JP3556906B2 - Disk storage case - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a disk storage case for storing a hard case type floppy disk used for a personal computer, a word processor, or the like, a mini disk (MD) used for a music mini-component, or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a disk storage case of this type, a storage case with a lid is partitioned by a partition plate to provide a plurality of disk storage rooms, and a disk opening case is opened and closed as described in JP-A-11-208760. There is a storage case where the disk can be stored alternately. An identification tab for displaying information such as the content and type of the storage disk is attached to the entrance side of each disk storage room.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional disk storage case provided with a partition plate has an advantage that a large number of disks can be stored in a certain space, but since the space between the disk storage chambers is narrow, the disk storage case is attached to each stored disk. The identification tab indicating the information content stored in the disk is shielded by the storage disk, cannot be read from the outside, and there is a problem that it takes time to remove the target disk in use. The inconvenience in taking out the disk can be solved by increasing the space between the disk storage chambers, but this causes a problem that the number of disks that can be stored in a certain space decreases. In addition, in the storage case that can be opened and closed like a double door, the identification tab for displaying the contents of the disc is not sufficiently resolved.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned difficulties, the disk storage case according to the present invention connects two rectangular disk storage cases that define a plurality of disk storage chambers formed by rectangular partition plates at predetermined intervals. The storage chamber of the one rectangular disk storage case and the storage room of the other disk storage case are connected to be openable and closable via a hinge, and the storage chambers of the other disk storage case are shifted in phase from each other. A lock mechanism is provided, and an identification ear portion for facilitating discrimination of an empty disk storage chamber is provided at an outer end of the disk storage chamber .
[0005]
Also, legs are provided on the lower end surfaces of the two rectangular disk storage cases so that they do not abut when the disk storage case is opened, and hinges are attached as hinges as connecting hinges. The stability of the storage case is increased, the strength of the hinge portion is increased, and the durability is improved.
[0006]
Further, a handle portion is formed at the upper end of the rectangular disk storage case, and a lock mechanism is attached to this handle portion, so that the disk storage case containing a large number of disks can be easily carried.
[0007]
Further, by displaying the identification mark on the same direction surface of the identification ear, the position of the disk storage chamber becomes clearer, which is suitable for disk storage.
[0008]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of a disk storage case according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0009]
Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a disk storage case 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention in a closed state, in which two rectangular disk storage cases 12 and 14, a hinge 16, and a lock mechanism 18 are provided. And legs 19, 20 are shown.
[0010]
FIG. 2 shows a state in which the disk storage case 10 of FIG. 1 is opened. FIG. 2B shows a state in which the square disks 12 and 14 of FIG. When the mini-disc 22 is opened as shown in FIG. 2C, the mini-disc 22 protrudes from the disc storage case and is stored, so that the identification tab 23 indicating the information content stored in the disc is displayed. Discrimination is easy.
[0011]
FIG. 3 shows a state in which the disk storage case 10 is opened, and a plurality of disk storage chambers 26 formed by rectangular partition plates 24, 24 are provided at predetermined intervals in the square disk storage case 12. ing. Similarly, a disk storage chamber 30 is provided in the square disk storage case 14 by a partition plate 28 at a predetermined interval. The two rectangular disk storage cases 12 and 14 are connected by a hinge 16 so as to be openable and closable, and triangular identification ears 32 and 34 extend to outer ends of the disk storage chambers 26 and 28, respectively. Since the disk 26 and the disk storage chamber 28 are provided out of phase with each other, after the disk 22 is stored in the storage chambers 26 and 28 and the cases 12 and 14 are closed, the disks stored in the respective disk storage chambers abut. The case 12 and the case 14 are closed at positions adjacent to each other without performing the above operation.
[0012]
FIG. 4 shows a state in which the mini disk 22 is stored in the disk storage room 26. Since the height of the disk storage chamber 26 is designed to be lower than the height of the disk 22, the identification tab 23 indicating the display content of the disk can be easily identified.
[0013]
FIG. 5 shows the shape of the disk storage chamber 26. The interval between the rectangular partition plates 24, 24 is set to be approximately similar to the thickness of the mini-disc 22, and since the identification ears 32 are provided at the outer end, the structure is simple. .
[0014]
