EP2576235A1 - Device for holding together collections of perforated loose sheets - Google Patents

Device for holding together collections of perforated loose sheets

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EP2576235A1
EP2576235A1 EP11719198.1A EP11719198A EP2576235A1 EP 2576235 A1 EP2576235 A1 EP 2576235A1 EP 11719198 A EP11719198 A EP 11719198A EP 2576235 A1 EP2576235 A1 EP 2576235A1
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loose
leaf collection
retaining
leaf
band
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Philipp Seul
Daniel Kloepfer
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FLEXBAND GMBH
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Flexband GmbH
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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
    • B42F21/00—Indexing means; Indexing tabs or protectors therefor
    • B42F21/02—Tabs integral with sheets, papers, cards, or suspension files
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F11/00—Filing appliances with separate intermediate holding means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F13/00—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots
    • B42F13/02—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with flexible or resilient means
    • B42F13/04—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with flexible or resilient means with cords, coils, or chains
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F13/00—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots
    • B42F13/02—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with flexible or resilient means
    • B42F13/06—Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with flexible or resilient means with strips or bands
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F3/00—Sheets temporarily attached together involving perforations; Means therefor; Sheet details therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42F—SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING
    • B42F3/00—Sheets temporarily attached together involving perforations; Means therefor; Sheet details therefor
    • B42F3/04—Attachment means of ring, finger or claw form
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42P—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BOOKS, FILING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
    • B42P2241/00—Parts, details or accessories for books or filing appliances
    • B42P2241/02—Fasteners; Closures
    • B42P2241/04—Band- or strip-like fasteners, e.g. tie strings

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for holding together perforated loose-leaf collections.
  • a prior art device of this type is the stitching strip shown in FIG.
  • the tacking strip a flat, narrow strip of metal is passed through the holes of the perforation and then bent so that the loose-leaf collection is held together.
  • the stitching strip has the disadvantage that the leaves must be bent when leafing in the loose-leaf collection, and that a binding margin remains, which is not visible when browsing. Therefore, information in the area of the binding margin can not be perceived, or can only be cumbersome, by loosening the stapling.
  • Another known device is the file folder, often called Leitz folder. When filing loose-leaf collections in file folders, there is no binding margin.
  • file folders have a more expensive rigid mechanics and are therefore relatively bulky and unwieldy.
  • the device comprises a band element, which can be threaded through at least two holes of the perforation of the loose-leaf collection.
  • the perforation may be a standard perforation, for example, the standard perforation according to DIN for A4 sheets with two or four holes, but also to other standard holes, such as the standard holes for organizer ring binders, the u. a.
  • the band element may be single-stranded or multi-stranded, in particular formed from one or more straps, cords and / or similarly flexible components
  • the band element or its strands or components may have any desired cross-sectional shapes, for example round, angular or flat, whereby a thin and / or narrow configuration is advantageous compared to the diameter of the holes of the loose-leaf collection to be threaded in.
  • By a suitable length it is achieved that the band element is threaded through at least two holes of the perforated loose-leaf collection can.
  • the device according to the invention comprises retaining means with which it can be prevented that a threaded through threaded through the holes of the loose-leaf collection tape element slips out of the holes again.
  • the device according to the invention is configured such that the retaining means occupy a retaining position or can be brought by the operator into a retaining position in which they retain the leaves of a loose-leaf collection threaded through the band element on the band element. This way you can held together with the band element loose-leaf collection.
  • the retention means engage in the retaining position, the edges of the holes of the loose-leaf collection and thus prevent the manner of an anchor or barbs slipping of the leaves of the band member or slipping out of the band member from the perforation.
  • the retention means need not always be in a retention position.
  • the device according to the invention can also be designed in such a way that the retaining means can be brought into positions or positions in which leaves threaded through with the band element can be removed from the loose-leaf collection or new leaves can be added, or in which Sheet collection is held together firmer or safer.
  • the retaining means are preferably fixed or detachably connected to the band member.
  • the retaining means are arranged, attached or formed at the ends of the band member.
  • the retaining means are made of a rigid and / or rigid material.
  • the retaining means comprise at least one retaining element, which can be inserted through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection. It when the retaining means are formed by two retaining elements, which are both hin trimsteckbar through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection is particularly advantageous.
  • the retaining means are elongated or rod-shaped, in particular formed as small elongated rods or slender webs. They have a length which is greater than the hole diameter. knife of the holes to be threaded through the loose-leaf collection. If the retaining means are smaller in cross-section than the hole diameter of the holes of the loose-leaf collection, they can be passed through the holes and the band member attached to them can be threaded through the holes. In the retention position, these restraints lie across the holes in the loose-leaf collection for cohesion.
  • the band member is fixed in relation to the length of the retaining means in a central region, preferably in the middle, of the retaining means. Furthermore, the length of the retaining means starting from the attachment point of the band member is smaller than the distance between the center of the holes of the loose-leaf collection and the nearest paper edge. This avoids that the retaining means protrude in the retaining position over the paper edge.
  • the band element is stretchable or elastic, in particular elastically extensible.
  • the length of the band element is adapted to the distance of two holes of a standard perforation and / or to certain stack heights of loose-leaf collections to be held together.
  • the band element can be selected a little bit longer than the distance of two holes of a standard punch plus twice the stack height of the loose-leaf collections to be held together. Then, the band member can be passed from one hole to the other and through both holes, and held at each hole by a retaining member. Because of the longer length, you can scroll through it comfortably.
  • the band member in cross section is so flat and / or thin and / or slender that a held together with the device loose-leaf collection can be filed in a file folder, the holes through which the band member is threaded through, also for the Stitching can be used in the file folder.
  • the device bundled loose-leaf collections can be summarized in a particularly simple manner in a file folder, and the device of the invention can also fulfill a regulatory function.
  • This embodiment offers an additional advantage over the previously known adhesive strip.
  • the holes through which the metal strip of the HeftstMakes is guided, can not be used for filing in the file folder, since the metal strip in the perforation takes up too much space.
  • the belt element threaded through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection can be closed to form a closed belt loop, advantageously by means of the retaining means.
  • the retaining means comprise two retaining elements, which in turn have connecting means for connecting the two retaining elements.
  • a ring-shaped endless endless loop can be formed with the device according to the invention, which is passed through at least two holes of the perforated loose-leaf collection and holds them together.
  • the length of the band member can be chosen so that the guided through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection tape loop at tight ends of the band member or connected with restraint means tightly seated, so that the leaves of the held loose-leaf collection can slip only slightly against each other.
  • the band element is elastically extensible and almost twice as long as the distance between the two holes plus the double stack height of the loose leaf collection to be held together. Then the band element is tensioned with the loop closed and the device according to the invention is taut. When opening the loop or the connecting means then creates a free tape length, so that easily in the lo- leaf collection can be scrolled without the leaves slip off the ribbon element, because they are retained by the retaining means.
  • the device of the invention comprises tensioning means for tensioning the stretchable band member when the apparatus is applied to a loose-leaf collection for holding it together.
  • a stretchable band member threaded through the perforation may be tensioned with the tensioning means when the retaining means are in a retention position or otherwise fixed.
  • the clamping means is formed flat, for example as a rigid plate, in particular of plastic or metal, or as a card or as a comparable rigid and flat element.
  • the tensioning means is shaped such that, when the device of the invention is applied to a loose-leaf collection for holding it together, the strap element can be guided over the surfaces and around the edges of the tensioning means such that the strap element is held in tension.
  • the clamping means is smaller than the format of the loose-leaf collection, z. B. smaller than the format DIN-A4.
  • the uncovered areas can be varied in size and / or position.
  • the clamping means can also be made of a transparent or transparent or semi-transparent material, for. As plastic, be formed. Then the first side of the loose-leaf collection is at least partially visible or recognizable by the overlying clamping means.
  • the clamping means has a perforation corresponding to the perforation, through which the band element is guided in the held together loose-leaf collection.
  • retaining means which are inserted through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection can be inserted through the clamping means in a simple manner. The insertion of the band element into the holes of the tensioning means can be further simplified if slits are formed between the holes of the tensioning means and the edge of the tensioning means.
  • the clamping means on a projection and / or a supernatant around which the band element can be placed without slipping off of the clamping means can be formed for example by a triangular approach to the clamping means or a bulge. Also possible are other outer contours of the clamping device, which prevent slipping of the tensioned band member, for example notches or suitable recesses. Also possible are suitable slits in the clamping element, in which the band element is inserted for holding and tension.
  • the clamping means is designed as a register element and / or protective cover and / or -schreib and / or envelope and / or inscribable. In this way, the clamping means can fulfill order and / or protective functions.
  • the band element can be chosen to be significantly longer than the distance or twice the distance of the holes fürgefädelten with the tape means.
  • the clamping means With the clamping means, the excess length or free length of the band member is then stretched, so that the loose-leaf collection can be held tight together, and slipping of the sheets against each other can be largely prevented.
  • Length of the band member and geometry of the clamping means can also be coordinated so that the tension of the band member is so weak at a held loose-leaf collection that can still be browsed in the loose-leaf collection, in such a way that the full page is visible or no binding margin remains.
  • the design with clamping means and long length of the band member further allows a comparatively large variability of the stack height or thickness of the loose-leaf collection.
  • a suitable design of the device with clamping means can be kept well together with one and the same length of the band member 5 to 300 sheets of normal typewriter paper.
  • the clamping means on resilient elements in which the band element can be hung and held on train.
  • the resilient elements may be helical and have recesses and / or slots, in which the band element is inserted and held there with the retaining means.
  • a tension of the band member and a tight holding the loose-leaf collection is possible, even with a non-stretchable band member.
  • the device according to the invention is made of materials which are not friendly to the environment and / or made of materials which can be shredded, so that removal before shredding the paper held together is not necessary.
