EP0893077A1 - Wallet and set of wallets - Google Patents

Abstract

The pockets (7,8a-8c) are included in a wallet. They are located in one or more inserts (2) that can be swung outwards from the wallet about a joint (3) in one corner so that they lie parallel to one of the sides of the wallet. Preferably the inserts are removable and are secured to the wallet using a screw and threaded flanged nut. The folded up wallet is kept closed using a tab with a press-stud or hook and loop fastener. A raised lip on the inside of the wallet lies beneath the inserts.

Description

The invention relates to a wallet that consists of a hinged Cover and pockets arranged for receiving of cards, tickets, currencies and documents. The invention further relates to an existing wallet system from multiple wallets.

In known letter, credit card pockets and the like are the pockets formed in or with the envelope firmly connected. With a credit card pocket, the size is the arranged on the inside of the hinged cover Bags adapted to the card size additional bags of different sizes and formats are provided his. If you have a wallet, you have them in the fold-out one Envelope trained and if necessary with this firmly connected pockets a normal letter format. In addition can make smaller pockets for cards, passport photos and papers smaller format can be provided.

While credit card pockets more or less just for recording such cards are usually used as wallets designed so that cards, documents, papers, Tickets, banknotes, travelers checks etc. are kept can. For everyday use or shorter trips however, only special cards, papers or other items can be taken Documents required, which is why there is usually a Wallet with lots of different individual pockets Size and different format turns out to be too large.

It is also usually nested Pockets of the content inserted there are clearly arranged, so that he often has to be searched in the pockets.

The present invention is therefore based on the object to further develop a wallet of the type mentioned at the beginning, that the pockets are clearly arranged and easily accessible are and adapted to the respective purpose are.

The object is achieved in that the pockets are formed in at least one insert, which around one in the area of a lower corner in the use position Connection with the cover parallel to the opened Cover is pivotable, the pocket openings at the pivot essentially point upwards.

Because of the construction according to the invention, the pockets can on or in the insert and optionally on or in the inside of the case can be clearly arranged. The pivoting out of the insert allows it to be arranged below Pockets on the inside of the case and / or one another insert can be overlooked at a glance. Thereby all pockets also easily accessible. Furthermore is due the arrangement of the swivel connection between the insert and Cover and the pocket openings of the pocket content when swiveling the insert is largely secured against falling out.

The pivot connection between the insert and the cover is preferred with the case open in the area of the bottom right lying corner arranged so that when the cover is closed the insert pushes against the fold and does not accidentally can tip out.

In an expedient development of the invention not pivoted state of the insert laterally arranged Pocket openings with the cover closed against the fold. Consequently the contents of these bags can be closed do not get lost.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connection between Insert and cover designed to be detachable.

The connection preferably has a safety push button with a pen around which the insert with an appropriate arranged sleeve is pivotable.

The sleeve can have a play along the pin to different Compensate pocket thicknesses.

To prevent the insert when the cover is closed by tilting out of this falls out on the side preferably arranged a tab on the relevant side of the casing, the over the insert and the overlying edge the folded envelope grips and with its free end in the area this edge is releasably attached.

As a releasable attachment of the tab to the shell can in particular a push-button connection or a Velcro fastener be provided.

The pockets can be on one or both sides in or on the insert be arranged in portrait or landscape format. Conveniently are the bags in their size and format cards to be inserted, identity papers, motor vehicle papers, Banknotes, plane tickets, travelers checks etc. adjusted. The bags can be open or closable his. In addition to the inserts with the pockets, any Information deposits, such as calendars, currency tables, telephone lists etc. arranged in the shell and on this with the Deposits are pivotally connected.

The cover and the inserts are preferably made of leather or a leather-like material or plastic.

They can have an inner lining made of a fine fabric.

The pockets expediently have in the edge region of their Openings indentations so that there are Simply let cards, papers or the like grab.

The invention also consists of the compilation such wallets of different sizes and pocket designs to a wallet system. Depending on the purpose can post cards, tickets, currencies and documents the individual needs of the user on the wallet system be distributed. This has the user in clear and easily accessible way always for cards and documents important for the intended use at hand. What is not absolutely necessary is in the wallet in question. So it can System for example in matching wallets for everyday Use, a short trip and a long-distance trip become.

The wallet system is preferably designed so that the deposits between the different wallets are interchangeable. Cards, papers and documents must therefore not taken out of the pockets of a wallet and put it in another wallet. Instead of the deposits with the inserted in it Cards, papers and records in a simple manner within of the wallet system.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below the drawing described in more detail.

