EP2816926B1 - Protective case for at least two credit cards or the like - Google Patents

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EP2816926B1
EP2816926B1 EP13710504.5A EP13710504A EP2816926B1 EP 2816926 B1 EP2816926 B1 EP 2816926B1 EP 13710504 A EP13710504 A EP 13710504A EP 2816926 B1 EP2816926 B1 EP 2816926B1
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  • the present invention relates to a protective case of several credit cards or the like.
  • a credit card or the like consists of a plastic plate with standard dimensions, namely 85.60 x 53.98 mm, having inscriptions made by embossing, and which generally comprises a magnetic strip and / or an electronic chip.
  • Boxes comprising two parts, one of which contains the card, are also known to slide in the other in the manner of a drawer. Such a case is for example described in the document FR 2 893 233 .
  • the case can accommodate two cards, the extraction is performed manually through a light made in each wall of the case, similarly to what is provided in the document EP 0 677 257 .
  • the purpose of a case is mainly protection, the fact that it has one or more lights does not allow it to fully perform its function.
  • stacking cards can pose the problem of the physical integrity of the cards it contains. Indeed, in general, to retain the cards in their housing, it is necessary to exert pressure in the direction of the thickness of the cards, and in fact relying on its reliefs from the embossing, with for the inconvenience that in the long run it may damage the cards.
  • the present invention aims to provide a protective case of several credit cards or the like, to overcome the aforementioned various drawbacks, including being simple in design, and without risk of damage.
  • the protective case of at least two credit cards or the like is in the form of a flat envelope, comprising two parallel walls between which is formed one or more spaces for housing the cards to be protected, and provided at one end with an opening for insertion or extraction of a card, comprising at least two parts each comprising one of said two parallel walls, one of said at least two parts being slidably mounted on the other, and each of said at least two parts being shaped to house and retain a card, and having for this purpose a housing, characterized in that in said housing can slide a card, said housing comprising on the one hand a reversible means of tightening said card, to maintain it, and secondly having an opening through which can be extracted said card by sliding, after sliding of said part containing said card.
  • the user slides the two parts of the holster relative to each other, which gives him access to both cards simultaneously, he can then choose to slide out of his slot the card of his choice.
  • the at least two parts are shaped to accommodate and retain one of the cards so that the latter can not come into contact with the other party or another card, and for this purpose each of said at least two parts comprises, on the side facing the other part, a housing which has on the one hand transverse dimensions for housing a card with a certain tolerance, other part on both edges perpendicular to that arranged on the side of said end provided with an opening, flanges adapted to cover the edges of said card so as to retain said card and allow it to slide, and which are of a thickness substantially greater than that of the reliefs resulting from the embossing included in said card, and secondly, a reversible clamping means of said card, for maintaining it in said housing.
  • the protective case according to the invention, it comprises three parts, namely a middle part on which can slide each of the other two parts which are shaped to each contain a card.
  • the middle portion comprises a housing on each of its faces, in order to receive each a card.
  • the sliding of one part relative to another is obtained through a slide connection, one of the parts comprising two rails or the like each engaged in the one of two throats that the other part contains.
  • the rails or the like can come from manufacture, but they can also be reported.
  • the sliding of one part relative to another is obtained through a slide connection, one of the parts comprising two grooves, each arranged facing one of two grooves that includes the other part, while intermediate connecting elements, such as balls or rollers, are engaged between said two parts, in two opposite grooves.
  • one of the two parts laterally comprises ribs intended to be fitted together, with the possibility of longitudinal sliding. , in grooves made in the other part, each of said grooves being traversed transversely by an axis or the like, capable of being engaged in a longitudinal oblong opening made in the rib.
  • the protective case comprises means for indexing the different positions of one part relative to another.
  • indexing means may consist of magnetic means.
  • the protective case comprises means for assisting the sliding of a part relative to another part.
  • Such assistance means may consist of springs arranged so as to promote sliding in the direction of deployment, associated with reversible locking means in the folded position, necessary to avoid untimely openings, or in the direction of folding.
  • the protective case comprises mobile means for ejecting the card, whose mobility is slaved to sliding one part relative to another.
  • the housing of a card comprises the side opposite to that dedicated to the extraction, a lever against which is supported by said card, pivotally mounted on the part comprising said housing, and adapted to be pivotally driven by another part during sliding.
  • the protective case according to the invention can be made of different materials, both plastic and metal. However, it was designed to be made primarily of metal, which allows for a very thin, even when it is intended to contain several cards.
  • the case according to the invention is preferably equipped with different damping means or pads for attenuating metal-to-metal sliding noise.
  • the two parallel walls between which is formed the space intended to house the card to be protected are filled and / or made of a material forming at each level. said walls a barrier capable of preventing the passage of waves.
  • the protective case comprises contact means capable of being rendered inactive, for connecting the two barriers.
  • a protective case 1 according to the invention can be seen for containing two credit cards or the like 2.
  • each credit card 2 has a front face 20 and a rear face 21, and that the inscriptions made by embossing and visible on the front face 20 are shown schematically in the form of an extra thickness 22 creating a peripheral rim 23.
  • the case 1 consists of the approximation of two parts 3 and 4, generally flat, and designed to cooperate slidingly relative to each other.
  • the part 3 comprises on three sides a rim 30, also visible on the figure 2 , whose two opposite segments are each provided externally with a rail 31, while the part 4 comprises on three sides a flange 40, the two opposite segments of which are each provided, on the inside, with a groove 41, with which is intended to cooperate with one of the rails 31.
  • the flange 30 delimits a housing 32 for receiving the card 2 while allowing the extraction of the latter by the fourth side not provided with the flange 30. Moreover, the two opposite segments of the flange 30 are provided on the inner side of this last, protrusions 33 which extend above the edges 23 of the card 2.
  • the flange 30 is of a height, preferably slightly greater than the thickness of the card 2, the projection 33 is of greater thickness than the thickness of the boss 22, and of width less than the width of the edge 23.
  • part 3 in part 4, which allows him to access card 2, which he can then slide out of part 3.
  • the card 2, and more particularly the embossing 22 thereof is never in contact with the part 4, which allows to spare it.
  • immobilization means are provided, consisting for example of one or more bosses arranged on the internal face of the flanges 30, under the projections, to sufficiently block, reversibly, the card 2.
  • these immobilizing means may come from molding or consist of inserts.
  • the rim 40 of the part 4 is configured so as to create, at the right of the housing 32, a housing 42 for housing the second card 2, which has the same dimensional characteristics as the housing 32, namely that it is of a depth slightly greater than the thickness of the card 2, and that it is lined with projections 43 of greater thickness than the thickness of the embossing 22.
  • the opening allowing extraction of the card 2 contained in the part 4 is made on the side of the case 1 opposite to that in which is made the opening allowing the extraction of the card 2 contained in the part 3.
  • the two cards 2 are simultaneously made accessible.
  • the case 1 comprises three parts, namely a median part 5 and two parts 3, as described above.
  • the median part 5 is presented as two parts 4 assembled back to back, that is to say that it has on each of its faces, on three sides a rim 50, the two opposite segments are each provided, the side interior, of a groove 51, with which is intended to cooperate one of the rails 31 of part 3.
  • the parts 3 can slide, relative to the middle part 5, in the same direction or in opposite directions.
  • the parts 3 can slide in two different directions, perpendicular.
  • the median part 5 may comprise an abutment element protruding from each of its faces facing a card, of a thickness such that it bears against this card 2, and extending from the side opposite the opening and over a certain length, so that during sliding, each of the abutment elements slide on the map to be placed behind it, and that during closure, under the effect of the springs, he keeps the card extracted.
  • the spring or springs function in return to closure, while the parts 3 and 4 each comprise a stop intended to cooperate with the card contained in respectively the housing 42 and 32, so that when sliding these stops slide on the cards to be placed behind them, and that when closing, under the effect of or springs, they cause the extraction of said cards.
  • the part 3 comprises, opposite the part 4, longitudinal slots 35 parallel in the direction of the sliding, in each of which is engaged a pion 43 integral with the part 4.
  • the pins 43 are secured to the part 4 after introduction of the part 3, passing through the slots 36.
  • the figure 3e shows us in a variant of the embodiment of the figure 3b , that the sliding system of the part 3 on the part 4, is made also through pins 53, integral manufacturing of the middle part 5, forcibly engaged in longitudinal slots 35 parallel to the direction of sliding.
  • each rib 55 having an oblong opening 57 in which is engaged an axis or the like, preferably a screw V, which transversely passes through the groove 56 through holes 58.
  • ends of the grooves 56 may be provided with abutments, not shown, for the purpose of damping the movements to limit the operating noise.
  • the flange 30 of each of the parts 3 extends only on two opposite sides
  • the third, which constitutes the bottom of the housing 32 is replaced by a lever 6 pivotally mounted on a stud 54 secured to the middle part 5 and engaged in a hole 60 of oblong shape formed in the lever 6 at one end 61 thereof.
  • the lever 6 comprises, near the hole 60, a second hole 62 in which takes place a stud 37, which protrudes from the inner side of the part 3.
  • the amplitude of the displacement of the card 2 is a function of the displacement amplitude of the free end 63 of the lever 6, which displacement is a function of the displacement amplitude of the part 4 with respect to part 3 and the distance separating the two holes 60 and 62.
  • the parts 3 and 4 which are mounted sliding on one another, and recalled by means of not shown springs, each comprise a housing 32 and 42, the latter not visible in the figure, a lever 6 provided at one end of a pivot 64 and close thereto of a hole 65.
  • the lever 6 for extracting the card contained in the housing 32 of the part 3, is mounted, through the hole 65, on a stud 38 projecting from the part 3, while its pivot 64 is inserted into a hole , not visible practiced in the rim 40 of part 4.
  • the lever 6 for extracting the card contained in the housing 42 of the part 4 is mounted, through the hole 65, on a non-visible stud protruding from the part 4, while its pivot 64 is introduced into a hole 39 formed in the rim 30 of part 3.
  • the levers 6 are of course of a thickness limited to that of a card, and are movable only in the space occupied by the card with which they are associated in the housing 32 or 42.
  • the part 4 drives, through its stud, not visible, engaged in the hole 65 of the lever 6, the latter in pivoting on the part 3 through the pivot 64 engaged in the hole 39, resulting in the extraction of the card contained in the housing 42, not visible.
  • the part 3 drives, through its stud 38, engaged in the hole 65 of the second lever 6, the latter pivoting on the part 4 through the pivot 64 engaged in the not visible hole, the flange 40, with as a consequence the extraction of the card contained in the housing 32.
  • the distance separating the pivot 64 from the hole 65 determines the level of reduction of the extraction of the cards.
  • Each of the parts 3 and 4 comprises a double housing, allowing two cards to slide independently of one another and parallel to each other through two protrusions 33 and 43, which are not visible, while the levers 6 are configured so that they have a proximal portion 66 of a thickness corresponding to that of the double housing, and a distal portion 67 of a thickness reduced by half, which creates at the junction of the two proximal portions 66 and distal 67, a shoulder 68.
  • each of the levers 6 drives two cards, one through the distal portion 67, the other through the shoulder 68, so that the cards are extracted by being shifted.
  • a closure valve of the holster mounted tilting and / or sliding, may retract during sliding in opening parts 3 and 4 relative to each other .
  • the two parts 3 and 4 are identical in design, but asymmetrical, that is to say to have both male and female elements of assembly, so that it can be assembled to each other after flipping one.
  • the protective case according to the invention physically protects the card or cards it contains, but also, depending on the embodiment, the remote reading of the information contained.
  • the case may be made in whole or in part of a material capable of forming an electromagnetic barrier capable of preventing the passage of waves.
  • the outer walls can thus be made of metal, or covered with metal, and preferably contact means are used to connect said metal parts to form a cage.
  • the abovementioned contact means are intended to be active when the case is closed, and inactive when the case is open, so as to allow the use of the contactless function of the card without having at the exit of the case, only by opening the holster.

