DE9102640U1 - Floppy disk card - Google Patents

Description

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REGISTRATION OF UTILITY MODEL:

"FLOPPY CARD"

1. Description:

1.1. Storage of diskettes in DIN format in combination paper/plastic with the possibility of clear and detailed labelling or simple registration of diskettes, characterized in that by combining plastic and cardboard

(1) when a diskette is inserted into the computer, the card can be used for notes or table of contents;

(2) the dust-proof diskette can be filed and stored together with the index card in conventional card index boxes .

1.2. The diskette card is transferable to all DIN standards, characterized in that the assignment is adapted to the index cards:

3 1/2 inch floppy disks — DIN A 6 index cards with sleeve
5 1/4 inch floppy disks — DIN A 5 index cards with sleeve
8 inch floppy disks — DIN A 4 index cards with sleeve

2. State of the art, problem:

The market is full of floppy disk boxes and other options for storing floppy disks in a dust-proof and orderly manner; all known containers adapt to the floppy disk format . For labeling or filing, the floppy disk only has small stickers and, depending on the floppy disk box, only a few lines of paper; considerably more space is needed to note contents and special features. Many computer scientists spend a lot of time trying to find out which files are on this floppy disk and which files are on that one, not to mention the contents of each file.
Even the possibility of making short written notes on the diskette would be helpful, but the edited diskette is in the drive and cannot be labelled in this way!

3. Invention:

The combination of index card/plastic sleeve means that (1) the diskette and information form a unit (2) in DIN format; when the diskette is being processed in the drive, the associated index card is accessible at any time for written notes, etc.

Diskette card: Dr. K. Herrmann. Mendclstr. 8. 8520 Erlangen. TjI. 09:31/601180

4. Advantageous effects of the invention:

The diskettes are - as before - protected from dust (plastic cover), and four additional, decisive advantages are offered:

4.1. Labels, notes, instructions, contents, etc. can be written in detail on the card - even when the diskette is in the drive !

4.2. Notes, detailed contents, etc. and diskettes form a unit! This is why diskettes can now be managed like "index cards" - even in the old DIN index boxes, which, as we know, are available in every length, size and arrangement.

4.3. Diskettes and index cards can be integrated into a numbering system so that not only the computer scientist can be entrusted with diskette management .

4.4. The diskette lies horizontally in the plastic case so that the IT technician holds the diskette sideways when removing it and can insert the diskette "precisely" into the slot of the drive. With the diskette boxes, the hand grips the rear edge and can thus bend (especially the 5 1/4 inch diskettes) when inserted, or the IT technician has to help insert the diskette into the drive with his other hand.

5. Further developments of the invention:

PVC bags or other thicker plastic films can be used as plastic material. The adhesive device depends on the plastic material.

6. Description of the invention:

As the drawing shows, this is a combination of plastic and cardboard in DIN format. The size of the plastic bag or DIN card depends on the size of the diskette; the plastic sleeves supplied by the diskette companies are too narrow and are therefore unsuitable for this use!

The drawing shows the proportions for a 3 1/2 inch floppy disk.
Plastic and cardboard are joined together using double-sided adhesive tape, e.g. Hermafix No 1051 or similar; the best option would be rubberized plastic bags of the relevant size, but these are not yet available for purchase

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Diskette card: Dr. K, Herrmann, Mendelstr. 8. 8520 Erlangen, T e ₁ . 09; 31/601 '80

Explanations of the drawing:

The drawing is shown for the 3 1/2 inch diskette in conjunction with a DIN A 6 index card (foil bag: approx. 9.5 cm x 10.5 cm); it also applies to the following formats:

DIN A 5 (foil bag: approx. 14 cm x 13.5 cm) and

DIN A 4 (foil bag: approx. 20.5 cm x 21 cm).

A foil bag (5) is glued to an index card (1) using adhesive (6). The dimensions of the foil bag, which is approx. 10.5 cm x 9.5 cm, do not correspond to the dust cover usually supplied by the diskette manufacturer; the latter is too small! The diskette (2) is inserted crosswise into the foil bag (5), which is open at the top. This protects the diskette from dust and also ensures that it is ergonomically correct when removed, i.e. it is held sideways in the hand and can be easily inserted into the drive opening! A common registration number (4) on both the diskette and the index card is a good way to ensure that the new storage system is easy to use; this prevents the documents from being mixed up.

The main advantage of this method of storing diskettes is that when a diskette is inserted, entries can be made on the index card in the form of operating instructions (commands) or overviews of files, subdirectories, etc. There is enough space (7) for this!

Legend to the drawing:

1 box, index card in DIN size

2 floppy disks (3 1/2 inches)

3 foil bags

4 Adhesive point for attaching the foil bag

5 Example of a registration number on index card and diskette

6 Space for notes, e.g.: subdirectories, files, etc.

Claims (1)

Diskette card: Dr. K. Herrmann, Mcndelstr. 8, 8520 Erlangen, Tel. OC131/601180 Additive:
Claim for protection: "Storage and registration system for diskettes, characterized in that it consists of an index card to which a foil bag is glued on the back as a diskette cover, whereby the card format DIN A 6 is provided for 3 1/2-inch diskettes, the card format DIN A 5 is provided for 5 1/4-inch diskettes and the card format DIN A 4 is provided for 8-inch diskettes" Erlangen, 21.6.91
Dr. K. Herrmann