EP1658997A2 - Casier de classement démontable - Google Patents

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EP1658997A2
EP1658997A2 EP05257102A EP05257102A EP1658997A2 EP 1658997 A2 EP1658997 A2 EP 1658997A2 EP 05257102 A EP05257102 A EP 05257102A EP 05257102 A EP05257102 A EP 05257102A EP 1658997 A2 EP1658997 A2 EP 1658997A2
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box file
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Kok Seang c/o 2057 Jalan IDS Bukit Minyak Khoo
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Brilliant Achievement Sdn Bhd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F7/00—Filing appliances without fastening means
    • B42F7/14—Boxes

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  • the present invention relates generally to a storage box for keeping correspondences, documents, business records and the like wherein same can be disassembled into its knock down form allowing individual components of the box file to be shipped and transported separately thereby overcoming space constraints and cost.
  • a box file enables all correspondences, documents, business records to be kept intact preventing any likelihood of becoming missing when the file is in a closed position.
  • the box file is therefore a very practical and convenient form for storing letters and documents.
  • Conventional box files are fitted with clips such as German clips, loose leaf clips go through clips or the like wherein papers or documents are filed in and kept intact.
  • the present invention provides a knock down box file wherein individual components can be transported separately.
  • said box file (2) comprises at least four panel members, a first and a second panel member (4) (6), a third panel member (8) having one of its longer side thereof joined with one of the side edges of said second panel member (6), and a fourth panel member (10) provided between said first and second panel members (4) (6), said fourth panel member (10) serving as the spine wherein at least a clip (28) is affixed therein by fastening means to enable filing of materials; said panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) being erected from a single flat sheet of material at predetermined folding lines (14); said connecting side unit (16) being further provided with a pair of parallel inwardly directed flanges (20) (22) forming a groove (24) destined to abut the respective shorter side edges of said third and fourth panel members (8) (10) with the shorter side edges of said second panel member (6) by manual means resulting in said third and fourth panel members (8) (10) being interposed between said
  • FIG.1 a view of a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrating the box file (2) having four panel members, a first panel member (4), a second panel member (6), a third panel member (8) and a fourth panel member (10), the first and second panel members (4) (6) are of uniform size and shape whilst the third and fourth panel members (8) (10) are of uniform size and shape.
  • the first and second panel members (4) (6) form the cover and the base of the box file (2) respectively whilst the third and fourth panel members (8) (10) together with the connecting side units (16) [ See FIGS. 3 and 4] form the sides of the box file (2).
  • the fourth panel member (10) is internally provided with a spring clip (28) to keep papers and documents to be filed in intact.
  • the spring clip (28) comprises a clip strip (30) to which is attached a strong clip (32) and is mounted on the inner side of the fourth panel member forming the spine (10) preferably centrally mounted through the slot (34) located therein using known fastening means such as the snap with stud and socket mechanism or the like.
  • a strong clip (32) is depressed onto said papers and documents.
  • the force of the spring mechanism is sufficiently strong to afford a firm hold of the papers or documents in place.
  • To release the firm hold the strong clip (32) is lifted away from the papers or documents and the papers or documents are free to be filed or removed.
  • a one-way lock mechanism to lock the box file (2) to further ensure no possibility of papers accidentally slipping out of the box file (2) and going missing is provided.
  • a "one way lock” comprising a first component (26A) having a hooked protrusion affixed to the internal side of the third panel member (8) and a second component (26B) having an indentation to complement the hooked protrusion affixed to the internal side of the first panel member (4) to complement the hooked protrusion (26A) is provided.
  • the first and second components (26A) (26B) are fastened by known fastening means such as a snap fastener. The lock operates when the first component (26A) and the second component (26B) are brought together to engage.
  • the user To open the box file (2) the user only needs to apply force at the spot (35) on the external side of the fourth panel member (8) where the first component (26A) is internally affixed.
  • the application of pressure therein has the effect of inwardly distorting the third panel member (8) thereby disengaging the hooked protrusion of the first component (26A) from the complementary indentation of the second component (26B).
  • the knock down box file of the present invention comprising panel members erected from a single flat sheet (12) is capable of being packed and shipped as a flat sheet separate from the other parts of the box file thereby overcoming the above shortcomings.
  • FIG. 2 and 2-A a diagram of the box file panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) of the said invention in its extended and disassembled form and a cross sectional view at line A-A of FIG. 2.