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La présente invention a pour objet un étui de protection de plusieurs cartes de crédit ou analogue.The present invention relates to a protective case of several credit cards or the like.

Une carte de crédit ou analogue consiste en une plaque de matière plastique aux dimensions normalisées, à savoir 85,60 x 53,98 mm, présentant des inscriptions réalisées par embossage, et qui comporte généralement une piste magnétique et/ou une puce électronique.A credit card or the like consists of a plastic plate with standard dimensions, namely 85.60 x 53.98 mm, having inscriptions made by embossing, and which generally comprises a magnetic strip and / or an electronic chip.

Du fait de sa relative souplesse et de la présence d'une piste magnétique et/ou une puce électronique, il est préférable de stocker la carte dans un endroit protégé, afin qu'elle ne soit pas endommagée et puisse rester fonctionnelle.Because of its relative flexibility and the presence of a magnetic strip and / or an electronic chip, it is preferable to store the card in a protected place, so that it is not damaged and can remain functional.

Ainsi de manière habituelle une carte de crédit ou analogue est conservée dans un porte-cartes ou un portefeuille, ce qui implique de devoir transporter un porte-cartes ou un portefeuille, ce qui n'est toujours possible.Thus usually a credit card or the like is kept in a card holder or wallet, which involves having to carry a card holder or wallet, which is still possible.

Pour pallier cet inconvénient, il a été proposé des étuis rigides de protection d'une carte de crédit ou analogue, les plus simples consistant en une enveloppe plate, comprenant deux parois parallèles entre lesquelles est ménagé un espace destiné à loger la carte à protéger, et munie à une extrémité d'une ouverture permettant l'insertion ou l'extraction de ladite carte, l'une desdites parois comportant une lumière par laquelle l'utilisateur peut du doigt pousser ladite carte pour en réaliser l'extraction. Un tel étui est par exemple décrit dans le document EP 0 677 257 .To overcome this drawback, it has been proposed rigid cases for protecting a credit card or the like, the simplest consisting of a flat envelope, comprising two parallel walls between which is provided a space for housing the card to protect, and provided at one end with an opening for insertion or extraction of said card, one of said walls having a light by which the user can finger push said card to perform the extraction. Such a case is for example described in the document EP 0 677 257 .

On connaît également des étuis comprenant deux parties, dont l'une qui contient la carte, coulisse dans l'autre à la manière d'un tiroir. Un tel étui est par exemple décrit dans le document FR 2 893 233 .Boxes comprising two parts, one of which contains the card, are also known to slide in the other in the manner of a drawer. Such a case is for example described in the document FR 2 893 233 .

Si les étuis proposés dans ces documents permettent de protéger une carte, ils ne sont pas prévus pour la protection de plusieurs cartes, alors qu'il est fréquent d'en posséder plus d'une.If the cases proposed in these documents can protect a card, they are not intended for the protection of several cards, while it is common to have more than one.

