JP3343157B2 - Storage medium storage 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 storage case for filing a magnetic or optical recording medium stored in a cartridge case or the like, and more particularly, to enhancing the protection function of the stored recording medium and improving portability. The present invention relates to a recording medium storage case for filing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional storage case for filing a disk cartridge (DC) in which a floppy disk (FD) or the like is stored in a cartridge case is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
The D cartridge 2 can be stored, and a filing hole 4 is provided in the filing header 3.
A plurality of the DC storage cases 1 have been used by overlapping and filing. For this reason, when the DC storage case 1 is used after being removed from the file, one side of the FD cartridge 2 or a part of the FD cartridge 2 is exposed, and dust or a sudden external force is applied to record the FD or the like. Media could not be adequately protected. In addition, the DC storage case 1 has a problem that the filing header 3 remains protruding and the portability is poor.

[0003]

As described above, when the conventional filing DC storage case is used after being removed from the file, one side of the stored FD cartridge or a part thereof is exposed, There has been a problem that a recording medium such as an FD cannot be sufficiently protected due to dusting or external force being applied, and the filing header portion remains protruding, resulting in poor portability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional DC storage case for filing, and to store a filing storage case for a magnetic or optical recording medium stored in a cartridge case or the like from a file. In the case where the recording medium is detached and used, the recording medium for filing can be sufficiently protected from dust or external force without exposing one side of the stored recording medium such as an FD cartridge, and has good portability. An object of the present invention is to provide a medium storage case.

[0005]

