DE102006009125A1 - Object e.g. spectacle, retaining box, has half-shells, where one shell comprises slot, which is covered by strip in closed condition of box in direction of internal space of hollow body - Google Patents

Abstract

The box (1) has half-shells (2, 3) that lie opposite to each other and are connected with each other via a cruciate ligament joint (12), where each shell has an upper surface at its outer side. The half-shells are folded in closed positions and form a closed hollow body with an internal space. A partial surface covers the upper surface by a strip of the joint in the closed conditions of the box. One of the shells has a slot in the area of the partial surface in the direction of the internal space, where the slot is covered by the strip in one of the closed conditions.

Description

The The invention relates to a container for picking up objects, in particular a spectacle case or the like, according to the preamble of claim 1.

From the EP 0 692 942 B1 a container for receiving objects is known, which consists of two half-shells, which are connected via a cruciform hinge with cross over the outer surfaces of the half-shells extending bands. Such containers can be used exclusively for products such as glasses, calculators and writing instruments, which are either removed from the container or used with the container open.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a container for receiving. To develop objects the more versatile is usable and in particular also a use in at least one of the two closed positions possible.

These The object is based on the features of the preamble of the claim 1 solved by the characterizing features of claim 1. In the dependent claims are advantageous and expedient developments specified.

Of the inventive container for Picking up objects provides, on at least one of the half-shells in the area of a subarea their surface to provide at least one recess, which in the direction of the interior of the container points, with this recess in one of the two closed Positions of the container through one of the bands covered by the cruciate ligament joint. As a result, the container works at covered recess in a first closed position as conventional, Completely closed container and allows but with exposed recess or recess in a second closed position the interior or one located in the interior Product or arranged in the recess object to use. This additional Function of the container will be without additional Components such as flaps or lid realized because at least one band the cruciate ligament joint in addition to its joint function performs a covering function. The core of the invention is thus an increase in the degree of utilization of container by at least one recess lying in the effective range of a band. Under a recess is in the context of the invention, both a breakthrough through a half-shell of the container as well as a depression or a recess in the top of a Half shell understood.

The The invention provides for the cruciate ligament joint of at least three bands form. This is a safe and resilient cohesion of Half shells of the container guaranteed.

According to one variant it is provided to arrange a pump sprayer in the interior of the container, wherein the first half-shell provides a breakthrough for the escape of a liquid and / or an air flow and wherein the second half-shell a breakthrough for having the entrance of a finger for actuating the pump sprayer and the breakthroughs the first and second half-shells in the first closed position of the container through the tapes covered by the cruciate ligament joint are and the breakthroughs of first and second half-shells in the second closed position of the container through the tapes of the cruciate ligament joint is not covered are. In such a container Is it possible between a first closed position, in which the interior of the container outward Completely is completed, and a second closed position, in which of the containers a recess for a nozzle and a recess for the Engaging with a finger, to change. This will with the simplest means a perfectly closed surface of the container realized, which optimally located in the interior of the container pump sprayer protects.

It is according to the invention provided, the pump sprayer to attach to one of the half-shifters. As a result, the pump sprayer is included a change between the first closed position and the second closed position of the container held securely.

A further embodiment The invention provides, in the interior of the container an electric or electronic device take. This is particularly advantageous because in electrical and electronic devices regularly a conflict of objectives between optimal accessibility of the device and optimum protection against stress and moisture.

Especially the invention provides, electrical or electronic device such as in particular Calculators or cell phones or cordless phones or Databases or music players, such as an MP3 player or flashlights in the container. Such devices can then in one of the closed positions of the container operated at least one recess. In the other closed position of the container are the devices then completely encased and against environmental influences protected.

Furthermore, the invention provides to arrange a tool in the interior of the container. This can be expanded, for example, in a closed position of the container, wherein the container then serves as a handle in its unfolded position.

Especially provides the invention, the tool in particular as a knife or Corkscrew or bottle opener or to train multifunctional tools. In such tools It is important to protect these too to be able to stow To avoid injury.

Farther provides the invention, at least one band of the cruciate ligament joint at least partially form as a fabric tape. such bands are robust and inexpensive.

The The invention also provides a ligament of the cruciate ligament at least in sections as thin Form metal sheet. With such a band it is possible too comparatively large recesses without being particularly sensitive to Outside have acting compressive loads. In particular, the sees Invention here the use of stainless steel sheet, aluminum sheet or silver sheet before.

It is according to the invention also provided, least one band of the cruciate ligament at least to form sections as a plastic strip. Such bands are also robust and thus also suitable for covering larger recesses.