Il existe cependant des étuis permettant de stocker plusieurs cartes, ils consistent chacun en un boîtier présentant un logement dans lequel les cartes sont empilées, ce qui peut poser des difficultés d'extraction de l'une ou l'autre carte.There are, however, cases for storing several cards, each consisting of a housing having a housing in which the cards are stacked, which can cause difficulties in extracting one or the other card.

Pour pallier cet inconvénient, il a été proposé des étuis susceptibles de contenir plus d'une carte, c'est par exemple le cas des étuis décrits dans les documents WO 96/18320 , EP 0 287 532 et BE 1018952 A .To overcome this drawback, it has been proposed cases likely to contain more than one card, this is for example the case described in the documents WO 96/18320 , EP 0 287 532 and BE 1018952 A .

Dans le document WO 96/18320 , l'étui permet de loger deux cartes, dont l'extraction est réalisée manuellement au travers d'une lumière pratiquée dans chacune des parois de l'étui, de manière similaire à ce qui est prévu dans le document EP 0 677 257 .In the document WO 96/18320 , the case can accommodate two cards, the extraction is performed manually through a light made in each wall of the case, similarly to what is provided in the document EP 0 677 257 .

Le but d'un étui étant principalement la protection, le fait qu'il comporte une ou plusieurs lumières ne lui permet de remplir totalement sa fonction.The purpose of a case is mainly protection, the fact that it has one or more lights does not allow it to fully perform its function.

Dans le document EP 0 287 532 , il est proposé un étui dans lequel plusieurs cartes sont empilées, et qui comporte au niveau de son fond un levier mobile, manoeuvrable depuis l'extérieur, dont la partie destinée à venir au contact des cartes est étagée, en sorte qu'en un seul mouvement toutes les cartes sortent de manière décalée. Là encore, les cartes peuvent être endommagées car au contact les unes contre les autres. De plus, après prélèvement d'une carte intermédiaire, sa remise en place est peu aisée, puisque cela nécessite d'écarter les cartes qui bordent son emplacement.In the document EP 0 287 532 it is proposed a case in which several cards are stacked, and which comprises at its bottom a movable lever, operable from the outside, whose portion intended to come into contact with the cards is staged, so that in one only move all the cards out of the way. Again, cards can be damaged because they are in contact with each other. In addition, after removal of an intermediate card, it is not easy to put back in place, since it requires the cards that border its location to be discarded.

Par ailleurs, l'empilement de cartes peut poser le problème de l'intégrité physique des cartes qu'il contient. En effet, de manière générale, pour retenir les cartes dans leur logement, il est nécessaire d'exercer une pression dans le sens de l'épaisseur des cartes, et en réalité en s'appuyant sur ses reliefs issus de l'embossage, avec pour inconvénient qu'à la longue cela risque d'endommager les cartes.In addition, stacking cards can pose the problem of the physical integrity of the cards it contains. Indeed, in general, to retain the cards in their housing, it is necessary to exert pressure in the direction of the thickness of the cards, and in fact relying on its reliefs from the embossing, with for the inconvenience that in the long run it may damage the cards.

Quel que soit l'étui de protection pour cartes de crédit ou analogue existant, aucun ne permet de stocker plusieurs cartes, tout en permettant un accès aisé à l'une de celle-ci, et tout en étant d'une conception simple ne.Regardless of the existing credit card or similar protective case, none can store multiple cards, while allowing easy access to any of it, and while being of a simple design does.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer un étui de protection de plusieurs cartes de crédit ou analogue, permettant de remédier aux divers inconvénients précités, en étant notamment de conception simple, et sans risque d'endommagement.The present invention aims to provide a protective case of several credit cards or the like, to overcome the aforementioned various drawbacks, including being simple in design, and without risk of damage.

L'étui de protection d'au moins deux cartes de crédit ou analogue selon l'invention se présente sous la forme d'une enveloppe plate, comprenant deux parois parallèles entre lesquelles est ménagé un ou plusieurs espaces destinés à loger les cartes à protéger, et munie à une extrémité d'une ouverture permettant l'insertion ou l'extraction d'une carte, comprenant au moins deux parties comprenant chacune l'une desdites deux parois parallèles, l'une desdites au moins deux parties étant montée coulissante sur l'autre, et chacune desdites au moins deux parties étant conformée pour loger et retenir une carte, et comportant à cet effet un logement, caractérisé en ce que dans ledit logement peut coulisser une carte, ledit logement comprenant d'une part un moyen réversible de serrage de ladite carte, permettant d'y maintenir celle-ci, et d'autre part présentant une ouverture par laquelle peut être extraite ladite carte par coulissement, après coulissement de ladite partie contenant ladite carte.The protective case of at least two credit cards or the like according to the invention is in the form of a flat envelope, comprising two parallel walls between which is formed one or more spaces for housing the cards to be protected, and provided at one end with an opening for insertion or extraction of a card, comprising at least two parts each comprising one of said two parallel walls, one of said at least two parts being slidably mounted on the other, and each of said at least two parts being shaped to house and retain a card, and having for this purpose a housing, characterized in that in said housing can slide a card, said housing comprising on the one hand a reversible means of tightening said card, to maintain it, and secondly having an opening through which can be extracted said card by sliding, after sliding of said part containing said card.

En pratique, l'utilisateur fait coulisser les deux parties de l'étui l'une par rapport à l'autre, ce qui lui donne un accès simultanément aux deux cartes, il peut alors choisir de faire coulisser hors de son logement la carte de son choix.In practice, the user slides the two parts of the holster relative to each other, which gives him access to both cards simultaneously, he can then choose to slide out of his slot the card of his choice.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, les au moins deux parties sont conformées pour loger et retenir l'une des cartes en sorte que cette dernière ne puisse pas venir au contact de l'autre partie ou d'une autre carte, et à cet effet chacune desdites au moins deux parties comporte, du côté en regard de l'autre partie, un logement qui présente d'une part des dimensions transversales permettant de loger une carte avec une certaine tolérance, d'autre part sur les deux bords perpendiculaires à celui disposé du côté de ladite extrémité munie d'une ouverture, des rebords aptes à recouvrir les bords de ladite carte en sorte de retenir ladite carte et permettre son coulissement, et qui sont d'une épaisseur sensiblement supérieure à celle des reliefs issus de l'embossage que comporte ladite carte, et d'autre part encore, un moyen réversible de serrage de ladite carte, permettant le maintien de celle-ci dans ledit logement.According to an additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, the at least two parts are shaped to accommodate and retain one of the cards so that the latter can not come into contact with the other party or another card, and for this purpose each of said at least two parts comprises, on the side facing the other part, a housing which has on the one hand transverse dimensions for housing a card with a certain tolerance, other part on both edges perpendicular to that arranged on the side of said end provided with an opening, flanges adapted to cover the edges of said card so as to retain said card and allow it to slide, and which are of a thickness substantially greater than that of the reliefs resulting from the embossing included in said card, and secondly, a reversible clamping means of said card, for maintaining it in said housing.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, il comporte trois parties, à savoir une partie médiane sur laquelle peuvent coulisser chacune des deux autres parties qui sont conformées pour contenir chacune une carte.According to an additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, it comprises three parts, namely a middle part on which can slide each of the other two parts which are shaped to each contain a card.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, la partie médiane comporte un logement sur chacune de ses faces, afin de pouvoir recevoir chacun une carte.According to an additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, the middle portion comprises a housing on each of its faces, in order to receive each a card.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, le coulissement d'une partie par rapport à une autre est obtenu au travers d'une liaison glissière, l'une des parties comportant deux rails ou analogues engagés chacun dans l'une de deux gorges que comporte l'autre partie.According to an additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, the sliding of one part relative to another is obtained through a slide connection, one of the parts comprising two rails or the like each engaged in the one of two throats that the other part contains.

