DE202011106598U1 - Device for storing storage media - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for storing storage media, in particular for storing SD memory cards, having a flat, cuboid base body (2) with an upper side (3), an underside (4) and opposite end and longitudinal sides (5, 6). , wherein the flat base body (2) forms at least one receiving space (7) and in one end and / or longitudinal side (5, 6) at least one slot-like opening (8) connected to the receiving space (7) for inserting a storage medium into comprises the receiving space (7), characterized in that the base body (2) is formed in one piece, the slot-like opening (8) of which can be closed with a cover section (9) provided on the front and / or longitudinal side of the base body (2).

Description

The innovation relates to a device for storing storage media, in particular for storing SD memory cards according to the preamble of the protection claim 1.

Storage media in the form of memory cards are indispensable in everyday life, neither in the business sector nor in private environments. Both for data backup and storage as well as for data transfer purposes, portable memory cards are used. For example, in digital photography, images or photos are stored on corresponding memory cards. There are also memory cards for use in mobile devices, smartphones or MP3 players for storing digitized music data. Also, such memory cards are intended for use in personal computers, preferably by means of special adapter modules.

Different memory cards differ, for example, in size and storage capacity, but usually all memory cards are relatively small. The sizes range from about 32 mm × 24 mm × 2 mm of an SD card to 11 mm × 15 mm × 1 mm of a micro SD card.

For protected and secure storage of memory cards, but also for regulatory purposes and especially to prevent a loss of memory cards corresponding containers such as cases, caskets or cassette or envelope-like containers are offered.

For example, this describes DE 20 2006 001 938 U1 a device for storing small digital storage media in which a stable, non-flexible plastic plate in the format of a credit card on one of its surfaces has a foam padding with recesses in the size of memory cards. The memory cards can be inserted from above into the recesses and stored in this way embedded in the foam. A disadvantage of the in the DE 20 2006 001 938 U1 is that the memory cards are indeed inserted in the storage device, the memory cards are uncovered and thus protection against dust or other particles is guaranteed only very limited. In addition, there is a risk that the strength or elasticity of the glued to the plastic plate foam decreases over time and the inserted memory cards fall out of the wells.

The US 2010/0258459 A1 discloses a memory card container comprising upper and lower covers and a support base disposed between the covers, the support base having a series of larger and smaller openings for receiving standard or micro-SD memory cards. To protect against accidental falling out of the memory cards is a small spring projection, which can engage in corresponding recesses in the memory cards.

Likewise describes the US 2010/0038269 A1 a memory card storage apparatus comprising a cover and a central organizer, the cover being divided into lower and upper portions connected to each other via a central back portion, and the central organizer being disposed between upper and lower cover portions.

A disadvantage of the said devices for storing memory cards is that no closing of the receiving spaces is possible and therefore there is both the risk of dust or particle entry and the risk of loss of the entrained memory cards.

The WO 2010/107556 A1 discloses a container for storing and storing memory cards, comprising at least two separate receiving spaces for inserting the memory cards flat, each receiving space having a closable flap for closing the receiving space.

Although the recording rooms are in the WO 2010/107556 A1 disclosed container closable, however, the stability of the container is impaired due to the relatively large surface top and / or bottom side arranged openings.

The object of the innovation is therefore to provide a sufficiently stable, carried in wallets or purses device for storing storage media, in particular for storage of SD memory cards, which allows for easy handling, safe and clean storage of storage media. The object is achieved on the basis of the features of the preamble of the protection claim 1 by its characterizing features.

The present innovation relates to a device for storing storage media, in particular for storing SD memory cards. The device has a flat, cuboid base body with an upper side, a lower side and respectively opposite end and longitudinal sides, wherein the flat base body forms at least one receiving space. In a front and / or long side has the Base body at least one associated with the receiving space slot-like opening for insertion of a storage medium in the receiving space. The device is characterized according to the innovation in that the base body is formed in one piece, the slot-like opening of which is closable with a cover section provided on the base body at the front and / or at the longitudinal side.

Particularly advantageously, an SD storage medium, such as a standard SD memory card through the slot-like opening laterally, namely longitudinally or frontally inserted into the receiving space of the body, resulting in a particularly simple handling during insertion or removal of a storage medium in the Basic body results. By the cover portion a secure closing of the receiving space is possible. Unintentional slipping out or falling out of a memory card inserted into the receiving space is prevented by means of the closeable lid portion as well as contamination of the card by dust or similar particles. When providing a plurality of receiving spaces, which are each independently closable, can be particularly advantageous individual storage and removal of individual memory cards.