According to the invention it is also provided, at least a volume of the cruciate ligament joint at least in sections of a transparent or transparent Form material. This makes it possible for one in a recess arranged display even in a closed position of the container, in which the recess is covered by the tape, is readable. This is particularly advantageous when in the recess both a Display as well as an input device is arranged, because then the display even with a protected input device can be read.

Farther the invention provides, the recess in the half-shell as access to use a storage compartment. This allows, for example, the headphone one in the container arranged music player stow safely.

The Invention also provides, through the recess in the half-shell to gain access to a battery compartment. Such an arrangement allows a quick battery change.

It is according to the invention provided, in the recess in the half-shell at least one electrical interface for to arrange electrical or electronic equipment. Hereby leave in one of the closed positions of the container devices such as Example headphones, Connect speakers and memory cards quickly and easily.

Farther the invention provides, in the recess, a display and / or to arrange a keyboard. This allows the container for example for calculators and to use mobile phones.

Finally sees the invention, by a first and a second longitudinal edge pair depending on the position of the half shells a hinge and a closing edge form, wherein at both longitudinal edge pairs Closure means are provided, which as a form-fitting or are formed magnetically cooperating closure means. hereby is it possible that Half shells of the container securely held together in both closed positions.

Further Details of the invention are described in the drawing with reference to FIG illustrated Ausführungsbeisielen described.

in this connection shows:

1 : one from the EP 0692 942 B1 known representation of a container in different positions;

2a . 2 B a representation of a first embodiment of a container according to the invention in six different positions I to VI;

3a - 3c a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a container according to the invention in three different positions;

4a . 4b a schematic representation of a third embodiment of a container according to the invention in two different positions;

5a . 5b a schematic representation of a fourth embodiment of a container according to the invention in two different positions;

6a . 6b : a schematic representation of a fifth embodiment of a container according to the invention in two different positions and

7 : a schematic representation of a sixth embodiment of a container according to the invention.

In 1 is already out of the EP 0692 942 B1 known representation of a container 1 illustrated to illustrate the movement of a so-called roller case. The container 1 is in six different positions I to VI of its half-shells 2 and 3 shown. The half-shells 2 . 3 are identical and designed as segments of a hollow cylinder. To simplify the figure is here on the representation of the half-shells 2 . 3 connecting cross band joint omitted. Such a cruciate ligament joint is formed for example by three bands. The positions I to VI show the movement of the upper half-shell 2 with the lower half shell stationary 3 , In position I is the container 1 in a first closed position I. In this position I form longitudinal edges 2a . 3a a first longitudinal edge pair 4 which is a closing edge 5 forms. longitudinal edges 2 B . 3b form a second longitudinal edge pair 6 which as a hinge 7 acts (see also position II). Opening the container 1 takes place first by a rotation of the upper half-shell 2 one by the hinge 7 formed axis of rotation a up to an opening angle of α = 180 °. Position II shows an opening angle of approximately α = 150 °. At an opening angle α> 180 °, the axis of rotation a loses its function and the half shell 2 rolls with her back 8th over a back 9 the half shell 3 (see position III and IV). This rolling movement is in a further rotational movement about a rotation axis b over when the longitudinal edges 2a and 2 B again one through the long edges 3a and 3b pass through defined plane E3. This is in a lying between the positions IV and V, not shown intermediate position of the case. From this point on the long edges form 2a . 3a a hinge 10 with the axis of rotation b. Upon further rotation of the half shell 2 about the axis of rotation b is a second closed position VI of the container 1 brought about, in which the half-shell 2 after a turn around the half shell 3 again rests on this and the longitudinal edges 2 B and 3b a closing edge 11 form. Between the first closed position I and the second closed position VI there is thus a change in the position of the hinge or the closing edge, wherein the same longitudinal edge pairs 4 . 6 alternately the closing edge 5 respectively. 11 and the hinge 7 respectively. 10 form. In the positions I and VI, the container forms a closed hollow body HK.

