EP0685106A1 - Container for diskettes, compact discs and similar data carriers, providing protection in mailing such data carriers in standard mailers and envelopes - Google Patents

Container for diskettes, compact discs and similar data carriers, providing protection in mailing such data carriers in standard mailers and envelopes

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EP0685106A1
EP0685106A1 EP94929453A EP94929453A EP0685106A1 EP 0685106 A1 EP0685106 A1 EP 0685106A1 EP 94929453 A EP94929453 A EP 94929453A EP 94929453 A EP94929453 A EP 94929453A EP 0685106 A1 EP0685106 A1 EP 0685106A1
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data carriers
container
shipping
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protective container
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Roland Scheidegger
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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
    • G11B33/0494—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers for storing discs packages made by folding
    • 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
    • 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
    • G11B33/0416—Single disc boxes for disc cartridges

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  • Container for floppy disks, compact discs and similar data carriers which is used for the protected shipping of such data carriers in standardized shipping cases and envelopes.
  • the invention serves for the secure and uncomplicated dispatch of data carriers in such a way that a protective container together with the data carriers and the letterheads in standardized envelopes and shipping cases completely fill the available space.
  • the invention relates to a container for floppy disks, compact discs and similar digital or analog, flat, generally quadrangular data carriers, which is folded from a flat cardboard box or manufactured from cardboard or plastic and is used for the protected shipping of such data carriers in standardized shipping cases and envelopes .
  • the size of the container essentially corresponds to the size of the shipping case or envelope used and optimally fills this shipping space. The production allows that it can be used multiple times without changes if it is in use.
  • the container can be folded from cardboard or made from cardboard or plastic.
  • the container is characterized in that it provides cavities for one or more data carriers corresponding to the corresponding shipping cases or envelopes, which are dimensioned in such a way that the data carrier (s) cannot slip significantly.
  • the majority is generally used for data carriers and cavities, even if it can only be one data carrier or one cavity.
  • the openings are preferably to be made at the top, since the data carriers are immediately recognizable when opening an envelope, but can also be on the side.
  • the container is manufactured in such a way that a data carrier does not come into contact with the envelope or the shipping case on the flat side, so that possible letters can easily be enclosed.
  • the cavities are accessible from one side to ensure that the data carriers are inserted and removed.
  • the openings are unproblematic because they are covered by the shipping case / envelope used.
  • the container is distinguished by the fact that it is equipped with cutouts for the problem-free insertion and removal of the data carriers and also offers the data carriers a non-slip hold.
  • each opening is provided with a recess in the handle, so that the data carrier can be gripped with thumb and forefinger at any time and pulled out of the container or inserted into the container.
  • Fig.lb three-dimensional view, with spatial tear lines.
  • Fig.lc three-dimensional view, with tear lines and a special bridge for a C4 envelope and 3.5 inch disks.
  • Fig.ld perspective view for conveying the idea of assembling the floppy disk, protective case and envelope.
  • the cut from cardboard for a protective case for holding floppy disks is shown in FIG.
  • the fold lines are formed in the base area.
  • the container is brought together by double folding the two outer sides onto the glued-in web, which can be made of cardboard or cardboard or another carrier material and which, depending on the data carrier size and basic size, leaves an adjusted storage volume free.
  • the distance between the two parallel folds corresponds to the receiving volume of the data carriers and their thickness and is given by the standardized standard thicknesses of the usual postal traffic customs and norms.
  • the storage volume and the enclosed volume of the data carrier form the total volume of the actual envelope or the shipping case.
  • the flap which is finally glued on serves for the clean end, in order to be able to pack the folding container simply and possibly mechanically, and for the static design of the container.
  • FIG. 2 Perspective view of a plastic version with the same dimensions as the box version under Fig.lff.
  • the container should be labeled, it is possible to print a label or even a recess on the container so that the address can be recognized on the data carrier.
  • sketch drawings are included:

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Abstract

The invention pertains to a container for diskettes, compact discs and similar flat, analog or digital data carriers, folded from a flat sheet of cardboard or manufactured from paperboard or plastic and used for protection in mailing such data carriers in standard mailers and envelopes. The container is characterized by its handling slots which allow the data carriers to be easily inserted and removed and by its secure, no-slip hold of the data carrier. Depending on the size of the standard mailer or envelope used, a container can hold one or more data carriers, which form a unit with the mailing envelope but still leave adequate room to enclose written material or printed papers.

