JP2767033B2 - Security case - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a case in which an optical compact disk for recording music or video, a VTR tape, game software, an electronic circuit or an electronic chip is packed (hereinafter referred to as a CD case). This is related to a security case used when selling in a store.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, compact discs, VTR tapes, electronic circuits, and the like on which music, video, game software, and various kinds of business software are recorded are often stored in transparent square cases and displayed in stores. Sold. However, since these products are relatively expensive but compact, they are often illegally taken out. In order to prevent such misconduct in advance, a key-provided security case incorporating a detection element such as a metal piece that can be detected by the sensor is prepared, and a CD case is stored and displayed in this case. If this is taken out illegally, a sensor is used at the exit to generate a warning buzzer.

[0003]

In this conventional security case, for example, a lock member such as a bar is inserted into a CD case insertion slot, and the CD case is inserted and removed each time the CD case is removed. The locking member is attached and detached, or a full-fledged metal lock composed of a large number of components is incorporated and locked by engaging with a recess formed in the side surface of the inserted CD case. Measures have been taken.

However, in the former method, the lock member must be removed from the security case every time the CD case is inserted and removed, so that the operation is very troublesome. In the latter case, the cost of the lock is high. In addition to this, there is a problem that the total cost is high due to the labor required for the production.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a security case that can be manufactured with a simple structure that can be formed with a small number of parts and almost only by using a resin molded product, and that can easily perform one-touch locking and unlocking operations on a stored CD case. Is provided at low cost.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a security case that can reliably protect even a CD packed in a soft case such as cardboard or a soft plastic sheet.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following technical measures. That is, in the first means of the present invention, case A of signal recording software such as optical compact disc, video, game software, etc.
A case body 1 having a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view, provided with an opening 2 for taking in and out a hole, and a detection element 3 for detecting a sensor therein, and a predetermined stroke in the front-rear direction of the case at the front end of the case body 1 A lock body 4 incorporated only slidably, means for fixing the lock body when the lock body 4 is pushed to the innermost portion with respect to the case body,
A key B for unlocking the lock body, a lid 20 incorporated in the case opening through a left and right pivot shaft so that a rear end can be lifted by a predetermined angle, and a rear end of the lid Engagement piece 2 provided on case body to engage the edge
The lid 20 is formed so as to be able to move back and forth to the engagement and non-engagement positions with respect to the engagement pieces 21 in the closed position, and the lock body 4 is used to move the cover 20 back and forth. It is configured to regulate and release.

According to a second means of the present invention, an opening 2 for inserting and removing a case A of signal recording software such as an optical compact disc, video game software or the like is provided on an upper surface, and a sensor detecting sensor is provided inside. A case body 1 having a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view provided with a detection element 3, a lock body 4 incorporated at a front end of the case body 1 so as to be slidable in a front-rear direction by a predetermined stroke, and the lock body 4 1, a means for fixing the lock body when pushed to the innermost part, a key B for releasing the lock body, and a rear edge locked when the case A is stored in the case body 1. Piece 21 provided on the case body as described above
The lock body 4 is formed so that the case can be engaged and disengaged with the engagement piece 21 in the posture in which the case A is housed in the case main body 1 and can be moved back and forth to the disengagement position.
Has a configuration that restricts and cancels the forward and backward movement of the case A.

The means for fixing and releasing the lock body 4 is such that when the lock body 4 is pushed into the case body 1 to the innermost part, the lock body 4 is engaged and fixed to the engaged portion 5 of the case body 1. And a keyhole 8 for inserting a key B for releasing the latch 6 from the engagement position.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The details of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 show a first embodiment of the present invention, in which an opening 2 for inserting and removing a CD case A in which a CD is packed is provided on an upper surface, and a detection for detecting a sensor is provided inside. The case body 1 includes a case body 1 having a substantially quadrangular shape in a plan view and having a component 3, and a lock body 4 incorporated at the front end of the case body 1 so as to be slidable by a predetermined stroke in the case front-rear direction.

The case main body 1 is formed of a transparent or translucent synthetic resin molded product, and the detecting element 3 for detecting the sensor is formed of a known metal substance which reacts to a detection light beam when projected. ing.

The lock body 4 has a slender box shape and is slidably fitted in a longitudinally extending recessed portion 10 on the front end face of the case body 1 by a predetermined stroke in the front and rear direction of the case. . A plurality of, for example, three latches 6 for engaging and fixing the lock body 4 to the engaged portion 5 formed in the case body 1 when the lock body 4 is pushed to the deepest part of the concave portion 10; A plurality of, for example, three keyholes 8 for inserting a key B for releasing the latches 6 from the engagement position are provided.