Les rails ou analogues peuvent venir de fabrication, mais ils peuvent également être rapportés.The rails or the like can come from manufacture, but they can also be reported.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, le coulissement d'une partie par rapport à une autre est obtenu au travers d'une liaison glissière, l'une des parties comportant deux gorges, disposées chacune en regard de l'une de deux gorges que comporte l'autre partie, tandis que des éléments intermédiaires de liaison, tels que des billes ou des rouleaux, sont engagés entre lesdites deux parties, dans deux gorges en regard.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, the sliding of one part relative to another is obtained through a slide connection, one of the parts comprising two grooves, each arranged facing one of two grooves that includes the other part, while intermediate connecting elements, such as balls or rollers, are engaged between said two parts, in two opposite grooves.

On notera qu'il est possible de combiner les deux liaisons glissières précitées, à savoir une association rails et gorges, combinée avec une liaison glissière à billes ou à rouleaux, cette dernière servant alors essentiellement à garantir l'écart entre deux parties, de manière à protéger la carte.Note that it is possible to combine the two aforementioned slide links, namely a combination of rails and grooves, combined with a sliding ball or roller connection, the latter then serving essentially to guarantee the gap between two parties, so as to protect the card.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, dans le but du coulissement d'une partie sur l'autre, l'une des deux parties comporte latéralement des nervures destinées à être emboîtées, avec possibilités de coulissement longitudinal, dans des gorges pratiquées dans l'autre partie, chacune desdites gorges étant traversée transversalement par un axe ou analogue, apte à être engagé dans une ouverture oblongue longitudinale pratiquée dans la nervure.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, for the purpose of sliding from one part to the other, one of the two parts laterally comprises ribs intended to be fitted together, with the possibility of longitudinal sliding. , in grooves made in the other part, each of said grooves being traversed transversely by an axis or the like, capable of being engaged in a longitudinal oblong opening made in the rib.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, il comporte des moyens d'indexage des différentes positions d'une partie par rapport à une autre.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, it comprises means for indexing the different positions of one part relative to another.

Ces moyens d'indexage peuvent consister en des moyens magnétiques.These indexing means may consist of magnetic means.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, il comporte des moyens d'assistance au coulissement d'une partie par rapport à une autre partie.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, it comprises means for assisting the sliding of a part relative to another part.

De tels moyens d'assistance peuvent consister en des ressorts disposés en sorte de favoriser le coulissement soit dans le sens du déploiement, associés à des moyens réversibles de blocage en position repliée, nécessaires pour éviter les ouvertures intempestives, soit dans le sens du repliement.Such assistance means may consist of springs arranged so as to promote sliding in the direction of deployment, associated with reversible locking means in the folded position, necessary to avoid untimely openings, or in the direction of folding.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, il comporte des moyens mobiles d'éjection de la carte, dont la mobilité est asservie au coulissement d'une partie par rapport à une autre.According to another additional characteristic of the protective case according to the invention, it comprises mobile means for ejecting the card, whose mobility is slaved to sliding one part relative to another.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, le logement d'une carte comporte du côté opposé à celui dédié à l'extraction, un levier contre lequel vient prendre appui ladite carte, monté pivotant sur la partie comprenant ledit logement, et apte à être entraîné en pivotement par une autre partie lors du coulissement.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, the housing of a card comprises the side opposite to that dedicated to the extraction, a lever against which is supported by said card, pivotally mounted on the part comprising said housing, and adapted to be pivotally driven by another part during sliding.

L'étui de protection selon l'invention peut être réalisé dans des matériaux différents, aussi bien en matière plastique qu'en métal. Il a toutefois été conçu pour pouvoir être avant tout réalisé en métal, ce qui permet d'être d'une très faible épaisseur, même lorsqu'il est destiné à contenir plusieurs cartes.The protective case according to the invention can be made of different materials, both plastic and metal. However, it was designed to be made primarily of metal, which allows for a very thin, even when it is intended to contain several cards.

On notera que lorsqu'il est réalisé en métal, l'étui selon l'invention est de préférence équipé de différents moyens d'amortissement ou de patins permettant d'atténuer les bruits de glissement métal contre métal.Note that when made of metal, the case according to the invention is preferably equipped with different damping means or pads for attenuating metal-to-metal sliding noise.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, les deux parois parallèles entre lesquelles est ménagé l'espace destiné à loger la carte à protéger, sont garnies et/ou constituées d'un matériau formant au niveau de chacune desdites parois une barrière apte à empêcher le passage d'ondes.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, the two parallel walls between which is formed the space intended to house the card to be protected, are filled and / or made of a material forming at each level. said walls a barrier capable of preventing the passage of waves.

Selon une autre caractéristique additionnelle de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, il comporte des moyens de contact susceptibles d'être rendus inactifs, permettant de relier les deux barrières.According to another additional feature of the protective case according to the invention, it comprises contact means capable of being rendered inactive, for connecting the two barriers.

Les avantages et les caractéristiques de l'étui de protection selon l'invention, ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui suit et qui se rapporte au dessin annexé, lequel en représente plusieurs modes de réalisation non limitatifs.The advantages and characteristics of the protective case according to the invention will become more clearly apparent from the description which follows and which refers to the appended drawing, which represents several non-limiting embodiments thereof.

Dans le dessin annexé :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue schématique en perspective et en éclaté d'un étui de protection selon l'invention.
  • la figure 2a représente une vue partielle et en coupe du même étui de protection.
  • la figure 2b représente une vue en coupe selon l'axe XX' de la figure 2a.
  • les figures 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d et 3e représentent chacune une vue partielle et en coupe d'un étui de protection selon l'invention, dans des variantes de construction.
  • la figure 4j représente une vue schématique partielle en perspective et en éclaté d'une autre variante de construction.
  • la figure 4 représente une vue schématique en perspective et en éclaté d'un mode de réalisation particulier du même étui de protection selon l'invention.
  • la figure 5 représente une vue schématique en perspective et en éclaté d'une variante du même mode de réalisation particulier de l'étui de protection selon l'invention.
  • la figure 6 représente une vue schématique en perspective et en éclaté d'une autre variante du même mode de réalisation particulier de l'étui de protection selon l'invention.
In the attached drawing:
  • the figure 1 represents a diagrammatic perspective and exploded view of a protective case according to the invention.
  • the figure 2a is a partial view in section of the same protective case.
  • the figure 2b represents a sectional view along the axis XX 'of the figure 2a .
  • the FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d and 3e each represent a partial view in section of a protective case according to the invention, in alternative construction.
  • the figure 4j is a partial diagrammatic perspective and exploded view of another construction variant.
  • the figure 4 represents a diagrammatic perspective and exploded view of a particular embodiment of the same protective case according to the invention.
  • the figure 5 represents a diagrammatic perspective and exploded view of a variant of the same particular embodiment of the protective case according to the invention.
  • the figure 6 is a diagrammatic perspective and exploded view of another variant of the same particular embodiment of the protective case according to the invention.

