JP3089745U - Optical disk storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide an optical disk storage device having a simple configuration and capable of preventing an operation error by using hanging means for storing an optical disk. An optical disk storage device includes a hanging unit and a holding unit. The suspension unit 10 includes a plate member slightly larger than the optical disk 30, a snap clip provided on the plate member to sandwich the optical disk, and a suspension hook extending from the plate member. The holding unit 20 includes a carrier member 25 provided at least at a high position.
The optical disc 30 is sandwiched between snap clips,
It is held by the hanging unit 10. The hanging unit 10 is hung on the carrier member 25 via a hanging hook. The plurality of hanging units 10 are hung in the holding unit 20 and stored.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an optical disk storage device, and more particularly, to an optical disk storage device having a holding unit for storing an optical disk and a hanging unit provided with a hook for carrying the optical disk on the holding unit.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 At present, optical disks are one of the most popular recording media. Optical disks have very large capacities and great reliability. Therefore, they are widely used for storing data such as music, images, computer software, and the like.

As optical disk housing products for protecting an optical disk from damages such as breakage, for example, many optical disk cartridges, optical disk pouches, optical disk support racks, optical disk containers, and the like have been developed and are on the market.

An optical disk cartridge is generally a box provided with a mortise grip at the center for engaging with a central opening of an optical disk. Once the optical disc is placed in the box, the box can be closed.

[0005] Also, the optical disk pouch is usually a bag-like container made of a nonwoven cloth for directly holding the optical disk therein. Its protection is inferior to that of optical disk cartridges. Generally, multiple optical disk pouches are grouped together and held in a larger optical disk packet.

The optical disk support rack is generally an open stand having a plurality of holding sections. The optical disk support rack cannot directly hold the optical disk, and mainly accommodates an optical disk cartridge that holds the optical disk in the holding section.

An optical disk container generally has a plurality of carriers for holding an optical disk and a cabinet for accommodating or supporting the carriers. The most commonly used containers, categorized as unloading and storing operations, are the slide type and the rotating type.

[0008] That is, as a coupling method between the carrier and the cabinet, a slide track or a pivot hinge is used which allows a user to move the carrier out of the cabinet in an arbitrary manner to take out or store the optical disc. .

[0009] Because the carrier and cabinet have a special mating relationship formed therebetween, they require special butt and engagement designs and structures. As described above, the conventional container has a complicated structure due to the coupling mechanism between the carrier and the cabinet. As a result, they require significant production and assembly time and are more expensive to manufacture.

[0010] Furthermore, the optical disk container needs to be made to a standard of a different size in order to accommodate a different number of carriers according to the situation. Also, optical disk containers need to utilize limited cabinet space to completely hold the optical disk in a carrier and cabinet in an organized manner.

In order to achieve such a need, the carriers must be tightly packed and the tolerance between adjacent carriers must be very low.

[0012] Since there is only a very limited area for carrier storage and removal, the user often mistakenly removes a carrier adjacent to the carrier he intends to remove. There is a problem that such mistakes are very troublesome and result in operational errors.

[0013]

[Problems to be solved by the invention] In view of the above problems, an object of the invention is to provide an optical disk which can be easily housed by using a hanging means for storing the optical disk and which can prevent operation errors. To provide a storage device.

[0014]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The optical disk storage device of the present invention includes a holding unit and a suspension unit.

The holding unit has at least one carrier member provided at a high position. The suspension unit is a plate member slightly larger than the optical disk, and has a snap clip for sandwiching the optical disk and a suspension hook extending outward from the snap clip.

The snap clip holds the optical disk firmly to the plate member. The suspension unit is suspended from the carrier member in the holding unit via the suspension hook. Thus, a new method of storing optical disks has been formed.

[0017]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the optical disk storage device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings so that the operation and effect of the present invention can be easily understood.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an optical disk storage device according to a first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a hanging unit according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a configuration of the hanging unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which an optical disk is attached to the suspension unit. FIG. 3A shows a cross section of the clip projection, and FIG. 3B shows the elastic lever in an enlarged manner.

Referring to FIG. 1, the optical disk storage device includes a plurality of hanging units 10 for holding an optical disk 30 and a holding unit 20 for hanging and storing these hanging units 10. ing.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, each suspension unit 10 is made of plastic and is formed substantially in the shape of a plate by an injection molding method, and includes a plate member 11 and a snap clip. 12 and a hanging hook 13.