Each of the latches 6 has an inclined front end surface 6a which is gently inclined with respect to the pushing direction, an engaging step 6b which is engaged with the engaged portion 5 at the pushing position, and a latch 6 which is always in the engaging position. And a key contact portion 6c for moving the latch 6 to a disengaged position, that is, a release position, against the spring force.

Further, according to the present invention, the case opening 2 is provided with:
A cover plate 20 is incorporated so that the rear end can be lifted by a predetermined angle via the left and right rotation shafts 19, 19. The lid 20 is formed such that the rear end edge of the lid can be engaged with and disengaged from the engaging piece 21 provided on the case body in the horizontal closed posture. This is achieved by the loose fitting of the rotating shaft 19 into the opposing bearing hole 22.

The amount of stroke of the lock body 4, that is, the amount of forward / backward movement, is set within a range in which the cover 20 can be engaged / disengaged with the engagement piece 21 and moved back and forth to a disengaged position. In the above embodiment, as shown in detail in FIG. 8, the claw pieces 11 integrally formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the lock body 4 engage with the long grooves 12 formed on the upper and lower inner surfaces of the concave portion 10 of the case body 1. It is slidable along the long grooves 12 and is constantly urged in the pushing direction by a spring 15. The claw pieces 11 are formed in an arrowhead shape having elasticity in the engaging direction and a directional tip, so that the lock body 4 separately assembled at the time of manufacturing can be simply pushed into the recess 10. The claw piece 11 is engaged with the long groove 12 so that the lock body 4 can be incorporated into the concave portion.

The key B is an elongated plate-like base 13
Is provided with the same number, that is, three insertion portions 14 at the same intervals as the keyholes 8 on one surface. This insertion part 14 ...
Is a key contact portion 6c of the latch 6 when pushed through the keyhole 8.
And an inclined guide surface 14a for contacting and moving it to a disengaged position, that is, a disengaged position, against a spring force.

In the security case constructed as described above, the rear end of the lid 20 is lifted slightly and the CD case A is stored in the case body with the lock body B released as shown in FIG. Then, the lid is closed and the lock body 4 is pushed into the case body. At the most pushed position of the lock body B, the latches 6 engage with the engaged portions 5 and are fixed to the case body 1. At this position, the protruding pieces 7 on the back surface side of the lock body 4 approach the front end face of the lid 20 as shown in FIG. The engaging piece 21 is engaged and its opening is prevented. The CD case A is stored in a security case and is displayed and sold in the store. If the CD case A is illegally taken out, the sensor reacts to the detection element 3 to generate an alarm buzzer. Note that, in this embodiment, the C
Since the D case A is protected by the lid 20, even if the CD case A is a soft case made of a material such as soft paper, it cannot be taken out unless the lid is opened. can do.

When taking out the CD case A, the key B is inserted into the keyholes 8 of the lock body 4 and the latch 6 is moved to the non-engagement position, that is, the release position against the spring 9, so that the spring 15 6, whereby the lid 20 can be moved to a position where it comes off the engagement piece 21 and can be rotated upward as shown by the phantom line in FIG. Can be taken out.

In the present invention, when the CD case A is a hard case made of hard plastic, the cover 20 shown in the first embodiment is omitted and the CD case A is directly stored in the case body 1. Is also good. 10 to 12 show the embodiment, in which the CD case A can be directly inserted into and removed from the case body 1 through the opening 2. FIG. In this case, as in the case of the lid 20 shown in the first embodiment, the CD case A is brought into the engaged and disengaged positions with respect to the engaging pieces 21 in the posture in which the CD case A is stored in the case main body 1. It is formed so that it can move back and forth. The lock body 4 is configured to regulate and release the forward and backward movement of the CD case A. Therefore, also in this case, similarly to the lid of the first embodiment, the CD case A cannot be taken in and out of the case body 1 unless the lock body 4 is unlocked with the key B and moved forward. Thus, the function as a security case can be reliably exhibited.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the stroke of the lock body 4 is regulated by the claw pieces 11 and the long grooves 12, but is projected from the lock body 4 as shown in FIG. It may be performed by the pin 16 and the elongated hole 17 formed in the front wall surface of the case body 1.