Figur 1

Innenansicht einer aufgeklappten Hülle,

5 Figur

2 vorderseitige Ansicht einer Einlage für die Hülle gemäß Figur 1,

Figur 3

vorderseitige Ansicht einer anderen Einlage für die Hülle gemäß Figur 1,

Figur 4

rückseitige Ansicht der Einlage gemäß Figur 2 und 3,

Figur 5

vorderseitige Ansicht einer Einlage für eine Hülle größeren Formats,

Figur 6

rückseitige Ansicht der Einlage gemäß Figur 5,

Figur 7

vorderseitige Ansicht einer Einlage für eine große Hülle und

Figur 8

vorderseitige Ansicht einer anderen Einlage für eine große Hülle.

The drawing shows:

Figure 1

Inside view of an opened case,

5 figure

2 front view of an insert for the cover according to Figure 1,

Figure 3

front view of another insert for the cover according to Figure 1,

Figure 4

rear view of the insert according to FIGS. 2 and 3,

Figure 5

front view of an insert for a sleeve of larger format,

Figure 6

rear view of the insert according to FIG. 5,

Figure 7

front view of an insert for a large cover and

Figure 8

front view of another insert for a large envelope.

The wallet shown in Figures 1 to 4 is made from a hinged cover 1 and at least one insert 2, through a connection arranged in the area of a corner is pivotable parallel to the shell 1. The swivel connection is in the lower right corner of the open Sheath 1 arranged. In the corner concerned, the Envelope 1 is a security push button with a pin 3 that is inserted through appropriate eyelets 3 'in the inserts 2.

The swivel connection can be found in the lower right corner and / or the lower corner to the left of the opened case 1 be arranged. Serve in the corners concerned Envelope 1 and the inserts 2 holes 3 or metal eyes which is a screw not shown in the drawing with a flange nut, which is arranged in a blind hole Thread in the manner of a detachable rivet, can extend.

To prevent the inserts from tipping out to the side 2 from the closed envelope 1 is on one side of the envelope 1 a tab 4 is arranged with which the cover 1 is releasably closed can be. To attach the tab 4 to the Cover 1 serves a push button 5, which in a corresponding, not shown in the drawing, on the opposite Side of the shell 1 arranged receptacle is clickable. The length of the tab 4 is dimensioned so that even with several inlays filled with cards, papers and the like 2 the case 1 can be closed.

The wallet shown in Figures 1 to 4 is suitable especially for everyday needs by going to Inclusion of various cards in credit card format, driver’s license, Identity card, insurance certificate and others small format documents is designed. It is dimensioned that it fits in every pocket.

The left side of the unfolded shown in Figure 1 The envelope has a pocket 6 for small-format identification papers on that a cover made of a transparent film, leather or has a textile material.

As FIG. 2 shows, the inserts 2 are on the front arranged a pocket 7 open to the outside, in the for example business cards and the like can be inserted can. On top of the pocket 7 are three on top of each other arranged pockets 8a, 8b and open at the top 8c primarily trained for credit cards.

Figure 3 shows the front of another insert of the same Format with two side pockets 8d and 8c for credit cards and other cards.

As can be seen from Figure 4, the back of the Insert 2 also a pocket open to the other side 9 on.

The casing 1 and inserts 2 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 form a small format wallet that is especially for everyday use for taking credit cards, ID cards and other smaller-sized papers. For In addition, shorter trips make it desirable to have additional ones Cards, passport, banknotes and other documents to accommodate in the wallet.

For this purpose, a correspondingly dimensioned larger shell as well Larger deposits 10 are provided, which in Figures 5 and 6 are shown. Correspond from their basic shape this envelope and insert 10 of the in FIGS. 1 to 4 Sheath 1 and deposits 2 shown.

In addition, the front of the larger insert 10 also a pocket 11 open to the outside Inclusion, for example, of a passport, vehicle documents, driver's license or other papers of the appropriate format on. There are several on the front of the pocket 10 Open pockets 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d and 12e in landscape format one on top of the other, in the credit cards and others Cards of the appropriate size can be inserted. On the The back of the insert 10 are also open at the top Pockets 13a, 13b and 13c arranged one above the other in landscape format, those for the inclusion of further cards or appropriately dimensioned Serve papers.

