Adjustable picture frame hanging system

摘要

In one embodiment of the invention, an adjustable frame hanging system is disclosed that includes a bracket; an adjustable hanger to couple to a picture frame and engage the bracket; fastening devices to couple the bracket to a vertical support structure and to couple the adjustable hanger to the picture frame. The bracket includes a first gear segment, and a flexible hook to engage the adjustable hanger. A second gear segment of the hanger meshes with the first gear segment to hold the orientation of the picture frame. The flexible hook holds the adjustable hanger engaged with the bracket and the picture frame mounted to the vertical support structure. The second gear segment can be adjusted a few teeth with respect to the first gear segment to alter the angular orientation of the picture frame so that it is mounted to the vertical support structure level with the floor.

主权项

1. An adjustable frame hanging system comprising:
a bracket to couple to a vertical support structure, the bracket including
a first gear segment to be parallel with the vertical support structure, anda flexible hook having a free end extending up from an attached end, the attached end of the flexible hook coupled to an external surface of the first gear segment; an adjustable hanger differing from the bracket, the adjustable hanger to couple to a picture frame and engage the bracket to mount the picture frame to the vertical support structure, the adjustable hanger including a second gear segment to be parallel with the picture frame, the second gear segment to engage the first gear segment of the bracket to hold the orientation of the picture frame; a first fastening device to couple the bracket to the vertical support structure; and a second fastening device to couple the adjustable hanger to the picture frame; wherein the flexible hook is to hold the adjustable hanger engaged with the bracket and the picture frame mounted to the vertical support structure.