JPH04118384U - tape cassette storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with amendments) [Purpose] To create a storage case with a lid for tape cassettes that eliminates the overlapping part between the case body and the lid, making the case more compact, and preventing tape cassettes from falling out with the lid. To prevent. [Structure] At least one of the hub rotation prevention protrusions 9 is provided protruding from the hinge part 2 of the lid body 3, which is provided on the case body 1 so as to be able to be opened and closed by the hinge part 2, so that the case body 1 and the lid body 3 overlap. The case can be made more compact by eliminating this part, and the protrusion on the hinge part 2 prevents the cassette from wobbling when stored inside the case body 1. Since the cassette cannot be taken out unless the lid body 3 is fully opened, the cassette cannot be removed from the case body 1. It can be held safely without accidentally dropping it.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is designed to store and store tape cassettes wrapped with tapes such as magnetic tape. It is related to a storage case for storing.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, tape cassettes were handled in storage cases for sale and storage. This case is a rectangular case that houses magnetic tape cassettes. The body uses a transparent case with a hinged lid that can be opened and closed in a front-opening manner. It is used by folding an index card.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In conventional storage cases, the lid has a hook to prevent the cassette tape from coming loose while being carried around. The hinge part is made of hard material, so the hinge part is made of hard material. The overlap between the case body and the lid body is an obstacle to downsizing the case. At the same time, because the hinge part and the clamp part are separated, the cassette may be closed before the lid is fully opened. There is a risk that the cap may come off and fall, making it cumbersome to handle, and the case body and lid may If you open the lid upside down, the lid may get caught and not open properly, or you may have to force it open. This caused damage to the case and made it inconvenient to remove the cassette. The present invention attempts to accurately eliminate these conventional drawbacks, and the case body and The case can be made smaller by eliminating the overlapping part with the lid, and it is also provided at the hinge. Along with the hub rotation prevention protrusion, there is no wobble in the case when the lid is inserted into the case body. The tape cassette cannot be removed unless it is fully opened, so insert the tape cassette into the case itself. An easy-to-handle tape cassette storage case that can be safely held without accidentally dropping it. It is intended to provide a

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

This invention features a transparent or translucent case body that can store tape cassettes. It is equipped with a lid body which is pivoted to be able to be opened and closed with a hinge part, and a pair of hub rotation preventers are installed inside the lid body. In a tape cassette storage case equipped with a locking protrusion, there is a small amount on the hinge part of the lid. A tape cassette characterized in that at least one of the hubs has a protrusion for preventing rotation. It is a storage case.

[0005]

[Effect]

In the case of the present invention, the magnetic tape cassette A is housed in the case body 1 and the lid body 3 When the hinge part 2 is placed in the center and closed, the hub rotation prevention protrusions 9, 9 are covered with tape. It can be fitted into the hub hole B of the cassette A and held with its position regulated. Also, if the lid body 3 is lifted onto the case body 1, the hub rotation prevention protrusion 9 will be removed from the hub. If you do not open the lid 3 until it comes off from the hole B, that is, if you do not open it fully, the tape cassette A This prevents the case from being removed from the case body 1 and being accidentally dropped, and the hinge part 2 is The case body 1 and the lid body 3 overlap because they are provided near the cassette hub hole B. It is possible to make the storage case thinner without having any parts on the sides.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. A transparent or translucent case body 1 capable of storing a tape cassette is provided with a lid body 3 pivotally connected to the case body 1 with a hinge portion 2 so as to be openable and closable. A tape cassette storage case including a pair of hub rotation prevention protrusions 9, 9 on the inside of the lid 3, in which at least one hub rotation prevention protrusion 9 is protruded from the hinge portion 2 of the lid 3. There is a case. In this case, the hinge portion 2 of the lid 3 is provided near the hub hole B of the tape cassette A, and is provided near one end edge of the lid 3 that can be opened and closed laterally. 3 is provided along one end edge of the ceiling wall 1 of the case body ₁ so as to be openable and closable with a hinge part 2, and has locking pieces 6 protruding from both sides of the lid body 3, and a side wall 1 of the case body 1. ₂ and 1 ₂ are provided with a locking portion 6 ₁ that engages with the locking piece 6 . The hinge part 2 is constructed by providing a pin 2 ₁ on the case body 1 side and a shaft bearing part 2 ₂ on the lid body 3 side that can be fitted onto the pin 2 ₁ , but since they are in a relative relationship, they cannot be connected to each other. It may be provided in the opposite direction, and the fitting recess 11 and protrusion 12 make it easy to rotate.