En référence à la figure 1, on peut voir un étui de protection 1 selon l'invention, destiné à contenir deux cartes de crédit ou analogue 2.With reference to the figure 1 a protective case 1 according to the invention can be seen for containing two credit cards or the like 2.

On notera que chaque carte de crédit 2 comporte une face avant 20 et une face arrière 21, et que les inscriptions réalisées par embossage et visibles sur la face avant 20 sont représentées de manière schématique sous la forme d'une surépaisseur 22 créant un rebord périphérique 23.Note that each credit card 2 has a front face 20 and a rear face 21, and that the inscriptions made by embossing and visible on the front face 20 are shown schematically in the form of an extra thickness 22 creating a peripheral rim 23.

L'étui 1 est constitué du rapprochement de deux parties 3 et 4, de forme générale plate, et conçues aptes à coopérer en coulissement l'une par rapport à l'autre.The case 1 consists of the approximation of two parts 3 and 4, generally flat, and designed to cooperate slidingly relative to each other.

Ainsi, la partie 3 comporte sur trois côtés un rebord 30, également visible sur la figure 2, dont les deux segments opposés sont munis chacun extérieurement d'un rail 31, tandis que la partie 4 comporte sur trois côtés un rebord 40, dont les deux segments opposés sont munis chacun, du côté intérieur, d'une gorge 41, avec laquelle est destiné à coopérer l'un des rails 31.Thus, the part 3 comprises on three sides a rim 30, also visible on the figure 2 , whose two opposite segments are each provided externally with a rail 31, while the part 4 comprises on three sides a flange 40, the two opposite segments of which are each provided, on the inside, with a groove 41, with which is intended to cooperate with one of the rails 31.

Le rebord 30 délimite un logement 32 destiné à recevoir la carte 2 tout en permettant l'extraction de cette dernière par le quatrième côté non pourvu du rebord 30. Par ailleurs les deux segments opposés du rebord 30 sont munis, du côté interne de ce dernier, de saillies 33 qui s'étendent au-dessus des bords 23 de la carte 2.The flange 30 delimits a housing 32 for receiving the card 2 while allowing the extraction of the latter by the fourth side not provided with the flange 30. Moreover, the two opposite segments of the flange 30 are provided on the inner side of this last, protrusions 33 which extend above the edges 23 of the card 2.

En référence plus précisément à la figure 2a, on peut constater que le rebord 30 est d'une hauteur, de préférence, légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur de la carte 2, que la saillie 33 est d'épaisseur supérieure à l'épaisseur du bossage 22, et de largeur inférieure à la largeur du bord 23.With reference specifically to the figure 2a it can be seen that the flange 30 is of a height, preferably slightly greater than the thickness of the card 2, the projection 33 is of greater thickness than the thickness of the boss 22, and of width less than the width of the edge 23.

En pratique, l'utilisateur fait coulisser dans un premier temps la partie 3 dans la partie 4, ce qui lui permet d'accéder à la carte 2, qu'il peut alors faire coulisser hors de la partie 3.In practice, the user initially slides part 3 in part 4, which allows him to access card 2, which he can then slide out of part 3.

Du fait des caractéristiques dimensionnelles de la partie 3, la carte 2, et plus particulièrement l'embossage 22 de celle-ci, n'est jamais en contact avec la partie 4, ce qui permet de le ménager.Because of the dimensional characteristics of the part 3, the card 2, and more particularly the embossing 22 thereof, is never in contact with the part 4, which allows to spare it.

De manière avantageuse, afin d'éviter que la carte 2 ne coulisse inopinément de la partie 32, il est prévu des moyens d'immobilisation, consistant par exemple en un ou plusieurs bossages disposés sur la face interne des rebords 30, sous les saillies, permettant de bloquer suffisamment, de manière réversible, la carte 2. Selon le mode de fabrication de l'étui, et la matière dont il est fait, ces moyens d'immobilisation peuvent venir de moulage ou bien consister en des pièces rapportées.Advantageously, in order to prevent the card 2 from sliding unexpectedly from the part 32, immobilization means are provided, consisting for example of one or more bosses arranged on the internal face of the flanges 30, under the projections, to sufficiently block, reversibly, the card 2. According to the method of manufacture of the case, and the material of which it is made, these immobilizing means may come from molding or consist of inserts.

On notera que de la même manière il est prévu des moyens empêchant le coulissement inopiné de la partie 3 par rapport à la partie 4.It should be noted that in the same manner there are provided means preventing the unexpected sliding of the part 3 with respect to the part 4.

Par ailleurs, le rebord 40 de la partie 4 est configuré en sorte de créer, au droit du logement 32, un logement 42 permettant de loger la seconde carte 2, qui présente les mêmes caractéristiques dimensionnelles que le logement 32, à savoir qu'il est d'une profondeur légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur de la carte 2, et qu'il est bordée de saillies 43 d'épaisseur supérieure à l'épaisseur de l'embossage 22.Furthermore, the rim 40 of the part 4 is configured so as to create, at the right of the housing 32, a housing 42 for housing the second card 2, which has the same dimensional characteristics as the housing 32, namely that it is of a depth slightly greater than the thickness of the card 2, and that it is lined with projections 43 of greater thickness than the thickness of the embossing 22.

On peut constater que les deux cartes 2, ne peuvent pas entrer en contact l'une avec l'autre, et qu'il n'y a ainsi pas de risque d'endommagement.It can be seen that the two cards 2, can not come into contact with each other, and that there is no risk of damage.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2b, l'ouverture permettant extraction de la carte 2 contenue dans la partie 4, est réalisée du côté de l'étui 1 opposé à celui dans lequel est réalisée l'ouverture permettant l'extraction de la carte 2 contenue dans la partie 3. Ainsi, lorsque l'on fait coulisser les parties 3 et 4 l'une sur l'autre, on rend simultanément accessibles les deux cartes 2.As can be seen on the figure 2b , the opening allowing extraction of the card 2 contained in the part 4, is made on the side of the case 1 opposite to that in which is made the opening allowing the extraction of the card 2 contained in the part 3. Thus when the parts 3 and 4 are slid over each other, the two cards 2 are simultaneously made accessible.

On notera que sur les figures, il n'est représenté que le cas où le coulissement d'une carte est réalisé selon le sens longitudinal de celle-ci, mais bien entendu il est possible de concevoir des étuis où le coulissement est réalisé dans l'autre sens.Note that in the figures, it is shown only the case where the sliding of a card is made in the longitudinal direction thereof, but of course it is possible to design cases where the sliding is achieved in the 'other way.

En référence maintenant à la figure 3a, on peut voir une variante dans laquelle les logements 32 et 42 sont décalés latéralement l'un par rapport à l'autre, en sorte que le guidage des cartes 2 dans chacun des logements 32 et 42 n'est pas nécessaire, puisque c'est la partie 4 qui immobilise la carte 2 contenue dans le logement 32 de la partie 3 et inversement.Referring now to the figure 3a , we can see a variant in which the housing 32 and 42 are laterally offset with respect to each other, so that the guide cards 2 in each of the housing 32 and 42 is not necessary, since it is the part 4 which immobilizes the card 2 contained in the housing 32 of the part 3 and vice versa.

