WO2005046395A1 - Portable easel - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
- B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
- B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B97/00—Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- A47B97/04—Easels or stands for blackboards or the like
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- the present invention relates generally to artistic equipment, and more particularly, to a portable easel that can be reconfigured into a carrying case for art supplies and drawing materials.
- the portable easel finds particular use among children and other amateur artists.
- Easels for supporting and displaying artwork are well known in the art. Often, to effect portability, it is desirable that an easel be designed to break down into an easy to handle configuration. Simplicity of the portable easel construction is especially desirable when the anticipated use of the portable easel is primarily by children or other amateurs. Also well known are carrying cases having storage compartments for storing and transporting various drawing materials such as paints, brushes, pens, pencils, and sheets of paper. Additionally, there are devices that incorporate the features of both a portable easel and a carrying case into a single assembly that may be configured for use by children. Often though, the storage compartment on such prior art easels is difficult to access and may involve additional moving parts that further complicate the design. Furthermore, it is often difficult to verify the contents of the storage compartment without considerable manipulation of the easel.
- the present invention provides a portable easel that can be reconfigured into a carrying case having a viewable storage compartment.
- the easel of the present invention includes an upper housing portion that is pivotally connected to a lower housing portion along a side thereof. The pivotal connection allows the upper housing portion to move between an inclined position in which the upper housing portion provides an inclined surface for displaying art work and a closed position in which the upper housing portion overlays the lower housing portion.
- the easel may include a stand that extends between the upper housing portion and the lower housing portion.
- To store and transport art supplies and drawing materials there is formed into the lower housing portion a storage compartment into which such supplies and materials can be placed.
- the upper housing portion When in the closed position, the upper housing portion encloses the storage compartment to hold the contents therein.
- the portable easel functions as a carrying case.
- the upper housing portion or a section thereof that corresponds to the storage compartment is manufactured from transparent or translucent material. This allows the child or a child's supervisor to easily verify the contents of the storage compartment. Additionally, this enables a promotional mechanism wherein the easel can be distributed for sale as a kit with associated art supplies and drawing materials enclosed in the storage compartment. Potential purchasers can view the associated supplies and materials through the transparent or translucent upper housing portion.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a portable easel configured in the closed position with the upper housing portion overlaying the lower housing portion.
- FIG.2 is a front perspective view of the easel configured in the inclined position with the upper housing portion supported by a stand at an inclined relation to the lower housing portion.
- FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the easel configured in the inclined position so as to provide access to the storage compartment.
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the easel configured in the closed position.
- FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the easel configured in the closed position. [0010] FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the easel configured in the closed position.
- FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the easel configured in the closed position.
- FIG. 8 is a first side elevational view of the easel configured in the closed position.
- FIG.9 is a second side elevational view of the easel configured in the closed position.
- FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the easel configured in the inclined position with the upper housing portion providing an inclined drawing surface.
- FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the easel configured in the inclined position with the upper housing portion supported by the stand.
- FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of the easel configured in the inclined position with the upper housing portion supported by the stand.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the easel configured in the inclined position as taken along lines 13-13 of FIG. 12.
- FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the easel with the stand adjacent to the inner surface of the upper housing portion for facilitating configuration of the easel into the closed position.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 there is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 an easel 100 designed in accordance with the present " invention.
- the easel 100 includes a lower housing portion 112 adapted for placement on top of a table or the like and an upper housing portion 110 that is hingedly connected to the lower housing portion. Due to the hinged connection, the upper and lower housing portions 110, 112 can move, between a multiplicity of positions with respect to each other. These positions include, as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 a closed position in which the upper housing portion 110 overlays the lower housing portion 112 and, as illustrated in FIGS.2, 3, 10, 11.
- the easel 100 When in the closed position, as illustrated in FIG. 1 , the easel 100 is configured as a flat rectangular structure suitable for easy portability. As will be appreciated from FIG. 2, when the upper housing portion 110 is supported in the inclined position, a child or artist can draw or write on a sheet of paper or similar material placed adjacent to the upper housing portion. To store the drawing materials when not in use, as illustrated in FIGS.2 and 3, the lower housing portion 112 includes a storage compartment 118 into which the drawing materials can be placed.
