DIY Frame for Picture or Poster

Abstract

A fame kit for a sheet-like object includes a frame arrangement and a positioning arrangement. The frame arrangement includes a plurality of frame units of a plurality of lengths provided for selection and a coupling connector for detachably connecting two frame units. The positioning arrangement includes a positioning unit and a positioning support inherently provided for each of the frame unit for supporting the positioning unit. The positioning unit is detachably connected and provided to the positioning support, including a supporting arm connecting to the positioning support to secure into position and a resilient biasing arm integrally extended from the supporting arm such that a biasing portion is defined at which the sheet-like object is biased to position onto the frame arrangement. The positioning unit also provides a guiding slot for guiding an insertion of the sheet-like object.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A frame for a sheet-like object, comprising:
 a frame arrangement comprising a plurality of frame units and coupling connectors; wherein said plurality of frame units are detachably connected by said coupling connectors to form a frame structure for framing the sheet-like object; and   means for positioning and retaining the sheet-like object onto the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each of said frame unit body has an elongated construction defining as a front side and a rear side opposite to the front side that the sheet-like object is arranged to be positioned through the rear side of the frame unit body of the frame unit. 
     
     
         3 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of said frame units have a plurality of length provided for selection. 
     
     
         4 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the number of said frame units is varied to from different frame structure. 
     
     
         5 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said positioning means comprises a clipping arm integrally formed with said frame unit for holding the sheet-like object, and other said frame units have block-like cross sections. 
     
     
         6 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein each of said coupling connectors comprises a first locking member and a second locking member provided at a first end and a second end of said frame unit body respectively, wherein said first locking member and said second locking member are coupled with each other to lock said frame unit bodies with each other. 
     
     
         7 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said second locking member is a receiving cavity and said first locking member is a protruded member arranged for inserting into said receiving cavity. 
     
     
         8 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said protruded member has a tapered end portion and an enlarged base portion. 
     
     
         9 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said protruded member is rigid and cylindrical in structure. 
     
     
         10 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said second locking member is a receiving groove and said first locking member is a protruded member arranged for sliding into said receiving groove. 
     
     
         11 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said first locking member is a corner locking member having a L-shaped structure and said second locking member is a receiving cavity. 
     
     
         12 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said coupling connector is a bracket-type connector, wherein said coupling connector has a L-shaped structure having two coupling arms, and provides two coupling grooves through said two coupling arms respectively for receiving and coupling said two frame units. 
     
     
         13 . The frame for a sheet-like object, wherein said positioning means comprises a positioning arrangement comprising a positioning unit and a positioning support supporting said positioning unit, wherein said positioning unit comprises a supporting arm connecting to said positioning support to secure into position, a biasing arm which is resilient integrally extended from said supporting arm, and a biasing portion provided through said biasing arm. 
     
     
         14 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said positioning support is a support coupling hole provided on said frame unit and said supporting arm connected to said support coupling hole to secure into position. 
     
     
         15 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said supporting arm is a L-shaped, and said biasing arm is a U-shaped structure. 
     
     
         16 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said supporting arm is an I-shaped structure, and said biasing arm is a U-shaped structure. 
     
     
         17 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said positioning unit further comprises a handle portion integrally and outwardly extended from said U-shaped biasing arm for providing a handle. 
     
     
         18 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said positioning support is a support coupling through-hole provided on said frame unit and said supporting arm is penetrated through and connected to said support coupling through-hole so that said sheet-like object is pressed against said frame body of said frame unit by said biasing portion to secure into position. 
     
     
         19 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 18 , wherein said supporting arm further comprises a supporting arm lock to reinforce the connection between said supporting arm and said support coupling through-hole and a handle portion for providing a handle. 
     
     
         20 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said positioning support is a supporting surface on said frame unit body of said frame unit and said supporting arm is connected to said support surface, wherein said biasing arm is arranged for pressing towards said supporting aim so that said sheet-like object is positioned between said supporting arm and said biasing arm. 
     
     
         21 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 20 , wherein a guiding slot is formed by a straight side and a curved side is provided between said supporting arm and said biasing arm. 
     
     
         22 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 21 , wherein said supporting arm is a L-shaped connecting surface so that said supporting arm is mounted onto said support surface. 
     
     
         23 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 22 , wherein said positioning unit further comprises a junction portion integrally provided between said biasing arm and said supporting arm which is able to provide a position adjustment for said biasing aim to optimize the positioning of said biasing portion. 
     
     
         24 . The frame for a sheet-like object, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one mounting strap unit to enhance the central support of the sheet-like object, wherein said mounting strap unit further comprises an elongated strap body having two ends and two strap connecting holes provided at said two ends of said mounting strap unit.