IES84105Y1 - Apparatus for holding a disc shaped article - Google Patents
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Abstract
ABSTRACT A gable end profile (1) for a glazed roof assembly comprises an elongate member having a substantially L shaped cross—section defined by an alignment portion (2) and a support portion (4). The alignment portion comprised one or more markings (6, 8) to facilitate alignment, in use, of an external surface (5) of the support portion with an external surface (21) of a glazing panel.
Description
An apparatus for holding a disc—shaped article
INTRODUCTION
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus for holding a disc—shaped object such as a
CD or DVD.
PrioLArt Discussion
US6237763 and US624l089 describe cases for holding discs. In the case of US624l089
there is a retainer for a disc—shaped article in which there are eight resilient members with
an overhang for retaining an article.
In general, many known CD or DVD cases present problems to the user from the point of
view of handling and identification. in particular in the event that the user is managing a
large number of cases. There is also a need to provide for more convenient insertion of a
disc into a case and removal from the case.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention there is provided an apparatus for holding a disc—shaped
article, the apparatus comprising a housing, a drawer having a seat and a retainer for a
disc—shaped article, the drawer being movable through a front opening in the housing
between a rearward closed position within the housing and a forward open position
protruding from the housing exposing the article seat, wherein the drawer further
comprises a handle having a finger grip projecting forwardly.
In one embodiment, the housing comprises top and bottom walls, and the handle extends
the full depth of the housing between said walls.
In one embodiment, the housing comprises side walls and the handle extends the width of
the housing between the side walls.
In one embodiment, the handle comprises a cover covering the housing opening, and the
finger grip extends forwardly from said cover.
In one embodiment. the handle cover comprises an exposed from display surface for
supporting information for display.
In one embodiment, the finger grip extends forwardly from a top edge of the handle
cover.
In one embodiment, the finger grip comprises a planar web of material.
In one embodiment, the finger grip extends across the full width ofthe housing opening.
In one embodiment, the finger grip is substantially parallel to the housing top surface.
In one embodiment, the finger grip comprises a lip extending from a forward extremity of
the finger grip.
In another embodiment, the ledge extends downwardly from a forward extremity of the
finger grip.
In one embodiment, the housing comprises a front edge, and wherein the front edge abuts
against the handle cover when the drawer is in the closed state.
In one embodiment, the handle is integrally formed with the drawer.
In one embodiment, the handle and the housing have formations for snap-fitting retention
ofthe drawer in the closed position.
In one embodiment, the retainer comprises a plurality of resilient tabs mounted on the
seat. each tab being resilient to exert a radial force against the edge of a central aperture
of an article, and a guide for guiding movement of an article into and out of engagement
with the tabs.
In one embodiment. the guide comprises upstanding walls projecting from the seat, said
walls having two diametrically opposed surfaces and being located with respect to the
tabs to guide an article so that it is centered with the article’s central aperture edge being
in sliding contact with said surfaces.
In one embodiment, the guide comprises two pairs ofwalls having opposed surfaces.
In one embodiment, the guide walls are interconnected in a cross—shaped configuration in
plan.
In one embodiment, the guide wall surfaces extend at an obtuse angle to the surrounding
seat surface.
In one embodiment, the tab surfaces extend at an acute angle to the surrounding seat
surface.
In one embodiment, the tab surfaces extend at an angle of 86° to 89° to the surrounding
seat surface.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Brief Description of the Drawings
The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of some
embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying
drawings in which:-
Fig. l is a perspective view from above of an apparatus, namely a CD case ofthe
invention;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a drawer ofthe case partially pulled out;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the apparatus with a housing top cover
opened;
Fig. 4 is an underneath perspective;
Figs. 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c) are cross—sectional side views through a mid point ofthe
handle;
Fig. 6 is a side perspective view ofthe case;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view from above of a retainer of the case;
Fig. 8 is a plan view ofthe retainer;
Fig. 9 is a sectional view along the lines X—X of Fig. 8; and
Fig. 10 is a sectional view along the lines Y-Y of Fig. 8.
Description of the Embodiments
Referring to Figs. 1 to 6, an apparatus 1 for holding a disc-shaped article comprises a
housing 2 and a drawer 3 having a seat 4 for holding a disc ( a CD) retained by a retainer
. The drawer 3 comprises a handle 10 having a finger grip extending forwardly.
The handle 10 comprises a cover wall 1 l covering a front opening in the housing 2. A
ledge 12 extends forwardly, and together with the cover wall ll, has substantially an
inverted l,—form. A lower edge portion 14 of the cover wall I 1 depends downwardly from
the drawer.
The ledge 12 extends forwardly from the top of the cover wall ll and comprises a
downwardly-depending lip 13 which assists finger gripping for a user. The ledge 12
extends substantially parallel to the top surface ofthe housing 2.
The cover wall 11 is inclined relative to vertical at an angle of between 85° and 89°, in the
embodiment 87°. The front of the cover wall 1 1 provides a display surface 15 ofa large
area suitable for displaying extensive information such as information indicating the disc
being contained.