- the upper housing portion 110 when the upper housing portion 110 is in the closed position, the storage compartment is substantially enclosed and any stored drawing materials will be contained therein.
- the easel 100 can therefore function as a carrying case when the upper housing portion 110 is in the closed position.
- the upper housing portion 110 or a section thereof, may be made from transparent or translucent material.
- the lower housing portion 112 includes a generally flat bottom plane 120 upwards from which projects a front wall 122 and an opposing rear wall 124. Additionally, a first sidewall 126 and an opposing second sidewall 128, substantially orthogonal to the front and rear walls 122, 124, also project upwards from the bottom panel 120.
- the front, rear, and sidewalls 122, 124, 126, 128 are all molded together or otherwise joined.
- the arrangement of the front, rear, and sidewalls 122, 124, 126, 128 outlines the storage compartment 118 of the lower housing portion 112.
- a plurality of partition walls projecting upwards from the bottom panel 120 may extend between and among the front, rear, and sidewalls 122, 124, 126, 128.
- the lower housing portion 112 is made of plastic that is opaque.
- the front wall 122 projects upwards to form a top surface 130 that is generally, parallel to the bottom panel 120. To accommodate writing utensils such as crayons, pencils, and the like, there is formed in the top surface 130 an elongated groove 132. The groove 132 extends for a substantial portion of the length of the front wall 122.
- the front wall 122 also includes a first side surface 136 that is indented inwards with respect to the first sidewall 126.
- a second side surface 138 indented inwards with respect to the second sidewall 128, is also formed in the front wall 122.
- the rear wall 124 of the lower housing portion 112 also includes a central top surface 146 that is parallel to and offset upwards from the bottom panel 120. Disposed through the top surface 146 approximately midway between the first and second sidewalls 126, 128 is an oblong slot 148. Also, as best illustrated in FIGS. 3, 11, and 12, formed in the rear wall offset to either side of the slot 148 are ⁇ an elevated or raised first and second side portions 150, 152, each of which includes an elongated indentation 154 formed into it.
- a plurality of footpads 156 are included on the lower housing portion 112 on the side of the bottom panel 120 opposite the side from which the front, rear, and sidewalls project.
- the footpads 156 which can be part of the bottom panel or can be made of a resilient, foam-like material, are placed proximate to the four corners of the easel 100. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the footpads 156 preferably protrude slightly downward from the lower housing portion 112 to assist in preventing the easel 100 from moving or slipping during use. - Additionally, the footpads 156 help prevent the lower housing portion 112 from scratching a tabletop.
- the upper housing portion 110 of the easel 100 includes top panel 160 that is generally coextensive with the lower housing portion 112. As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 12, formed along the periphery of the top panel 160 is a peripheral wall 162 that projects downward toward the lower housing portion 112.
- the peripheral wall 162 is preferably a thin walled structure that forms a smooth radius where it joins the top panel 160.
- FIGS. 1 and 4 when the upper housing portion 110 is in the closed position, the top panel 160 over lays the lower housing portion 112 and as will be appreciated from FIGS. 1, 5, 8, and 9, the peripheral wall 162 extends over and conceals the rear wall 124, first sidewall 126, and second sidewall 128.
- the storage compartment is substantially enclosed by the upper housing portion 110.
- the pane 168 is centrally located with respect to the upper housing portion 110 and bordered by a first edge 170, a second edge 172, and third edge 174. Accordingly, the location of the pane 168 corresponds to the location of the storage compartment while the edges 170, 172, 174 co ⁇ espond to the rear wall and sidewalls of the lower housing portion.
- the upper housing portion 110 or a section thereof is made from transparent or translucent material and the lower housing portion 112 may be made from an opaque material.
- the transparent or translucent material permits the viewing of the contents of the storage compartment 118.
- the lower housing portion 112 may be made from a transparent or translucent material and the upper housing portion 110 may be made from an opaque material.
- the upper and lower housing portions 112, 114 may be made from a transparent or translucent material.
- the pane 168 may be made from a transparent or translucent material and the edges 170, 172, 174 may be made from an opaque material.
