Patent ID: 6216377
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A display frame for displaying a sheet-like article, comprising attachment means for retaining the article on said display frame, viewing means for allowing at least part of the article to be viewed when mounted to said display frame, and at least one support stand pivotally connected to a rear wall of said display frame along a first pivot axis, said support stand being reversibly pivotable between an inoperative retracted position wherein said support stand is substantially parallel to said rear wall and an operative extended stand position wherein said support stand extends at an angle with respect to said rear wall for allowing said display frame to be supported on a substantially horizontal support surface, said support stand having locking means adapted upon pivot of said support stand from said inoperative retracted position to said operative extended stand position thereof to displace relative to said first pivot axis, wherein in said operative extended stand position, said locking means are resiliently biased against one of said rear wall and said sheet-like article to retain said support stand in said operative extended stand position.