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a filing header section is formed integrally with a filing recording medium storage case via a self-hinge section. At least one boss and at least one hole sized to fit into the boss are provided. When the recording medium storage case is removed from the file and used, two recording medium storage cases are opposed to each other, To include the stored recording medium,
The boss provided in the filing header portion and the hole portion are fitted and temporarily fixed to be used as a book-type case, thereby further improving the protection function of the magnetic or optical recording medium stored in the cartridge case. It also improves portability. The present invention relates to a storage case for filing magnetic or optical recording media in a disk shape, card shape, sheet shape or tape shape housed in a cartridge case, which is integrally formed via a self hinge portion. A recording medium storage case for filing having a filing header portion, wherein the filing header portion is provided with an attachment / detachment mechanism having a structure capable of being fitted and detached from a filing header portion of another recording medium storage case. It is. Then, the two recording medium storage cases of the present invention are removed from the file,
The sides where the recording media are stored face each other, and are fitted to the filing headers of the respective storage media storage cases, and are combined into a book type that can be opened and closed by a self-hinge part. An opening preventing means is provided for preventing the two storage cases from opening in a closed state. With such a configuration, even when the recording medium storage case is detached from a file and used, the one side of the stored recording medium does not become exposed and is sufficiently protected against dust and external force. can do. A specific configuration of the recording medium storage case according to the present invention is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, a filing recording medium storage case having a filing header 3 integrally formed through a self-hinge 5. A boss (fitting protrusion) 7 and a hole (fitting recess) 6 or a slide having a structure in which a filing header portion of another recording medium storage case can be freely fitted and detached from the filing header portion. Engaging projection 1 to be inserted
3 and an attachment / detachment mechanism including an engagement recess 14 and the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the filing DC storage case 1 having a filing header 3 integrally formed via a self-hinge portion having a structure that can be bent at least 180 degrees inside the storage case. A book type that can be opened and closed by a self-hinged portion by stacking the two filing headers in a state where the two filing headers are folded inside the storage case, with the two filing headers facing each other on the recording medium storage side. Is provided with the above-mentioned attachment / detachment mechanism of a structure that can be assembled and disassembled. The attachment / detachment mechanism provided in the filing header section of the recording medium storage case is, for example, as shown in FIG.
(B) As shown in (c), a fitting structure in which the fitting protrusion (boss) 7 and the fitting recess (hole) 6 are fitted,
Alternatively, the engaging protrusion 13 shown in FIGS.
May be configured to be engaged by sliding in the direction of. Further, the attachment / detachment mechanism provided on the filing header section has at least one projection and at least one recess located symmetrically to the projection in the longitudinal direction of the filing header section of one recording medium storage case. A book that can be opened and closed by a self-hinge part, with two recording medium storage cases having the same configuration, with the storage side of the recording medium facing each other, the filing header part being folded inside the storage case, and the filing header part overlapping each other. The above-mentioned attachment / detachment mechanism having a structure that can be assembled or disassembled is provided in a mold storage case. With such a structure, a recording medium storage case made of a thermoplastic plastic material can be molded with a single mold, so that equipment costs and manufacturing costs can be significantly reduced, and economic effects can be obtained. Becomes extremely large. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the recording medium storage case according to the present invention includes a fastener projection 8a and a fastener for preventing the storage case from opening when the two storage cases combined in a book shape are closed. A fastener having a fitting structure including the concave portion 8b is provided, and the concave and convex portions for the fastener are provided at symmetrical positions of the respective storage cases. Further, the recording medium storage case of the present invention holds the recording medium inside the storage case as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, in order to prevent the storage medium such as the FD cartridge to be stored from being damaged by impact or the like. A plurality of elastic ribs 9 and fixing ribs 10 to be fixed are provided. Further, in order to position the two storage cases to be combined with the book shape, for example, as shown in FIG. 11b or, as shown in FIGS. 6, 7 (c) and 7 (d), a positioning fitting projection 15 and the recess 16 described above. In addition, the convex portion 11a of the position regulating protrusion,
The configuration of the concave portion 11b is the same as the fastener convex portion 8 shown in FIG.
a and the configuration of the recess 8b. The material constituting the recording medium storage case of the present invention is made of thermoplastic plastic, has high elasticity, crystallinity and mechanical strength, has good fluidity, and has good moldability with little shrinkage. Although a resin material can be suitably used, the type and composition are not particularly limited as long as the resin material has the above performance. Further, various types of reinforcing fibers or reinforcing fillers can be added to the resin material.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the drawings. <Embodiment 1> FIG. 1 shows an A4 file size D having a fitting boss (fitting protrusion) and a hole (fitting recess) of the present invention.
It is a perspective view showing an example of composition of C (disk cartridge) storage case. 2 (a), FIG. 2 (b) shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part B of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2 (b) shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part C of FIG. (C)
Are shown below. The DC storage case 1 exemplified in this embodiment has a structure capable of storing six 3.5-inch FD (floppy disk) cartridges 2. As shown in the figure, a filing header 3 is formed integrally with the DC storage case 1 via a self-hinge 5.
The filing header 3 has a hole 4 for filing. A feature of the present invention is that, in addition to the filing hole 4, a hole (recess) 6 is formed at a position symmetrical in the longitudinal direction of the filing header 3 provided via a self-hinge 5. 6 is provided with a boss (convex portion) 7 of a size that can be fitted and detached. As shown in FIG. 2A, the structure of the self-hinge portion is such that a portion of the self-hinge 5 includes a self-hinge portion 5a formed integrally with the side wall portion 1a after the storage case (on the side of the self-hinge).
The self-hinge part 5a includes a self-hinge part 5c and a self-hinge part 5b.
And are integrally formed. The filing header 3 is configured to be bent 180 degrees inside the DC storage case 1. Further, the structure of the self-hinge portion of the boss 7 is, as shown in FIG. 2B, in a state where the filing header 3 is bent 180 degrees inside the DC storage case 1 and the boss 7 is directed upward. . And hole 6
2 (c), the boss 7 is directed upward with the filing header 3 bent 180 degrees inside the DC storage case 1 as shown in FIG. 2C. It has a structure that fits with the boss 7 of the filing header 3 of the other DC storage case 1. When the DC storage case 1 shown in FIG. 1 is used after being detached from a file, as shown in FIG. 3, the two DC storage cases 1 are opposed to each other, and the filing header 3 is turned down inside the DC storage case 1. Or, the hole 6 and the boss 7 provided on each other are fitted in
Two DC storage cases 1 can be combined with a book type case. However, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the filing header 3 is folded inside the DC storage case 1 and combined with a book type case. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the portion A shown in FIG.
4A and 4B, FIG. 4A shows a fitting state when the filing header 3 is at a right angle to the DC storage case 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a fitted state of a filing header 3 when the DC storage case 1 is completely bent at a self-hinge portion to form a book-type closed storage case. FIGS. 5A and 5B are enlarged cross-sectional views of a portion B and a portion C shown in FIG. 3, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, an elastic rib 9 and a fixing rib 10 are provided inside the DC storage case 1 for holding the stored FD cartridge so as not to move, and the two DC storage cases 1 are self-hinged. In the case where the DC storage case 1 is not naturally opened when the book storage case is completely folded at the portion, a fastener projection 8a and a fastener recess 8b are provided at symmetrical positions, respectively. ing. In addition, each of the storage cases has substantially the same structure as the above-described fastener convex portion 8a and fastener concave portion 8b so that the two DC storage cases 1 face each other and overlap exactly.
Convex portion 11a of position regulating protrusion and concave portion 1 of position regulating protrusion
1b is provided. With this configuration, even when the DC storage case 1 is taken out of the file and the FD cartridge 2 is used, one side of the FD cartridge 2 stored in the DC storage case 1 does not become exposed. It will be stored in a completely book-shaped case and can be completely protected from dust and accidental external forces. Further, since the book-type storage case is used, portability is further improved.