The plate member 11 has a vertical length larger than the outer diameter of the optical disk 30, and is provided with a snap clip 12 so that a user can grip the outer end when storing or removing the optical disk 30. In addition, the lateral width is formed smaller than the outer diameter of the optical disc 30. The plate member 11 may have any shape as long as it satisfies such conditions.

In the center of the plate member 11, a projecting ring 111 is provided for engaging the optical disc 30 on the plate member 11. The protruding ring 111 creates a gap between the optical disc 30 and the plate member 11 to prevent the optical disc 30 from rubbing and to avoid damaging the data area of the optical disc 30.

The plate member 11 further has a label portion 112. The label portion 112 is formed such that the width of the end portion is expanded laterally at the upper portion of the plate member 11, and the name of the optical disk 30 can be marked thereon.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, the snap clip 12 is formed on the plate member 11 and has a clip projection 121 and an elastic lever 122. The clip projection 121 and the elastic lever 122 are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other in order to form a clip area for holding the optical disk 30 therebetween.

The clip projection 121 has an opening groove that opens toward the elastic lever 122, and holds the outer edge of the optical disc 30. The elastic lever 122 is floated on the plate member 11. Due to the nature of the plastic, the resilient lever 122 is movable by the action of elasticity. Accordingly, the clip area can be maintained at the latch position where the optical disc sandwiched under the normal environment is not released. The clip area is expanded and expanded by moving the elastic lever 122 to a release position where the optical disk is released by applying force.

The hanging hook 13 extends outward from one side of the plate member 11 and is used for hanging the plate member 11 on a rod or a rope.

The holding unit 20 is an open rack made up of a plurality of members, and has at least two support frames 21, 22 arranged at a predetermined distance from each other, and at least two connecting the support frames 21, 22. Two stretcher bars 23, 24, a carrier member 25 located between the upper ends of the support frames 21 and 22, and a bridge between the support frames 21 and 22 located above the carrier member 25. And a handle 26.

The support frames 21 and 22 are mounted upright on a flat surface to form an open storage space. The carrier member 25 is located above the plane at a predetermined height greater than the length of the suspension unit 10. The carrier member 25 is a rod or a single rope. If a rope is used, it may be more than one.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, when the user wants to store the optical disk 30, first take one hanging unit 10, put one of the outer edges of the optical disk 30 into the elastic lever 122, and The elastic lever 122 is pushed until it moves to the open position so that is increased. Then, the other end of the optical disk 30 is inserted into the clip projection 121, and the force applied to the elastic lever 122 is released so that the elastic lever 122 returns to the original latch position by elasticity and returns to a normal clip area.

Thus, the clip projection 121 and the elastic lever 122 firmly hold the optical disc 30 therebetween. The hanging unit 10 holding the optical disk 30 is then moved to the storage space of the holding unit 20, and the housing unit 10 is hung on the carrier member 25 via the housing hook 13.

Similarly, a large number of optical disks 30 are respectively held by the hanging units 10 and hung on the holding units 20. The hanging unit 10 can be freely moved on the carrier member 25. Therefore, when taking out or storing an arbitrary hanging unit 10, the hanging unit 10 can be easily taken in and out by sliding the adjacent hanging unit 10 a little sideways.

Once the suspension unit 10 is removed from the holding unit 20, the optical disk 30 is removed from the suspension unit 10 by grasping the optical disk 30 and applying a small force to move the elastic lever 122 to the open position. be able to .

In the first embodiment, the hanging unit 10 holds and holds the optical disc 30 in an open state, and the holding unit 20 is adapted in an open state for hanging the hanging unit 10. Therefore, taking out and storing the optical disk 30 is simple and easy.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In the second embodiment, the suspension unit 10 is assembled in the same manner as in the first embodiment. However, the holding unit 20a is different from the first embodiment in that the holding unit 20a includes two support frames 21a and 22a separated from each other by a predetermined distance, and a carrier member 25a bridged between the support frames 21a and 22a.

One end of each of the support frames 21 a and 22 a is fixed to a wall or a computer case (not shown) by a screw or an adhesive, respectively. Here, the holding unit 20a is positioned at a high position so that the hanging unit 10 can be hung.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The holding unit 20b is an open stand, and includes a pedestal 26b, a support column 21b that stands upright from the pedestal 26b, and a plurality of carrier members 25b supported and attached to the support column 21b. The carrier members 25b are attached alternately so as not to interfere with each other.

