JPH0526072Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] This invention relates to a disk storage case suitable for storing and storing compact disks, floppy disks, and the like.

[Summary of the invention] This invention is a disk storage case in which multiple disks are stored in a file attached to the top lid, and the top and bottom lids are closed. By providing an elastic member that lifts up from the lower lid at a predetermined angle, it is possible to easily take in and out the disk stored in the file.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, as a method for storing and storing a plurality of disks in a disk storage case, for example, a disk binder is provided with a plurality of mounts bound in the form of an album and pockets attached to each of these mounts. A binder for floppy disks has been proposed in which a floppy disk is stored in each of the floppy disks (Utility Model Application Publication No. 15918/1983).

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

By the way, in the case of the conventional device having the above-mentioned configuration, the mount to which the pocket in which the floppy disk is stored is tightly bound in an album shape within the binder, and the mount in which the floppy disk is stored is tightly bound in an album shape. The pocket was also attached horizontally to the mount, making it difficult to insert and remove the floppy disk.

This invention has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide a disk storage case that allows easy insertion and removal of disks stored in files.

[Means for solving problems]

The disk storage case according to this invention includes a lower lid 2 having a locking member 7, and one end of the lower lid 2.
It is rotatably supported and opens and closes, and
An upper lid 1 that is closed and has a locking member 6 on the other end that engages with a locked member 7 of the lower lid 2 described above.
Then, one end side is stacked on top of the other at a position close to the opening/closing center of both the upper and lower lids 1 and 2, and each is rotatably fixed to the above-mentioned lower lid 2, and the disk is stored from the other end side. The locking member 6 is provided with a plurality of files 3, and an elastic member 13 provided on the lower lid 2 and biasing the plurality of files 3 in the opening direction of the upper lid 1. When the engagement with the member 7 is released, the upper lid 1 along with the plurality of files 3 is rotated in the opening direction by the elastic force of the elastic member 13, and when the upper lid 1 is opened, the upper lid 1 is rotated in the opening direction. The plurality of files 3 are held in a state of being lifted up from the lower lid 2 by a predetermined angle.

[Effect]

An elastic member 13 is provided on the lower lid side for lifting the file 3 by a predetermined angle from the lower lid 2 when the upper lid 1 is opened. As a result, the file in which the disk is stored is held in a tilted state at a certain angle centered on a fixed point close to the opening/closing center line of both the upper and lower lids 1 and 2, making it easy to insert and remove the disk. Become.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, one embodiment of this invention will be described in detail based on FIGS. 1 to 5.

Figure 1 shows the overall configuration of this embodiment.
This is an open state of the disk storage case based on this invention. In the figure, 1 is the upper lid, 2 is the lower lid, and 3 is the upper lid.
is attached to one side of the inside of the lower lid 2 with screws 4, and has a plurality of files for storing disks (not shown) such as compact disks, for example.
Reference numeral 5 indicates a plurality of hinges for rotatably attaching the upper cover 1 to the lower cover 2, 6 a locking member provided at the center of one side of the inner side of the upper cover 1, and 7 opposing this locking member 6. The upper lid 1 is locked to the lower lid 2 when the locking member 6 and the locking member 7, which are provided at the center of the other side inside the lower lid 2, engage with each other.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a release member 9, 10 which is rotatably supported on the other side inside the lower lid 2 in close proximity to the locked member 7 and releases the engagement between the locking member 6 and the locked member 7.
is a support member that rotatably supports the release member 8. The release member 8 has an operating section 11 on one side and a notch-shaped cam section 12 on the other side that contacts the locked member 7. When the operating section 11 is pressed, the release member 8 supports the supporting members 9 and 10 at both ends as fulcrums. As a result, the cam part 12 converts the pressing rotation operation into a sliding movement in a linear direction, and the locked member 7 that comes into contact with the cam part 12
is pushed rearward, the lock member 6 engaged with it is released, and the top cover 1 can be opened.

Further, an elastic member, for example, a spring 13 having a predetermined shape is provided on the lower side of the file 3. As shown in FIG. 3, this spring 13 is made of a wire rod and has a substantially U-shaped plan view.
An elastic support portion 13a ₁ is formed on the intermediate side portion 13a and bent downward in a substantially U-shape, and both side portions 13
Approximately semicircular arc-shaped mounting portions 13 are provided at the rear ends of b and 13c.
b ₁ , 13c ₁ , and this spring 13
The elastic support part 13a is attached to the lower cover 2, and _{the 1} side is the member to be locked 7.
Both side mounting parts 13b ₁ , 13c ₁
By attaching it to the fixed portion side of the file 3, which will be described later, the file 3 is supported from below and is always elastically biased upward. When the upper lid 1 is closed as shown in FIG. 2, the upper lid 1 is locked against the elastic force of the spring 13 against the lower lid 2 by the engagement of the locking member 6 and the locked member 7. Conversely, when the locking member 6 and the locked member 7 are disengaged, the elastic force of the spring 13 causes the upper cover 1 to move to the hinge 5,
5 is the center, and both upper and lower lids 2 and 3 are opened.
The file 3 is lifted at a predetermined angle around a fixed point of the file 3 that is close to the opening/closing center line of the
When the upper lid 1 is further opened, the file 3 is held in a state where it is raised at a predetermined angle. This results in
File 3 at the bottom can be easily opened up in a fan shape when viewed from the side, and a disk (not shown) stored therein can be easily taken out or put into it. . Reference numeral 14 denotes a plurality of ribs planted on the other side of the inside of the top lid 1, which support the turned-up file 3, and when the turned-up file 3 is returned to its original state. I make it easy to flip through. 15 is a band attached to the side surface of the lower lid 2.

FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of this embodiment.
The procedure for assembling the disk storage case according to the present invention will be explained with reference to this figure. First, the protrusions of the plurality of hinges 5 are inserted into holes 16 formed on both sides of one side wall of the lower lid 2, and holes (not shown) similarly formed on both sides of the other side wall of the upper lid 1. The upper cover 1 is fitted into the lower cover 2 and is rotatably connected to the lower cover 2. Next, the protrusions at both ends of the release member 8 are fitted into the holes of the support members 9 and 10 so that the cam portion 12 side of the release member 8 faces the locked member 7, and the release member 8 is held by the support members 9 and 10. be supported rotatably.

In addition, on the inside of one side of the lower lid 2 that is the fixed part side of the file 3, there are two protrusions 1 spaced apart at a required interval.
7 is erected, and a large-diameter support portion 17a is formed at the lower part of this protrusion 17.Furthermore, a large-diameter support portion 17a is formed in the lower part of this protrusion 17, and furthermore, a large-diameter support portion 17a of both protrusions 17 is formed so as to surround a half circumference of the large-diameter support portion 17a on one side wall side. Presser edge pieces 20 are erected at intervals slightly wider than the wire diameter of the spring 13.

By fitting the above-mentioned both side attachment parts 13b 1 and 13c ₁ of the spring 13 between the large diameter support part 17a of the both protrusions 17 and the presser edge piece 20, the spring ₁₃ is temporarily attached to the lower lid 2. be stopped. Then, after aligning and inserting the holes formed at a distance on one side of the plurality of files 3 with the protrusion 17,
By screwing the screw 4 into the top of the protrusion 17 and tightening it, the file 3 is fixed to the lower lid 2 side, and the spring 13 also has its mounting parts 13b ₁ and 13c ₁ pressed by the fixing part of the file 3 from above. Fixed.

In this way, the plurality of files 3 are fixed to the lower lid 2 in a stacked state, and are placed on the spring 13 so as to be elastically biased upward at all times. If the upper lid 1 is opened at this time, the file 3 is held at a predetermined angle by a spring 13 located below the upper lid 1.

When the top cover 1 is closed in this assembled state,
As shown in FIG. 2, most of the locking member 6, the locked member 7, and the release member 8 are hidden inside the upper cover 1 and the lower cover 2, and only a notch in the upper cover 1 is slightly visible from the outside. Release member 8 peeking out from 18
There is only one operating section 11, and this operating section 11
is substantially surrounded by the notch 18 to prevent it from coming into contact with other objects, so if the case accidentally comes into contact with another object and the top cover 1 opens, the disk stored inside may be exposed. Inconveniences such as falling are eliminated.

In addition, when opening the top cover 1, it is only necessary to press the operation part 11 with your finger, and the spring 13
The upper lid 1, which has been lifted by a predetermined angle due to the elastic force, is opened with the hand that presses the operating part 11, and the disk stored in the file 3, which has also been lifted by a predetermined angle, is taken out using the same hand as described above. . In other words, in this embodiment, all operations can be performed with one hand without using both hands.

FIG. 4 shows the configuration of the release member 8.
Figure A is its plan view, and Figure 4B is its front view. The release member 8 has a cam portion 12 and an operating portion 11 on the left and right sides of a base portion 19, and the operating portion 11 is flat for easy operation. 5 shows a sectional view of each part of the release member 8. FIG. 5A is a sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 4A, and FIG. 5B is a sectional view taken along line A--A in FIG. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB. As can be seen from FIG. 5, the cam portion 12 is notched in an L-shape, and its lower tip portion abuts against the locked member 7 (FIG. 1), thereby pushing and rotating the release member 8 in a linear direction. into a sliding motion.

In the above-described embodiment, a spring is used as the elastic member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other elastic members such as a sponge may be used.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to this invention, since the upper cover is opened by the elastic member for lifting the file from the lower cover, the number of parts is small, the structure is simple, assembly is easy, and the operability is also excellent.

Since the file can be lifted in the direction in which the top lid is opened, a large elastic force is not required to lift the file, and the top lid can be easily closed without applying much force.

Furthermore, since the disks are stored in individual files, the disks do not come into contact with each other or with other parts, so the disks are not damaged when carried, and dust does not adhere to the recording surface.

Furthermore, by turning over the lifted file, you can reliably check the labels on the disk surface one by one and easily and quickly find the desired disk, making it easy to put in and take out the disk, and it can be handled with one hand. It has excellent operability and is particularly useful for use in portable disk storage cases.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the disk storage case according to this invention in an open state, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the disk storage case according to this invention in a closed state, and Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the disk storage case according to this invention. A perspective view, FIG. 4 is a plan view and a front view of the release member used in this invention, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view of each part thereof. 1 is an upper cover, 2 is a lower cover, 3 is a file, 6 is a locking member, 7 is a locked member, 8 is a release member, 13
is a spring.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A lower lid including a member to be locked, one end of which is rotatably supported by the lower lid for opening/closing operations, and the other end of the lower lid being a member of the lower lid to be locked in the closed state. The upper lid is provided with a locking member that engages with the upper lid, and one end of the upper lid is stacked on top of the other at a position close to the opening/closing center of the upper and lower lids, and the disc is rotatably fixed to the lower lid. and an elastic member provided on the lower lid to bias the plurality of files in the opening direction of the upper lid, the locking member and the locked member being engaged with each other. When the opening operation is performed, the upper cover together with the plurality of files is rotated in the opening direction by the elastic force of the elastic member,
A disk storage case characterized in that, when the upper lid is opened, the plurality of files are held lifted from the lower lid by a predetermined angle.