Modular frame systems

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for a modular frame system. The frame system provides flexibility and ease in configuring a visual display. In embodiments, the frame system may include additional elements such as whiteboards, magnetic boards, shelves, and the like.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A modular frame system comprising:
 a plurality of modular frame portions, each modular frame portion including a backing substructure and a plurality of side members, the side members including a channel to receive the backing substructure, the side members also including a plurality of clip guides forming clip channels in the side members, each modular frame portion also including a hanging, mounting, or displaying mechanism; and   a fastening mechanism configured to removably attach together at least one side member of at least two different modular frame portions it the clip channels of each of the at least one side member.   
     
     
         2 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the fastening mechanism is a spring clip. 
     
     
         3 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the spring clip includes lever arms configured to open the spring clip. 
     
     
         4 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the listening mechanism is a clip configured to attached with a bolt, screw, or rivet. 
     
     
         5 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the fastening mechanism includes a slot to receive both of the side members of the least two different modular frame portions. 
     
     
         6 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the plurality of modular frame portions are of different dimensions. 
     
     
         7 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the plurality of modular frame portions are fabricated from a material from the group: wood, metal, composite, and plastic. 
     
     
         8 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the hacking substructure is fabricated from a material from the group: corrugated hacking, cardboard, cardstock, wood, composites, metal, plastic, acrylic, and foam core. 
     
     
         9 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the fastening mechanism is a groove-and-tongue mechanism built into the plurality of modular frame portions. 
     
     
         10 . The modular frame system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the modular frame system is configured to display an image.