Another advantage of the end and / or longitudinally arranged openings with lid sections results, for example, in that a carried in a wallet or wallet innovation according device does not necessarily have to be taken out of the wallet to open the lid portions of the body and remove the memory card to be able to.

Special stability brings the integral formation of the body with it. By selected, favorable manufacturing methods such as injection molding, the device can be manufactured in this stable manner in a one-step process. Due to the one-piece design of the body there are no welds, adhesive joints or the like, which can break or tear under stress.

Preferably, the flat base body credit card format, whereby a storage of the device in designated insertion or insertion compartments of a wallet or purse is possible. The length of the base body is in a range of 80 mm to 85 mm, the width in a range of 50 mm to 55 mm. The height of the credit card-sized body is designed with a maximum of about 4 mm so that on the one hand formed in the body receiving space is high enough to record, for example, an SD memory card and on the other hand, the receiving space limiting walls on the top and bottom of the body still thick enough are to ensure sufficient stability of the device. With a wall thickness that is thick in a range of 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm, the height of the base body therefore lies in a range of 3.6 mm to 4.4 mm if standard SD memory cards are to be accommodated. For mini or micro-SD memory cards, lower heights of the main body are sufficient.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the main body forms a plurality of mutually separate receiving spaces, wherein in the end and / or longitudinal sides of the base body a plurality of openings are formed at a predetermined distance from each other. Each opening communicates with a receiving space in each case. The individual, separately formed receiving spaces can be adapted in size and dimension to different sized SD memory cards. The individual receiving spaces delimiting partitions are comparable with crossed struts running and therefore in turn contribute to the stability of the device, as they represent a certain torsion and kink protection.

Particular advantages result from the fact that each opening has a predetermined opening width, wherein the opening widths are adapted to the size of various storage media, in particular to the sizes of SD memory cards, mini SD memory cards, micro SD memory cards or the like.

Recesses are preferably formed in the upper side and / or lower side, wherein the depressions indicate both the position and the dimensions of the receiving spaces formed by the main body. Due to the depressions in the upper and / or lower side of the base body, the size of the individual receiving spaces can be detected at a first glance at a particularly advantageous rate. In addition, the recesses in turn contribute to the improved stability of the device, since the resulting honeycomb-like training of the top and / or bottom counteracts bending, twisting or buckling.

The recesses are preferably in the form of viewing windows and / or printable and / or designed for handwritten identification. In embodiments with transparent viewing windows, it is particularly advantageous to release the view of the memory cards located in the receiving spaces in order to identify them also from the outside. For recesses suitable for handwritten identification, the individual receiving spaces can also be labeled on the outside of the device become. However, the wells are also particularly suitable for printing and can be used very particularly advantageous for promotional purposes. If the recesses are to be used for advertising purposes, lettering, picture marks, logos or the like can already be applied to the recesses during the production process.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each closable lid portion is hinged by means of a film hinge on the front and / or longitudinal sides of the base body and pivotable relative to the base body. Particularly preferably, the pivotable lid portion is formed in the form of a clip closure.

Particularly advantageous is the flat body made of plastic, in particular made of polypropylene. Plastic materials are particularly suitable for the production of the base body, since these materials can be used in injection molding and a basic body produced from these materials is light, stable and yet flexible. Various colors and design options are also freely selectable.

Preferably, a USB memory stick is additionally provided in the device for storing storage media. The USB memory stick is adapted in terms of its geometric shape and dimension of the device according to the invention. Preferably, this is provided slidably in the device, so that it is completely received in the non-use state in an associated receiving space.

The innovation will be explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the figures. In addition, developments, advantages and applications of the innovation also result from the following description of the embodiments and from the figures. In this case, all described and / or illustrated features alone or in any combination fundamentally subject of innovation, regardless of their summary in the claims or their dependency. Also, the content of the claims is made an integral part of the description.

However, it is expressly pointed out that the innovation should by no means be limited to the examples given. Show it

1 Example in perspective an embodiment of the inventive device for storage of storage media,

2 By way of example in perspective a further embodiment of the inventive device for storage of storage media with integrated USB memory stick and

3 a greatly enlarged section of a longitudinal view of a device according to the invention for storage of storage media.