The envelope has on its outer front side (in Coin compartment with zipper (not shown in the drawing) on.

Finally, FIGS. 7 and 8 show inserts 14 one large, elongated format that corresponds to a sized envelope. Such a wallet is suitable for additional accommodation of flight tickets, travelers checks, Banknotes and other larger-sized papers for longer trips.

As can be seen from Figure 7, is on the front of the Insert 14 again extends over the entire height pocket 15 open to the outside is provided, which in particular for taking flight tickets, travelers checks and can serve different currencies. On the The top of the pocket 14 are pockets opened upwards 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d and 16e in landscape format for example Inclusion of various cards, such as credit cards, hotel cards and phone cards arranged one above the other. Farther there is an additional pocket 17 on the pocket 16e, for example to hold a passport.

On the front side of the insert 18 shown in FIG. 8 vertical format pockets 19a and 19b, which are also used to hold larger-format papers, such as banknotes, flight tickets, etc., are arranged one above the other. The back can either be without pockets or like the front be formed.

The envelope (not shown in the drawing) has on the left inside is a portrait format that can be opened towards the fold Zip pocket to hold larger sized papers on. There is also one on the back of the case Zip pocket provided.

For the detachable fastening of the inserts 14 and 18 to one another and on the shell is a (not shown in the drawing) Push button connection provided in the area of diagonally opposite the swivel connection corner of the Deposits 17 and 18 and the right part of the envelope arranged is.

Form the three wallets shown in Figures 1 through 8 a system of wallet components different Size, but basically the same structure and pocket division. The user is available for different purposes appropriate formats and clearly arranged pockets for the respective cards, papers and other documents to disposal. Because the wallet components are the same Have a swivel connection between the casing and the inserts, the deposits can be of a smaller format, for example if the cards, papers or other documents contained therein used for a long-distance trip, in the designated larger-sized wallet can be classified. All in all is maintained through an essentially split the cards, papers and documents on the wallet components the greatest possible degree of overview, security and flexibility achieved.

Reference list

1

Cover

2nd

inlay

3rd

pen

3 '

eyelet

4th

Tab

5

Push button

6

bag

7

bag

8a - 8e

bag

9

bag

10th

inlay

11

bag

12a - 12e

bag

13a-13c

bag

14

inlay

15

bag

16a-16e

bag

17th

bag

18th

inlay

19a, 19b

bag

Claims (10)

Wallet, consisting of a hinged cover (1) and pockets arranged therein for receiving cards, tickets, currencies and other documents, characterized in that the pockets (7, 8a - 8e, 9; 11, 12a - 12e, 13a - 13c ; 15, 16a - 16e; 17, 19a, 19b) are formed in at least one insert (2; 10; 14; 18) which is parallel to the opened one around a connection in the area of a lower corner arranged in the use position with the cover (1) Cover (1) can be pivoted, the pocket openings essentially pointing upwards when pivoted. Wallet according to Claim 1, characterized in that , when the insert (2; 10; 14; 18) is not pivoted, pocket openings (7, 8d, 8e, 9; 10; 15, 10a, 19b) arranged on the side with the cover (1) closed point against the fold of the sleeve (1). Wallet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connection between the insert (2; 10; 14; 18) and the sleeve (1) is detachable. Wallet according to claim 3, characterized in that the connection has a safety push button with a pin (3) about which the insert (2; 10; 14; 18) can be pivoted with a correspondingly arranged eyelet (3 '). Wallet according to claim 4, characterized in that the eyelet (3 ') has a play along the pin (3). Wallet according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that on the side of the cover (1) beyond which the insert (2; 10, 14, 18) can be pivoted, a tab (4) is arranged which is above the insert (2; 10; 14; 18) and the overlying edge of the folded sleeve (1) engages and is detachably fastened with its free end in the area of this edge. Wallet according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pockets (6, 7, 8a - 8e, 9, 11, 12a - 12e, 13a - 13c, 15, 16a - 16e, 17, 19a, 19b) in their Size of the cards, papers, banknotes or the like to be inserted therein are adapted. Wallet according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pockets (8a - 8e), 12a - 12e, 13a - 13c, 16a - 16e, 19a, 19b) have indentations in the edge region of their openings. Wallet system consisting of several, in particular three, wallets, according to one of claims 1 to 8 different size and bag design for different Uses. Wallet system according to claim 9, characterized in that the inserts (2; 10; 14; 18) are interchangeable between the different wallets.

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