         2 . A frame system according to    claim 1    wherein said elongate member comprises two protrusions, each protrusion adapted to fit within a correspondingly formed slot within each frame member.  
     
     
         3 . A frame system according to    claim 1    wherein each frame member comprises a protrusion and wherein said protrusions are provided opposite one another and are adapted to fit within slots formed within said elongate member.  
     
     
         4 . A frame system according to    claim 1    wherein said elongate cover is a join cover.  
     
     
         5 . A frame system according to    claim 4    wherein said join cover comprises a rounded side which, when in-situ, said rounded side of said joint cover is externally visible.  
     
     
         6 . A frame system according to    claim 4    wherein, in-situ, said join cover does not extend beyond said frame members.  
     
     
         7 . A frame system according to    claim 1    wherein the frame members form the corner of a frame system.  
     
     
         8 . A frame system according to    claim 7    wherein the frame members and said join cover are manufactured from wood.  
     
     
         9 . A frame system according to    claim 4    wherein said join cover fits over said join such that when the frame members are joined together said join cover is provided over said join in a substantially central location.  
     
     
         10 . A frame system according to    claim 1    wherein said frame members comprise at least one corner and are angled toward each other at one of their ends such that they abut each other at one of their corners so as to form a notch therebetween, said elongate member being positioned within said notch so as to cover the join formed by the abutting frame members.  
     
     
         11 . A frame system according to    claim 10    wherein said corners are chamfered.