In the 2a and 2 B is a first embodiment of a container according to the invention 1 shown in different positions. The container 1 is analogous to the 1 shown in six positions I to VI. In contrast to the 1 are in the 2a and 2 B also ribbons 12a . 12b and 12c a cruciate ligament joint 12 shown. In the first closed position I form half shells 2 and 3 a hollow body HK, which has an interior space 14 having. On an outside 15 has the half shell 2 a surface 16 on. This surface 16 comprises three partial surfaces 16a . 16b and 16c , In the first closed position I, the partial surfaces 16a and 16c the surface 16 the half shell 2 from the tapes 12a and 12c of the cruciate ligament joint 12 covered. In this first closed position I covers the band 12a also a recess 17 , which as a breakthrough 18 on the half shell 2 in the area of the partial area 16a is executed. Also in position II, in which the half shell 2 is rotated about a rotation axis α by an angle α = 150 ° in a rotational direction x, the recess 17 still through the band 12a covered. After the tape 12a on the half shell 3 has been passed - this is the transition from position II to position IV - is the recess 17 uncovered (see position IV to VI) and allowed in standing in the second closed position VI container 1 an access to its interior 14 , According to the invention, it is provided in the interior 14 paper towels 19 in one to the recess 17 open bag 20 to be arranged (shown schematically only in the position V), which in the second closed position VI through the recess 17 can be removed. Also the half shell 3 has an outside 21 with a surface 22 on, which by three partial surfaces 22a . 22b and 22c is formed. In position I, the partial area becomes 22b through the band 12b covered. In position VI, the faces become 22a and 22c through the tapes 12a and 12c of the cruciate ligament joint 12 covered. In the position I form longitudinal edges 2a . 3a a first longitudinal edge pair 4 , which as a closing edge 5 acts (see position I). longitudinal edges 2 B . 3b form a second longitudinal edge pair 6 which is a hinge 7 forms (see position II). Opening the container 1 from the position I takes place initially by a rotation of the upper half-shell 2 in the direction of rotation x around the hinge 7 defined axis of rotation a up to an opening angle of α = 180 °. At an opening angle α> 180 °, the axis of rotation a loses its function and the half shell 2 rolls with her back 8th on a back 9 the half shell 3 (see position III and IV). This rolling movement is in a further rotational movement in the direction of rotation x about a rotation axis b over when the longitudinal edges 2a and 2 B again one through the long edges 3a and 3b pass through defined plane E3. This is in a lying between the positions IV and V, not shown intermediate position of the case. From this point on the long edges form 2a . 3a a hinge 10 with the axis of rotation b. Upon further rotation of the half shell 2 around the axis of rotation b in the direction of rotation x is the second closed position VI of the container 1 brought about. Between the first and the second closed position I and VI has the half-shell 2 the half shell 3 circling and turned around this once around. This movement of the half shell 2 has caused the longitudinal edges 2 B and 3b in the Position VI a closing edge 11 form. Between the first closed position I and the second closed position VI there is thus a change in the position of the hinge or the closing edge, wherein the same longitudinal edge pairs 4 . 6 alternately the closing edge 5 respectively. 11 and the hinge 7 respectively. 10 form. In the positions I and VI, the container forms a closed hollow body HK.

In the 3a to 3c is a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a container according to the invention 1 shown in three different positions. In the 3a is the container 1 in a first unfolded position A and in the 3b is the container 1 shown in a second unfolded position B. The 3c shows the container 3 finally in a closed position VI. A half shell 2 of the container 1 has a recess 17 out, as a breakthrough 18 is trained. Likewise has a half shell 3 of the container 1 a recess 21 on, also as a breakthrough 18 is trained. In the in the 3a shown position A are the recesses 17 and 21 through ribbons 12a and 12b a cruciate ligament joint 12 covered. In the area of a third volume 12c is not on either half shell 2 and 3 a recess arranged. A pump sprayer 23 is with a bracket 24 on the half shell 3 attached. The pump sprayer 23 has a nozzle 25 and pump head 26 on. In the in the 3c illustrated closed position VI of the container 1 are the breakthroughs 18 free, as the bands 12a and 12b on the opposite half shell 2 respectively. 3 lie. In this closed position VI, it is possible for a user a finger 27 through the breakthrough 18 in the half shell 3 in an interior 14 of the container 1 to lead and in the interior 14 the pump head 26 the pump sprayer 23 in a direction of arrow y depress. This depression of the pump head 26 causes the ejection of a liquid jet 28 from the nozzle 25 the pump sprayer 23 , wherein the liquid jet 28 through the breakthrough 18 in the half shell 2 from the interior 14 of the container 1 in a container 1 surrounding space 29 exit. In a second closed position of the container, not shown, are the openings 18 through the tapes 12a and 12b of the cruciate ligament joint 12 covered and thus closed. That is, there is no access to the pump head 26 possible and there is no leakage of a liquid jet through the breakthrough 18 possible. The pump sprayer 23 is thus in this position, not shown completely in the container 1 locked in. The transition from the unfolded position A (see 3a ) in the unfolded position B (see 3b ) takes place in that the half shell 2 under the half shell 3 is rolled through. During this rolling process, the bands lie down 12a and 12c from the half shell 3 on the half shell 2 , Conversely, that settles in the 3a on the half shell 2 lying band 12b on the half shell 3 (please refer 3b ).

