JPH04109092U - Magnetic tape cassette storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] In a magnetic tape cassette storage case,
The thickness of the case has been reduced to make it a slim type to prevent the tape from getting dirty when opening and closing. [Configuration] Bottom surface corresponding to the back surface of the magnetic tape cassette 5
1a, and four sides 1b, 1 corresponding to the sides of the cassette 5.
b', 1c, 1c', and has two opposing long sides 1d, 1d' and two short sides 1e, 1e', and a lid body 2 consisting of a lid surface 2a corresponding to the surface of the cassette 5. The lid body 2 is hinged to one long side 1d of the case body 1. When the tape-exposed side surface 5a of the cassette 5 is stored in the case 6 with the tape-exposed side surface 5a facing the first long side 1d, the portion 3 facing the raised portion 5b of the cassette 5 on the inside of the bottom surface 1a of the case body 1 and the inside of the lid body 2 is made thin, and at least one of the case body 1 and the lid body 2 is provided with a protrusion for preventing the tape from loosening.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention is a case for storing magnetic tape cassettes, especially in a case that is easy to carry. A slim type magnetic tape cassette storage case with a reduced case thickness. It is related to

0002

[Conventional technology]

The magnetic tape cassette storage case stores and stores magnetic tape cassettes. This is a case to keep it. Since the above case is widely known, the details of its structure will be explained below. Although the explanation is omitted, it is usually hinged to the case body and one long side of the body. A magnetic tape cassette is attached to the hinged side of the lid with the case body. It has a roughly U-shaped pocket corresponding to the thickness of the exposed side surface of the tape, which has a raised part. Insert the cassette into this pocket from the tape exposed side and close the lid. Store by.

0003 By the way, in recent years, with the spread of portable headphone stereos, the cassettes have become popular. There are many opportunities to carry it in a bag or pocket, etc., so the case is There has been a demand for smaller devices. However, miniaturizing magnetic tape cassettes , the shape of the cassette player would have to be changed, and most This is a problem because the machine is made to be compatible with the current shape of tape cassettes. It is difficult. Therefore, we reduced the thickness of the case to make it more convenient to carry. A type of magnetic tape cassette storage case has been proposed.

0004 Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a conventional slim type magnetic tape cassette storage case. , a bottom surface 11a corresponding to the back surface of the magnetic tape cassette 5, and the tape exposed side. A side surface 11b corresponding to the surface 5a, and two sides corresponding to the two opposing short sides of the cassette. It is surrounded on three sides by surfaces 11c and 11c', and there is no side surface on one long side of the bottom surface 11a. The case body 11, the lid surface 12a corresponding to the surface of the cassette 5, and the cassette A side surface 12b corresponds to the non-exposed side surface of the tape, and a lid surface 12a extends from one long side of the side surface 12b. The cassette 5 is extended in the same direction as the cassette 5 and serves as a pocket. The pocket surface 12c forming a From the marking surface 12c and the two pocket side surfaces 12d and 12d' extending to form a pocket shape. It consists of a lid body 12.

[0005] The side without sides of the main body 11 and the pocket side of the lid 12 are hinged, and the main body The portion of the bottom surface 11a of 11 that interferes with the pocket portion 12A of the lid 12 has been removed. Ma When the cassette 5 is inserted into the pocket portion 12A and the lid 12 is closed, the bottom surface 11 a and the portion 13 of the lid surface 12a that faces the raised portion 5b of the cassette 5 is thin. A pair of tape loosening prevention protrusions 14 are provided on the bottom surface 11a.

[0006] Insert the tape-unexposed side of the cassette 5 into the pocket portion 12A of the lid 12, and close the lid. The body 12 is closed to store the cassette 5, but the cassette on the bottom surface 11a and the lid surface 12a is Since the portion 13a of the cut 5 facing the raised portion 5b is thin, the raised portion 5b is It is fitted into the thin portion 13a. Therefore, the thickness of the popular type cap is equal to the thickness of the raised portion 15a. The thickness of the case can be reduced compared to a set case.

[0007]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

The above slim type magnetic tape cassette storage case is a magnetic tape cassette storage case. In order to insert and store the non-exposed side of the tape into the pocket portion 12A of the lid body 12, The exposed side of the cassette tape serves as a handle for opening and closing the case. this Therefore, when opening and closing the case, your hands may touch the magnetic tape that records information and contaminate the tape. There is a risk that the information may be lost or even the recorded information may be corrupted.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention is a slim type that is convenient to carry, and when opening and closing the case, there is no screen. Our aim is to provide a case for storing magnetic tape cassettes that will not contaminate the tape. The target is

[0009]

[Means to solve the problem]

The magnetic tape cassette storage case according to this invention is ◆ There are raised parts on the front and back sides near the exposed side of the tape. Plastic magnetic tape cassette storage for storing magnetic tape cassettes. A case for ◆ A bottom surface corresponding to the back surface of the cassette and a side surface around the cassette. , a case body having two opposing long sides and two short sides, and ◆ The lid surface corresponds to the surface of the cassette, and the long side surface of the case body Consists of a lid body hinged on the side, ◆ When the book is stored in the case with the exposed side of the tape facing the hinge side, The portions of the inside of the bottom surface of the body and the inside of the lid that face the raised portion of the cassette are thin. ◆ At least one of the inside of the bottom of the main body and the inside of the lid is provided with a tape to prevent loosening. It is characterized by being provided with a protrusion.