The housing 2 comprises a top 21, a bottom 23, a front edge 22, a back wall 26. and side
walls 24 and 25. The side walls and top and bottom of the housing define the front
opening. The drawer 3 is received in the housing and they interconnect or interlock in
the closed state. The drawer 3 is movable relative to the housing 2 between a closed state,
as shown in Fig. l, a partially open state as shown in Fig. 2, and a fully open state (not
shown). When the drawer extends out fully there is access to the article therein. As
shown in Fig. 3, the top 2l and bottom 23 ofthe cover are connected by means ofa hinge
27.0pening ofthe housing by rotation ofthe top 21 about the hinge 27 is facilitated by
finger-grip ridges 35, shown most clearly in Fig. 1 and 6.
The handle 10 extends the length and depth of the housing front opening. The handle l0
thus extends over the front opening when the apparatus is in the closed state.
As shown in Figs. 1, 4, 5(c) and 6, in the closed state the front edge 22 of the housing 2
rests against the back of the handle 10. The front edge 22 abuts the housing wall 11 near
the ledge 12 and at the lower edge portion 14. The front edges ofthe side walls 24 and 25
ofthe housing are inclined at the same angle as the wall ll ofthe handle.
As shown in Figs. 5(a) to 5(e) the drawer 3 has a projection 30 which causes a snap-
fitting projection 31 of the housing to spring downwardly as the drawer is pushed in.
When fully “home” there is a snap—fitting lock.
In the embodiments illustrated, the handle 10 has a substantially inverted l.-form with the
ledge extending from near the top of the apparatus. However, it will be appreciated that
the handle may have another suitable form, for example an L-form, with the ledge
extending from near the bottom ofthe apparatus.
Referring to Figs. 7 to 10 the retainer 19 is shown in more detail.
The retainer 19 comprises four resilient tabs 40 arranged at 90° mutual separation, and
facing radially centrally. A cross-shaped guide 4] separates the four tabs 40. Because the
guide 41 is integral with the drawer 3 it has very little flexibility, and for practical
purposes may be regarded as rigid. The guide 41 comprises four upstanding walls 42 and
a horizontal cross-shaped (in plan) wall 43 interconnecting the upstanding walls 42. The
retainer 19 is on a raised central part 50 of the seat 4 ofthe drawer 3.
Referring to Figs. 9 and 10, each tab 40 has an upstanding wall 55, the outer surface of
which extends up at an acute angle in the range of 87° to 89° to the surrounding seat 4
surface. Because the tabs 40 are cantilevered from the seat 4 they have some flexibility.
Thus, the upstanding walls 55, without need for an overhang lip, grip and retain the disc
with two mutually opposed pairs of gripping forces arising from the very slight upward-
and—outward direction and their resilience. This is achieved without an overhang lip.
Movement ofa disc onto the retainer 19 is assisted by virtue of the guide 41. As shown in
Fig. 10 the upstanding walls 42 of the guide 41 are at an obtuse angle of c. 91°-92" to the
surrounding seat 4 surface (are directed upwardly and inwardly in an overall tapered
configuration). The diameter across the guide 41 is a tolerance fit for the central aperture
of the disc and the slight inwardly and upwardly directed slope allows the guide 41 to
guide the disc so that it is centred on the seat’s 4 centre with a uniform force exerted by
each ofthe four tabs 40. There is particularly good uniformity because the guide 41 is
interleaved in a uniform manner with the resilient tabs 40.
It will be appreciated that the invention provides an apparatus for holding a disc shaped
article which provides improved display, and improved ease of access. and improved and
ease of handling. The handle 10 provides a finger-sized ledge which can be easily
gripped by a user. The provision ofa display area on the handle facilitates improved ease
of identification of the contents.
Also, the retainer allows easy insertion and removal of an article with substantially
uniform force applied to the edge ofthe central aperture ofthe article. The resilience of
the tabs. their angle with respect to the surrounding seat, lack of an overhang, together
with the interleaved guiding action of the guide 41 allow particularly convenient insertion
and removal.
The invention is not limited to the embodiments described but may be varied in
construction and detail. For example. the retainer may be used in an apparatus of a
different type. possibly not having a drawer.
Claims (1)
- An apparatus for holding a disc—shaped article, the apparatus comprising a housing, a drawer having a seat and a retainer for a disc-shaped article, the drawer being movable through a front opening in the housing between a rearward closed position within the housing and a forward open position protruding from the housing exposing the article seat, wherein the drawer further comprises a handle having a finger grip projecting forwardly. An apparatus as claimed in claim l, wherein the housing comprises top and bottom walls, and the handle extends the full depth of the housing between said walls: and wherein the housing comprises side walls and the handle extends the width of the housing between the side walls; and wherein the handle comprises a cover covering the housing opening, and the finger grip extends forwardly from said cover; and wherein the handle cover comprises an exposed front display surface for supporting information for display; and wherein the finger grip extends forwardly from a top edge of the handle cover. An apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein the finger grip comprises a planar web of material; and wherein the finger grip extends across the full width of the housing opening; and wherein the finger grip is substantially parallel to the housing top surface; and wherein the finger grip comprises a lip extending from a forward extremity of the finger grip; and wherein the ledge extends downwardly from a forward extremity of the finger grip. An apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the retainer comprises a plurality of resilient tabs mounted on the seat, each tab being resilient to exert a radial force against the edge of a central aperture of an article, and a guide for guiding movement of an article into and out of engagement with the tabs. An apparatus for holding a disc—shaped article, the apparatus being substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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