  • Fig. 3 the threading of the perforation of a loose-leaf collection with the first
  • FIG. 4 shows a loose-leaf collection threaded through with the first exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention
  • FIG. 5 the two retaining elements of the first embodiment of the device according to the invention in the retaining position
  • FIG. 6 shows the scrolling of a loose-leaf collection held together with the device according to the invention
  • FIG. 10 shows a second embodiment of a device according to the invention, which comprises a tensioning means
  • FIG. 14 shows a second phase of the tensioning of the band element in the second embodiment
  • FIG. 15 shows the threading around of the band element about the tensioning means in the second embodiment
  • FIG. 16 shows the filing of a loose-leaf collection held together with tensioning means in a file folder in the second embodiment
  • Fig. 17 a third embodiment of a device according to the invention with
  • FIG. 23 shows the binding of a device according to the invention in a file folder in the third embodiment
  • FIG. 24 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention with spring elements
  • Fig. 1 shows the prior art adhesive strip H1 with the thin and narrow metal strip H2, which is inserted through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection 30 and then bent over so that it holds the loose-leaf collection together.
  • the disadvantageous binding margin H3 remains hidden, concealing the information located in this area.
  • 2 to 9 show a first embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention for holding together perforated loose-leaf collections.
  • the device 10 comprises a flexible, elastically extensible band member 12 which is formed as a flat rubber band 12. At the two ends of the rubber band 12 as retaining means each flat, elongated retaining elements 14, 16 are attached.
  • the band member 12 is based on the length of the retaining elements 14, 16 attached in the middle.
  • the retaining elements 14, 16 in turn have connecting means 18, 20 in the form of hooks. These connecting means or hooks can be detachably connected to each other or hooked into each other, so that the device 10 forms a closed band loop.
  • a loose-leaf collection 30 To bundle a loose-leaf collection 30, the two elongate, rod-shaped retention elements 14, 16, as illustrated in FIG. 3 by the arrows, are inserted from below through in each case one of the two holes 32, 34 of the perforated loose-leaf collection 30.
  • Fig. 4 shows the device according to the invention, after which the retaining elements 14, 16 have been inserted through the holes 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30.
  • the band member 12 is threaded through the loops 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection, with a central portion of the band member 12 at the bottom of the loose-leaf collection between the two holes 32 and 34, and the two end portions of the band member 12 at the top of the loose-leaf collection 12 from the holes 32, 34 reach out.
  • the rubber band 12 is narrower than the diameter of the holes 32, 34.
  • the two retaining elements 14, 16 have a retaining position RP in which they prevent the band element 12 fastened to them the perforation 32, 34 can slip out, so that the perforation 32, 34 is threaded through from the band member 2.
  • the loose-leaf collection 30 is held together with the device according to the invention.
  • the device according to the invention is inserted into the loose-leaf collection 30, as shown in FIG. 5, with a corresponding thickness of the loose-leaf collection 30, a free ribbon length of the ribbon element 12 which exceeds the minimum length required for threading through the holes 32, 34 remains becomes.
  • the free tape length has a suitable dimension, so that in the held together as shown in FIG. 5 loose-leaf collection 30 as shown in Fig. 6 can be scrolled without a disturbing binding margin remains, and without the leaves must be kinked.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates the connection of the two retaining means 14,16 by the connection or entanglement of the two connecting means or hooks 18, 20. Since the band member 12 is threaded through the perforation 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30 forms the inventive device when connecting the connecting means, a closed band loop which passes through the two holes 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30 and holds them together securely. As shown in Fig. 8, the length of the stretchable band member may be selected such that the band loop formed upon connection of the connecting means 18, 20 is seated with appropriate tension so that the loose sheet stack 30 is held together well and avoided. that the individual leaves noticeably slip against each other.
  • the loose-leaf collection 30 held together as shown in FIG. 8 can be filed in a file folder 60 because the ribbon member 12 is a thin rubber band so that the folder bars 62, 64 adjacent to the ribbon member 12 pass through the perforation 32, 34 pass through the loose-leaf collection 30.
  • the device according to the invention according to the first embodiment can be used for different hole spacings.
  • Band element, retaining elements and hooks are flat and space-saving designed.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a clamping means 40 for tensioning the elastically stretchable band member 12.
  • the band member 12 is formed as a round elastic in cross-section 12, at the ends of which the retaining elements 14, 16 are located.
  • the retaining elements are elongated webs 14, 6, in the middle of which the ends of the Band element 12 are attached.
  • the clamping means 40 is formed as a flat, rigid plastic plate 40, which has a projection with a triangular edge region 41.
  • the tensioning means 40 has holes 42, 44 corresponding to the perforation of the loose-leaf collection 30 to be held together. Starting from the holes 42, 44 lead slots 46, 47 to the edge of the clamping means, which facilitate the insertion of the band member 12.
  • the tensioning means 40 is placed from above on the loose-leaf collection 30, as shown in FIG. 11, so that the holes 42, 44 of the tensioning means are aligned with the holes 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30.
  • the two retaining elements 14, 16 with the band means 12 attached thereto are inserted from below through the two holes of the loose-leaf collection and the tensioning means.
  • Fig. 12 shows the two retaining elements 14, 16 after passing through the hole 32, 34, 42, 44.
  • the two retaining elements 14, 16 are in a retaining position RP. In this position, the loose-leaf collection 30 is held together leaving a free ribbon length of the ribbon member 12 and, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Fig. 13 also shows that the length of the retaining elements 14, 16 is dimensioned so that they do not protrude beyond the perforation of the adjacent edge 31 of the loose-leaf collection 30 in the retention position.
  • the band element is placed around the oblique edges of the triangular section 41 of the tensioning device 40 and thus above the front edge. and back of the clamping device out.
  • an elongation is achieved by the guide of the band member 12 shown in Fig. 15, which causes a tight holding together the loose-leaf collection. This can avoid that the individual leaves of the loose-leaf collection 30 strongly slip against each other.
  • the loose-leaf collection held together with the device according to the invention is opened and it can be scrolled without difficulty, as shown in Fig. 6.
  • This opening and subsequent re-closing can be done with a simple handle, especially one-handed. Due to the length of the band member 12 can also be browsed in the closed loose-leaf collection so that the full page is visible or no binding margin remains, since even with complete flipping the elastic limit of the band member 12 is not reached. As can be clearly seen in particular in Fig. 15, wide areas of the first side of the loose-leaf collection are not covered by the overlying clamping means, so that the information printed there remains readable. By suitably changing the shape of the tensioning means 40, the uncovered or readable area of the first side of the loose-leaf collection can also be varied in size and shape. If the clamping means made of a transparent or transparent or semi-transparent material, and the area covered by the clamping means remains readable or recognizable.
  • Fig. 16 shows that a loose-leaf collection 30, which is held together with a device according to the invention according to the second embodiment, can be stored in a file folder 60.
  • Fig. 17 to 23 show a third embodiment of a device 10 according to the invention, in which the clamping means 50 is designed as a register sheet 50, which may be made of a rigid cardboard or of a rigid plastic. To reinforce the tab sheet 50 may be folded double-layered.
  • the stretchable band member 12 is a Holding device 52 formed in the register sheet 50.
  • the holding device 52 is formed by suitable arcuate slotting of the register sheet 50.
  • 18 to 22 show the threading of the loose-leaf collection 30 with the device according to the invention and the tensioning of the band member 12 in this embodiment.
  • the tension of the belt member 12 is generated by suspending the belt member 12 into the holder 52 of the register sheet 50.
  • bundled loose-sheet collection 30 can be stored in a file folder 60 even in this embodiment , wherein a labeling area 54 of the tab sheet 50 can be unfolded.
  • the fold-in and unfoldability of the tab sheet 50 is particularly advantageous because in this way during transport by folding damage to the tab projection can be avoided, which protrudes beyond the edge of the loose-leaf collection.
  • the paper stack is given additional stability by the double thickness of the register sheet. If necessary, the tab can then be unfolded and fulfill its order function.
  • Fig. 24 to 28 show a fourth embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention with a clamping means 70 which is formed of plastic with helical spring elements 72, 74. Due to the helical design, a spring effect can be generated with a suitable choice of material for the clamping means 70.
  • the retaining elements 14, 16 are passed from below through the loose-leaf collection 30 to be held together and the perforation 76, 78 of the tensioning means 70.
  • the band member 12 can be hung with the retaining means 14, 16 in the slots 80, 82 in the helical spring elements 72, 74 of the clamping element 70, so that the ends of the band member 12 are held there.
  • the different slot positions allow different thicknesses of loose-leaf collections 30 or different stress levels. Due to the spring action of the helical spring elements 72, 74, the band member 12 must not be designed to be stretchable in this embodiment. If you want to scroll in the loose-leaf collection, the retaining elements 14, 16 are off the slots in the spring elements 72, 74 taken out. Then they can slip back to the holes 76, 78 in the clamping means 70. This creates a free length of tape, so that it is easy to leaf through the loose-leaf collection.
  • perforated loose-leaf collections of different stack heights preferably between 5 and 300 sheets of writing paper
  • the loose-leaf collections can be scrolled in a simple manner when held together, without having to be folded or kinked or a binding margin arises.
  • the bundled leaf collections can also be stored in a file folder.
  • the device according to the invention saves space and can at the same time serve as an advertising medium, for example by suitable shaping of the elements and / or printing.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for holding together collections of perforated loose sheets. According to the invention, the device for holding together collections of perforated loose sheets is distinguished in that the device comprises a strip element, which can be threaded through at least two holes in the collection of loose sheets, and restraining means, wherein the restraining means can assume a restraining position, in which they hold together a collection of loose sheets through which the strip element has been threaded.

Description

VORRICHTUNG ZUM ZUSAMMENHALTEN VON  DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING
GELOCHTEN LOSE-BLATTSAMMLUNGEN  OVERLOOKED LOOSE SHEET COLLECTIONS
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Zusammenhalten von gelochten Lose- Blattsammlungen. The invention relates to a device for holding together perforated loose-leaf collections.