Incidentally, concave portions 7 and 8 into which the head house C of the tape cassette A is fitted are formed on the inner surfaces of the case body 1 and the lid body 3. Further, the case main body 1 has an opening 1 ₃ on at least one side of the vertical wall surface of the case main body 1, and a side wall 1 ₂ that extends up to the opening 1 ₃ and stands on the bottom wall. , a lid body 3 is disposed on the ceiling wall 1 ₁ so as to be horizontally openable and closable with a hinge portion 2 , and a bag-shaped portion is formed on the opposite side of the opening 1 ₃ with the ceiling wall 1 ₁ provided thereon; This makes it easy to insert and hold the tape cassette.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the tape cassette A is stored horizontally, and the lid body 3 is provided with a pair of hinge parts 2, each of which has a hub rotation prevention member. A protrusion 9 is provided to protrude inward of the case, and the fitting concave surface portion 7 of the head house C of the tape cassette A is provided on the entire surface side of the case body 1 and the lid body 3. Further, the case main body 1 and the lid body 3 are provided with an engaging protrusion 4 and an engaging recess 5, which constitute a locking part, at predetermined positions on both sides. This locking part is provided at one or more places at the contact area between the case body 1 and the lid body 3, but it is provided inside the case so that the locking part can be properly locked at a position away from the hinge part 2. The engaging convex portion 4 is preferably provided internally, and the engaging convex portion 4 is made easy to fit into the engaging concave portion 5 provided in the side wall ₁₂ of the case body 1, but the concave and convex portions are provided in a relative positional relationship. It is also possible to arrange it in the opposite direction.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the case body 1 is provided with a notch 14 at the front end of both side walls 1 ₂ , 1 ₂ for a finger to be placed on the tape cassette A, and the front edge of the lid body 3 is provided with a front wall. The lid body 3 can be automatically opened by holding the tape cassette A with fingers from the notch 14 and pulling it out of the case body 1.

0010

[Effect of the idea]

This invention has a hinge part of the lid that can be opened and closed freely at the hinge part of the case body. By protruding the hub rotation prevention protrusion on both sides, the weight between the case body and the lid body is reduced. The case can be made smaller by eliminating the curved part, and the hub rotation part is located near the hub hole. There is a hinge part with a protrusion for prevention, so there is no wobbling when it is accommodated in the case body. The cassette cannot be removed unless the lid is fully opened, so there is no chance of accidentally dropping it. The tape cassette can be held safely and easily, and the tape cassette can be easily inserted and removed from the case. The tape cassette is held much better inside the case, and the case looks neater. In addition to improving the quality of the case, it also allows for safe handling of tape cassettes and improves the quality of the case. It has practical effects, such as contributing to improvements in quality and being able to be made in an inexpensive form.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along line a-a in FIG. 1;

[Fig. 3] A perspective view of the example in use, showing the lid in an open state.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the hinge portion of the embodiment in a separated state.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of the hinge portion of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along line bb in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention in use with the lid open;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention in use with the lid open;

[Explanation of symbols]

A Tape cassette B Hub hole C Head house 1 Case body 1 ₁ Ceiling wall 1 ₂ Side wall 1 ₃ Opening 2 Hinge 2 ₁ Pin 2 ₂ Shaft bearing 3 Lid 4 Engagement protrusion 5 Engagement recess 6 Locking piece 6 ₁ Locking part 7 Concave part 8 Concave part 9 Hub rotation prevention protrusion 11 Concave part 12 Convex part 14 Notch

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] A transparent or semi-transparent case body capable of storing a tape cassette is provided with a lid body pivotably attached to a hinge portion so as to be openable and closable, and a pair of hub rotation prevention protrusions are provided on the inside of the lid body. 1. A tape cassette storage case, characterized in that at least one hub rotation prevention protrusion is provided on the hinge portion of the lid body. 2. The tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein the lid body is provided with a pair of hinge parts, each of which has a hub rotation prevention protrusion protruding inward from the case. storage case. 3. The tape cassette storage according to claim 2, further comprising locking pieces protruding from both sides of the lid, and locking portions that engage with the locking pieces on the side walls of the case body. Case. 4. The tape cassette storage according to claim 2, wherein a notch for a finger to be placed on the tape cassette is provided at the front end of both side walls of the case body, and a front wall is provided at the front edge of the lid. Case.