The 1 shows an embodiment of a device according to the invention 1 for storage of storage media, in particular for storage of SD memory cards. The device 1 has a flat, cuboid base body 2 with a length l, a width b and a height h. The main body 2 includes a top 3 , a bottom 4 and each opposite front and long sides 5 . 6 , In the illustrated embodiment, the main body HA having a flat main body 2 three larger recording rooms 7 and five smaller recording rooms 7 ' out. The recording rooms 7 are for recording SD memory cards and the recording rooms 7 ' designed to accept micro-SD memory cards.

The main body 2 points to both long sides 6 several, each with a recording room 7 . 7 ' communicating slot-like openings 8th for inserting a storage medium into the receiving spaces 7 . 7 ' on. The slit-like openings 8th are at a predetermined distance from each other on the long sides 6 arranged the base body. The ones with the smaller recording rooms 7 ' In communicating slot-like openings are in the perspective view of 1 not to be seen.

Innovation is the basic body 2 formed in one piece and has front and / or longitudinally arranged lid portions 9 over which the slot-like openings 8th are closable. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the lid portions 9 along with the openings 8th in the long sides 6 formed of the main body. Each lid section 9 is by means of a movie hinge 12 (in the 1 not shown) on the body 2 hinged and relative to the main body 2 pivotable between an open and a closed position.

For firmly closing the receiving spaces 7 . 7 ' forms each lid section 9 along with the long side 6 of the basic body 2 in the example shown a clip closure, wherein the longitudinal side of the base body 2 arranged connection lugs 9.2 with on the lid section 9 trained recesses 9.1 are engageable and can engage in this.

In the illustrated preferred embodiment of the device 1 indicates the basic body 2 on the top 3 and the bottom 4 wells 10 . 10 ' on, each depression 10 . 10 ' essentially over the area of a receiving space 7 . 7 ' extends and the depressions 10 . 10 ' thus on the upper and lower sides 3 . 4 the size and location of the recording rooms 7 . 7 ' indicate or show. The wells 10 . 10 ' may be in the form of viewing windows and / or labeled and / or printed, thereby allowing, for example, an identification of the memory cards located in the associated receiving spaces. Due to the depressions 10 . 10 ' will also have a stabilizing, honeycomb-like structure in the top 3 and / or the bottom 4 of the basic body 2 generated.

The main body 2 has substantially credit card format, wherein the base body of the illustrated example has a length l of about 85 mm, a width b of about 53 mm and a height h of about 4 mm. Due to the check card format of the basic body 2 can the device 1 be stored for storage of storage media in corresponding slots or pockets of wallets or purses and so comfortably and safely carried in a wallet or purse or the like.

The main body 2 is preferably made of a plastic material, in particular made of polypropylene by injection molding. The wall thicknesses of the receiving spaces 7 . 7 ' delimiting walls at the top or bottom 3 . 4 of the basic body 2 are chosen so as to ensure on the one hand sufficient stability, on the other hand, however, the main body 2 to produce h as low as possible. The wall thicknesses are in a range of 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm.

The 2 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the innovation 1 for storing storage media with an integrated USB memory stick 11 , In the example shown is in the front page 5 of the basic body 2 a cavity except, wherein the cavity for slidably receiving and guiding a USB memory stick 11 is trained. The USB memory stick 11 can be introduced into the cavity such that it can be extended and retracted guided in the cavity in a direction S.

The 3 shows a greatly enlarged section of a longitudinal view of an embodiment of the device according to the innovation 1 for storage of storage media. In the in 3 The detail shown is the middle slot-like opening 8th , which with the middle reception room 7 is completely visible in connection with the corresponding lid portion 9 is shown in an open state. From the adjacent slot-like openings 8th is only a small section to see, with these slot-like openings 8th by means of their associated cover sections 9 are shown closed.

The substantially rectangular lid section 9 is with one of its long sides by means of a pivot axis SA having a film hinge 12 on one longitudinal side 6 of the basic body 2 hinged. The film hinge extending along the pivot axis SA 12 is at one of the bottom 4 of the basic body 2 facing portion of the longitudinal side 6 arranged, wherein the pivot axis SA is approximately parallel to the main axis HA. Alternatively, the film hinge 12 but also the top 3 of the basic body 2 run facing. It is also possible that the lid portion 9 with one of his short sides about a movie hinge 12 at the base body 2 is articulated, wherein in such an embodiment, the pivot axis SA is substantially perpendicular to the main axis HA of the main body.

