Display frame with inserts

Abstract

A display frame according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. Each of the plurality of frame sections includes a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position. In various embodiments, the display frame further includes an insert that is slidably received in one of the channels. In one embodiment, the insert at least partially forms the front face of one the frame sections and displays at least one of text and graphics. In another embodiment, the insert includes a mounting feature for mounting an object to the display frame.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A display frame comprising:
 a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member to define a display area, each of the plurality of frame sections including a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position; and   an insert slidably received in one of the channels, the insert at least partially forming the front face of one of the frame sections and displaying at least one of text and graphics.   
     
     
         2 . The display frame of  claim 1 , wherein the channel has a C-shaped cross section and includes tabs that extend partially over a front face of the insert. 
     
     
         3 . The display frame of  claim 2 , wherein the insert bows outward from the channel and the tabs have edges that are beveled. 
     
     
         4 . The display frame of  claim 1 , wherein the channel is attached to the cover member using at least one of adhesive, a weld, a solder, and a fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The display frame of  claim 1 , wherein the insert is formed from a substantially rigid material so that the insert is only insertable in the one of the channels when the cover member is in the open position. 
     
     
         6 . The display frame of  claim 1 , wherein the insert has a first length that is less than a second length of the one of the frame sections. 
     
     
         7 . The display frame of  claim 6 , wherein the insert includes a plurality of inserts that are slidably received in the one of the channels. 
     
     
         8 . The display frame of  claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a base portion insertable into the one of the channels, a display portion, and a stem extending between the base portion and the display portion. 
     
     
         9 . The display frame of  claim 8 , wherein the display portion includes a plate and a plurality of tabs that extend outward from the plate. 
     
     
         10 . A display frame comprising:
 a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member to define a display area, each of the plurality of frame sections including a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position; and   an insert slidably received in one of the channels, the insert including a mounting feature for mounting an object to the display frame.   
     
     
         11 . The display frame of  claim 10 , wherein the channel includes tabs that extend partially over a front face of the insert. 
     
     
         12 . The display frame of  claim 11 , wherein the insert includes flanges, supports extending outward from the flanges, and a bridge extending between and connecting the supports, the tabs of the channel extending over the flanges to retain the insert in the channel. 
     
     
         13 . The display frame of  claim 12 , wherein the bridge defines an aperture for receiving a fastener to mount the object to the display frame. 
     
     
         14 . The display frame of  claim 10 , wherein the insert includes a base portion insertable into the one of the channels, a display portion, and a stem extending between the base portion and the display portion. 
     
     
         15 . The display frame of  claim 14 , wherein the display portion includes a plate and a plurality of tabs that extend outward from the plate. 
     
     
         16 . The display frame of  claim 10 , further comprising the object, wherein the insert includes a standoff and the object defines a slot configured to slidably engage the standoff to mount the object to the display frame. 
     
     
         17 . A display frame comprising:
 a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member to define a display area, each of the plurality of frame sections including a base member;   a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member with a channel attached to the cover member; and   a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position.   
     
     
         18 . The display frame of  claim 17 , further comprising an insert slidably received in the channel. 
     
     
         19 . The display frame of  claim 17 , wherein the channel has a C-shaped cross section. 
     
     
         20 . The display frame of  claim 17 , wherein the channel is attached to the cover member using at least one of adhesive, a weld, a solder, and a fastener.