Each carrier member 25 b is used for hanging the hanging unit 10.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The holding unit 20c is an open bracket and includes a saddle member 27c and a carrier member 25c. The saddle member 27c has a flat bottom surface and can be attached to the display device 50 with an adhesive substance (not shown).

The carrier member 25c extends outward from the saddle member 27c for hanging the suspension unit 10.

(Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

In the fifth embodiment, the suspension unit 10 is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

The holding unit 20d is a casing that can be freely opened and closed, and includes at least one container 281d, a cap 282d rotatably engaged with one of the containers 281d, and a carrier member 25d. The container 281d and the cap 282d form an accommodation room. The housing chamber can be opened and closed by opening and closing the cap 282d arbitrarily.

The carrier member 25d is arranged in the container 281d at a position at a predetermined height from the bottom surface of the container 281d. Its height is larger than the length of the suspension unit 10 so that the optical disk 30 can be suspended. The carrier member 25d may be a rod or a single rope.

As shown in the fifth embodiment, the optical disk 30 is held by the suspension unit 10, and the suspension unit 10 is hung on the carrier member 25d to store the optical disk 30 in the holding unit 20d.

Sixth Embodiment FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

In the sixth embodiment, the holding unit 20 is configured similarly to the first embodiment. However, the suspension unit 10 has a different configuration. The hanging unit 10a includes a plate member 11a, a snap clip 12a, and a hanging hook 13a.

Here, the snap clip 12a has a clip hook 121a. The clip hook 121a has a groove that opens upward to sandwich the opening at the center of the optical disk 30, and directly holds the optical disk 30 on the suspension unit 10a.

The hanging unit 10 a is hung on the carrier member 25 of the holding unit 20 by the hanging hook 13 a.

Seventh Embodiment FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a seventh embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a view showing a hanging unit.

The seventh embodiment has a holding unit 20 similar to the holding unit 20 of the first embodiment, but has a hanging unit 10 b different from the first embodiment. The hanging unit 10b includes a bare pouch 14b and a hanger 15b. The bare porch 14b is made of a soft nonwoven fabric to accommodate the optical disc 30. The naked pouch 14b is provided with two openings 141b and 142b.

[0054] The hanger 15b includes a frame 151b and a clip blade 152b. The frame 151b has a hook 1511b extending from the center, and openings 1512b and 1513b that match the openings 141b and 142b of the bare pouch 14b.

The clip blade 152b fits into the openings 141b and 142b, and has coupling stubs 521b and 1522b that can fit and fit into the openings 1512b and 1513b. Thereby, the naked pouch 14b is fixed to the hanger 15b. The optical disk 30 is hung on the carrier member 25 of the holding unit 20 by the hanger 15b while being held in the bare pouch 14b.

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have a simpler structure and method than the conventional optical disk cartridge or container. Therefore, the operations for storing and removing the optical disk are simple and more effective, and many mistakes such as removal can be prevented. By using a hook design, the suspension unit is less restrictive and allows for flexible suspension angles and distances.

As the disclosed embodiment of the present invention is modified to a more preferred embodiment, those skilled in the art can modify the above-described embodiment within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the claims cover all embodiments that do not depart from the technical idea of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a hanging unit of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a hanging unit.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state where an optical disk is attached to a suspension unit.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an optical disk storage device according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a hanging unit according to a seventh embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10, 10a, 10b: hanging unit, 11, 11a: plate member, 12, 12a: snap clip, 13, 13a: housing hook, 14b: bare pouch, 15b: hanger, 20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d ... Holding unit, 21, 21a, 21b: support frame, 21b: support column, 23: stretcher bar, 25, 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d: carrier member, 26b: pedestal, 27c: saddle member, 30: optical disk, 111 ... projecting ring, 112 ... label part, 121 ... clip projection, 121a ... clip hook, 122 ... elastic lever, 141b ... opening.

