FR2695810A1 - Perfected case. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an improved case. This case for objects, valuables in particular, of the type consisting of a boot comprising a body (3) and a cover (5), in which the object (1) is housed, is characterized in that it comprises a mobile element (11) integral with the boot, to which the object is connected by at least one of its parts, said mobile element being able to move or to be moved when the cover is opened in order to remove the object from its housing, at least partially, in an open and visible position, conducive to its development or exposure.

Description

ECRIN PERFECTIONNE

  The invention relates to an improved case for valuable objects, such as jewelry, watches, pens, etc. and in particular a box for highlighting these objects. The usual cases used for the transport and presentation of valuables as mentioned above, generally consist of a box comprising a body and a lid, the inside of the lid being provided with a foam mattress coated with a fabric or decorative material, the body of the box having a part designed to receive the object, also coated with a fabric or decorative material, and an immobilizer

  of the object in the case (for example an elastic clip).

  The disadvantage of this type of case is that when it is placed on display in a showcase, the object contained in the box is presented flat on the body, which does not promote a development attracting the eye Various solutions have been made to this problem Thus, it is possible that the piece intended to receive the object in the box has an inclined housing Unfortunately the possibilities of inclination are limited and not very advantageous, because they lead to

  make large boxes.

  The box can also be presented inclined but this requires to have shims under the box or to have inclined displays, with the risk of seeing the box slip. The object can still be removed from the box and displayed on a display This solution, if it makes it possible to promote the presentation of the object creates difficulties for the sellers because at the time of a sale they must seek in their deposit which is the box corresponding to the object which was exposed, which leads frequently to put the object in a box which is not

the original one.

  The object of the invention is to provide a device that both ensures a satisfactory maintenance of the object during transport and during the exhibition, while promoting a presentation highlighting the object. It is indeed proposed according to the invention a box for objects, valuables in particular, of the type consisting of a boot comprising a body and a lid, in which the object is housed, characterized in that it comprises an element movable solidary of the box, to which the object is connected by at least one of its parts, said movable element being able to move or to be moved to the opening of the cover to remove the object from its housing, at least partially, in a clear and apparent position, conducive to its development or exposure. Depending on the shape of the object, the movable element may be a tongue or a movable arm to which the object is attached, a support piece or a movable support plane of the object etc, moved to the opening of the lid and suitable to take out or incline the object out of its dwelling,

favorable exposure to the eye.

  This movable element can be moved in translation and / or rotation at the opening of the lid to a locked adjustable position o the object is presented favorably out of its housing, being mounted for this purpose, sliding, hinged or according to a fold integrally with the body of the box or the lid It can be moved automatically to the opening by a return means (connecting fold or articulation spring or manually and held at this position by a conventional stop mechanism in position It can also be secured to an internal support positioned in the body of the box and removable, adapted to

a family of objects.

  Embodiments of the invention are hereinafter described with the aid of the accompanying drawings, in which: FIGS. 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d show a box according to the invention housing a tie clip, respectively according to a view face in the open position, in a section in the closed position, in a section along the line BB of Figure lb, and in a section AA in the open position of Figure lc; Figures 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d are views similar to the previous of another box according to the invention housing a bracelet; FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d represent, in the same way as previously, a box according to the invention adapted to house a medal; Figures 4a, 4b and 5a, 5b show two cases according to the invention comprising an interchangeable removable support, respectively out of the box and applied to the inside of the box; and Figures 6a, 6b and 6c show an automatic tilting system of the support element of the object

when opening the lid.

  The embodiment shown in Figures la-ld applies to an object having a part or part that can perform a clamping function, for example a tie clip 1 The box consists of a body 3, a quilted cover 5 hinged to the body by a hinge 7, a support part 9 of the object positioned inside the box and a movable element in the form of a tongue 11 secured to the support piece and to which the

  tie clip is attached by its end forming clamp.

  The movable element is a rectangular tongue slidably mounted on the inner support piece and connected to the lid by its upper end. This tongue is inclined substantially towards the hinge. Its lower part is located under the support piece and slides in a slot 13 formed in the central part of the horizontal wall of the support piece This slot has a length slightly greater than the width of the tongue The length of the tongue is such that at the full opening of the lid (in hinge stop) it protrudes under the wall horizontal of the support piece The object is fixed on the tongue by pinching at the opening of the lid in its most advantageous position At closing, the object returns to the support In opening, the tongue is pulled partially from the lid allowing lift and release the gripper part of the object in its advantageous position, as initially positioned, the thee

  the clamp still resting on the support.

  The second embodiment is more particularly adapted to objects having no part that can perform a clamping function but having openings free of material (for example a bracelet 15) The same references as before are taken for similar parts L ' box is constituted (2) of a housing body 3, a padded cover 5, articulated to the body by a hinge 7 and a movable flat member 17 supporting the object The latter is attached to the element 17 by means of a clamp 19 tightened on a part of the bracelet at a level close to the lid hinge The movable element is articulated by its front portion 21 to the body of the box, bearing on its rear part, on the side cover hinge, on a stop 23 secured to the body It is provided with a support arm 25 articulated in its middle part, this arm resting on the bottom of the body at the closure and allowing the locking of the mo rotation of the movable element at the opening of the lid by pressing on a stopper 27 at the bottom of the housing (FIGS. 2a and 2d). This arm is connected to a wire 29 and to a small gripping handle 31 to raise up its lower end to release it from the stop and

  allow the return to close the case.

  Thus, the object (the bracelet) being arranged flat on the movable element, fixed thereto by its clamp, it is sufficient to present the object to raise the lid, then the movable element, to a inclined position where he is

  immobilized by its arm 25 engaged with the stopper.