FIG. 6 shows a state in which the disk 22 is stored in the disk storage room 26. The disk storage room in an empty state can be easily identified by the identification ear 32, and an identification mark 36 is displayed on the identification ear 32. Therefore, the position of the disk storage chamber 26 can be easily visually recognized, and the mini disk 22 can be stored easily.
[0015]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the bottom of the disk storage case 10. The rectangular disk storage cases 12 and 14 are connected by a hinge 16, and the legs 19 and 20 are shifted from each other so as not to abut when the disk is opened.
[0016]
FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional shape in the AA direction of the lock mechanism 18 of FIG. The lower end of the engaging portion 38 provided at the upper end of the square case 14 is wedge-shaped and has a concave portion 40. On the other hand, the upper end of the square disk storage case 12 has a square disk storage case. By providing the projections 42 at positions corresponding to the recesses 40 when the discs 12 and 14 are closed, the lock mechanism easily operates when the disc storage cases 12 and 14 are closed.
[0017]
FIG. 9 shows an embodiment in which a handle 44 is provided at the upper end of the disk storage cases 12 and 14 capable of storing a larger number of disks, and a lock mechanism 46 is attached to the handle.
[0018]
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the lock mechanism 46 taken along the line BB in FIG. 9 and shows an attached state. The handle 50 provided at the upper end of the rectangular disk storage case 12 has the engaging portion 50 attached thereto. An engaging portion 54 is attached to a handle portion 52 provided at an upper end portion of the rectangular disk storage case 14, and the tips 56 and 58 are respectively connected to the tips when the disk storage cases 12 and 14 are closed. The portions 56 and 58 are configured to be fitted and locked, so that the disk storage case can be easily carried.
[0019]
The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. . For example, the height of the square disk storage case 12, the shape of the hinge connecting portion 16, the shape of the handle portion 44, the shape of the identification ear 32 and the identification mark 36, and the shape of the lock mechanism can be appropriately selected.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
In the disk storage case according to the present invention, the identification tab indicating the information content stored in the disk can be easily identified, the empty disk storage room can be easily identified, and the disk surface can be aligned in one direction. Disk allocation storage and selective removal can also be performed reliably and easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a disk storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention in a closed state.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state when the disk storage case of FIG. 1 is opened.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an arrangement of a storage chamber when the disk storage case of FIG. 1 is opened.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a state where a disk is stored in a disk storage chamber of the disk storage case of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 shows the shape of the disk storage chamber of FIG.
6 shows a state where a disk is stored in the disk storage chamber of FIG. 5, and an identification mark is shown on an identification ear.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a bottom of the disk storage case of FIG. 1;
8 shows a sectional shape of a lock mechanism 18 of the disk storage case of FIG.
FIG. 9 shows an appearance of an embodiment in which a handle portion is provided and a lock mechanism is attached to the handle portion.
FIG. 10 shows an attached state of a lock mechanism provided on a handle in FIG. 9;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Disk storage case 12 Almost square case 14 Almost square case 16 Hinge 18 Lock mechanism 19 Leg 20 Leg 22 Mini disk 23 Identification tab 24 Rectangular partition 26 Disk storage room 28 Rectangular partition 30 Disk storage Chamber 32 Identification ear part 34 Identification ear part 36 Identification mark 38 Engagement part 40 Concave part 42 Projection part 44 Handle part 46 Lock mechanism 48 Handle part 50 Engagement part 52 Handle part 54 Engagement part 56 Tip part 58 Tip part

Claims (4)

Two rectangular disk storage cases, which define a plurality of disk storage chambers formed by rectangular partition plates at predetermined intervals, are connected to be openable and closable via a connection hinge, and the one square disk storage case is provided. And the storage chamber of the other disk storage case is out of phase with each other , a lock mechanism is provided at the upper end of the square disk storage case, and an empty disk storage chamber is provided at the outer end of the disk storage chamber. A disc storage case, characterized in that an identification ear portion for facilitating discrimination is extended. A plurality of legs are provided on the lower end surface of the two rectangular disk storage cases, these legs are formed so as not to abut when the disk storage case is opened, and hinges are attached as connecting hinges. Item 10. The disk storage case according to Item 1. 3. The disk storage case according to claim 1, wherein a handle portion is formed at an upper end of the square disk storage case, and a lock mechanism is attached to the handle portion. 4. The disk storage case according to claim 1, wherein an identification mark is displayed on a surface of the identification ear in the same direction.

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