Description

Behältnis für Disketten, Compact-Discs und ähnliche Datenträger, das dem geschützten Versand solcher Datenträger in standardisier¬ ten Versandetuis und Briefumschlägen dient.Container for floppy disks, compact discs and similar data carriers, which is used for the protected shipping of such data carriers in standardized shipping cases and envelopes.
Einleitungintroduction
Die Erfindung dient dem sicheren und unkomplizierten Versand von Datenträgern derart, dass ein Schutzbehältnis zusammen mit den Datenträgern und den Briefschaften in standardisierten Briefum¬ schlägen und Versandetuis das vorhandene Raumvolumen vollständig ausfüllen.The invention serves for the secure and uncomplicated dispatch of data carriers in such a way that a protective container together with the data carriers and the letterheads in standardized envelopes and shipping cases completely fill the available space.
Beschreibungdescription
Schutzbehältnis sind für Datenträger bekannt. Bis heute ist aber kein Behältnis derart ausgestaltet, dass es mittels eines Standard¬ briefumschlags Versandsicherheit vor Beschädigungen oder Ver¬ schmutzung und insbesondere vor Stössen bietet. Aufwendige Ver¬ sandtaschen sind im Grossversand zwar eingesetzt, die Verknüpf¬ ung der Erfindung mit der Hülle des Briefumschlages erlaubt aber eine kostensparende und individuelle Alternative für jedermann.Protective containers are known for data carriers. To date, however, no container has been designed in such a way that, by means of a standard envelope, it offers security against damage or soiling, and in particular against bumps. Elaborate mailing bags are used in bulk mailing, but the combination of the invention with the envelope of the envelope allows a cost-saving and individual alternative for everyone.
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Behältnis für Disketten, Compact-Discs und ähnliche digitale oder analoge, flache in der Regel viereck¬ ige Datenträger, das gefalzt aus einem Flachkarton oder gefer¬ tigt aus Pappe oder Kunststoff dem geschützten Versand solcher Datenträger in standardisierten Versandetuis und Briefumschlägen dient.The invention relates to a container for floppy disks, compact discs and similar digital or analog, flat, generally quadrangular data carriers, which is folded from a flat cardboard box or manufactured from cardboard or plastic and is used for the protected shipping of such data carriers in standardized shipping cases and envelopes .
Die Grosse des Behältnisses entspricht im Wesentlichen der Grosse des eingesetzten Versandetuis oder Briefumschlages und füllt die¬ sen Versandraum optimal aus. Die Fertigung erlaubt, dass es bei gebräuchlicher Nutzung ohne Veränderungen mehrfach verwendbar ist. Das Behältnis kann aus Karton gefalzt oder aus Pappe oder Kunst¬ stoff gefertigt sein.The size of the container essentially corresponds to the size of the shipping case or envelope used and optimally fills this shipping space. The production allows that it can be used multiple times without changes if it is in use. The container can be folded from cardboard or made from cardboard or plastic.
Das Behältnis zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass es Hohlräume für einen oder mehrere Datenträger korrespondierend mit den ent¬ sprechenden Versandetuis oder Briefumschlägen vorsieht, die so bemessen sind, dass der/die Datenträger nicht wesentlich rutschen können. In den folgenden Ausführungen wird generell die Mehr¬ zahl für Datenträger und Hohlräume verwendet, auch wenn es sich jeweils um nur einen Datenträger oder einen Hohlraum handeln kann.The container is characterized in that it provides cavities for one or more data carriers corresponding to the corresponding shipping cases or envelopes, which are dimensioned in such a way that the data carrier (s) cannot slip significantly. In the following explanations, the majority is generally used for data carriers and cavities, even if it can only be one data carrier or one cavity.
Die Öffnungen sind vorzugsweise oben anzubringen, da die Daten¬ träger so beim öffnen eines Briefumschlages sofort erkennbar sind, können jedoch auch seitlich liegen.The openings are preferably to be made at the top, since the data carriers are immediately recognizable when opening an envelope, but can also be on the side.
Das Behältnis ist so gefertigt, dass ein Datenträger flachseitig nicht mit dem Briefumschlag oder dem Versandetui in Berührung kommt, so dass mögliche Briefschaften ohne weiteres beigelegt wer¬ den können. Die Hohlräume sind je von einer Seite her zugänglich, um das Einschieben und das Herausnehmen der Datenträger zu gewährleisten. Die Öffnungen sind deshalb unproblematisch, weil sie durch das/den verwendete/n Versandetui/Briefumschlag abgedeckt werden.The container is manufactured in such a way that a data carrier does not come into contact with the envelope or the shipping case on the flat side, so that possible letters can easily be enclosed. The cavities are accessible from one side to ensure that the data carriers are inserted and removed. The openings are unproblematic because they are covered by the shipping case / envelope used.
