CA2300701A1 - Display case - Google Patents
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- CA2300701A1 CA2300701A1 CA 2300701 CA2300701A CA2300701A1 CA 2300701 A1 CA2300701 A1 CA 2300701A1 CA 2300701 CA2300701 CA 2300701 CA 2300701 A CA2300701 A CA 2300701A CA 2300701 A1 CA2300701 A1 CA 2300701A1
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- outer frame
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- G—PHYSICS
- G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
- G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
- G11B33/04—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers
- G11B33/0405—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers for storing discs
- G11B33/0411—Single disc boxes
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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
- A47B46/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending or pivoting
- A47B46/005—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending or pivoting by displacement in a vertical plane; by rotating about a horizontal axis
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
- A47F7/14—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for pictures, e.g. in combination with books or seed-bags ; for cards, magazines, newspapers, books or booklike articles, e.g. audio/video cassettes
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- G—PHYSICS
- G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
- G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
- G11B23/023—Containers for magazines or cassettes
- G11B23/0233—Containers for a single cassette
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/06—Picture frames
- A47G2001/0688—Picture frames where the picture is inserted through a slit in one of the frame members
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- Packaging For Recording Disks (AREA)
Abstract
A two piece storage unit display case having an outer frame and an inner frame pivotally mounted within the outer frame, the inner frame holding the item to be displayed.
Description
-I-DISPLAY CASE
This invention relates to a two-piece storage unit display case for use with compact discs, videos, record albums, or the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a single or multiple unit display case which can be placed upon a desktop or on a shelf, or the like, or hung upon a wall.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many people have favourite compact discs, videos, record albums, or the like which, as well as playing, they would like to display. Sometimes, a particular song may have a special meaning to a person such that, one may wish to present one's loved one with a copy of a compact disc that can be displayed in a personalized manner.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have some type of display case which can be used to display the personalized compact disc, video, record album, or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to provide a storage unit display case which can be used to display one's favourite compact disc, video, or record album.
Accordingly, in its basic configuration, there is provided a wall or desktop compact disc holder whereby the compact disc is held in place in an inner frame which is pivotally supported within an outer frame. The inner frame is structured such that the compact disc can be easily inserted into, and removed from, the inner frame.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention will now be described with reference to the attached drawings in which:-Figure 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view looking in the direction of A in Figure 1 and showing the outer frame only;
Figure 3 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 is a schematic view, at a reduced scale, of a third embodiment of the invention;
and Figure 5 is a schematic view, at a reduced scale, of a fourth embodiment of the invention.
Referring specifically to the figures, the display case consists of an outer frame 1 and an inner frame 3. The outer frame has side members 5, a top member 7 and a bottom member 9.
The top member has screws, or another type of fastening device 11 which secures it to the side members 5, while screws, or a similar type of fastening device 13 secure the bottom member 9 to the side members 5. The inner frame 3 has side members 15, a top member 17 and a bottom member 19 which are secured together at the corners by screws or like fastening means 21. The inner frame 3 is pivotally secured within the outer frame 1 by pins 23 which extend through the side members 5 and into the lower member 19. Short coil springs 25 are placed over pins 23 between the inner and outer frames to centrally position the inner frame 3 within the outer frame 1. To provide clearance between the top member 7 and the top member 17 when the inner frame 3 is pivoting within the outer frame l, the upper back corner 27 of top member 17 is chamfered.
A rear cross strap 29 is secured to the back of side members 5 to limit rearward movement of inner frame 3 within outer frame 1 and also to provide a means for hanging the display case upon a wall by using fasteners (not shown) which can pass through holes 31.
Inner frame 3 has a rectangular slot 33 through top member 17, and rectangular grooves 35 along the inner faces of side members 15 and along the top face of bottom member 19 which align with slot 33 such that a compact disc, or similar item, can be slid through the slot and retained within the grooves.
To specifically locate the inner frame within the outer frame when the case is being used for display purposes, a lock is positioned within the top member 7. A slot 37 is located through the central region of top member 7 and a latch 39 is positioned within the slot 37 and is pivotally located upon pin 41. A stop pin 43 is positioned through top member 7 and below latch 39. A
spring 45 of coil shape or of any other design type, is secured within slot 37 at the rear end of latch 39 to bias the latch downwardly to a locked position. The latch 39 is pivoted by placing one's finger in slot 37 to contact the top face of the latch 39, and after the inner frame 3 is pivoted within the outer frame 1, the latch 39 can be released so that the narrow end will slip within the top of slot 33.