En référence maintenant à la figure 3b, on peut voir que l'étui 1 comporte trois pièces, à savoir une partie médiane 5 et deux parties 3, telles que décrites précédemment. La partie médiane 5 se présente comme deux parties 4 assemblées dos à dos, c'est-à-dire qu'elle comporte sur chacune de ses faces, sur trois côtés un rebord 50, dont les deux segments opposés sont munis chacun, du côté intérieur, d'une gorge 51, avec laquelle est destiné à coopérer l'un des rails 31 de la partie 3.Referring now to the figure 3b it can be seen that the case 1 comprises three parts, namely a median part 5 and two parts 3, as described above. The median part 5 is presented as two parts 4 assembled back to back, that is to say that it has on each of its faces, on three sides a rim 50, the two opposite segments are each provided, the side interior, of a groove 51, with which is intended to cooperate one of the rails 31 of part 3.

Dans cette variante, les parties 3 peuvent coulisser, par rapport à la partie médiane 5, dans le même sens ou dans des sens opposés. On peut même imaginer que les parties 3 puissent coulisser dans deux sens différents, perpendiculaires.In this variant, the parts 3 can slide, relative to the middle part 5, in the same direction or in opposite directions. One can even imagine that the parts 3 can slide in two different directions, perpendicular.

On notera qu'il est possible de réaliser une assistance au coulissement. On peut ainsi constater sur cette figure 3b, la présence de ressorts R enfermés dans un logement 34 pratiqué dans le rebord 30, et permettant d'assister le coulissement, cette assistance pouvant être réalisée, selon les besoins à l'ouverture ou, mais de préférence, à la fermeture.Note that it is possible to perform sliding assistance. We can thus see on this figure 3b , the presence of springs R enclosed in a housing 34 practiced in the rim 30, and to assist the sliding, this assistance can be performed, as needed on opening or, but preferably, closing.

Dans cette version, la partie médiane 5 peut comporter un élément de butée faisant saillie de chacune de ses faces en regard d'une carte, d'une épaisseur telle qu'elle vient en appui contre cette carte 2, et s'étendant du côté opposé à l'ouverture et sur une certaine longueur, en sorte que lors du coulissement, chacun des éléments de butée glisse sur la carte pour venir se placer derrière celle-ci, et que lors de la fermeture, sous l'effet du ou des ressorts, il maintienne la carte extraite.In this version, the median part 5 may comprise an abutment element protruding from each of its faces facing a card, of a thickness such that it bears against this card 2, and extending from the side opposite the opening and over a certain length, so that during sliding, each of the abutment elements slide on the map to be placed behind it, and that during closure, under the effect of the springs, he keeps the card extracted.

On notera qu'il est également possible de réaliser cette configuration sur un étui ne comportant que deux pièces, dans ce cas, le ou les ressorts fonctionnent en rappel à la fermeture, tandis que les parties 3 et 4 comportent chacune une butée destinée à coopérer avec la carte contenue dans, respectivement le logement 42 et 32, en sorte que lors du coulissement ces butées glissent sur les cartes pour venir se placer derrière celles-ci, et que lors de la fermeture, sous l'effet du ou des ressorts, elles provoquent l'extraction desdites cartes.Note that it is also possible to perform this configuration on a case having only two parts, in this case, the spring or springs function in return to closure, while the parts 3 and 4 each comprise a stop intended to cooperate with the card contained in respectively the housing 42 and 32, so that when sliding these stops slide on the cards to be placed behind them, and that when closing, under the effect of or springs, they cause the extraction of said cards.

En référence maintenant à la figure 3c, on peut voir une variante permettant de stocker quatre cartes 2. Il s'agit en fait d'une version double de celle représentée à la figure 3b, où une partie médiane 5 comporte également deux logements 52.Referring now to the figure 3c , we can see a variant to store four cards 2. This is actually a double version of the one shown in figure 3b , where a median portion 5 also comprises two housings 52.

En référence maintenant à la figure 3d, on peut voir des variantes concernant le système de coulissement de la partie 3 sur la partie 4. Ainsi, la partie 3 comporte, en regard de la partie 4, des lumières longitudinales 35 parallèles au sens du coulissement, dans chacune desquelles est engagé un pion 43 solidaire de la partie 4. Dans cette variante les pions 43 sont solidarisés à la partie 4 après mise en place de la partie 3, en passant par les lumières 36.Referring now to the figure 3d Variations on the sliding system of the part 3 on the part 4 can be seen. Thus, the part 3 comprises, opposite the part 4, longitudinal slots 35 parallel in the direction of the sliding, in each of which is engaged a pion 43 integral with the part 4. In this variant the pins 43 are secured to the part 4 after introduction of the part 3, passing through the slots 36.

La figure 3e nous montre dans une variante du mode de réalisation de la figure 3b, que le système de coulissement de la partie 3 sur la partie 4, est réalisé au travers également de pions 53, solidaires de fabrication de la partie médiane 5, engagé à force dans des lumières longitudinales 35 parallèles au sens du coulissement.The figure 3e shows us in a variant of the embodiment of the figure 3b , that the sliding system of the part 3 on the part 4, is made also through pins 53, integral manufacturing of the middle part 5, forcibly engaged in longitudinal slots 35 parallel to the direction of sliding.

En référence à la figure 3f, on peut voir une autre variante de construction, où les parties 3 comportent en périphérie, latéralement des nervures longitudinales 55, qui font saillie pour s'emboîter dans des lumières ou gorges 56 de la partie 5, et dans lesquelles elles peuvent se déplacer de manière limiter lors du coulissement, chaque nervure 55 comportant une ouverture oblongue 57 dans laquelle est engagé un axe ou analogue, de préférence une vis V, qui traverse transversalement la gorge 56 par des trous 58.With reference to the figure 3f another construction variant can be seen, in which the parts 3 comprise at the periphery, laterally, longitudinal ribs 55, which protrude to fit into slots or grooves 56 of the part 5, and in which they can move from limiting manner during sliding, each rib 55 having an oblong opening 57 in which is engaged an axis or the like, preferably a screw V, which transversely passes through the groove 56 through holes 58.

On notera que de manière avantageuse, les extrémités des gorges 56 peuvent être garnies de butées, non représentées, dans le but d'amortir les déplacements de limiter les bruits de fonctionnement.Note that advantageously, the ends of the grooves 56 may be provided with abutments, not shown, for the purpose of damping the movements to limit the operating noise.

En référence maintenant à la figure 4, on peut voir un mode de réalisation particulier de l'étui 1 selon l'invention.Referring now to the figure 4 , we can see a particular embodiment of the case 1 according to the invention.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, où l'assemblage est analogue à celui de la figure 3e, c'est-à-dire deux parties 3 assemblées à une partie médiane 5, le rebord 30 de chacune des parties 3 ne s'étend que sur deux côtés opposés, le troisième, qui constitue le fond du logement 32 est remplacé par un levier 6 monté pivotant sur un plot 54 solidaire de la partie médiane 5 et engagé dans un trou 60 de forme oblongue pratiqué dans le levier 6 à une extrémité 61 de celui-ci. Le levier 6 comporte, à proximité du trou 60, un second trou 62 dans lequel prend place un plot 37, qui fait saillie du côté intérieur de la partie 3.In this embodiment, where the assembly is similar to that of the figure 3e , that is to say two parts 3 assembled at a median portion 5, the flange 30 of each of the parts 3 extends only on two opposite sides, the third, which constitutes the bottom of the housing 32 is replaced by a lever 6 pivotally mounted on a stud 54 secured to the middle part 5 and engaged in a hole 60 of oblong shape formed in the lever 6 at one end 61 thereof. The lever 6 comprises, near the hole 60, a second hole 62 in which takes place a stud 37, which protrudes from the inner side of the part 3.