Eine vorbekannte Vorrichtung dieser Art ist der in Fig. 1 gezeigte Heftstreifen. Beim Heftstreifen wird ein flacher, schmaler Metallstreifen durch die Löcher der Lochung geführt und dann derart verbogen, daß die Lose-Blattsammlung zusammengehalten wird. Der Heftstreifen weist den Nachteil auf, daß die Blätter beim Blättern in der Lose-Blattsammlung geknickt werden müssen, und daß ein Heftrand verbleibt, der beim Blättern nicht einsehbar ist. Im Bereich des Heftrands befindliche Informationen können daher nicht oder nur beschwerlich durch Lösen der Heftung wahrgenommen werden. Eine andere vorbekannte Vorrichtung ist der Aktenordner, häufig auch Leitz-Ordner genannt. Beim Abheften von Lose-Blattsammlungen in Aktenordnern verbleibt zwar kein Heftrand. Allerdings haben Aktenordner eine aufwendigere starre Mechanik und sind dadurch vergleichsweise sperrig und unhandlich. A prior art device of this type is the stitching strip shown in FIG. In the tacking strip, a flat, narrow strip of metal is passed through the holes of the perforation and then bent so that the loose-leaf collection is held together. The stitching strip has the disadvantage that the leaves must be bent when leafing in the loose-leaf collection, and that a binding margin remains, which is not visible when browsing. Therefore, information in the area of the binding margin can not be perceived, or can only be cumbersome, by loosening the stapling. Another known device is the file folder, often called Leitz folder. When filing loose-leaf collections in file folders, there is no binding margin. However, file folders have a more expensive rigid mechanics and are therefore relatively bulky and unwieldy.
Vor diesem Hintergrund ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung eine verbesserte Vorrichtung zum Zusammenhalten von gelochten Lose-Blattsammlungen vorzu- schlagen, die die vorgenannten Nachteile vermeidet. Insbesondere ist es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine einfache und schlanke Vorrichtung zu schaffen, die es erlaubt, zusammengeheftete bzw. -gehaltene Blätter in einfacher Weise ohne Knicken zu blättern und/oder ohne größere Schwierigkeiten über ihre gesamte Breite einzusehen. Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved device for holding together perforated loose-leaf collections. suggest that avoids the aforementioned disadvantages. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a simple and slim device which allows sheets to be stapled in a simple manner without kinking and / or to view their entire width without major difficulties.
Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen. According to the invention the object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are given in the dependent claims.
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Vorrichtung ein Bandelement auf, welches durch mindestens zwei Löcher der Lochung der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchfädelbar ist. Bei der Lochung kann es sich um eine Normlochung handeln, beispielsweise um die Normlochung nach DIN für DIN-A4-Blätter mit zwei oder vier Löchern, aber auch um andere Normiochungen, beispielsweise die Normiochungen für Organizer- Ringbücher, die u. a. unter dem Namen„Filofax" bekannt sind. Das Bandelement kann ein- oder mehrsträngig ausgebildet sein, insbesondere aus einem oder mehreren Bändern, Schnüren und/oder ähnlich flexiblen Komponenten gebildet sein. Das Bandelement oder dessen Stränge bzw. Komponenten können beliebige Querschnittsformen aufweisen, beispielsweise rund, eckig oder flach, wobei eine im Vergleich zum Durchmesser der zu durchfädelnden Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung dünne und/oder schmale Ausgestaltung vorteilhaft ist. Durch eine geeignete Länge wird erreicht, daß das Bandelement durch mindestens zwei Löcher der gelochten Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchgefädelt werden kann. According to the invention, the device comprises a band element, which can be threaded through at least two holes of the perforation of the loose-leaf collection. The perforation may be a standard perforation, for example, the standard perforation according to DIN for A4 sheets with two or four holes, but also to other standard holes, such as the standard holes for organizer ring binders, the u. a. The band element may be single-stranded or multi-stranded, in particular formed from one or more straps, cords and / or similarly flexible components The band element or its strands or components may have any desired cross-sectional shapes, for example round, angular or flat, whereby a thin and / or narrow configuration is advantageous compared to the diameter of the holes of the loose-leaf collection to be threaded in. By a suitable length it is achieved that the band element is threaded through at least two holes of the perforated loose-leaf collection can.
Des weiteren weist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung Rückhaltemittel auf, mit denen verhindert werden kann, daß ein durch die Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchgefädeltes Bandelement wieder aus den Löchern herausrutscht. Dazu ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung derart ausgestaltet, daß die Rückhaltemittel eine Rückhalteposition einnehmen bzw. vom Bediener in eine Rückhalteposition gebracht werden können, in der sie die Blätter einer mit dem Bandelement durchfädelten Lose-Blattsammlung auf dem Bandelement zurückhalten. Auf diese Weise kann eine mit dem Bandelement durchfädelte Lose-Blattsammlung zusammengehalten werden. Bevorzugt übergreifen die Rückhaltemittel in der Rückhalteposition die Ränder der Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung und verhindern so nach Art eines Ankers oder Widerhakens ein Abrutschen der Blätter vom Bandelement bzw. ein Herausrutschen des Bandelements aus der Lochung. Die Rückhaltemittel müssen sich nicht stets in einer Rückhalteposition befinden. Beispielsweise kann die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung auch so ausgebildet sein, daß die Rückhaltemittel in Positionen, Lagen bzw. Stellungen gebracht werden können, in denen mit dem Bandelement durchfädelte Blätter von der Lose-Blattsammlung entnommen oder neue Blätter hinzugefügt werden können, oder in denen die Lose-Blattsammlung noch fester bzw. sicherer zusammengehalten ist. Furthermore, the device according to the invention comprises retaining means with which it can be prevented that a threaded through threaded through the holes of the loose-leaf collection tape element slips out of the holes again. For this purpose, the device according to the invention is configured such that the retaining means occupy a retaining position or can be brought by the operator into a retaining position in which they retain the leaves of a loose-leaf collection threaded through the band element on the band element. This way you can held together with the band element loose-leaf collection. Preferably, the retention means engage in the retaining position, the edges of the holes of the loose-leaf collection and thus prevent the manner of an anchor or barbs slipping of the leaves of the band member or slipping out of the band member from the perforation. The retention means need not always be in a retention position. For example, the device according to the invention can also be designed in such a way that the retaining means can be brought into positions or positions in which leaves threaded through with the band element can be removed from the loose-leaf collection or new leaves can be added, or in which Sheet collection is held together firmer or safer.
Die Rückhaltemittel sind bevorzugt fest oder lösbar mit dem Bandelement verbunden. Vorzugsweise sind die Rückhaltemittel an den Enden des Bandelements angeordnet, angebracht bzw. ausgebildet. Bevorzugt sind die Rückhaltemittel aus einen starren und/oder steifen Material. The retaining means are preferably fixed or detachably connected to the band member. Preferably, the retaining means are arranged, attached or formed at the ends of the band member. Preferably, the retaining means are made of a rigid and / or rigid material.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfassen die Rückhaltemittel mindestens ein Rückhalteelement, welches durch die Lochung der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurch- steckbar ist. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Rückhaltemittel durch zwei Rückhalteelemente gebildet sind, die beide durch die Lochung der Lose- Blattsammlung hindurchsteckbar sind. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung ist es möglich, die Rückhaltemittel mit dem daran angebrachten Bandelement von unten durch zwei Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchzustecken. Dann sind zwei Löcher mit dem Bandelement durchfädelt, und das Rückhaltemittel kann in eine Rückhalteposition gebracht werden, beispielsweise derart, daß es den Rand der Lose- Blattsammlung übergreift, so daß ein Zurückrutschen des Bandelements verhindert wird. In a preferred embodiment, the retaining means comprise at least one retaining element, which can be inserted through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection. It when the retaining means are formed by two retaining elements, which are both hindurchsteckbar through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection is particularly advantageous. In this embodiment, it is possible to insert the retaining means with the band element attached thereto from below through two holes of the loose-leaf collection. Then, two holes are threaded through with the band member, and the retaining means can be brought into a retaining position, for example, such that it engages over the edge of the loose-leaf collection, so that a slipping back of the band member is prevented.
In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung sind die Rückhaltemittel länglich bzw. stäbchenförmig, insbesondere als kleine längliche Stäbchen oder schlanke Stege ausgebildet. Dabei weisen sie eine Länge auf, die größer ist als der Lochdurch- messer der zu durchfädelnden Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung. Wenn die Rückhaltemittel im Querschnitt kleiner sind als der Lochdurchmesser der Löcher der Lose- Blattsammlung, können sie durch die Löcher hindurchgesteckt werden, und das an ihnen befestigte Bandelement kann durch die Löcher hindurchgefädelt werden. In der Rückhalteposition liegen diese Rückhaltemittel quer über den Löchern der Lose-Blattsammlung und sorgen so für den Zusammenhalt. In another preferred embodiment, the retaining means are elongated or rod-shaped, in particular formed as small elongated rods or slender webs. They have a length which is greater than the hole diameter. knife of the holes to be threaded through the loose-leaf collection. If the retaining means are smaller in cross-section than the hole diameter of the holes of the loose-leaf collection, they can be passed through the holes and the band member attached to them can be threaded through the holes. In the retention position, these restraints lie across the holes in the loose-leaf collection for cohesion.