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] June 26, 2002 (2002.6.2
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[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claim 13

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Claims (28)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A suspension unit comprising: at least one suspension unit; an open storage chamber; and a holding unit including at least one carrier member on which the suspension unit is hung. And a clip projection and an elastic lever disposed on the plate member for forming a clip region sandwiching the outer edge of the optical disc, wherein the elastic lever is located at a latch position for maintaining the clip region in a normal state. An optical disk storage device for storing an optical disk, comprising: a snap clip positioned at an open position under a force applied to expand the clip region; and a hanging hook extending outward from the plate member. . 2. The optical disk storage device according to claim 1, wherein the plate member has a projecting ring formed at the center. 3. The optical disk storage device according to claim 1, wherein the plate member has a label at an upper end. 4. The optical disk storage device according to claim 1, wherein the holding unit is an open rack. 5. The open rack is provided with at least two support frames, at least one stretcher bar connecting the two support frames, and disposed between the two support frames and attached to an upper end thereof. The optical disk storage device according to claim 4, comprising: 6. The open rack of claim 4, further comprising: two support frames mounted on a wall or one side of a computer casing; and a carrier member disposed between the two support frames. Optical disk storage device. 7. The optical disk storage device according to claim 4, wherein the open rack includes a pedestal, a support column extending upright from the pedestal, and a carrier member alternately attached to the support column. 8. The optical disc according to claim 4, wherein the open rack includes: a saddle member for attaching to a flat surface via an adhesive substance; and a carrier member extending outward from the saddle member. Storage device. 9. The optical disk storage device according to claim 1, wherein the carrier member is a rod. 10. The optical disk storage device according to claim 1, wherein the carrier member is a single rope. 11. The optical disk storage device according to claim 1, wherein the holding unit is a case that can be freely opened and closed. 12. The optical disk storage device according to claim 11, wherein the holding unit includes: a container; a cap rotatably attached to the container and covering the container; and a carrier member. 13. At least one suspension unit, an open storage chamber, and a holding unit including at least one carrier member for hanging the suspension unit, wherein the suspension unit comprises: An optical disk storage device for storing an optical disk, comprising: a plate member; a clip hook for sandwiching a central opening of the optical disk; and a hanging hook extending outward from the plate member. 14. The optical disk storage device according to claim 13, wherein said holding unit is an open rack. 15. The open rack is provided with at least two support frames, at least one stretcher bar connecting the two support frames, and disposed between the two support frames and attached to an upper end thereof. The optical disk storage device according to claim 14, comprising: 16. The open rack of claim 14, further comprising: two support frames mounted on a wall or one side of a computer casing; and a carrier member disposed between the two support frames. Optical disk storage device. 17. The optical disk storage device according to claim 14, wherein the open rack includes a pedestal, a support column extending upright from the pedestal, and a carrier member alternately attached to the support column. 18. The optical disc according to claim 14, wherein the open rack includes: a saddle member for attaching to a flat surface via an adhesive substance; and a carrier member extending outward from the saddle member. Storage device. 19. The optical disk storage device according to claim 13, wherein the holding unit is a case that can be freely opened and closed. 20. The optical disk storage device according to claim 19, wherein the holding unit includes: a container; a cap rotatably attached to the container and covering the container; and a carrier member. 21. At least one hanging unit, an open storage chamber, and a holding unit including at least one carrier member for hanging the hanging unit, wherein the hanging unit has at least one hanging unit. An optical disk storage device for storing an optical disk, comprising: a bare pouch for holding an optical disk; and a hanger including a hook and capable of being fitted to the naked pouch. 22. The optical disk storage device according to claim 21, wherein the holding unit is an open rack. 23. The open-type rack, at least two support frames, at least one stretcher bar connecting the two support frames, and disposed between the two support frames and attached to an upper end thereof. 23. The optical disk storage device according to claim 22, comprising: a carrier member that is provided; and a handle that is located above the carrier member and is bridged between the two instruction frames. 24. The open rack of claim 22, wherein the open rack comprises: two support frames mounted to a wall or one side of a computer casing; and a carrier member disposed between the two support frames. Optical disk storage device. 25. The optical disk storage device according to claim 22, wherein the open rack includes a pedestal, a support column extending upright from the pedestal, and a carrier member alternately attached to the support column. 26. The optical disk of claim 22, wherein the open rack includes: a saddle member for attaching to a flat surface via an adhesive material; and a carrier member extending outwardly from the saddle member. Storage device. 27. The optical disk storage device according to claim 21, wherein the holding unit is a case that can be freely opened and closed. 28. The optical disk storage device according to claim 27, wherein the holding unit includes a container, a cap rotatably mounted on the container, and covering the container, and a carrier member.