0010

[Action and effect]

In the above configuration, inside the bottom surface of the case body of the magnetic tape cassette storage case. The parts facing the raised part of the magnetic tape cassette on the side and inside of the lid are thin. Therefore, when storing the cassette with the tape exposed side facing the hinge side, , the raised part of the cassette is fitted into the thin part. For this reason, the cassette The thickness of the case can be reduced by the thickness of the raised part, making it convenient to carry. It is possible to provide a slim type magnetic tape cassette storage case.

[0011] Further, in the above configuration, the tape-exposed side surface of the cassette is connected to the main body in front. Since it is stored with the storage lid on the side that is hinged, the side that is not exposed to the tape can be used to open and close the case. It is on the handle side, so that your hands do not touch the tape when opening and closing the case, and prevent the tape from getting dirty. can be done.

0012

【Example】 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a magnetic tape cassette storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram.

[0014] The magnetic tape cassette storage case 6 corresponds to the back side of the magnetic tape cassette 5. It consists of a bottom surface 1a, and four side surfaces 1b, 1b', 1c, and 1c' corresponding to the sides of the cassette 5. A case body 1 having two opposing long sides 1d, 1d' and two opposing short sides 1e, 1e'; and a lid body 2 consisting of a lid surface 2a corresponding to the surface of the cassette 5, and the lid body 2 is hinged to one long side 1a side of the case body 1.

[0015] Place the exposed tape side surface 5a of the cassette 5 on the first long side 1d side in the case 6. When stored, the cassette is located inside the bottom surface 1a of the case body 1 and inside the lid body 2. facing the raised portions 5b in the areas close to the exposed tape side surfaces 5a on the front and back sides of the tape 5. Part 3 is considered to be thin.

[0016] Moreover, a protrusion 4 for preventing tape loosening is provided on the inside of the lid body 2.

[0017] In the above configuration, in the magnetic tape cassette 5, the tape exposed side surface 5a is the case body. 1 and the lid body 2 are inserted into the case body 1 so as to face the long side 1d where they are hinged. , the lid body 2 is closed and the device is stored in the case 6.

[0018] In the above embodiment, the ridges on the inside of the bottom surface 1a of the case body 1 and the inside of the lid body 2 are The part 3 facing the starting part 5b is thin, so the magnetic tape cassette 5 can be stored there. Then, the raised portion 5b is fitted into the thin portion 3. Therefore, the protrusion of the protrusion The thickness of the magnetic tape cassette storage case 6 is reduced by the thickness of the magnetic tape cassette storage case 6. I can do it.

[0019] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the tape exposed side surface 5a of the cassette 5 is 2 is stored in the case 6 with the long side 1d side where it is hinged, so the tape is not exposed. The side surface becomes the handle side when opening and closing the case 6, and the tape is exposed on the tape exposed part of the cassette 5. The case 6 can be opened and closed without touching it, and the tape can be prevented from getting dirty. You can protect the information recorded in the group.

[0020] In addition, the lid body 2 has a pocket like a conventional slim type magnetic tape cassette. When storing the cassette 5 in the case 6, simply insert the cassette into the case body 11. Because you only need to put in set 5, it is easy to store and convenient to handle. .

[0021] In the above embodiment, the tape loosening prevention protrusion 4 is located inside the lid body 2. However, the protrusion 4 is provided on the inside of the bottom surface 1a of the case body 1 and the inside of the lid body 2. If it is provided on at least one side of the You can leave it there.

[0022] Furthermore, the bottom surface 1a and the four side surfaces 1b, 1b', 1c, and 1c' constituting the case body 1 are The corners that come into contact are rounded or chamfered to approximately R2 to prevent the corners from coming into contact with each other when being carried. You may try not to let it touch your hands.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a magnetic tape cassette storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 2] A perspective view showing a conventional slim type magnetic tape cassette storage case.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Case body 1a Bottom 1b, 1b′, 1c, 1c′ side 1d, 1d′ long side 1e, 1e′ Short side 2 Lid body 2a Lid surface 3 Thin wall part 4 Loosening prevention protrusion 5 Magnetic tape cassette 5a tape exposed side 5b Ridge 6 Magnetic tape cassette storage case 11 Case body 11a Bottom 11b , 11c , 11c ′ side 12 Lid body 12a Lid surface 12b Side 12c pocket side 12d , 12d ′ Pocket side 12A pocket part 13 Thin wall part 14 Loosening prevention protrusion

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A plastic magnetic tape cassette storage case for storing a magnetic tape cassette, which has raised portions on the front and back surfaces of the cassette, each having a protuberance on a portion adjacent to the tape exposed side surface, the case corresponding to the back surface of the cassette. a case body having two opposing long sides and two short sides corresponding to the surrounding sides of the cassette;
comprising a lid surface corresponding to the surface of the cassette, and a lid body hinged to the long side surface of the case body,
When stored in the case with the exposed side surface of the tape facing the hinge side, the inner side of the bottom surface of the main body and the inner side of the lid body.
A case for storing a magnetic tape cassette, characterized in that a portion facing a raised portion of the cassette is thin, and a protrusion for preventing tape loosening is provided on at least one of the inside of the bottom surface of the main body and the inside of the lid.