  In this inclined position the bracelet appears entirely, being well highlighted in the eyes To close the case, just pull on the wire 29 to unlock the support arm, then close the lid Naturally, the angle of tilt may vary depending on the support arm. The third embodiment in FIGS. 3 relates to objects the shape of which does not lend themselves to pinch immobilization (for example a medal 33). The box consists of a casing body 3, a quilted cover 5 hinged to body, an inner support piece 35 implanted in the body and a movable plane element 37 support of the object positioned in a

  indentation of the support part at the closure.

  The object is held jointly with the movable element

  between two opposite curved legs front and rear 39.

  The movable element is engaged by its front part in a complementary slot 41 of the support piece Being inclined downwards by the shape of the footprint of the support piece, it comes naturally in this slot, being stopped by the curved front leg It further comprises a support flap 43 in an inclined position fixed on its rear wall and articulated thereto (for example according to a

basic fold).

  When placed in the box, the object is positioned on the movable element between its retaining tabs 39 For the presentation, simply lift the lid, manually tilt the movable element by bringing the flap 43 to the vertical, its base coming to apply on the support piece The object is then presented inclined oriented by its face

  decorative in the eyes of people.

  The closing maneuver is performed inversely by folding the flap horizontally, the moving element returning to the support piece.

close the lid.

  Note that the front retaining tab can be eliminated if in the inclined opening position, the object is sufficiently held on the edge

  corresponding to the footprint of the support piece.

  Optionally, the movable element may comprise lateral notches in cooperation with the slot and ensuring its immobilization relative to the support piece These notches nevertheless allow the displacement relative to the support by elasticity. Other embodiments can be imagined within the framework of the principle of the invention Thus, besides the fact that the presentation of the object is improved, an additional advantage can be offered (FIGS. 4 and 5) if the support piece internal 45 of the object, which is secured to the movable element and immobilization 47 of the object, is removably mounted in the body 3 of the casing of the case In this case, for a family of similar objects, but of slightly different dimensions, only the movable elements and immobilization of the object may vary depending on the object (its slight variations in conformation), while the body 3 and the lid 5 of the box will be identical for the family of objects considered The example of

  This invention relates to cases for stylographs 49.

  The object can be removed from the box, exposed on its support, and after exposure in the case of a sale, it will be easy for the seller to find the case since it

  is the same for this family of objects.

  Figures 6a, 6b and 6c illustrate a possibility of automatic presentation of the object at the opening of the lid 5 of the box The object is received on a movable plane element 51 articulated at the front to the body 3 of casing and resting at the rear, closing the lid on a horizontally elongated finger 53 This finger disposed under the support plane 51 and integral with the lid, on the side close to its articulation, causes the opening of the lid to rotate the movable element 51 The inclination of the plane is determined by the locked opening angle of the lid, but a simple solution can be obtained by giving the end of the finger an enlarged conformation allowing the support of the mobile support plane to be balance position.

Claims (8)

  1 box for objects, objects of value in particular, of the type consisting of a boot comprising a body (3) and a cover (5), in which the object is housed, characterized in that it comprises a movable element (11 , 17,37,47,51) integral with the box, to which the object is connected by at least one of its parts, said movable element being able to move or to be moved when the lid is opened in order to exit the object of its accommodation, at least partially, in an open and apparent position, conducive to its in value or exposure.   2 box according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member is a tongue (11,51) or a movable arm adapted to exit at least partially or incline   the object out of its housing, at the opening.   3 box according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member is a support piece or support plane of the object (17,37,51) adapted to enter the body (3) of the box on closing and to come out at least partially   or tilt the object out of its housing at the opening.   Box according to one of the preceding claims,   characterized in that the connection of the object to the movable member (11,17,37,47,51) consists of a conventional attachment by means of clamps (19), stoppers, bent legs (39) or by the object itself, if it includes a means of socket (tie clip (1)).   Box according to one of the preceding claims,   characterized in that the movable member (11,17,37,47,51) is moved in translation and / or rotation at the opening of the lid to an adjustable locked position o the object is presented in a favorable manner out of its housing, being mounted for this purpose, for example sliding, articulated or in a fold integrally with the body of the box or lid.   Box according to one of the preceding claims,   characterized in that the movable element (11,17,37,47,51) is moved automatically at the opening of the cover by a return means (connecting fold, articulation spring) or a means integral with the cover ( finger (53) under the movable element (51)), or manually and held at this position by a conventional stop mechanism in position   (abutment, stop brake, support flap (43).   Box according to one of the preceding claims,   characterized in that the movable element (47) is integrally mounted to a removable internal support (45), for example adapted to a family of objects, the movable element being able to vary for the same support according to the light   conformational variations of the object.   8 box according to claim 2, characterized in that it consists of a body (3) in the form of housing which is articulated an upper cover (5), the movable element consisting of a tongue (11) slidably mounted on an internal support piece or housing (9) of the object, for example in a slot (13) formed in the support piece, this tongue being connected to the lid by its upper end, and adapted to be pinched by the object itself itself (tie clip, stylograph cap clip), coming to the opening in an inclined position where the object is lifted at least partially and bringing the object back onto its support or housing at closure.  9 box according to claim 3, characterized in that the movable member is a support member (17,37) articulated to the body of the housing (3) having a support arm or support flap (43) hinged, this arm or flap resting, at the opening, on the bottom of the casing by a conventional adequate stop hook, or on a   intermediate support (35) positioned in the housing.   Box according to claim 3, characterized in that the movable element is a support plane (37) of the object positioned in a hollow recess of a support member (35) to the closure, secured thereto by means of a slot (41) in which it is engaged, and possibly lateral notches by which it is held in position, being hinged relative to this slot to come in an inclined position to the opening resting on a flap (43) or arm or cover finger adequate retention in position.