<Embodiment 2> FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which the filing header portions of two DC storage cases are bent inside the storage case, and the engaging projections and recesses are slid. FIG. 7A shows an example of the configuration of an A4 file size DC (disk cartridge) storage case that can be inserted into a book-type closed storage case. FIG. FIG. 7B is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion B in FIG. 6, and FIGS. 7C and 7D are cross-sectional enlarged views of a C portion and a D portion in FIG. FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 7 (d) show enlarged cross-sectional views of the portion C and D in FIG.
8 (a) and 8 (b) show part E of FIG. 9 and FIG. 9 shows part F of FIG.
(A) and (b) show these respectively. In the recording medium storage case shown in this embodiment, the engagement convex portion 13 and the engagement concave portion 14 provided on the filing header portion for forming a book-type closed storage case, and the two DC storage cases 1 face each other. When combined, the configuration is substantially the same as that of the DC storage case shown in FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, except that a positioning fitting protrusion 15 and a positioning fitting recess 16 for positioning the storage case are provided. The engaging projection 13 provided on the filing header 3 of the DC storage case 1 in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.
An engagement projection 13 having the structure shown in (a) and (b) is provided. FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 8B. The engaging concave portion 14 into which the engaging convex portion 13 is slid and fitted has the structure shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B. Note that FIG. 9A shows FF of FIG. 9B.
It is sectional drawing. The procedure for fitting the above-mentioned engaging protrusion 13 into the engaging recess 14 is as follows: the engaging protrusion 13 is slid from the side of the engaging recess 14a to the small engaging recess 14b.
It can be fitted by inserting it into the side. When the two DC storage cases 1 are opposed to each other and combined with each other, the fitting portion for positioning is replaced by a positioning fitting convex portion 15 shown in FIG. 7C and a positioning fitting concave portion shown in FIG. 16 to be fitted. With such a configuration, the recording medium such as the FD cartridge can be completely stored in the book-type storage case as in the first embodiment, and can be completely protected from dust and unexpected external force. Becomes In addition, since the book-type storage case can be easily configured, portability and usability are further improved.