In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Bandelement bezogen auf die Länge der Rückhaltemittel in einem mittleren Bereich, vorzugsweise in der Mitte, der Rückhaltemittel befestigt. Des weiteren ist die Länge der Rückhaltemittel ausgehend vom Befestigungspunkt des Bandelements kleiner als der Abstand zwischen der Mitte der Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung und dem nächstgelegenen Papierrand. Dadurch wird vermieden, daß die Rückhaltemittel in der Rückhalteposition über den Papierrand hinausragen. In another preferred embodiment, the band member is fixed in relation to the length of the retaining means in a central region, preferably in the middle, of the retaining means. Furthermore, the length of the retaining means starting from the attachment point of the band member is smaller than the distance between the center of the holes of the loose-leaf collection and the nearest paper edge. This avoids that the retaining means protrude in the retaining position over the paper edge.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist das Bandelement dehnbar bzw. elastisch, insbesondere elastisch dehnbar. Dadurch kann die Lose-Blattsammlung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung unter Spannung des Bandelements zusammengehalten werden, wodurch das Verrutschen der zusammengehaltenen Blätter vermindert werden kann. In an advantageous embodiment, the band element is stretchable or elastic, in particular elastically extensible. Thereby, the loose-leaf collection can be held together with the device according to the invention under tension of the band member, whereby the slipping of the held together leaves can be reduced.
Nach einer anderen vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist die Länge des Bandelements an den Abstand von zwei Löchern einer Normlochung und/oder an bestimmte Stapelhöhen von zusammenzuhaltenden Lose-Blattsammlungen angepaßt. So kann das Bandelement beispielsweise ein Stück länger gewählt werden als der Abstand von zwei Löchern einer Normlochung zuzüglich der doppelten Stapelhöhe der zusammenzuhaltenden Lose-Blattsammlungen. Dann kann das Bandelement von einem Loch zum anderen und durch beide Löcher hindurchgeführt werden, und an jedem Loch durch ein Rückhalteelement gehalten werden. Durch die größere Länge kann dann noch bequem geblättert werden. Nach einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Bandelement im Querschnitt derart flach und/oder dünn und/oder schlank, daß eine mit der Vorrichtung zusammengehaltene Lose-Blattsammlung in einem Aktenordner abheftbar ist, wobei die Löcher, durch die das Bandelement hindurchgefädelt ist, auch für die Abheftung im Aktenordner verwendet werden. So können mit der Vorrichtung gebündelte Lose-Blattsammlungen auf besonders einfache Weise in einen Aktenordner zusammengefaßt werden, und die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann auch eine Ordnungsfunktion erfüllen. Diese Ausgestaltung bietet einen zusätzlichen Vorteil gegenüber dem vorbekannten Heftstreifen. Die Löcher, durch die der Metallstreifen des Heftstreifens geführt ist, können nicht mehr zum Abheften im Aktenordner verwendet werden, da der Metallstreifen in der Lochung zuviel Raum einnimmt. According to another advantageous embodiment, the length of the band element is adapted to the distance of two holes of a standard perforation and / or to certain stack heights of loose-leaf collections to be held together. For example, the band element can be selected a little bit longer than the distance of two holes of a standard punch plus twice the stack height of the loose-leaf collections to be held together. Then, the band member can be passed from one hole to the other and through both holes, and held at each hole by a retaining member. Because of the longer length, you can scroll through it comfortably. According to another preferred embodiment, the band member in cross section is so flat and / or thin and / or slender that a held together with the device loose-leaf collection can be filed in a file folder, the holes through which the band member is threaded through, also for the Stitching can be used in the file folder. Thus, with the device bundled loose-leaf collections can be summarized in a particularly simple manner in a file folder, and the device of the invention can also fulfill a regulatory function. This embodiment offers an additional advantage over the previously known adhesive strip. The holes through which the metal strip of the Heftstreifens is guided, can not be used for filing in the file folder, since the metal strip in the perforation takes up too much space.
In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung kann das durch die Lochung der Lose- Blattsammlung hindurchgefädelte Bandelement zu einer geschlossenen Bandschlinge geschlossen werden, vorteilhafterweise mittels der Rückhaltemittel. In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfassen die Rückhaltemittel zwei Rückhalteelemente, die ihrerseits Verbindungsmittel zum Verbinden der beiden Rückhaltelemente aufweisen. In den beiden vorgenannten Ausgestaltungen kann mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung eine ringförmig geschlossene Endlos-Band- schlinge gebildet werden, die durch mindestens zwei Löcher der gelochten Lose- Blattsammlung hindurchgeführt ist und diese so zusammenhält. Dabei kann die Länge des Bandelements so gewählt werden, daß die durch die Lochung der Lose- Blattsammlung hindurchgeführte Bandschlinge bei verbundenen Enden des Bandelements bzw. bei verbundenen Rückhaltemitteln stramm sitzt, so daß die Blätter der zusammengehaltenen Lose-Blattsammlung nur wenig gegeneinander verrutschen können. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Bandelement elastisch dehnbar und knapp doppelt so lang ist wie der Abstand zwischen den beiden Löchern zuzüglich der doppelten Stapelhöhe der zusammenzuhaltenden Lose- Blattsammlung. Dann ist das Bandelement bei geschlossener Schlinge gespannt und die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung sitzt straff. Beim Öffnen der Schlinge bzw. der Verbindungsmittel entsteht dann eine freie Bandlänge, so daß leicht in der Lo- se-Blattsammlung geblättert werden kann, ohne daß die Blätter vom Bandelement herunterrutschen, weil sie durch die Rückhaltemittel zurückgehalten werden. In another preferred embodiment, the belt element threaded through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection can be closed to form a closed belt loop, advantageously by means of the retaining means. In another preferred embodiment, the retaining means comprise two retaining elements, which in turn have connecting means for connecting the two retaining elements. In the two embodiments mentioned above, a ring-shaped endless endless loop can be formed with the device according to the invention, which is passed through at least two holes of the perforated loose-leaf collection and holds them together. In this case, the length of the band member can be chosen so that the guided through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection tape loop at tight ends of the band member or connected with restraint means tightly seated, so that the leaves of the held loose-leaf collection can slip only slightly against each other. It is particularly advantageous if the band element is elastically extensible and almost twice as long as the distance between the two holes plus the double stack height of the loose leaf collection to be held together. Then the band element is tensioned with the loop closed and the device according to the invention is taut. When opening the loop or the connecting means then creates a free tape length, so that easily in the lo- leaf collection can be scrolled without the leaves slip off the ribbon element, because they are retained by the retaining means.
In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung umfaßt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung Spannmittel zum Spannen des dehnbaren Bandelements, wenn die Vorrichtung an eine Lose-Blattsammlung zum Zusammenhalten derselben angelegt ist. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung kann ein dehnbares Bandelement, das durch die Lochung hindurchgefädelt ist, mit dem Spannmittel gespannt werden, wenn sich die Rückhaltemittel in einer Rückhalteposition befinden oder anderweitig fixiert sind. In another preferred embodiment, the device of the invention comprises tensioning means for tensioning the stretchable band member when the apparatus is applied to a loose-leaf collection for holding it together. In this configuration, a stretchable band member threaded through the perforation may be tensioned with the tensioning means when the retaining means are in a retention position or otherwise fixed.
In einer weiter bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Spannmittel flächig ausgebildet, beispielsweise als starre Platte, insbesondere aus Kunststoff oder Metall, oder als Pappkarte oder als vergleichbares starres und flaches Element. So kann das Spannmittel flach auf der zusammenzuhaltenden Lose-Blattsammlung aufliegen. Das Spannmittel ist derart geformt, daß das Bandelement, wenn die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung an eine Lose-Blattsammlung zum Zusammenhalten derselben angelegt ist, derart über die Flächen und um die Kanten des Spannmittels geführt werden kann, daß das Bandelement auf Spannung gehaltert ist. Bevorzugter Weise ist das Spannmittel kleiner als das Format der Lose-Blattsammlung, z. B. kleiner als das Format DIN-A4. So verbleiben auf der ersten Seite der Lose-Blattsammlung nicht abgedeckte bzw. lesbare Bereiche, auf denen das Spannmittel nicht aufliegt. Durch geeignete Formung des Spannmittels können die nicht abgedeckten Bereiche in Größe und/oder Lage variiert werden. Alternativ oder weiter bevorzugt kann das Spannmittel auch aus einem durchsichtigen oder transparenten oder semitransparenten Material, z. B. Kunststoff, gebildet sein. Dann ist die erste Seite der Lose-Blattsammlung auch durch das aufliegende Spannmittel hindurch zumindest teilweise sichtbar bzw. erkennbar. In a further preferred embodiment, the clamping means is formed flat, for example as a rigid plate, in particular of plastic or metal, or as a card or as a comparable rigid and flat element. Thus, the clamping means can rest flat on the held together loose-leaf collection. The tensioning means is shaped such that, when the device of the invention is applied to a loose-leaf collection for holding it together, the strap element can be guided over the surfaces and around the edges of the tensioning means such that the strap element is held in tension. Preferably, the clamping means is smaller than the format of the loose-leaf collection, z. B. smaller than the format DIN-A4. Thus, on the first page of the loose-leaf collection, uncovered or readable areas remain on which the tensioning means does not rest. By suitable shaping of the clamping means, the uncovered areas can be varied in size and / or position. Alternatively or more preferably, the clamping means can also be made of a transparent or transparent or semi-transparent material, for. As plastic, be formed. Then the first side of the loose-leaf collection is at least partially visible or recognizable by the overlying clamping means.
In einer weiter bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist das Spannmittel eine Lochung auf, die der Lochung entspricht, durch die das Bandelement bei der zusammenzuhaltenden Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchgeführt ist. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung können Rückhaltemittel, die durch die Lochung der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchgesteckt werden können, in einfacher Weise auch durch das Spannmittel hindurchgesteckt werden. Noch weiter vereinfacht werden kann das Einführen des Bandelements in die Löcher des Spannmittels, wenn zwischen den Löchern des Spannmittels und dem Rand des Spannmittels Schlitze ausgebildet sind. In a further preferred embodiment, the clamping means has a perforation corresponding to the perforation, through which the band element is guided in the held together loose-leaf collection. In this embodiment, retaining means which are inserted through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection can be inserted through the clamping means in a simple manner. The insertion of the band element into the holes of the tensioning means can be further simplified if slits are formed between the holes of the tensioning means and the edge of the tensioning means.