A plaque 47 is secured upon bottom member 9 to accept engraving of, a message suitable for the occasion or, the subject matter of the compact disc.
In Figure 3 there is shown the same display case as in Figure 1, with the addition of a flat base 49 which is secured at an angle to the rear side of bottom member 9 and side members S by screws, or other fastening means (not shown), such that the display case can be placed upon a desktop or shelf, or the like.
Figure 4 shows, schematically, a display case for four compact discs which has four inner pivotally mounted frames, and either four outer frames joined together or a unitary outer frame to hold the four inner frames.
Figure 5 shows, schematically, a case for holding four compact discs in a different arrangement to those shown in Figure 4, and again comprises four inner frames pivotally mounted within either four outer frames joined together or a unitary outer frame.
Both of the multiple unit cases shown in Figures 4 and 5 can be structured to hang upon a wall or stand upon a desk or shelf, or the like as previously described with reference to the single display cases of Figs. l, 2 and 3.
It will thus be seen that there has been described an invention which will be of great use and a novelty in providing a tasteful way to display your favourite compact discs in a personalized manner.
It will also be noted that although the inner and outer frames of the display case will preferably be made from wood it could be manufactured from a variety of different materials and can be constructed in a different manner whilst still achieving the basic object of the invention.
It can be hung horizontally or vertically and can be constructed to be able to stand on a flat surface. It is also front loading for easy access to the compact disc when one wishes to play it. It can also be manufactured, as shown, in multiple units of any desired number required.
Furthermore, by varying the size and relative dimensions of the display case it can be made to accommodate videos, record albums, or any other flat packaged item.
This invention relates to a two-piece storage unit display case for use with compact discs, videos, record albums, or the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a single or multiple unit display case which can be placed upon a desktop or on a shelf, or the like, or hung upon a wall.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many people have favourite compact discs, videos, record albums, or the like which, as well as playing, they would like to display. Sometimes, a particular song may have a special meaning to a person such that, one may wish to present one's loved one with a copy of a compact disc that can be displayed in a personalized manner.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have some type of display case which can be used to display the personalized compact disc, video, record album, or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to provide a storage unit display case which can be used to display one's favourite compact disc, video, or record album.
Accordingly, in its basic configuration, there is provided a wall or desktop compact disc holder whereby the compact disc is held in place in an inner frame which is pivotally supported within an outer frame. The inner frame is structured such that the compact disc can be easily inserted into, and removed from, the inner frame.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention will now be described with reference to the attached drawings in which:-Figure 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view looking in the direction of A in Figure 1 and showing the outer frame only;
Figure 3 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 is a schematic view, at a reduced scale, of a third embodiment of the invention;
and Figure 5 is a schematic view, at a reduced scale, of a fourth embodiment of the invention.
Referring specifically to the figures, the display case consists of an outer frame 1 and an inner frame 3. The outer frame has side members 5, a top member 7 and a bottom member 9.
The top member has screws, or another type of fastening device 11 which secures it to the side members 5, while screws, or a similar type of fastening device 13 secure the bottom member 9 to the side members 5. The inner frame 3 has side members 15, a top member 17 and a bottom member 19 which are secured together at the corners by screws or like fastening means 21. The inner frame 3 is pivotally secured within the outer frame 1 by pins 23 which extend through the side members 5 and into the lower member 19. Short coil springs 25 are placed over pins 23 between the inner and outer frames to centrally position the inner frame 3 within the outer frame 1. To provide clearance between the top member 7 and the top member 17 when the inner frame 3 is pivoting within the outer frame l, the upper back corner 27 of top member 17 is chamfered.
A rear cross strap 29 is secured to the back of side members 5 to limit rearward movement of inner frame 3 within outer frame 1 and also to provide a means for hanging the display case upon a wall by using fasteners (not shown) which can pass through holes 31.
Inner frame 3 has a rectangular slot 33 through top member 17, and rectangular grooves 35 along the inner faces of side members 15 and along the top face of bottom member 19 which align with slot 33 such that a compact disc, or similar item, can be slid through the slot and retained within the grooves.