On comprendra que le déplacement en coulissement de la partie 3 sur la partie médiane 5, provoque le pivotement du levier 6, dont l'extrémité libre 63 entraîne la carte 2, non représentée, hors de l'étui 1, la forme oblongue du trou 60 permettant de compenser le déplacement du plot 37 non concentriquement à l'axe du plot 54.It will be understood that the slidable movement of the portion 3 on the median portion 5 causes the lever 6 to pivot, the free end 63 of which causes the card 2, not shown, out of the case 1, the oblong shape of the hole 60 for compensating the displacement of the stud 37 non-concentrically to the axis of the stud 54.

L'amplitude du déplacement de la carte 2 est fonction de l'amplitude de déplacement de l'extrémité libre 63 du levier 6, lequel déplacement est fonction de l'amplitude de déplacement de la partie 4 par rapport à la partie 3 et de la distance qui sépare les deux trous 60 et 62.The amplitude of the displacement of the card 2 is a function of the displacement amplitude of the free end 63 of the lever 6, which displacement is a function of the displacement amplitude of the part 4 with respect to part 3 and the distance separating the two holes 60 and 62.

Du fait de la démultiplication obtenue, une faible amplitude de déplacement de la partie 4 par rapport à la partie 3 suffit à faire sortir suffisamment la carte 2.Because of the reduction obtained, a small amplitude of displacement of the part 4 with respect to the part 3 is enough to sufficiently get out the card 2.

La présence des ressorts R permet, après extraction de la carte 2, un retour en position initiale des parties 3 et 5.The presence of the springs R allows, after extraction of the card 2, a return to the initial position of the parts 3 and 5.

On notera également que le cas d'une telle variante il est possible que les deux parties 4 coulissent dans des directions perpendiculaires.Note also that the case of such a variant it is possible that the two parts 4 slide in perpendicular directions.

En référence maintenant à la figure 5, non peut voir une variante où l'étui 1 permet le stockage de deux cartes 2, avec un système d'extraction des cartes 2, tout en étant composé que de deux parties 3 et 4.Referring now to the figure 5 , no can see a variant where the case 1 allows the storage of two cards 2, with a card extraction system 2, while being composed of two parts 3 and 4.

Les parties 3 et 4, qui sont montées coulissantes l'une sur l'autre, et rappelées au moyen de ressorts non représentés, comprennent chacune un logement 32 et 42, ce dernier non visible sur la figure, un levier 6 muni à une extrémité d'un pivot 64 et à proximité de celui-ci d'un trou 65.The parts 3 and 4, which are mounted sliding on one another, and recalled by means of not shown springs, each comprise a housing 32 and 42, the latter not visible in the figure, a lever 6 provided at one end of a pivot 64 and close thereto of a hole 65.

Le levier 6 destiné à l'extraction de la carte contenue dans le logement 32 de la partie 3, est monté, au travers du trou 65, sur un plot 38 saillant de la partie 3, tandis que son pivot 64 est introduit dans un trou, non visible pratiqué dans le rebord 40 de la partie 4.The lever 6 for extracting the card contained in the housing 32 of the part 3, is mounted, through the hole 65, on a stud 38 projecting from the part 3, while its pivot 64 is inserted into a hole , not visible practiced in the rim 40 of part 4.

De même, le levier 6 destiné à l'extraction de la carte contenue dans le logement 42 de la partie 4, est monté, au travers du trou 65, sur un plot, non visible, saillant de la partie 4, tandis que son pivot 64 est introduit dans un trou 39 pratiqué dans le rebord 30 de la partie 3.Similarly, the lever 6 for extracting the card contained in the housing 42 of the part 4, is mounted, through the hole 65, on a non-visible stud protruding from the part 4, while its pivot 64 is introduced into a hole 39 formed in the rim 30 of part 3.

Les leviers 6 sont bien entendu d'une épaisseur limitée à celle d'une carte, et ne sont mobiles que dans l'espace qu'occupe la carte à laquelle ils sont associés dans le logement 32 ou 42.The levers 6 are of course of a thickness limited to that of a card, and are movable only in the space occupied by the card with which they are associated in the housing 32 or 42.

Lors du coulissement des parties 3 et 4 l'une par rapport à l'autre, la partie 4 entraîne, au travers de son plot, non visible, engagé dans le trou 65 du levier 6, ce dernier en pivotement sur la partie 3 au travers du pivot 64 engagé dans le trou 39, avec pour conséquence l'extraction de la carte contenue dans le logement 42, non visible.When sliding portions 3 and 4 relative to each other, the part 4 drives, through its stud, not visible, engaged in the hole 65 of the lever 6, the latter in pivoting on the part 3 through the pivot 64 engaged in the hole 39, resulting in the extraction of the card contained in the housing 42, not visible.

Simultanément, la partie 3 entraîne, au travers de son plot 38, engagé dans le trou 65 du second levier 6, ce dernier en pivotement sur la partie 4 au travers du pivot 64 engagé dans le trou, non visible, du rebord 40, avec pour conséquence l'extraction de la carte contenue dans le logement 32.Simultaneously, the part 3 drives, through its stud 38, engaged in the hole 65 of the second lever 6, the latter pivoting on the part 4 through the pivot 64 engaged in the not visible hole, the flange 40, with as a consequence the extraction of the card contained in the housing 32.

Comme pour le mode de réalisation de la figure 4, la distance séparant le pivot 64 du trou 65, détermine le niveau de démultiplication de l'extraction des cartes.As for the embodiment of the figure 4 , the distance separating the pivot 64 from the hole 65, determines the level of reduction of the extraction of the cards.

En référence maintenant à la figure 6, on peut voir une variante permettant de stocker jusqu'à 4 cartes. Chacune des parties 3 et 4 comporte un logement double, permettant à deux cartes de coulisser indépendamment l'une de l'autre et parallèlement l'une par rapport à l'autre au travers de deux saillies 33 et 43, non visible, tandis que les leviers 6 sont configurés en sorte qu'ils comportent une partie proximale 66 d'une épaisseur correspondant à celle du logement double, et une partie distale 67 d'une épaisseur réduite de moitié, ce qui crée à la jonction des deux parties proximale 66 et distale 67, un épaulement 68.Referring now to the figure 6 , we can see a variant to store up to 4 cards. Each of the parts 3 and 4 comprises a double housing, allowing two cards to slide independently of one another and parallel to each other through two protrusions 33 and 43, which are not visible, while the levers 6 are configured so that they have a proximal portion 66 of a thickness corresponding to that of the double housing, and a distal portion 67 of a thickness reduced by half, which creates at the junction of the two proximal portions 66 and distal 67, a shoulder 68.

On comprendra que lors du coulissement des parties 3 et 4 l'une par rapport à l'autre, chacun des leviers 6 entraîne deux cartes, l'une par l'intermédiaire de la partie distale 67, l'autre au travers de l'épaulement 68, en sorte que les cartes sont extraites en étant décalées.It will be understood that during the sliding of the parts 3 and 4 relative to each other, each of the levers 6 drives two cards, one through the distal portion 67, the other through the shoulder 68, so that the cards are extracted by being shifted.