[0008]

According to the recording medium storage case of the present invention, when the recording medium storage case is used out of the file, the two recording medium storage cases can be combined with a book type case, so that one side of the stored recording medium is exposed. Thus, the recording medium can be completely protected from dust and the like, and the recording medium can be prevented from being damaged by an unexpected external force.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a filing D exemplified in Example 1 of the present invention.
The perspective view which shows an example of a structure of C storage case.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a structure of a self-hinge part, a hole part, and a boss part of the DC storage case exemplified in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a DC storage case 2 exemplified in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a state where sheets are combined.

FIG. 4 is a DC storage case 2 exemplified in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state of a filing header unit when sheets are combined.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a structure of a fastener of the DC storage case exemplified in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example of the configuration of another filing DC storage case exemplified in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a self-hinge part, a filing header part, and a positioning fitting part of the DC storage case exemplified in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of an engagement protrusion of the DC storage case exemplified in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a structure of an engagement concave portion of the DC storage case exemplified in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a conventional filing FD storage case.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... DC (disk cartridge) storage case 1a ... Side wall part after a storage case (self hinge side) 1b ... Storage case left side wall part 1c ... Storage case front side wall part 1d ... Storage case right side wall part 1e ... Storage case bottom part 2. FD (Floppy Disk) Cartridge 3 Filing Header 4 Filing Hole 5 Self Hinge 5a Self Hinge 5b Self Hinge 5c Self Hinge 6 Hole (Concave) 7 Boss (Convex) 8 Clamp 8a: Clamp projection 8b: Clamp recess 9: Elastic rib 10: Fixing rib 11: Position regulation protrusion 11a: Position regulation protrusion protrusion 11b: Position regulation protrusion recess 12: Notch Part 13: Engagement convex part 14: Engagement concave part 14a: Engagement concave part large 14b ... Engagement concave part small 15 ... Positioning fitting convex part 16 ... Positioning fitting concave part

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A filing recording medium storage case having a filing header portion integrally formed via a self-hinge portion having a structure that can be bent at least 180 degrees inside the storage case, wherein the storage case 2 is provided. One,
The storage side of the recording medium faces each other, the filing header section is folded inside the storage case, the filing header section is overlapped, and it is possible to assemble and disassemble into a book type storage case that can be opened and closed by the self hinge section. A recording medium storage case provided with a detachable mechanism. 2. The recording medium storage case according to claim 1, wherein the attachment / detachment mechanism provided on the filing header of the recording medium storage case has a fitting structure in which the convex portion and the concave portion are fitted, or the convex portion and the concave portion are slid and engaged. A recording medium storage case having a fitting structure. 3. An apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, detaching mechanism in the filing header portion, in the longitudinal direction of the filing header portion of the one recording medium storage case,
At least one convex portion and at least one concave portion symmetrically located with the convex portion are provided, and two recording medium storage cases having the same configuration are arranged so that the storage side of the recording medium faces each other. A recording medium storage, characterized in that a book-type storage case that can be opened and closed by a self-hinge part is provided with a detachable mechanism of a structure that can be assembled and disassembled, with the filing header part being overlapped with the storage case folded inside. Case. 4. A recording medium storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in two of the storage case that combines the closed state, providing a fastener for preventing the opening of the storage case A recording medium storage case, characterized in that: 5. A recording medium storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, fasteners to prevent opening of the recording medium storage case, the convex portion formed at a position symmetrical of the storage case A recording medium storage case, wherein the storage medium storage case has a fitting structure of a recess and a recess. 6. A recording medium storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in the interior of the housing case, in that a plurality of resilient ribs and fixing ribs for holding the recording medium Characteristic recording medium storage case. 7. The method of claim 1 to a recording medium storage case according to any one of claims 6, the convex portion of the two sheets at least one set for positioning of the storage case of the position regulating protrusion and the recess to be combined, A recording medium storage case provided at a symmetric position of the storage case. 8. The method of claim 1 to a recording medium storage case according to any one of claims 6, the projections and recesses of the positioning fitting portion for positioning the two housing case combined, the storage case A recording medium storage case provided at a symmetrical position.