JPH04115189U - cassette storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with modifications) [Purpose] To make it easier to open the lid of a cassette storage case by protruding finger hooks from the corners of the front edge and both side edges of the lid. [Structure] A main body 1 in which a bottom plate 3 is surrounded from three sides and has an opening at the top, and a lid that has a top plate A5 that opens and closes the opening and is rotatably attached to the inner surfaces of the both side plates. A finger hook 5c is provided at each corner of the front edge 5b and both side edges 5A of the upper plate A5 of the lid body 2, and extends in the plane direction of the upper plate A5, and the front plate A of the main body 1
A notch 7c that fits into the finger hook 5c is provided at each corner of the upper edge 7a of 7 and the upper edge 7a of the both side plates.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a cassette storage for storing cassette tapes for recording audio. Regarding the case.

0002

[Conventional technology]

The storage case for the cassette tape used to record audio is made of resin material, as shown in Figure 4. Therefore, it is well known that the main body 1 and the lid 2 are molded as one body. Ru. This conventional cassette storage case has a main body 1 and a rectangular bottom plate 3. It is formed by providing a front plate F14 surrounding it from three sides and a pair of side plates F7, F7, and the upper part is a casing. The opening is used to insert and remove the cut tape. In addition, the lid body 2 has the above-mentioned opening. There is a back plate 6 on the top plate F5 to be closed, and a pair of back plates on both side edges 5f, 5f of the top plate F5. A flat plate that is provided with side plates 8, 8 and further extends over the side plates 8, 8 and constitutes a part of the bottom surface. By providing a cassette tape, the cassette tape can be It forms a pocket to hold it. The length is longer than the depth of the bottom plate 3 of the main body 1. The lid body is attached to the shaft 10 protruding from the inner surface of the open end of each side plate F7 which has been extended. 2 is rotated across the pair of side plates F7 and F7 through holes 9 provided in each side plate 8. It is pivoted for free movement.

0003 The bottom plate 3 of the main body 1 has a shaft 4 for locking a cassette tape reel. 4 is provided, and the closed lid body 2 is placed over the upper edge 14f of the front plate F14 of the body 1. This front plate F1 is provided on the outer surface of the front plate F14 so that the plate F5 can be easily lifted and opened. 4 is formed with an inclined surface 14e whose thickness becomes thinner toward the upper edge thereof.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

By the way, when opening the lid 2 of such a conventional cassette storage case, To do this, support the front plate F14 of the main body 1 with the fingers of one hand, and use the fingers of the other hand to support the cover body 2. The front edge of the top plate F5 must be pushed up. That is, the lid body 2 opens the main body 1. When the mouth part is closed, the top plate F5 of the lid body 2 covers a portion of the main body 1 by the thickness of the top plate F5. It is dropped into the inner side of the pair of side plates F7, F7, and the upper edge 14f of the front plate F14 of the main body 1 Since the upper plate C5 is supported at the part that can be supported with fingers when opening was only the leading edge of the upper plate F5.

[0005] On the other hand, with a cassette storage case, the volume can be reduced due to the storability of the case itself. It is necessary to make it as small as possible and to have no protrusions on the outer surface of the case.

[0006] This invention was created in view of the above circumstances, and has a cassette storage with better opening/closing properties. The purpose is to provide a delivery case.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, the cassette storage case of the present invention has a rectangular bottom. The board is surrounded from three sides by a front board and a pair of side boards, and the upper part is used for loading and unloading cassette tapes. a main body formed in an opening that opens and closes the opening, and an upper plate that opens and closes the opening; A cassette storage case consisting of a lid pivotably attached to the inner surface of the cassette storage case. and at the corners of the upper edge of the front plate and the upper edges of the side plates of the main body, each of these extending a predetermined distance from the corner to the upper edge of the front plate and the upper edge of the side plates, respectively. A notch is provided at each corner of the front edge and both side edges of the top plate of the lid. , at a predetermined distance from each corner to the front edge and both side edges of the upper plate. finger hook portions that extend in the planar direction of the upper plate and fit into the cutout portions are provided respectively. It is characterized by

[0008]

[Effect]

When the lid of the cassette storage case is closed, the corners of the front edge and both side edges of the top plate of the lid Each of the protruding finger hooks is formed by a cut provided on the upper edge of the front panel and the upper edge of both side panels of the main body. It fits into the notch and seals the opening of the main body. Then, the front panel, side panels, and The edges of the finger hooks are exposed on the outer surface of each corner of the lid, so open this closed lid. When releasing, support the side plate or front plate of the main unit with the fingertips of one hand. , use the fingertips of your other hand to touch the front plate, both side plates, and the finger rest of the upper plate. At least one of the edges of the finger rest that is exposed at the corner between the Support the parts and rotate the upper plate.

[0009] In this way, by making the finger hooks protrude from the corners of the front edge and both side edges of the top plate of the lid, the The lid can be opened from both the front and both sides of the storage case.

0010

【Example】

The embodiment of the present invention is shown based on FIGS. Explain using.

[0011] First, the cassette storage case according to the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as the present case) is shown in Fig. 1, an assembly diagram of FIG. 2, a side view, and FIG. 3, a plan view, show that the conventional Like the storage case, numeral 1 is the main body, and numeral 3 is the bottom plate. and , A14, A7, and A7 are the front plate and a pair of sides surrounding the bottom plate 3 from three sides, respectively. Of these, the front plate A14 is shaped to the same height as each side plate A7 in this case. The upper part of the main body 1 is an opening through which a cassette tape is inserted or removed. Ma Further, numeral 2 is a lid, and numeral A5 is an upper plate for opening and closing the opening.