De manière générale, quel que soit le mode de réalisation considéré, il est possible d'indexer les différentes positions de la partie 3 par rapport à la partie 4, au travers par exemple d'aimants, disposés sur les deux parties 3 et 4, ou 5 en des emplacements et selon des orientations favorisant l'action souhaitée.In general, whatever the embodiment considered, it is possible to index the different positions of the part 3 with respect to the part 4, for example through magnets, arranged on the two parts 3 and 4, or at locations and orientations that favor the desired action.

Il est ainsi possible de prévoir que les aimants s'attirent en des positions extrêmes des parties 3 et 4 ou 5 l'une par rapport à l'autre, en sorte de marquer ces positions, et se repoussent dans des positions intermédiaires pour favoriser le coulissement.It is thus possible to provide that the magnets attract in extreme positions parts 3 and 4 or 5 with respect to each other, so as to mark these positions, and repel in intermediate positions to promote sliding.

Egalement de manière générale, il est possible de prévoir un clapet de fermeture de l'étui, monté basculant et/ou coulissant, susceptible de s'escamoter lors du coulissement en ouverture des parties 3 et 4 l'une par rapport à l'autre.Also in general, it is possible to provide a closure valve of the holster, mounted tilting and / or sliding, may retract during sliding in opening parts 3 and 4 relative to each other .

Par ailleurs, on notera qu'il est possible que les deux parties 3 et 4 soient de conceptions identiques, mais asymétriques, c'est-à-dire comporter à la fois des éléments mâles et femelles d'assemblage, en sorte de pouvoir être assemblées l'une à l'autre après retournement de l'une.Moreover, it will be noted that it is possible for the two parts 3 and 4 to be identical in design, but asymmetrical, that is to say to have both male and female elements of assembly, so that it can be assembled to each other after flipping one.

L'étui de protection selon l'invention permet de protéger physiquement la ou les cartes qu'il contient, mais également, selon le mode de réalisation, de la lecture à distance des informations contenues.The protective case according to the invention physically protects the card or cards it contains, but also, depending on the embodiment, the remote reading of the information contained.

En effet, l'utilisation des cartes de crédit sans contact est en développement croissant, et il s'accompagne d'un accroissement des risques de fraude, comme la lecture à distance des informations bancaires du porteur de la carte.Indeed, the use of contactless credit cards is growing, and it is accompanied by an increased risk of fraud, such as remote reading of the cardholder's bank information.

De manière avantageuse, l'étui peut être réalisé tout ou partie en un matériau susceptible de constituer une barrière électromagnétique apte à empêcher le passage des ondes.Advantageously, the case may be made in whole or in part of a material capable of forming an electromagnetic barrier capable of preventing the passage of waves.

Les parois extérieures peuvent ainsi être réalisées en métal, ou recouvertes de métal, et de préférence des moyens de contact permettent de relier lesdites parties métalliques pour former une cage.The outer walls can thus be made of metal, or covered with metal, and preferably contact means are used to connect said metal parts to form a cage.

On notera que de manière avantageuse, les moyens de contact précités sont prévus pour être actifs lorsque l'étui est fermé, et inactifs lorsque l'étui est ouvert, en sorte de permettre l'utilisation de la fonction sans contact de la carte sans avoir à la sortie de l'étui, uniquement en ouvrant l'étui.Note that advantageously, the abovementioned contact means are intended to be active when the case is closed, and inactive when the case is open, so as to allow the use of the contactless function of the card without having at the exit of the case, only by opening the holster.

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  1. Protective case for at least two credit cards (2) or similar, in the shape of a flat envelope, comprising two parallel walls between which one or a plurality of spaces are formed, intended to accommodate the cards (2) to be protected, and provided at one end with an opening allowing the insertion or extraction of a card, characterised in that it comprises at least two parts (3, 4, 5) each comprising one of said two parallel walls, and in that one of said at least two parts 3, 4, 5) is slidably mounted on the other, and in that each of said at least two parts 3, 4, 5) is shaped to accommodate and hold a card (2), and to this end comprises a housing (32, 42, 52) into which a card (2) can slide, said housing (32, 42, 52) comprising on the one hand a reversible means for holding said card (2), in order to secure same, and on the other hand having an opening by which said card (2) can be extracted by sliding, after sliding the part (3, 4, 5) containing said card (2).
  2. Protective case according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least two parts (3, 4, 5) are shaped to accommodate and hold one of the cards (2) so that it cannot come into contact with the other part (3, 4, 5) or another card (2), and to this end each of said at least two parts (3, 4, 5) comprises, on the side opposite the other part (3, 4, 5), a housing (32, 42, 52) which has on the one hand the transverse dimensions allowing a card (2) to be accommodated with a certain tolerance, and on the other hand on the two edges perpendicular to that situated on the side of said end with an opening, projections (33, 43) able to cover the edges (23) of said card (2) so as to hold said card (2) and enable it to slide, and which are of a thickness substantially greater than that of the raised elements (22) formed by embossing on the said card (2), and also, a reversible means for holding said card (2), enabling same to be secured in said housing (32, 42, 52).
  3. Protective case according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that it comprises three parts (3, 4, 5), namely a middle part (5) over which can slide each of the two other parts (3) which are each shaped to hold one card (3).
  4. Protective case according to claim 3, characterised in that the middle part (5) comprises a housing (52) on each of its sides, each to be able to hold a card (2).
  5. Protective case according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sliding of one part (3, 4, 5) in relation to another is achieved by means of a sliding connection, one of the parts comprising two rails (31) or similar, each engaged in one of two grooves (41, 51) in the other part.
  6. Protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the sliding of one part (3, 4) in relation to another is achieved by means of a sliding connection, one of the parts comprising two grooves (41), each arranged opposite one of two grooves (36) in the other part, whilst intermediate connecting parts, such as balls (B) or rollers (A), are engaged between the said two parts (3, 4)), in two grooves (36, 41) opposite.
  7. Protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that, for the purpose of the sliding of one part (3) over the other (4; 5), one of the two parts has at the sides ridges (55) intended to be slotted, with the possibility of longitudinal sliding, into grooves (56) in the other part (4; 5), each of said grooves (56) being crossed transversally by a pin or similar (V), able to be engaged in a longitudinal oblong opening (57) in the ridge (55).
  8. Protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that it comprises means for indexing the different positions of one part (3, 4, 5) in relation to another.
  9. Protective case according to claim 8, characterised in that the indexing means consist in magnetic devices.
  10. Protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that it comprises means (R) for assisting the sliding of one part (3, 4, 5) in relation to another part.
  11. Protective case according to claim 10, characterised in that the assistance means consist in springs (R) arranged to facilitate the sliding either in the direction of opening, combined with reversible means of blocking in the closed position, or in the direction of closing.
  12. Protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that it comprises mobile means (6) of ejecting the card (2), whose mobility is interlocked with the sliding of one part (3, 4, 5) in relation to another.
  13. Protective case according to claim 12, characterised in that the housing (32, 42, 52) of a card (2) comprises on the side opposite to that dedicated to extraction, a lever (6) against which said card (2) rests, pivotably mounted on the part (3, 4, 5) comprising said housing (32, 42, 52), and able to be pivotably driven by another part (3, 4, 5) during sliding.
  14. Protective case according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the two parallel walls (3, 4) between which a space is formed intended to accommodate the card (2) to be protected, are lined with and/or made of a material forming on each of said walls (3, 4) a barrier able to prevent the passage of waves.
  15. Protective case according to claim 14, characterised in that it comprises contact means liable to be rendered inactive, enabling the two barriers to be connected.
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