In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist das Spannmittel einen Vorsprung und/oder einen Überstand auf, um den das Bandelement herumgelegt werden kann, ohne daß es vom Spannmittel abrutscht. Ein derartiger Vorsprung kann beispielsweise durch einen dreieckigen Ansatz am Spannmittel oder eine Ausbuchtung gebildet sein. Möglich sind auch andere Außenkonturen des Spannmittels, die ein Abrutschen des gespannten Bandelements verhindern, beispielsweise Einkerbungen oder geeignete Ausnehmungen. Möglich sind auch geeignete Schlitzungen im Spannelement, in die das Bandelement zur Halterung und Spannung eingelegt wird. In another preferred embodiment, the clamping means on a projection and / or a supernatant around which the band element can be placed without slipping off of the clamping means. Such a projection can be formed for example by a triangular approach to the clamping means or a bulge. Also possible are other outer contours of the clamping device, which prevent slipping of the tensioned band member, for example notches or suitable recesses. Also possible are suitable slits in the clamping element, in which the band element is inserted for holding and tension.
In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Spannmittel als Registerelement und/oder Schutzdeckel und/oder -rücken und/oder Umschlag und/oder beschriftbar ausgebildet. Auf diese Weise kann das Spannmittel Ordnungs- und/oder Schutzfunktionen erfüllen. In another preferred embodiment, the clamping means is designed as a register element and / or protective cover and / or -rück and / or envelope and / or inscribable. In this way, the clamping means can fulfill order and / or protective functions.
Bei der Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit Spannmittel kann das Bandelement deutlich länger gewählt werden als der Abstand oder zweifache Abstände der mit dem Bandmittel durchgefädelten Löcher. Mit dem Spannmittel wird dann die Überlänge bzw. freie Länge des Bandelements gespannt, so daß die Lose-Blattsammlung stramm zusammengehalten werden kann, und ein Verrutschen der Blätter gegeneinander weitgehend verhindert werden kann. Länge des Bandelements und Geometrie des Spannmittels können auch so aufeinander abgestimmt werden, daß die Spannung des Bandelements bei einer zusammengehaltenen Lose-Blattsammlung so schwach ist, daß noch in der Lose-Blattsammlung geblättert werden kann, und zwar in einer Weise, daß die volle Seite sichtbar ist bzw. kein Heftrand verbleibt. Dabei wird durch die entsprechend lange Ausbildung des Bandelements vermieden, daß dieses bei vollständigem Aufblättern die Elasti- zitätsgrenze erreicht. Die Ausgestaltung mit Spannmittel und großer Länge des Bandelements erlaubt ferner eine vergleichsweise große Variabilität der Stapelhöhe bzw. Dicke der Lose-Blattsammlung. Bei geeigneter Ausbildung der Vorrichtung mit Spannmittel können mit ein und derselben Länge des Bandelements 5 bis 300 Blatt normales Schreibmaschinenpapier gut zusammengehalten werden. In the embodiment of the device according to the invention with clamping means, the band element can be chosen to be significantly longer than the distance or twice the distance of the holes durchgefädelten with the tape means. With the clamping means, the excess length or free length of the band member is then stretched, so that the loose-leaf collection can be held tight together, and slipping of the sheets against each other can be largely prevented. Length of the band member and geometry of the clamping means can also be coordinated so that the tension of the band member is so weak at a held loose-leaf collection that can still be browsed in the loose-leaf collection, in such a way that the full page is visible or no binding margin remains. It is avoided by the correspondingly long design of the band member that this is completely flattened on the elastic reached. The design with clamping means and long length of the band member further allows a comparatively large variability of the stack height or thickness of the loose-leaf collection. With a suitable design of the device with clamping means can be kept well together with one and the same length of the band member 5 to 300 sheets of normal typewriter paper.
Bei einer anderen bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist das Spannmittel federnde Elemente auf, in die das Bandelement eingehängt und auf Zug gehalten werden kann. Vorzugsweise können die federnden Elemente schneckenartig ausgebildet sein und Ausnehmungen und/oder Schlitze aufweisen, in die das Bandelement eingelegt und dort mit den Rückhaltemitteln gehalten wird. Auch in dieser Ausgestaltung ist eine Spannung des Bandelements und ein strammes Zusammenhalten der Lose- Blattsammlung möglich, und zwar auch mit einem nicht dehnbaren Bandelement. In another preferred embodiment, the clamping means on resilient elements, in which the band element can be hung and held on train. Preferably, the resilient elements may be helical and have recesses and / or slots, in which the band element is inserted and held there with the retaining means. Also in this embodiment, a tension of the band member and a tight holding the loose-leaf collection is possible, even with a non-stretchable band member.
Vorteilhafterweise ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung aus unweitfreundlichen Materialien hergestellt und/oder aus Materialien hergestellt, die schredderbar sind, so daß eine Entfernung vor dem Schreddern des zusammengehaltenen Papiers nicht erforderlich ist. Advantageously, the device according to the invention is made of materials which are not friendly to the environment and / or made of materials which can be shredded, so that removal before shredding the paper held together is not necessary.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind anhand der Figuren 1 bis 30 näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen: Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to Figures 1 to 30. Showing:
Fig. 1 : Einen aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Heftstreifen, 1: a known from the prior art adhesive strip,
Fig. 2: ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, 2 shows a first embodiment of a device according to the invention,
Fig. 3: das Durchfädeln der Lochung einer Lose-Blattsammlung mit dem ersten Fig. 3: the threading of the perforation of a loose-leaf collection with the first
Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,  Embodiment of the device according to the invention,
Fig. 4: eine mit dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung durchfädelte Lose-Blattsammlung, Fig. 5: die beiden Rückhalteelemente des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in Rückhalteposition, FIG. 4 shows a loose-leaf collection threaded through with the first exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention, FIG. 5: the two retaining elements of the first embodiment of the device according to the invention in the retaining position,
Fig. 6: das Blättern einer mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zusammengehaltenen Lose-Blattsammlung, FIG. 6 shows the scrolling of a loose-leaf collection held together with the device according to the invention, FIG.
Fig. 7: das Verbinden der beiden Rückhalteelemente beim ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, 7 shows the connection of the two retaining elements in the first embodiment of the device according to the invention,
Fig. 8: die verbundenen Rückhalteelemente beim ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, 8 shows the connected retaining elements in the first embodiment of the device according to the invention,
Fig. 9: die Abheftung einer mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zusammengehaltenen Lose-Blattsammlung in einem Aktenordner beim ersten Ausführungsbeispiel, 9 shows the binding of a loose-leaf collection held together with the device according to the invention in a file folder in the first exemplary embodiment,
Fig. 10: ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, die ein Spannmittel umfaßt, 10 shows a second embodiment of a device according to the invention, which comprises a tensioning means,
Fig. 11 : das Durchfädeln einer Lose-Blattsammlung beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, 11: the threading of a loose-leaf collection in the second embodiment of the device according to the invention,
Fig. 12: eine mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung durchfädelte Lose- Blattsammlung beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, 12 is a threaded through the apparatus according to the invention loose-leaf collection in the second embodiment,
Fig. 13: eine erste Phase des Spannens des Bandelements beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, 13 shows a first phase of the tensioning of the band element in the second embodiment,
Fig. 14: eine zweite Phase des Spannens des Bandelements beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, Fig. 15: das Herumführen des Bandelements um das Spannmittel beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, 14 shows a second phase of the tensioning of the band element in the second embodiment, FIG. 15 shows the threading around of the band element about the tensioning means in the second embodiment, FIG.
Fig. 16: das Abheften einer mit Spannmittel zusammengehaltenen Lose- Blattsammlung in einem Aktenordner beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, FIG. 16 shows the filing of a loose-leaf collection held together with tensioning means in a file folder in the second embodiment, FIG.
Fig. 17: ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit Fig. 17: a third embodiment of a device according to the invention with
Ausgestaltung des Spannmittels als Registerblatt,  Design of the clamping device as a tab sheet,
Fig. 18 Fig. 18
und 19: das Durchfädeln einer Lose-Blattsammlung beim dritten Ausführungsbeispiel, and Fig. 19: threading a loose sheet collection in the third embodiment;
Fig. 20 Fig. 20
bis 22: das Spannen des Bandelements beim dritten Ausführungsbeispiel, to 22: the tensioning of the band member in the third embodiment,
Fig. 23: die Abheftung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in einem Aktenordner beim dritten Ausführungsbeispiel, FIG. 23 shows the binding of a device according to the invention in a file folder in the third embodiment, FIG.
Fig. 24: ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit Federelementen, FIG. 24 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention with spring elements, FIG.
das Durchfädeln einer Lose-Blattsammlung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und das Einhängen des Bandelements im Federelement beim dritten Ausführungsbeispiel, the threading of a loose-leaf collection with a device according to the invention and the hanging of the band element in the spring element in the third embodiment,
Fig. 1 zeigt den vorbekannten Heftstreifen H1 mit dem dünnen und schmalen Metallstreifen H2, der durch die Lochung der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 hindurchgesteckt und dann umgebogen wird, so daß er die Lose-Blattsammlung zusammenhält. Bei der Heftung mit dem Heftstreifen verbleibt der nachteilige Heftrand H3, der in diesem Bereich befindliche Informationen verdeckt. Fig. 2 bis 9 zeigen ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 10 zum Zusammenhalten von gelochten Lose-Blattsammlungen. Wie in Fig.2 veranschaulicht, umfaßt die Vorrichtung 10 ein flexibles, elastisch dehnbares Bandelement 12, das als flaches Gummiband 12 ausgebildet ist. An den beiden Enden des Gummibandes 12 sind als Rückhaltemittel jeweils flache, längliche Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 angebracht. Das Bandelement 12 ist bezogen auf die Länge der Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 in deren Mitte angesetzt. Die Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 weisen ihrerseits Verbindungsmittel 18, 20 in Form von Haken auf. Diese Verbindungsmittel bzw. Haken können miteinander lösbar verbunden bzw. ineinander verhakt werden, so daß die Vorrichtung 10 eine geschlossene Bandschlinge bildet. Fig. 1 shows the prior art adhesive strip H1 with the thin and narrow metal strip H2, which is inserted through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection 30 and then bent over so that it holds the loose-leaf collection together. When stapling with the stitching strip, the disadvantageous binding margin H3 remains hidden, concealing the information located in this area. 2 to 9 show a first embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention for holding together perforated loose-leaf collections. As illustrated in Figure 2, the device 10 comprises a flexible, elastically extensible band member 12 which is formed as a flat rubber band 12. At the two ends of the rubber band 12 as retaining means each flat, elongated retaining elements 14, 16 are attached. The band member 12 is based on the length of the retaining elements 14, 16 attached in the middle. The retaining elements 14, 16 in turn have connecting means 18, 20 in the form of hooks. These connecting means or hooks can be detachably connected to each other or hooked into each other, so that the device 10 forms a closed band loop.