To specifically locate the inner frame within the outer frame when the case is being used for display purposes, a lock is positioned within the top member 7. A slot 37 is located through the central region of top member 7 and a latch 39 is positioned within the slot 37 and is pivotally located upon pin 41. A stop pin 43 is positioned through top member 7 and below latch 39. A
spring 45 of coil shape or of any other design type, is secured within slot 37 at the rear end of latch 39 to bias the latch downwardly to a locked position. The latch 39 is pivoted by placing one's finger in slot 37 to contact the top face of the latch 39, and after the inner frame 3 is pivoted within the outer frame 1, the latch 39 can be released so that the narrow end will slip within the top of slot 33.
A plaque 47 is secured upon bottom member 9 to accept engraving of, a message suitable for the occasion or, the subject matter of the compact disc.
In Figure 3 there is shown the same display case as in Figure 1, with the addition of a flat base 49 which is secured at an angle to the rear side of bottom member 9 and side members S by screws, or other fastening means (not shown), such that the display case can be placed upon a desktop or shelf, or the like.
Figure 4 shows, schematically, a display case for four compact discs which has four inner pivotally mounted frames, and either four outer frames joined together or a unitary outer frame to hold the four inner frames.
Figure 5 shows, schematically, a case for holding four compact discs in a different arrangement to those shown in Figure 4, and again comprises four inner frames pivotally mounted within either four outer frames joined together or a unitary outer frame.
Both of the multiple unit cases shown in Figures 4 and 5 can be structured to hang upon a wall or stand upon a desk or shelf, or the like as previously described with reference to the single display cases of Figs. l, 2 and 3.
It will thus be seen that there has been described an invention which will be of great use and a novelty in providing a tasteful way to display your favourite compact discs in a personalized manner.
It will also be noted that although the inner and outer frames of the display case will preferably be made from wood it could be manufactured from a variety of different materials and can be constructed in a different manner whilst still achieving the basic object of the invention.
It can be hung horizontally or vertically and can be constructed to be able to stand on a flat surface. It is also front loading for easy access to the compact disc when one wishes to play it. It can also be manufactured, as shown, in multiple units of any desired number required.
Furthermore, by varying the size and relative dimensions of the display case it can be made to accommodate videos, record albums, or any other flat packaged item.
Claims (11)
1. A display case consisting of an outer frame, an inner frame pivotally secured within the outer frame and a latch within the outer frame for securing the inner frame within the outer frame in a closed display position.
2. The display case of claim 1, wherein said outer frame has a top member, a bottom member, and two side members secured between the ends of said top member and said bottom member, and said inner frame has a top member, a bottom member, and two side members secured between the ends of said top member and said bottom member.
3. The display case of claim 2, wherein said top member of said inner frame has a longitudinal, rectangular slot therethrough and said side members of said inner frame and said bottom member of said inner frame each have a longitudinal, rectangular groove therealong their inwardly facing face, each groove being aligned with said slot.
4. The display case of claim 2, wherein pivot pins pass between the lower ends of said side members of said inner frame and said side members of said outer frame to permit pivotal movement of said inner frame within said outer frame.
5. The display case of claim 1 or 2, wherein a rear cross strap is secured across the back of said outer frame between said side members of said outer frame.
6. The display case of claim 3, wherein a second longitudinal, rectangular slot is situated through said top member of said outer frame, and a latch is pivotally mounted within said second slot such that it can be pivoted to selectively lock said inner frame in a display position within said outer frame wherein a portion of said latch enters into said longitudinal slot in said inner frame.
7. The display case of claim 1, wherein a flat base is secured at an angle to the rear of the bottom of said outer frame so that the case can be stood upon a flat surface for display purposes.
8. The display case of claim 1, wherein a plaque is secured to the front face of said bottom member of said outer frame.
9. A display case consisting of a multiplicity of single display cases as recited in claim 1, all of the single display cases being positioned next to each other in the same plane.
10. The display case of claim 9, wherein all of the outer frames of each single display case form a unitary structure.
11. Each and every novel feature or novel combination of features herein disclosed.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2300701 CA2300701A1 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2000-03-15 | Display case |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2300701 CA2300701A1 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2000-03-15 | Display case |
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| CA 2300701 Abandoned CA2300701A1 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2000-03-15 | Display case |
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| WO2006120436A1 (en) | 2005-05-09 | 2006-11-16 | Memory Box Uk Limited | Apparatus and method for displaying an item |
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| WO2006120436A1 (en) | 2005-05-09 | 2006-11-16 | Memory Box Uk Limited | Apparatus and method for displaying an item |
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