FIGS. 13 to 16 show an embodiment in which the latch 6 of the lock body 4 is slightly modified. In this embodiment, the latch 6 has an L-shape and The inclined end surface 6a is formed integrally with the wall surface, and the inclined front end surface 6a is formed downward so that the spring 9 elastically engages with the hole-shaped engaged portion 5 provided on the lower surface of the case main body concave portion 10. Is formed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16, when the insertion member 14 of the key B is inserted from the keyhole 8,
A key contact portion 6c for moving the latch 6 to a non-engagement position, that is, a release position, against a spring force is formed in a part of the latch 1. In this embodiment, if the latch 1 is provided with its own elastic restoring force by integral molding with the upper wall surface of the lock body, it is possible to omit the spring 9 described above. Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the latch 6 may be formed separately and incorporated into the lock body 1 as a matter of course.

In the above embodiment, the engaged portion 5 is
However, the engaged portion 5 may be directly held on the upper wall or the lower wall of the case 1 as shown in FIG.

Although the representative embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, three keyholes 8 and three key insertion portions 14 are provided. However, the number is not limited to the number and may be more or less. Further, the spring 15 shown in the first embodiment can be omitted. In addition, the present invention has the constituent requirements,
Needless to say, the present invention can be appropriately changed and implemented within a range having an effect.

[0024]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, the stored CD case can be locked with one touch only by pushing the lock body into the case body, and the key B is inserted into the keyhole of the lock body. The lock can be easily released simply by inserting it, making it easy to manage a large number of CD products to be displayed in the store. The lock body and case body are molded of synthetic resin except for the spring. Because it is possible, it can be manufactured at low cost.
In particular, according to the configuration of claim 1 of the present invention, the CD case cannot be taken out unless the lid is opened, so that the CD case is a soft case made of a material such as soft paper. Has a remarkable effect that it can be reliably protected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a security case according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a cover closing posture of the security case.

FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view of a case main body and a lid of the security case.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view of a lock portion of the security case.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the security case when the lid is closed.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing an operation of opening the cover of the security case.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of the lock body.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a claw portion of the lock body.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another example of the means for regulating the stroke of the lock body.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the security case according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view showing a CD case storage posture in the security case.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a CD case insertion / removal operation in the security case.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the latch of the lock body.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 15, showing the operation of the latch shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 17 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the latch.

FIG. 18 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the case body and the lock body of the security case.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case main body 2 Opening part 3 Detecting element 4 Lock body 5 Engaged part 6 Latch 7 Lock piece 8 Keyhole 20 Lid 21 Engagement piece A Case B key

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-8-226265 (JP, A) Registered utility model 3028488 JP, U) International publication 96/9969 (WO, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. . ^6, DB name) E05B 65/00 G08B 13/14 G08B 13/24

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A schematic plan view in which an opening 2 for inserting and removing a case A of signal recording software such as an optical compact disc, video game software or the like is provided on an upper surface, and a detection element 3 for detecting a sensor is provided inside. Square case body 1
And a lock body 4 incorporated at the front end of the case main body 1 so as to be slidable in the case front-rear direction by a predetermined stroke.
Means for fixing the lock body 4 when the lock body 4 is pushed into the innermost part of the case body,
A key B for releasing the fixing of the cover, a lid 20 incorporated in the case opening through the left and right pivot shafts so that the rear end can be lifted by a predetermined angle, and a rear edge of the lid. And the engaging member 21 provided on the case main body so as to fit together.
A security case formed so as to be able to move back and forth to an engaged and disengaged position with respect to 1, and the lock body 4 regulates and releases the back and forth movement of the lid 20. 2. An opening section 2 for inserting and removing a case A of signal recording software such as an optical compact disc, video game software, etc., on the upper surface, and a detection element 3 for detecting a sensor inside the opening section 2. Square case body 1
And a lock body 4 incorporated at the front end of the case main body 1 so as to be slidable in the case front-rear direction by a predetermined stroke.
A means for fixing the lock body 4 when the lock body 4 is pushed to the innermost part of the case body 1, a key B for unlocking the lock body 4, and the case A are housed in the case body 1. An engaging piece 21 for locking the rear edge in the posture to prevent removal of the case A. The case A is engaged and disengaged with the engaging piece 21 when stored in the case body 1. It is formed so that it can move back and forth to the position,
A security case in which the lock body 4 regulates and releases the forward and backward movement of the case A. 3. The means for fixing and releasing the lock body 4 is such that when the lock body 4 is pushed into the case body 1 to the innermost part, the lock body 4 is engaged and fixed to the engaged portion 5 of the case body 1. 3. The security case according to claim 1, comprising: a latch that engages; and a key hole for inserting a key that releases the latch from an engagement position.