Das Behältnis zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass es mit Griffaus- sparungen für das problemlose Einschieben und Herausnehmen der Datenträger ausgestattet ist und zudem den Datenträgern rutsch¬ sicheren Halt bietet. Für das einfache Einschieben und Heraus¬ nehmen eines Datenträgers ist jede Öffnung mit einer Griffaus- sparung versehen, so dass der Datenträger jederzeit mit Daumen und Zeigefinger gegriffen und aus dem Behältnis herausgezogen oder in das Behältnis eingeführt werden kann.The container is distinguished by the fact that it is equipped with cutouts for the problem-free insertion and removal of the data carriers and also offers the data carriers a non-slip hold. For easy insertion and removal of a data carrier, each opening is provided with a recess in the handle, so that the data carrier can be gripped with thumb and forefinger at any time and pulled out of the container or inserted into the container.
Die Qualität des verwendeten Materials ist so zu wählen, dass den Datenträgern ein ordentlicher Schutz bei Stössen zukommt, ohne dass das Behältnis übermässig schwer wiegt. Die Ausführungsbeispiele sind figurativ mit den folgenden Skizzen wiedergegeben:The quality of the material used must be selected so that the data media are properly protected against impacts without the container being excessively heavy. The examples are shown figuratively with the following sketches:
Fig.la Aufsicht auf die Grundfalte einer Kartonversion mit den markierten Falzen.Fig.la supervision of the basic fold of a cardboard version with the marked folds.
Fig.lb dreidimensionale Ansicht, mit räumlichen Risslinien.Fig.lb three-dimensional view, with spatial tear lines.
Fig.lc dreidimensionale Ansicht, mit Risslinien und speziellem Steg für ein C4 Couvert und 3,5 Zoll Disketten.Fig.lc three-dimensional view, with tear lines and a special bridge for a C4 envelope and 3.5 inch disks.
Fig.ld perspektivische Ansicht für die Vermittlung von der Idee des Zusammensetzens von Diskette, Schutzbehältnis und Briefumumschlag.Fig.ld perspective view for conveying the idea of assembling the floppy disk, protective case and envelope.
In Fig.la ist der Zuschnitt aus Karton für ein Schutzbe¬ hältnis zur Aufnahme von Disketten dargestellt:. Die Falt¬ linien sind in der Grundfläche ausgebildet. Das Behältnis wird durch doppelte Falzung der beiden äusseren Seiten auf den eingeleimten Steg, der aus Pappe oder Karton oder einem anderen Trägermaterial sein kann, und der je nach Daten- trägergrösse und Grundgrösse ein angepasstes Stauvolumen freilässt, zusammengeführt. Der Abstand der beiden paral¬ lelen Falzungen entspricht dem Aufnahmevolumen der Daten¬ träger und deren Dicke und wird gegeben durch die standardi¬ sierten Normdicken gemass- gebräuchlichen Postverkehrsusan- zen und - normen. Das Stauvolumen und das umschlossene Volumen des Datenträgers bilden das Gesamtvolumen das eigentlichen Briefumschlages oder des Versandetuis. Die abschliessend aufgeklebte Klappe dient dem sauberen Abschluss, um das Faltbehältnis einfach und allenfalls maschinell verpacken zu können und der statischen Ausfüh¬ rung des Behältnisses.The cut from cardboard for a protective case for holding floppy disks is shown in FIG. The fold lines are formed in the base area. The container is brought together by double folding the two outer sides onto the glued-in web, which can be made of cardboard or cardboard or another carrier material and which, depending on the data carrier size and basic size, leaves an adjusted storage volume free. The distance between the two parallel folds corresponds to the receiving volume of the data carriers and their thickness and is given by the standardized standard thicknesses of the usual postal traffic customs and norms. The storage volume and the enclosed volume of the data carrier form the total volume of the actual envelope or the shipping case. The flap which is finally glued on serves for the clean end, in order to be able to pack the folding container simply and possibly mechanically, and for the static design of the container.
Fig.2 Perspektivische Sicht auf eine Kunsstoffausführung mit denselben Massen wie die Kartonausführung unter Fig.lff. Für den Fall, dass das Behältnis beschriftet werden sollte, ist es möglich auf dem Behältnis einen Etikettendruck oder gar eine Ausnehmung anzubringen, damit die Anschrift auf dem Datenträger erkennbar ist. Es liegen folgende Skizzenzeichnungen bei:Fig. 2 Perspective view of a plastic version with the same dimensions as the box version under Fig.lff. In the event that the container should be labeled, it is possible to print a label or even a recess on the container so that the address can be recognized on the data carrier. The following sketch drawings are included:
- Figur 1: Kartonversion- Figure 1: Carton version
Figur la: GrundfaltskizzeFigure la: basic folding sketch
Figur lb: FaltskizzeFigure lb: folding sketch
Figur lc: FaltskizzeFigure lc: folding sketch
Figur ld: ÜbersichtsskizzeFigure ld: overview sketch
- Figur 2: Kunstoffversion - Figure 2: Plastic version