Zum Bündeln einer Lose-Blattsammlung 30 werden die beiden länglichen, stabför- migen Rückhalteelemente 14, 16, wie in Fig. 3 mit den Pfeilen veranschaulicht, von unten durch jeweils eines der beiden Löcher 32, 34 der gelochten Lose- Blattsammlung 30 hindurchgesteckt. Fig. 4 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung, nach dem die Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 durch die Löcher 32, 34 der Lose- Blattsammlung 30 hindurchgesteckt worden sind. Das Bandelement 12 ist durch die Lochung 32, 34 der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchgefädelt, wobei sich ein mittlerer Abschnitt des Bandelements 12 an der Unterseite der Lose-Blattsammlung zwischen den beiden Löchern 32 und 34 befindet, und die beiden Endabschnitte des Bandelements 12 an der Oberseite der Lose-Blattsammlung 12 aus den Löchern 32, 34 herausreichen. Fig.4 zeigt auch, daß das Gummiband 12 schmaler ist als der Durchmesser der Löcher 32, 34. In Fig. 5 haben die beiden Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 eine Rückhalteposition RP eingenommen, in der sie verhindern, daß das an ihnen befestigte Bandelement 12 aus der Lochung 32, 34 herausrutschen kann, so daß die Lochung 32, 34 von dem Bandelement 2 durchfädelt bleibt. So ist die Lose-Blattsammlung 30 mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zusammengehalten. To bundle a loose-leaf collection 30, the two elongate, rod-shaped retention elements 14, 16, as illustrated in FIG. 3 by the arrows, are inserted from below through in each case one of the two holes 32, 34 of the perforated loose-leaf collection 30. Fig. 4 shows the device according to the invention, after which the retaining elements 14, 16 have been inserted through the holes 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30. The band member 12 is threaded through the loops 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection, with a central portion of the band member 12 at the bottom of the loose-leaf collection between the two holes 32 and 34, and the two end portions of the band member 12 at the top of the loose-leaf collection 12 from the holes 32, 34 reach out. 4 also shows that the rubber band 12 is narrower than the diameter of the holes 32, 34. In FIG. 5, the two retaining elements 14, 16 have a retaining position RP in which they prevent the band element 12 fastened to them the perforation 32, 34 can slip out, so that the perforation 32, 34 is threaded through from the band member 2. Thus, the loose-leaf collection 30 is held together with the device according to the invention.
Wenn die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wie in Fig. 5 gezeigt in die Lose- Blattsammlung 30 eingesetzt ist, verbleibt bei entsprechender Dicke der Lose- Blattsammlung 30 eine freie Bandlänge des Bandelements 12, die über die Mindestlänge hinausgeht, die zur Durchfädelung der Löcher 32, 34 benötigt wird. Die freie Bandlänge hat ein geeignetes Maß, so daß in der gemäß Fig. 5 zusammengehaltenen Lose-Blattsammlung 30 wie in Fig. 6 gezeigt geblättert werden kann, ohne daß ein störender Heftrand verbleibt, und ohne daß die Blätter geknickt werden müssen. If the device according to the invention is inserted into the loose-leaf collection 30, as shown in FIG. 5, with a corresponding thickness of the loose-leaf collection 30, a free ribbon length of the ribbon element 12 which exceeds the minimum length required for threading through the holes 32, 34 remains becomes. The free tape length has a suitable dimension, so that in the held together as shown in FIG. 5 loose-leaf collection 30 as shown in Fig. 6 can be scrolled without a disturbing binding margin remains, and without the leaves must be kinked.
Fig. 7 veranschaulicht die Verbindung der beiden Rückhaltemittel 14,16 durch die Verbindung bzw. Verhakung der beiden Verbindungsmittel bzw. Haken 18, 20. Da das Bandelement 12 durch die Lochung 32, 34 der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 hindurchgefädelt ist, bildet die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung bei Verbindung der Verbindungsmittel eine geschlossene Bandschlinge, die durch die beiden Löcher 32, 34 der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 verläuft und diese sicher zusammenhält. Wie in Fig. 8 gezeigt, kann die Länge des dehnbaren Bandelements derart gewählt werden, daß die bei Verbindung der Verbindungsmittel 18, 20 gebildete Bandschlinge mit geeigneter Spannung bzw. stramm sitzt, so daß der Lose-Blattstapel 30 gut zusammengehalten wird und vermieden wird, daß die einzelnen Blätter merklich gegeneinander Verrutschen. Fig. 7 illustrates the connection of the two retaining means 14,16 by the connection or entanglement of the two connecting means or hooks 18, 20. Since the band member 12 is threaded through the perforation 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30 forms the inventive device when connecting the connecting means, a closed band loop which passes through the two holes 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30 and holds them together securely. As shown in Fig. 8, the length of the stretchable band member may be selected such that the band loop formed upon connection of the connecting means 18, 20 is seated with appropriate tension so that the loose sheet stack 30 is held together well and avoided. that the individual leaves noticeably slip against each other.
Wie in Fig. 9 gezeigt, kann die gemäß Fig. 8 zusammengehaltene Lose-Blattsammlung 30 in einen Aktenordner 60 abgeheftet werden, weil das Bandelement 12 ein dünnes Gummiband ist, so daß die Ordnerstangen 62, 64 neben dem Bandelement 12 durch die Lochung 32, 34 der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 hindurchpassen. As shown in FIG. 9, the loose-leaf collection 30 held together as shown in FIG. 8 can be filed in a file folder 60 because the ribbon member 12 is a thin rubber band so that the folder bars 62, 64 adjacent to the ribbon member 12 pass through the perforation 32, 34 pass through the loose-leaf collection 30.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ist für verschiedene Lochabstände verwendbar. Bandelement, Rückhalteelemente und Haken sind flach und platzsparend ausgestaltet. The device according to the invention according to the first embodiment can be used for different hole spacings. Band element, retaining elements and hooks are flat and space-saving designed.
Fig. 10 bis 16 zeigen ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 10. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel umfaßt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ein Spannmittel 40 zum Spannen des elastisch dehnbaren Bandelements 12. Das Bandelement 12 ist als im Querschnitt runder Gummizug 12 ausgebildet, an dessen Enden sich die Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 befinden. Bei den Rückhalteelementen handelt es sich um längliche Stege 14, 6, in deren Mitte die Enden des Bandelements 12 befestigt sind. Das Spannmittel 40 ist als flache, starre Kunststoffplatte 40 ausgebildet, die einen Ansatz mit dreiecksförmigen Randbereich 41 aufweist. Das Spannmittel 40 weist Löcher 42, 44 auf, die der Lochung der zusammenzuhaltenden Lose-Blattsammlung 30 entsprechen. Ausgehend von den Löchern 42, 44 führen Schlitze 46, 47 zum Rand des Spannmittels, die das Einführen des Bandelements 12 erleichtern. 10 to 16 show a second embodiment of a device according to the invention 10. In this embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises a clamping means 40 for tensioning the elastically stretchable band member 12. The band member 12 is formed as a round elastic in cross-section 12, at the ends of which the retaining elements 14, 16 are located. The retaining elements are elongated webs 14, 6, in the middle of which the ends of the Band element 12 are attached. The clamping means 40 is formed as a flat, rigid plastic plate 40, which has a projection with a triangular edge region 41. The tensioning means 40 has holes 42, 44 corresponding to the perforation of the loose-leaf collection 30 to be held together. Starting from the holes 42, 44 lead slots 46, 47 to the edge of the clamping means, which facilitate the insertion of the band member 12.
Zum Bündeln der Lose-Blattsammlung wird das Spannmittel 40, wie in Fig. 11 gezeigt, von oben auf die Lose-Blattsammlung 30 aufgelegt, so daß die Löcher 42, 44 des Spannmittels mit den Löchern 32, 34 der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 fluchten. Die beiden Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 mit dem daran befestigten Bandmittel 12 werden von unten durch die beiden Löcher der Lose-Blattsammlung und des Spannmittels hindurchgesteckt. Fig. 12 zeigt die beiden Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 nach dem Hindurchstecken durch die Lochung 32, 34, 42, 44. In Fig. 13 befinden sich die beiden Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 in einer Rückhalteposition RP. In dieser Position ist die Lose-Blattsammlung 30 zusammengehalten, wobei eine freie Bandlänge des Bandelements 12 verbleibt, und es kann, wie in Fig. 6 veranschaulicht, in der Lose- Blattsammlung 30 geblättert werden. Fig. 13 zeigt außerdem, daß die Länge der Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 so bemessen ist, daß sie in der Rückhalteposition nicht über den der Lochung nahegelegenen Rand 31 der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 hinausstehen. For bundling the loose-leaf collection, the tensioning means 40 is placed from above on the loose-leaf collection 30, as shown in FIG. 11, so that the holes 42, 44 of the tensioning means are aligned with the holes 32, 34 of the loose-leaf collection 30. The two retaining elements 14, 16 with the band means 12 attached thereto are inserted from below through the two holes of the loose-leaf collection and the tensioning means. Fig. 12 shows the two retaining elements 14, 16 after passing through the hole 32, 34, 42, 44. In Fig. 13, the two retaining elements 14, 16 are in a retaining position RP. In this position, the loose-leaf collection 30 is held together leaving a free ribbon length of the ribbon member 12 and, as illustrated in Fig. 6, it can be leafed through the loose-leaf collection 30. Fig. 13 also shows that the length of the retaining elements 14, 16 is dimensioned so that they do not protrude beyond the perforation of the adjacent edge 31 of the loose-leaf collection 30 in the retention position.