  • the file panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) are basically erected form a single extended flat sheet (12) of rigid material such as thick cardboard material or plastic which is provided with predetermined folding lines (14) to enable the single flat sheet to be folded or bent at a desired point to form panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) thereby enabling a box to be erected.
  • Folding lines (14) for example in the shape of a thinning of material such as indentations can be provided on the single flat sheet (12) at predetermined points between the first and fourth panel members (4) (10) and between the second and fourth panel members (6) (10) and between second and third panel members (6) (8).
  • the creases on the single flat sheet (12) are created in such a manner that when folded the measurement of the first panel member (4) is equivalent to the second panel member (6) and the measurement of the third panel member (8) is equivalent to the fourth panel member (10) so as to facilitate folding of the single sheet (12) into a rectangular box.
  • the panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) are further provided with indentations (13) on both its surfaces.
  • FIG. 2-A shows a cross sectional view at line A-A of FIG. 2 showing the configuration of both the surfaces of the panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) which are provided with indentations (13) at predetermined points.
  • the connecting side unit (16) is preferably made of rigid material such as plastic which is configured to have an elongated wall portion (18) and a first inwardly directed flange (20). Three of the sides thereof, are further internally provided with a second inwardly directed flange (22) in parallel arrangement to the first inwardly directed flange (20) and both the first and second inwardly directed flange (20) (22) in combination are destined to form supports for the abutment of the shorter side edges of the second, third and fourth panel members (6) (8) (10); said edges indicated by numerals (6A) (8A) (10A) respectively [See FIG. 2].
  • the distance between the first inwardly directed flange (20) and the second inwardly directed flange (22) forms a groove (24) [See FIG. 3 and 4-A] of sufficient measurement for the shorter edges of the second, third and fourth panel members indicated by numerals (6A) (8A) (10A) [See FIG. 2 and 4] to be fitted snugly by manual means.
  • FIG. 3-B a cross sectional view at line B-B of FIG. 3 showing the enlarged view of the first and second inwardly directed flange (20) (22) of the connecting side units (16) being provided with tooth-like protrusions (22A) (22B) which protrudes into the groove (24) towards each other.
  • the tooth-like protrusions (22A) allow a more secured attachment as described in the foregoing paragraphs.
  • FIG. 4, 4-A and 4-B illustrates the connecting side unit (16) being joined to the shorter edges of the second, third and fourth panel members (6) (8) (10).
  • the single flat sheet (12) shown in FIG. 2 is folded along the folding lines (14) at an angle of 90 degree relative to other panel members so that the panel members (4) (6) (8) (10) are eventually in perpendicular relationship to each other thereby forming a box and such perpendicular arrangement is maintained and secured by attaching the flanges (20) (22) of the connecting side units (16) to the relevant edges of the panel members indicated by the numerals (6A) (8A) (10A) respectively [See FIG. 2 and 4] using snap-on means.
  • the tooth-like protrusions (22A) (22B) are snapped onto the shorter edges of the panel members of the second, third and fourth panel members (6) (8) (10) indicated by numerals (6A) (8A) (10A) provided with complementary indentations (13) on both surfaces [See FIG. 2-A]. These indentations (13) allow the tooth-like protrusions (22A) (22B) to sink in and be lodged within the said indentations (13).
  • the first panel member (4) which is not secured by the connecting side unit (16) becomes a flap or cover which can open and close the box file (2) and is preferably provided with a specifically designed one-way lock for enhanced security.
  • the lock (26) must be sufficiently strong to withhold the load (that is the materials to be filed in) in the box file (2) particularly when the box file (2) is left standing on its side affixed with the connecting side unit (16); otherwise the flap will swing open and may allow instances of materials such as paper to slip out.
  • the lock has been described in some detail as a one way lock mechanism the said type of lock is not necessarily the only type which may be used, as any kind of locks may be used for instance magnetic locks as what is advantageous in accordance with the present invention is the fact that the box file (2) would remain locked when left standing vertically on one of its side or whilst in the act of being removed from its stored location on the racks or shelves.
  • the said spring clip (28) has been illustrated in some detail as being affixed to the fourth panel member (10) the above is not necessarily the only manner in which the spring clip may be affixed, for example the spring clip (28) may also be affixed to the third panel member (8) or the connecting side units (16) however, what is advantageous in accordance with the present invention is the fact that the box file of the present invention can be knocked down.

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GB2485801A (en) * 2010-11-24 2012-05-30 Soon Huat Lim Easy to assemble box file

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MY137755A (en) 2004-06-18 2009-03-31 Asia File Products Sdn Bhd Box file

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