0012 In this case, the upper edge 14a of the front plate A14 of the main body 1 and the pair of side plates A7, A Cutout portions 7c, 7c are provided at the corners of the upper edges 7a, 7a, respectively. child These notches 7c are formed by an upper edge 14a of the front plate A14 and upper edges 7a, 7 of the side plates A7, A7. From each corner of a, the upper edge 14a of the front plate A14 and the upper edge 7 of each side plate A7 a, 7a, respectively, over a predetermined distance, and a plate of the upper plate A5 of the lid body 2. It is cut out to a depth that is almost the same as the thickness. Furthermore, the front plate A14 and and on the outer surface of each side plate A7, below each notch 7c, a To make it easier to touch the finger hook part 5c with the fingertip, , sloped surfaces 14d, 7d, 14 where the wall thickness of these front plate A14 and side plate A7 becomes thinner. d and 7d are formed.

[0013] On the other hand, at the corners of the front edge 5b and both side edges 5a, 5a of the upper plate A5 of the lid body 2, Finger hooks 5c, 5c are provided that extend in the planar direction of the lid body 2. This finger rest The portions 5c, 5c are formed from the corners of the front edge 5b and side edges 5a, 5a of the upper plate A5, respectively. provided over a predetermined distance on the front edge 5b and both side edges 5a, 5a, respectively. The front plate A14 and the side plate A of the main body 1 are fitted into the respective notches 7c and 7c. Extending outward from the front edge 5b or side edge 5a by a distance approximately equivalent to the plate thickness of item 7. It is. The length of each finger hook 5c at the front edge 5b and each side edge 5a of the top plate A5 is , Due to the configuration in use, the lid body 2 can be supported with a fingertip when it is opened, and the lid body From the configuration of 2, the side edge 5a has a pair of side plates 8, 8 provided on the back side. It is fine if the ribs are closer to the leading edge.

[0014] The main body 1 and the lid body 2 formed in this way are extended longer than the bottom plate 3 of the main body 1. The lid body 2 is attached to one of the shafts 10, 10 protruding from the inner surface of the open end of each side plate A7. Through the holes 9, 9 provided in the pair of side plates 8, 8, respectively, it is possible to straddle the pair of side plates A7, A7. The main case is constructed by pivoting the case so that it can rotate freely.

[0015] In this case configured as described above, when the lid 2 is closed, the lid Finger hooks 5c, 5 protruding from the corners of the front edge 5b and both side edges 5a, 5a of the upper plate A5 of 2 c is the upper edge 14a of the front plate A14 of the main body 1 and the upper edges 7a, 7a of the side plates A7, A7. The upper plate A5 of the lid body 2 is fitted into the notches 7d, 7d provided at the corners of the body 1. Main body 1 is depressed into the inner surface side of plate A14 and both side plates A7 by the thickness thereof. Seal the opening. At this time, each of the finger hooks 5c is attached to the front plate A14 and the front plate A14 of the main body 1. and extend outward from the front edge 5b or side edge 5a by a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the side plate A7. Since it is intended for use in a stomach.

[0016] On the other hand, when opening the closed lid 2, use the fingertips of one hand to the side of the main body 1. While supporting the plate A7 or the front plate 17, touch the upper plate A5 with the fingertips of the other hand. The provided finger hooks 5c, 5c are located at the corners of the front plate A14 of the main body and each side plate A7, and and extending a predetermined distance from those corners to the front plate A14 and each side plate A7, respectively. Rotate the upper plate A5 while supporting at least one of the exposed edges. make it move. In addition, at this time, the front plate A14 and each side plate A7 of the main body 1 have notches 7. d, toward the upper edge of this notch 7c, the front plate A14 or the side plate A7. The upper Each of the finger hooks 5c can be easily locked with a fingertip.

[0017] In this way, the corners of the front edge 5b and both side edges 5a, 5a of the top plate A5 of the lid body 2 are When the finger hooks 5c and 5c are extended, either the front or both sides of the storage case This allows the lid body 2 to be configured to be opened even from the inside.

[0018]

[Effect of the idea]

As mentioned above, the present invention has the advantage that when the lid is closed, the front edge of the top plate of the lid and both sides from each corner to the front edge and both side edges of the upper plate. The finger rest, which is provided over a predetermined distance and extends in the plane direction of the upper plate, is connected to the front plate of the main body. from each corner to the upper edge of the front plate and the upper edge of the front plate. The upper edges of both side plates are fitted into notches provided over a predetermined distance on each side. Therefore, the edges of the finger rests are exposed on the outer surfaces of the front plate and both side plates of the main body. At least some of the exposed parts on the front and each side of the storage case The closed lid can be opened by supporting it and rotating the lid. A cassette storage case with excellent closing performance can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an assembled perspective view of a cassette storage case according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the cassette storage case.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the cassette storage case.

FIG. 4 is an assembled perspective view showing a conventional cassette storage case.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Main body 2 Lid body 3 Bottom plate A5 top plate 5a Side edge 5b leading edge 5c Finger rest A7 side plate 7a Upper edge 7c Notch 14 Front plate 14a Upper edge

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A rectangular bottom plate is surrounded from three sides by a front plate and a pair of side plates, and has a main body whose upper part is an opening for loading and unloading a cassette tape, and a top plate for opening and closing the opening. In a cassette storage case comprising a lid rotatably attached to the inner surfaces of the both side plates, a corner between the upper edge of the front plate of the main body and the upper edge of the both side plates includes: Notches extending a predetermined distance from each corner to the upper edge of the front plate and the upper edges of the side plates are respectively provided, and the front edge of the top plate of the lid body and the side edges are Each corner has a finger hook extending a predetermined distance from each corner to the front edge and both side edges of the upper plate, protruding in the plane direction of the upper plate and fitting into the notch. A cassette storage case characterized by: