JP3040874U - Compact disc mail envelope - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To enable a compact disc to be safely mailed at a minimum shipping cost. A cut hole (6) through which a part (2a) of the peripheral edge of the compact disk can project is provided on a side portion of a cardboard envelope in which the compact disk (2) is loaded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an envelope for mailing a compact disc.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Demand for compact discs (hereinafter abbreviated as CDs) as various recording media for music is increasing more and more, and not only over-the-counter sales but also mail-order sales and mailing as catalogs are used more and more. There is.

By the way, the above-mentioned CD has a diameter of 120 mm according to the standard, but in Japan, the mail (envelope) can be mailed at a minimum charge of 80 yen within a 120 × 140 mm square and weighs 25 g or less. Has been defined.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 From the above, if the CD is enclosed in a cardboard envelope to protect it from shocks during mailing and then the CD is mailed, the width of the envelope exceeds 120 mm due to the folding back of the cardboard forming the envelope, In addition to the above standards, nonstandard mail items with a side of 120 mm or more, which is a standard above the standard standards, will result in a postage of 130 yen.

If the envelope is made of a thin sheet that can ignore the expansion of the width due to folding, the CD to be enclosed is likely to be directly impacted, and the CD may be damaged during mailing to make it useless. Bring

Further, when the CD is simply loaded into the envelope and mailed, the CD moves within the envelope, and when the stamp attached to the upper corner of the surface of the envelope is stamped with a postmark, the top of the CD is struck. The CD may be damaged and the CD may be damaged.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In view of the above situation, the present invention provides a compact disk mailing envelope that enables safe mailing of a CD at a minimum shipping cost without damage. And

As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is to provide a side wall of a cardboard envelope in which a CD is inserted, with a cut-out hole which partially faces the peripheral edge of the CD.

When the envelope is structured to be closed at the center on one surface side, cut holes are provided at symmetrical positions on both left and right sides of the envelope.

The position of the CD in the envelope is determined by fitting a part of the outer circumference of the CD into the cut hole, and the CD does not move in the envelope during mailing. Therefore, if a stamp is applied to the corner of the surface of the envelope where the CD does not exist, it will not be hit on the CD at the time of postmarking.

If a recess having a diameter and a depth that allows the CD to be fitted is formed on the inner surface on one side of the envelope, the CD can be more stably enclosed by the positioning by the cut hole and the positioning by the recess. You can

As the structure of the envelope, in addition to the structure in which one surface side is overlapped and sealed, two cardboards of the same size and the same shape are combined and the periphery thereof is fixed by a tape-shaped thin piece, and both side parts are thin. You may make it provide a cut hole in a piece.

Further, the cardboard may be folded in two, a cut hole may be provided at the fold portion, and the other side may be fixed with a tape or covered with a film-like exterior body to be enclosed.

[0014]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a front view of a state where a CD 2 is enclosed in an envelope 1, and FIG. 2 shows a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

The envelope 1 in FIG. 1 has a width L (118 mm) that is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter (120 mm) of the CD 2 and has a length of a standard dimension (160 to 165 mm) as shown in a development example in FIG. Folding pieces 4, 4 having a width of 1/2 or more of the width L of the surface portion 3 are continuously provided on both sides of the surface portion 3 having The folding lines 5 and 5 are provided so that the folding pieces 4 and 4 can be folded on the surface portion 3.

At the position of the fold lines 5 and 5 of the connecting portion between the surface portion 3 and the folded pieces 4 and 4, a position slightly larger than the radius of CD 2 from the lower edge of the surface portion 3 and the folded pieces 4 and 4. There are formed cut holes 6 and 6 having a length of about 20 mm so that a part of the outer peripheral edge of the CD 2 can be exposed.

As shown in FIG. 1, a stamp sticking section 7 for sticking stamps is displayed in the upper left portion of the front surface section 3, and this stamp display section 7 indicates when the CD 2 is enclosed in the envelope 1. It is considered to be a part off the CD2 position, and the stamp does not hit CD2 when the postmark is made.