Claims

Patentansprüche: Claims:
1. Behältnis für Disketten, Compact Disks und andere digitale oder analoge Datenträger, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es dem geschützten Versand in Zusammenhang mit Versandetuis und Briefumschlägen dient.1. Container for floppy disks, compact disks and other digital or analog data carriers, characterized in that it is used for protected shipping in connection with shipping cases and envelopes.
2. Schutzbehältnis nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Schutzbehältnis die normierten und standardisierten Ver¬ sandetuis oder Briefumschläge so ausfüllt, dass es nur noch unwesentlich rutscht.2. Protective container according to claim 1, characterized in that the protective container fills the standardized and standardized shipping cases or envelopes in such a way that it slips only insignificantly.
3. Schutzbehältnis nach den vorgenannten Ansprüchen, dadurch ge¬ kennzeichnet, dass das verwendete Material Karton, Pappe oder Kunststoff ist.3. Protective container according to the preceding claims, characterized ge indicates that the material used is cardboard, cardboard or plastic.
4. Schutzbehältnis nach den vorgenannten Ansprüchen, dadurch ge¬ kennzeichnet, dass es im Versand mehrwegfähig ist (Mehrfach¬ verwendung) ohne benutzerseitig anzubringende Veränderungen.4. Protective container according to the preceding claims, characterized ge indicates that it is reusable in shipping (multiple use) without changes to be made by the user.
5. Schutzbehältnis nach den vorgenannten Ansprüchen, dadurch ge¬ kennzeichnet, dass dieses mit Griffaussparungen derart ver¬ sehen ist, dass das Einführen und Herausnehmen der für den Versand bestimmten Datenträger mühelos von statten geht.5. Protective container according to the preceding claims, characterized ge indicates that this is provided with handle recesses in such a way that the insertion and removal of the data carriers intended for shipping is effortless.
6. Schutzbehältnis nach vorgenannten Ansprüchen, dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, dass das nicht durch die Datenträger ausgefüllte Volumen derart gefüllt ist, dass die Datenträger im Versand bestmöglichen Halt finden.6. Protective container according to the preceding claims, characterized gekenn¬ characterized in that the volume not filled by the data carrier is filled such that the data carriers find the best possible hold in shipping.
7. Schutzbehältnis nach vorgenannten Ansprüchen dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, dass nebst dem Schutzbehältnis auch noch Briefe oder Formulare im verwendeten Briefumschlag oder in den verwendeten Versandtasche Platz finden. 7. Protective container according to the aforementioned claims, characterized in that, in addition to the protective container, there is also space for letters or forms in the envelope used or in the mailing envelope used.
EP94929453A 1993-12-16 1994-10-25 Container for diskettes, compact discs and similar data carriers, providing protection in mailing such data carriers in standard mailers and envelopes Withdrawn EP0685106A1 (en)

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