Um ein strammes Zusammenhalten der Lose-Blattsammlung zu erreichen, kann der Bediener, wie in Fig. 13 mit dem Pfeil angedeutet, an dem mittleren Abschnitt des elastisch dehnbaren Bandelements 12 ziehen und diesen, wie in Fig. 14 und 15 gezeigt, über dreieckigen Ansatz 41 des Spannmittels 40 legen. So wird der mittlere Abschnitt des Bandelements 12, der nach unten aus der Lochung der Lose- Blattsammlung austritt, um den Rand 31 der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 herumgeführt und auf der Oberseite der Lose-Blattsammlung um das Spannmittel 40 gelegt. Dadurch wird die in Fig. 13 ersichtliche freie Bandlänge wie in Fig. 15 ersichtlich gespannt. Wie in Fig. 15 gezeigt, ist das Bandelement um die schrägen Kanten des dreiecksförmigen Abschnitts 41 des Spannmittels 40 gelegt und so über Vorder- und Rückseite des Spannmittels geführt. Durch geeignete Abstimmung der Länge des dehnbaren Bandelements 12 auf die Abmessungen des Spannmittels 40 wird durch die in Fig. 15 gezeigte Führung des Bandelements 12 eine Dehnung erreicht, die ein straffes Zusammenhalten der Lose-Blattsammlung bewirkt. Dadurch kann vermieden werden, daß die einzelnen Blätter der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 stark gegeneinander verrutschen. Wird der mittlere Abschnitt des Bandelements 12 wieder von dem Spannmittel 40 abgenommen und in die in Fig. 13 gezeigte Situation gebracht, so ist die mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zusammengehaltene Lose-Blattsammlung geöffnet und es kann wie in Fig. 6 gezeigt ohne Schwierigkeiten geblättert werden. Dieses Öffnen und auch anschließendes Wieder-Schließen kann mit einem einfachen Handgriff, insbesondere einhändig, erledigt werden. Aufgrund der Länge des Bandelements 12 kann auch in der geschlossenen Lose- Blattsammlung so geblättert werden, daß die volle Seite sichtbar ist bzw. kein Heftrand verbleibt, da auch bei vollständigem Aufblättern die Elastizitätsgrenze des Bandelements 12 nicht erreicht wird. Wie insbesondere in Fig. 15 gut zu sehen, sind weite Bereiche der ersten Seite der Lose-Blattsammlung nicht von dem aufliegenden Spannmittel abgedeckt, so daß die dort aufgedruckte Information lesbar bleibt. Durch geeignete Änderung der Form des Spannmittels 40 kann auch der nicht abgedeckte bzw. lesbare Bereich der ersten Seite der Lose-Blattsammlung in Größe und Form variiert werden. Wird das Spannmittel aus einem durchsichtigen oder transparenten oder semi-transparenten Material hergestellt, bleibt auch der durch das Spannmittel abgedeckte Bereich lesbar bzw. erkennbar. In order to achieve a tight hold together of the loose-leaf collection, the operator, as indicated in Fig. 13 with the arrow, pull on the central portion of the elastically extensible band member 12 and this, as shown in Fig. 14 and 15, on a triangular approach 41 of the clamping device 40 put. Thus, the central portion of the band member 12, which exits downwardly from the perforation of the loose-leaf collection, is passed around the edge 31 of the loose-leaf collection 30 and placed around the tensioning means 40 on the top of the loose-leaf collection. As a result, the apparent in Fig. 13 free tape length as shown in Fig. 15 is tensioned. As shown in FIG. 15, the band element is placed around the oblique edges of the triangular section 41 of the tensioning device 40 and thus above the front edge. and back of the clamping device out. By suitable adjustment of the length of the stretchable band member 12 to the dimensions of the tensioning means 40, an elongation is achieved by the guide of the band member 12 shown in Fig. 15, which causes a tight holding together the loose-leaf collection. This can avoid that the individual leaves of the loose-leaf collection 30 strongly slip against each other. When the central portion of the band member 12 is again removed from the tensioning means 40 and brought into the situation shown in Fig. 13, the loose-leaf collection held together with the device according to the invention is opened and it can be scrolled without difficulty, as shown in Fig. 6. This opening and subsequent re-closing can be done with a simple handle, especially one-handed. Due to the length of the band member 12 can also be browsed in the closed loose-leaf collection so that the full page is visible or no binding margin remains, since even with complete flipping the elastic limit of the band member 12 is not reached. As can be clearly seen in particular in Fig. 15, wide areas of the first side of the loose-leaf collection are not covered by the overlying clamping means, so that the information printed there remains readable. By suitably changing the shape of the tensioning means 40, the uncovered or readable area of the first side of the loose-leaf collection can also be varied in size and shape. If the clamping means made of a transparent or transparent or semi-transparent material, and the area covered by the clamping means remains readable or recognizable.
Fig. 16 zeigt, daß auch eine Lose-Blattsammlung 30, die mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel zusammengehalten ist, in einem Aktenordner 60 abgelegt werden kann. Fig. 16 shows that a loose-leaf collection 30, which is held together with a device according to the invention according to the second embodiment, can be stored in a file folder 60.
Fig. 17 bis 23 zeigen ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 10, bei dem das Spannmittel 50 als Registerblatt 50 ausgestaltet ist, welches aus einer festen Pappe oder aus einem steifen Kunststoff hergestellt sein kann. Zur Verstärkung kann das Registerblatt 50 doppellagig gefaltet sein. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist zum Spannen des dehnbaren Bandelements 12 eine Haltevorrichtung 52 in dem Registerblatt 50 ausgebildet. Wie in Fig. 17 gezeigt, ist die Haltevorrichtung 52 durch geeignete bogenförmige Schlitzung des Registerblattes 50 gebildet. Fig. 18 bis 22 zeigen das Durchfädeln der Lose-Blattsammlung 30 mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und das Spannen des Bandelements 12 bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel. Wie in Figur 22 gezeigt wird die Spannung des Bandelements 12 erzeugt durch Einhängen des Bandelements 12 in die Haltevorrichtung 52 des Registerblattes bzw. Spannmittels 50. Fig. 23 zeigt, daß auch nach diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gebündelte Lose-Blattsammlung 30 in einem Aktenordner 60 abgelegt werden kann, wobei ein Beschriftungsbereich 54 des Registerblattes 50 ausgeklappt werden kann. Die Ein- und Ausklappbarkeit des Registerblattes 50 ist besonders vorteilhaft, weil auf diese Weise beim Transport durch Einklappen eine Beschädigung des Register-Überstandes vermieden werden kann, der über den Rand der Lose-Blatt-Sammlung hinaussteht. Zudem wird dem Papierstapel durch die doppelte Dicke des Registerblattes zusätzliche Stabilität verliehen. Bei Bedarf kann das Registerblatt dann ausgeklappt werden und seine Ordnungsfunktion erfüllen. Fig. 17 to 23 show a third embodiment of a device 10 according to the invention, in which the clamping means 50 is designed as a register sheet 50, which may be made of a rigid cardboard or of a rigid plastic. To reinforce the tab sheet 50 may be folded double-layered. In this embodiment, for tensioning the stretchable band member 12 is a Holding device 52 formed in the register sheet 50. As shown in Fig. 17, the holding device 52 is formed by suitable arcuate slotting of the register sheet 50. 18 to 22 show the threading of the loose-leaf collection 30 with the device according to the invention and the tensioning of the band member 12 in this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 22, the tension of the belt member 12 is generated by suspending the belt member 12 into the holder 52 of the register sheet 50. Fig. 23 shows that bundled loose-sheet collection 30 can be stored in a file folder 60 even in this embodiment , wherein a labeling area 54 of the tab sheet 50 can be unfolded. The fold-in and unfoldability of the tab sheet 50 is particularly advantageous because in this way during transport by folding damage to the tab projection can be avoided, which protrudes beyond the edge of the loose-leaf collection. In addition, the paper stack is given additional stability by the double thickness of the register sheet. If necessary, the tab can then be unfolded and fulfill its order function.