The 4a and 4b show schematic representations of a third embodiment of a container according to the invention 1 in different positions. In the 4a is the container 1 in a first closed position I and in the 4b shown in a second closed position VI. Here, the viewer looks in the 4a on long edges 2a and 3a of half-shells 2 and 3 which a longitudinal edge pair 4 make that a hinge 10 forms. bands 12a and 12c are on the longitudinal edge 3a the half shell 3 attached and the tape 12b is on the longitudinal edge 2a the half shell 2 attached. Every band 12a . 12b and 12c a cruciate ligament joint formed by them 12 covers a recess 17 . 21 respectively. 30 , The recesses 17 and 30 break through a surface 16 the half shell 2 and the recess 21 breaks through a surface 22 the half shell 3 , In the 4b is the container 1 shown in the second closed position VI. Now forms the longitudinal edge pair 4 from the longitudinal edges 2a and 3a a closing edge 5 on which the bands 12a . 12b and 12c no cohesion of the two half-shells 2 and 3 effect, but a cohesion of the half-shells by a closure 32 with closure means 32a and 32b takes place, the closure means 32a . 32b are designed in particular as a pair of magnets or positively cooperating elements. In the container 1 is a mobile phone 33 arranged, which to the recess 21 out a display 34 and a keyboard 35 having. Through the exposed recess 17 is a storage compartment 36 accessible, which is for the storage of a headphone 37 is provided. Through the recess 30 are two sockets 38 and 39 for the connection of the headphones 37 and a charger, not shown accessible. Furthermore, allows the recess 30 access to an interface 40 in which a memory card, not shown, can be inserted.

The 5a and 5b show schematic representations of a fourth embodiment of a container according to the invention 1 in two different positions. The two representations are with the views of 4a and 4b comparable. Unlike these, the container points 1 on a half-shell 3 a big recess 17 which is in the first closed position I of the container 1 through a band 12b a cruciate ligament joint 12 is closed. In the second closed position VI of the container 1 lies the tape 12b on a half-shell 2 , Through the recess 17 is in position VI an access to a keyboard 35 a calculator 41 possible, which in the container 1 is arranged. Furthermore, there is the open recess 17 the view of a display 34 of the calculator 41 free.

In the 6a and 6b show schematic representation of a fifth embodiment of a container according to the invention 1 in two different positions. The two representations are with the representations of 5a and 5b comparable. Unlike these is in an interior 14 of the container 1 a tool 42 arranged as a corkscrew 43 is executed. The corkscrew 43 is from a rest position S in an operating position W unfolded. In working position W, it is made of half-shells 2 and 3 existing containers 1 as a handle 44 , An unfolding of the corkscrew 43 is always possible when a band 12b a cruciate ligament joint 12 the half shell 2 covered and a recess 17 in the half shell 2 is uncovered. This is in the closed position VI of the container 1 the case. In the closed position I of the container 1 (please refer 6a ) is the corkscrew 43 in its rest position S in an interior 14 of the container 1 ,

The 7 shows a sixth embodiment of a container according to the invention 1 in a schematic representation. Comparable with the 6b show the 7 the container 1 in a closed position VI, in which a recess 17 through a band 12b a cruciate ligament joint 12 is released. The recess 17 is here as a return or depression 45 in a surface 22 a half shell 3 educated. In this return 45 is a mirror 46 glued. This mirror 46 is in a closed position I of the container, not shown 1 through the band 12b protective covered.

The The invention is not limited to illustrated or described embodiments limited. Rather, it comprises developments of the invention in the context of Patent claims.

1

Container, case

2

half shell

2a, 2 B

Long edges on 2

3

half shell

3a, 3b

Long edges on 3

4

Long edge pair off 2a . 3a

5

Closing edge off 2a . 3a

6

Long edge pair off 2 B . 3b

7

Hinge off 2 B . 3b

8th

Back of 2

9

Back of 3

10

Hinge off 2a . 3a

11

Closing edge off 2 B . 3b

12

Cruciate ligament joint

12a, 12b, 12c

Band of 12

13

(free)

14

Interior of 1

15

Outside of 2

16

Surface of 2

16a, 16b, 16c

Partial area of 16

17

recess

18

breakthrough

19

tissue

20

bag

21

Outside of 3

22

Surface of 3

22a, 22b, 22c

Partial area of 22

22

(free)

23

pump sprayer

24

a Mount for 23

25

Nozzle of 23

26

Pump head of 23

27

finger

28

liquid jet

29

Room around 1

30

recess

31

(free)