When the envelope 1 is closed and the CD 2 is enclosed, it can be sufficiently sealed by adhering it to the inner surfaces of the upper and lower ends of the folded pieces 4 and 4 with an adhesive, but if necessary, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, flaps 8 and 8 may be provided continuously on the upper and lower ends of the surface portion 3, and the upper and lower ends of the folded pieces 4 and 4 may be sealed by this flap.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a circular shape having a diameter that allows the CD 2 to be fitted into one surface of the envelope 1 (the surface portion 3 or the folded pieces 4 and 4) and a depth corresponding to the thickness of the CD 2. The concave portion 9 is formed so as to project to the outer surface side by pressing, and the CD 2 is inserted into the concave portion 9 so that the CD 2 is enclosed in the concave portion 9 by the positioning by the cut holes 6 and 6 and the positioning by the concave portion 9. It is possible to surely prevent the CD 2 from being displaced.

6 and 7 show that when the cut holes 6 and 6 are provided as shown in FIG. 5, a part 2a of the peripheral edge of the CD2 is exposed as shown in FIG. 1 when the CD2 is enclosed. This is a means for avoiding such a situation, and in FIG. 6, a transparent or colored tape 10 (thin piece) is applied to the left and right cut holes 6 and 6 on the inner surface side of the surface portion 3 so as to cover the cut holes 6 and 6. , 6 at the inner side of 6 and 6 and the cut holes 6 and 6 are closed by the tape 10. FIG. 7 shows that the tapes 11 and 11 are individually attached to the cut holes 6 and 6 at the locations 6a and 6a inside the cut holes 6 and 6, respectively. In this way, the tapes 6, 6 can be comfortably fitted to the peripheral edge of the CD 2 without enlarging the width L of the envelope 1 and the folded pieces 4, 4 can be bent so that the peripheral edge of the CD 2 is not exposed through the cut holes 6, 6. can do.

FIG. 8 shows a case where the envelope 1 is of a double-folded type. A folded piece 12 having a narrower width than that of the envelope 1 is continuously connected to the surface portion 3 and a cut hole 6 is formed in the continuous portion. The CD2 should be housed so that the CD2 is sandwiched between the surface portion 3 and the folded piece 12, and then enclosed in an exterior body made of film or the like for mailing or attached to a catalog for use. You can

In addition, in the case of FIGS. 1 and 3, the exposed portion of the CD 2 may be covered with a band having a required width made of a film whose thickness can be ignored so as to cover the cut holes 6 and 6 from the outside. Good.

[0023]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the width of the envelope can be used for mailing with a diameter equal to or less than the diameter of the CD, so that the burden of mailing amount is not increased and the CD to be enclosed is The position is determined by fitting a part of the peripheral edge into the cut hole, and the envelope and the CD are practically integrated to prevent the CD from deviating during mailing, especially with a hammer stamp when stamping the stamp. Even if the stamp part is struck, there is no fear that the top of the CD will be struck, so that the CD can be safely mailed.

The stability of the CD can be further increased by forming a recess into which the CD fits on one side of the envelope.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the other embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 3;

5 is a developed plan view of the envelope in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a developed plan view showing an example in which a tape (thin piece) is attached to the cut hole of the envelope shown in FIG.

7 is a developed plan view showing a modified example of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the envelope.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Envelope 2 Compact Disc (CD) 2a Part of the peripheral edge 3 Surface part 4, 12 Folded piece 5 Folded line 6 Cut hole 7 Stamp application field 8 Flap 9 Recessed part 10, 11 Tape

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An envelope for mailing a compact disc, characterized in that a side wall of a cardboard envelope into which the compact disc is inserted is provided with a cutout through which a part of the peripheral edge of the compact disc can project. 2. The envelope for mailing a compact disc according to claim 1, wherein the cut holes are provided at symmetrical positions on both sides of the envelope. 3. The envelope for mailing a compact disc according to claim 1, wherein a recess having an outer diameter and a depth into which the compact disc can be fitted is formed on one inner surface of the envelope.