Fig. 24 bis 28 zeigen ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 10 mit einem Spannmittel 70, das aus Kunststoff mit schneckenförmigen Federelementen 72, 74 gebildet ist. Durch die schneckenförmige Ausbildung kann bei geeigneter Materialwahl für das Spannmittel 70 eine Federwirkung erzeugt werden. Zur Bündelung einer Lose-Blattsammlung 30 werden die Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 von unten durch die zusammenzuhaltende Lose-Blattsammlung 30 und die Lochung 76, 78 des Spannmittels 70 hindurchgeführt. Wie in Fig. 28 gezeigt, kann das Bandelement 12 mit den Rückhaltemitteln 14, 16 in die Schlitzung 80, 82 in den schneckenförmigen Federelementen 72, 74 des Spannelements 70 eingehängt werden, so daß die Enden des Bandelements 12 dort gehalten sind. Die unterschiedlichen Schlitzpositionen erlauben unterschiedliche Dicken von Lose- Blattsammlungen 30 bzw. unterschiedliche Spannungsstärken. Aufgrund der Federwirkung der schneckenförmigen Federelemente 72, 74 muß das Bandelement 12 bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel nicht dehnbar ausgebildet sein. Soll in der Lose-Blattsammlung geblättert werden, werden die Rückhalteelemente 14, 16 aus den Schlitzen in den Federelementen 72, 74 herausgenommen. Dann können sie zurückrutschen zu den Löchern 76, 78 im Spannmittel 70. Dadurch entsteht eine freie Bandlänge, so daß leicht in der Lose-Blattsammlung geblättert werden kann. Fig. 24 to 28 show a fourth embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention with a clamping means 70 which is formed of plastic with helical spring elements 72, 74. Due to the helical design, a spring effect can be generated with a suitable choice of material for the clamping means 70. For bundling a loose-leaf collection 30, the retaining elements 14, 16 are passed from below through the loose-leaf collection 30 to be held together and the perforation 76, 78 of the tensioning means 70. As shown in Fig. 28, the band member 12 can be hung with the retaining means 14, 16 in the slots 80, 82 in the helical spring elements 72, 74 of the clamping element 70, so that the ends of the band member 12 are held there. The different slot positions allow different thicknesses of loose-leaf collections 30 or different stress levels. Due to the spring action of the helical spring elements 72, 74, the band member 12 must not be designed to be stretchable in this embodiment. If you want to scroll in the loose-leaf collection, the retaining elements 14, 16 are off the slots in the spring elements 72, 74 taken out. Then they can slip back to the holes 76, 78 in the clamping means 70. This creates a free length of tape, so that it is easy to leaf through the loose-leaf collection.
Mit der Erfindung werden eine Reihe von Vorteilen erreicht. Mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung können gelochte Lose-Blattsammlungen verschiedener Stapelhöhen, vorzugsweise zwischen 5 und 300 Blatt Schreibmaschinenpapier, auf einfache Weise gebündelt und zusammengehalten werden. Die Lose- Blattsammlungen können in zusammengehaltenem Zustand in einfacher Weise geblättert werden, ohne daß sie gefaltet oder geknickt werden müssen oder ein Heftrand entsteht. Die gebündelten Blattsammlungen können auch in einem Aktenordner abgelegt werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist platzsparend und kann auch gleichzeitig als Werbeträger dienen, beispielsweise durch geeignete Formung der Elemente und/oder Bedruckung. With the invention a number of advantages are achieved. With a device according to the invention perforated loose-leaf collections of different stack heights, preferably between 5 and 300 sheets of writing paper, can be bundled and held together in a simple manner. The loose-leaf collections can be scrolled in a simple manner when held together, without having to be folded or kinked or a binding margin arises. The bundled leaf collections can also be stored in a file folder. The device according to the invention saves space and can at the same time serve as an advertising medium, for example by suitable shaping of the elements and / or printing.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Vorrichtung (10) zum Zusammenhalten von gelochten Lose-Blattsammlungen (30), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung (10) ein durch mindestens zwei Löcher (32, 34) der Lose-Blattsammlung (30) hindurchfädelbares Bandelement (12) und Rückhaltemittel (14, 16) umfaßt, wobei die Rückhaltemittel (14, 16) eine Rückhalteposition (RP) einnehmen können, in der sie eine mit dem Bandelement (12) durchfädelte Lose-Blattsammlung (30) zusammenhalten. A device (10) for holding together perforated loose-leaf collections (30), characterized in that the device (10) has a through at least two holes (32, 34) of the loose-leaf collection (30) hindurchfädelbares band element (12) and retaining means (14, 16), wherein the retaining means (14, 16) can assume a retaining position (RP) in which they hold together a loose-leaf collection (30) threaded through the band element (12).
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rückhaltemittel (14, 16) mindestens ein Rückhalteelement (14, 16) umfassen, das durch die Lochung (32, 34) der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchsteckbar ist. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the retaining means (14, 16) comprise at least one retaining element (14, 16) which is hindurchsteckbar through the perforation (32, 34) of the loose-leaf collection.
3. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rückhaltemittel (14, 16) länglich, insbesondere stäbchen- oder stegförmig, ausgebildet sind und eine Länge aufweisen, die größer ist als der Lochdurchmesser der Löcher (32, 34) der Lose-Blattsammlung. 3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining means (14, 16) are elongated, in particular rod-shaped or web-shaped, and have a length which is greater than the hole diameter of the holes (32, 34) of the lots -Blattsammlung.
4. Vorrichtung nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bandelement (12) derart an den Rückhaltemitteln (14, 16) befestigt ist, daß die Befestigung bezogen auf die Länge der Rückhaltemittel in einem mittleren Bereich, vorzugsweise in der Mitte, ansetzt, und die Länge der Rückhaltemittel derart ausgebildet ist, daß die Rückhaltemittel in Rückhalteposition (RP) über den nächstgelegenen Papierrand (31 ) der Lose- Blattsammlung (30) nicht hinausragen. 4. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the band element (12) is fixed to the retaining means (14, 16) such that the attachment relates to the length of the retaining means in a central region, preferably in the middle, and the length of the retaining means is such that the retention means in retention position (RP) does not protrude beyond the nearest paper edge (31) of the loose-leaf collection (30).
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, das Bandelement (12) dehnbar und/oder elastisch ist. 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the band element (12) is stretchable and / or elastic.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Länge des Bandelements (12) an den Abstand von zwei Löchern (32, 34) einer Norm-Lochung und/oder an bestimmte Stapelhöhen von zusammenzuhaltenden Lose-Blattsammlungen angepaßt ist. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the band element (12) is adapted to the distance of two holes (32, 34) of a standard perforation and / or to certain stack heights of loose-leaf collections to be held together.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bandelement (12) im Querschnitt derart flach und/oder dünn und/oder schlank ausgebildet ist, daß eine mit der Vorrichtung (10) zusammengehaltene Lose-Blattsammlung (30) in einem Aktenordner (60) abheftbar ist. 7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the band element (12) in cross-section so flat and / or thin and / or slender is formed that with the device (10) held together loose-leaf collection (30) in one File folder (60) can be filed.
8. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das durch die Lochung der Lose-Blattsammlung hindurchgefädelte Bandelement (12) mittels der Rückhaltemittel (14, 16) zu einer geschlossenen Bandschlinge geschlossen werden kann. 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hindurchgefädelte through the perforation of the loose-leaf collection tape element (12) by means of the retaining means (14, 16) can be closed to a closed loop belt.
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rückhaltemittel zwei Rückhalteelemente (14, 16) umfassen, die Verbindungsmittel (18, 20) zur lösbaren Verbindung der Rückhalteelemente aufweisen. 9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining means comprise two retaining elements (14, 16), the connecting means (18, 20) for releasably connecting the retaining elements.
10. Vorrichtung nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bandelement (12) dehnbar und zwischen den beiden Rückhalteelementen (14, 16) mit einer solchen Länge ausgebildet ist, daß eine mit dem Bandelement durchfädelte Lose-Blattsammlung einer bestimmten Stapelhöhe bei verbundenen Rückhalteelementen unter Spannung des Bandelements zusammengehalten ist. 10. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the band member (12) is stretchable and formed between the two retaining elements (14, 16) with such a length that a durchfädelte with the band element loose-leaf collection of a certain stack height in connected retaining elements is held together under tension of the band member.
11. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung ein Spannmittel (40, 50, 70) zum Spannen des Bandelements (12) umfaßt. 11. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a clamping means (40, 50, 70) for clamping the band member (12).
12. Vorrichtung nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Bandelement (12) elastisch dehnbar ist, und das Spannmittel (40) flächig ausgebildet ist, wobei das Bandelement (12) zum Zusammenhalten einer Lose-Blattsammlung (30) derart über die Flächen und um die Kanten des Spannmittels führbar ist, daß das Bandelement auf Spannung gehaltert ist. 12. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the band member (12) is elastically extensible, and the clamping means (40) is formed flat, wherein the band member (12) for holding a loose-leaf collection (30) over the surfaces and can be performed around the edges of the clamping means, that the band element is mounted on voltage.
13. Vorrichtung nach einem der beiden vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Spannmittel eine Lochung (42, 44) aufweist, die entsprechend der Lochung (32, 34) der zusammenzuhaltenden Lose- Blattsammlung (30) angeordnet ist. 13. Device according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping means has a perforation (42, 44) which is arranged according to the perforation (32, 34) of the held together loose-leaf collection (30).
14. Vorrichtung nach einem der drei vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Spannmittel (40, 50) 14. Device according to one of the three preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping means (40, 50)
einen Vorsprung und/oder Überstand (41) aufweist, um den das Bandelement (12) einer eine Lose-Blattsammlung zusammenhaltenden Vorrichtung (10) herumgelegt werden kann,  a projection and / or overhang (41) around which the band element (12) of a loose-leaf gathering device (10) can be wrapped,
und/ oder  and or
eine Schlitzung (52) aufweist, in die das Bandelement (12) einer eine Lose-Blattsammlung zusammenhaltenden Vorrichtung (10) eingelegt werden kann, ohne daß es von dem Spannmittel abrutscht. a slit (52) into which the band element (12) of a loose-leaf gathering device (10) can be inserted, without it slips off the clamping device.
15. Vorrichtung nach einem der vier vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Spannmittel als Registerelement (50) und/oder Schutzdeckel und/oder -rücken und/oder -Umschlag und/oder beschriftbar ausgebildet ist. 15. Device according to one of the four preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping means is designed as a register element (50) and / or protective cover and / or -rücken and / or envelope and / or inscribable.
Vorrichtung nach einem der fünf vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch ge kennzeichnet, daß das Spannmittel (70) Federelemente (72, 74) zum Span nen des dehnbare oder nicht dehnbaren Bande ements (12) aufweist. Device according to one of the five preceding claims, characterized in that the tensioning means (70) has spring elements (72, 74) for clamping the extensible or non-stretchable band element (12).
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