32a, 32b

closure means

32

shutter

33

mobile phone

34

display

35

keyboard

36

storage compartment

37

headphone

38

Socket for 37

39

Rifle for charger

40

interface

41

calculator

42

Tool

43

corkscrew

44

Handle

45

return

46

mirror

A

first unfolded position

B

second unfolded position

I-VI

Position of 1 respectively. 2 . 3

I

first closed position of 1 respectively. 2 . 3

VI

second closed position of 1 respectively. 2 . 3

HK

hollow body

a

Rotation axis of 7

b

Rotation axis of 10

x

direction of rotation

y

arrow

α

opening angle

S

Rest position of 43

W

Working position of 43

Claims (27)

Container ( 1 ) for receiving objects, consisting of two half-shells ( 2 . 3 ), the half-shells ( 2 . 3 ) via a cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) are interconnected and in a first and a second closed position (I, VI) are collapsible, in which the half-shells ( 2 . 3 ) together each have a closed hollow body (HK) with an interior space ( 14 ), each half shell ( 2 . 3 ) on its outside ( 15 . 21 ) a surface ( 16 . 22 ) and wherein in one of the two closed positions (I, VI) of the container ( 1 ) at least one partial area ( 16a . 16b . 16c ; 22a . 22b . 22c ) of this surface ( 16 . 22 ) from a band ( 12a . 12b . 12c ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) is covered, characterized in that at least one of the half-shells ( 2 . 3 ) in the area of the partial area ( 16a . 16b . 16c ; 22a . 22b . 22c ) at least one recess ( 17 . 21 . 30 ) in the direction of the interior ( 14 ), which in one of the two closed positions (I, VI) by one of the bands ( 12a . 12b . 12c ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) is covered. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) at least three bands ( 12a . 12b . 12c ). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the interior ( 14 ) of the container ( 1 ) a pump sprayer ( 23 ) is arranged. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first half-shell ( 2 ) a breakthrough ( 17 ) for the escape of a liquid and / or an air stream. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second half-shell ( 3 ) a breakthrough ( 21 ) for the entry of a finger ( 27 ) for actuating the pump sprayer ( 23 ) having. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings ( 17 . 21 ) of the first and second half-shells ( 2 . 3 ) in the first closed position (I) of the container ( 1 ) through the bands ( 12a . 12b ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) are covered. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings ( 17 . 21 ) of the first and second half-shells ( 2 . 3 ) in the second closed position (VI) of the container through the bands ( 12a . 12b ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) are not covered. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pump sprayer ( 23 ) at one of the half-shifts ( 2 . 3 ) is attached. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the interior ( 14 ) of the container ( 1 ) an electrical or electronic device ( 33 . 41 ) is arranged. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical or electronic device ( 33 . 41 ) especially as a pocket calculator ( 41 ) or mobile phone ( 33 ) or cordless telephone or database or music player or flashlight is formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the interior ( 14 ) of the container ( 1 ) a tool ( 42 ) is arranged. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tool ( 42 ) especially as knives or corkscrews ( 43 ) or bottle opener or multifunctional tool is formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one band ( 12a . 12b . 12c ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) is at least partially formed as a fabric tape. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one band ( 12a . 12b , 12c) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) is at least partially formed as a thin metal sheet. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one band ( 12a . 12b . 12c ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) is at least partially formed as a plastic strip. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one band ( 12a . 12b . 12c ) of the cruciate ligament joint ( 12 ) is at least partially formed of a transparent or transparent material. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 17 ) in the half shell ( 2 ) an access to a storage compartment ( 36 ). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 17 . 21 . 30 ) in the half shell ( 2 . 3 ) forms an access to a battery compartment. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage compartment ( 36 ) for accommodating a headphone ( 37 ) is provided. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 30 ) in the half shell ( 2 ) at least one electrical interface ( 38 . 39 . 40 ). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the recess ( 17 . 21 ) a display ( 34 ) and / or a keyboard ( 35 ) is arranged. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first and a second longitudinal edge pair ( 4 . 6 ) depending on the position of the half shells ( 2 . 3 ) a hinge ( 7 respectively. 10 ) and a closing edge ( 5 respectively. 11 ) form: Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at both longitudinal edge pairs ( 4 . 6 ) Closure means ( 32a . 32b ) provided with a closure ( 32 ) form. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure ( 32 ) by positively cooperating closure means ( 32a . 32b ) is formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure ( 32 ) by magnetically cooperating closure means ( 32a . 32b ) is formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 17 . 21 . 30 ) as a breakthrough ( 18 ) is trained. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 17 . 21 . 30 ) as a return ( 45 ) is trained.