- the upper housing portion 110 is hingedly connected to the front wall 122.
- the upper housing portion 110 includes a first flange member 180 and a second flange member 182 proximate to the peripheral wall 162 that extend beyond the front most edge of the top panel 160.
- the first and second flange members 180, 182 are located proximate to the indented first and second side surfaces 136, 138 of the front wall 122.
- a hole 186 disposed in the side surface 126 can receive a pin 184 projecting from the flange 180.
- the pin 184 can rotate within the hole 186 allowing the upper housing portion 110-to articulate with respect to the lower housing portion 112.
- the pane 168 When the upper housing portion 110 is in the inclined position, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the pane 168 is sloped with respect to the lower housing portion 112 and forms an inclined support surface adjacent to which a sheet of paper or similar material can be placed for a child or artist to draw upon.
- a spring clip 164 can be included on the second or top most edge 172. In a manner well known to those of skill in the art, the spring clip 164 urges itself against the pane 168 to trap an edge of the drawing sheet.
- the stand 116 extends between the inner surface of the second or top most edge 172 to the rear wall 124 of the lower housing portion 112.
- the stand 116 is generally flat or planer in construction and includes a first side member 190 and a spaced apart second side member 192 with a transverse support member 194 extending between them.
- the proximal end of each side member is formed with a generally cylindrical lug 196 while the opposing distal end of each side " member is likewise formed with a generally cylindrical lug 198.
- FIGS. 11 the proximal end of each side member is formed with a generally cylindrical lug 196 while the opposing distal end of each side " member is likewise formed with a generally cylindrical lug 198.
- the inner surface of the top most edge 172 includes slotted receiving members 202 that can pivotally engage each of the proximal lugs 196.
- the distal lugs 198 can be releasably retained in indentations 154 formed into the elevated first and second raised portions 150, 152. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the spacing between the first and second side members 190, 192 of the stand 116 corresponds to the first and second raised portions 150, 152.
- the indentations 154 each can include a flexible holding portion 158 proximate to the upper surface of the first and second raised portions 150, 152 that preferably extend a portion of the length of the indentations.
- the holding portion 158 When received in the indentation 154, the holding portion 158 partially encompasses or extends over the lug 198 thereby retaining the stand to the rear wall 124.
- the holding portion 158 can deflect under an applied, moderate force thereby releasing the lug 198 when, for instance, the stand 116 is pulled upwards with respect to the rear wall 124.
- the holding portion 158 similarly deflects to initially receive the lug 198 into the indentation 154 when the stand 116 is properly pressed down onto the rear wall 124.
- the upper housing portion 110 can be easily configured into the inclined position by a child without the use of tools.
- the distal lugs 198 can be removed from the indentations 154 and the stand can be pivotally swung adjacent to the inner surface of the upper housing portion 110. Swinging movement of the stand 116 is enabled by the pivotal engagement of the slotted receiving members 202 and the proximal lugs 196 described above. As will be appreciated, when the upper housing portion 110 is placed into the closed position, the stand 116 is sandwiched between the upper and lower housing portions 110, 112.
- the proximal lugs 196 can be releasably received in the indentations 154 formed in the rear wall 124 in a manner similar to the one described above.
- the stand 116 when the stand 116 is adjacent to the inner surface of the upper housing portion 110, the stand will obstruct the. view through the upper housing portion of the storage compartment 118. To mitigate the obstruction, in these embodiments it is desirable to manufacture the stand 116 from the same transparent or translucent material as the upper housing portion 110. In other embodiments, the stand 116 may be designed to not obscure the storage compartment 118.
- a notch 204 is formed in the outer surface of the rear wall 124 and an aligned protrusion 206 is formed on the peripheral wall 162.
- a child's finger tip can use the protrusion 206 to move the upper housing portion 110 open.
- the present invention provides a portable easel with a viewable storage compartment into which drawing materials can be stored.
- the easel can be folded into an opened position in which the easel provides an inclined surface against which a sheet of drawing material can be placed for a child to draw on and a closed position in which the storage container is fully enclosed.
- a portion of the easel is manufactured from transparent or translucent material.
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