The lid section 9 is in the example shown in the range of its free long side with two recesses 9.1 provided, which with two on the long side 6 of the basic body 2 arranged connection lugs 9.2 can come into operative connection, so that the connection lugs 9.2 in the recesses 9.1 engage and the lid section 9 the slot-like opening 8th and thus the recording room 7 firmly closes. Alternatively, the connection lugs 9.2 but also on the lid section 9 molded and the recesses 9.1 outside the lid section 9 in the long side 6 of the basic body 2 be educated. Likewise, the lid section 9 along with the long side 6 of the basic body 2 Form other known types of clip closure.

The lid section 9 is so over the film hinge 12 at the base body 2 hinged that the main body 2 in the closed state, namely with closed lid sections 9 , a smooth, even longitudinal side 6 having, wherein the one opening 8th narrowing bars 6a the long side 6 with the surfaces of the lid sections 9 lie in one plane.

Every slit-like opening 8th has a predetermined opening width a, wherein the opening width a to the size of the opening 8th connected recording room 7 . 7 ' and thus adapted to the size of the storage media to be recorded. The larger recording spaces designed to accept standard SD memory cards 7 For example, they are with openings 8th equipped with an opening a in the range of about 24 mm to 25 mm. For smaller reception rooms 7 ' for recording micro SD memory cards, however, rich openings 8th with an opening width a in the range of about 11 mm to 12 mm.

The innovation has been described above in one embodiment. It is understood that numerous modifications and changes to the innovation are possible without this the innovation is left.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Device for storing storage media

2

body

3

top

4

bottom

5

front

6

long side

6a

Stege

7, 7 '

accommodation space

8th

opening

9

cover section

9.1

recess

9.2

connection nose

10, 10 '

wells

11

USB Memory Stick

12

film hinge

a

opening width

b

width

H

height

HA

main axis

l

length

S

sliding direction

SA

swivel axis

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 202006001938 U1 [0005, 0005]
• US 2010/0258459 A1 [0006]
• US 2010/0038269 A1 [0007]
• WO 2010/107556 A1 [0009, 0010]

Claims (11)

Contraption ( 1 ) for storage of storage media, in particular for storage of SD memory cards having a flat, cuboid base body ( 2 ) with a top side ( 3 ), a bottom ( 4 ) and opposing front and long sides ( 5 . 6 ), wherein the flat body ( 2 ) at least one recording room ( 7 ) and in a front and / or longitudinal side ( 5 . 6 ) at least one with the receiving space ( 7 ) communicating slot-like opening ( 8th ) for inserting a storage medium into the receiving space ( 7 ), characterized in that the basic body ( 2 ) is integrally formed, whose slot-like opening ( 8th ) with a frontal and / or longitudinal side on the base body ( 2 ) provided cover portion ( 9 ) is closable. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the flat body ( 2 ) Has credit card format. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the basic body ( 2 ) a plurality of separate receiving spaces ( 7 . 7 ' ), wherein in the front and / or long sides ( 5 . 6 ) of the basic body ( 2 ) several openings ( 8th ) are formed at a predetermined distance from each other and wherein each opening ( 8th ) each with a receiving space ( 7 . 7 ' ). Device according to claim 3, characterized in that each opening ( 8th ) has a predetermined opening width (a), wherein the opening widths (a) are adapted to the size of various storage media, in particular to the sizes of SD memory cards, mini SD memory cards, micro SD memory cards or the like. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the top ( 3 ) and / or in the bottom ( 4 ) Wells ( 10 . 10 ' ) are formed, wherein the depressions ( 10 . 10 ' ) both the position and the dimensions of the body ( 2 ) trained recording rooms ( 7 . 7 ' ) depict. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the depressions ( 10 . 10 ' ) are formed in the form of viewing windows. Device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the depressions ( 10 . 10 ' ) are printable and / or designed for handwritten labeling. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each closable lid portion ( 9 ) by means of a film hinge ( 12 ) on the front and / or long sides ( 5 . 6 ) of the basic body ( 2 ) hinged and relative to the main body ( 2 ) is pivotable. Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the pivotable lid portion ( 9 ) has a clip closure. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flat basic body ( 2 ) made of plastic, in particular made of polypropylene. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body for receiving a USB memory stick ( 11 ) is trained.

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