JPH0632389U - Presence / Absence Display Case for Video Cassettes - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a presence / absence display case for a video cassette, which allows a user to easily determine whether or not video software is rented out at a glance. A case main body 12 having an opening 16 at an upper end surface thereof, and a space 14 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape for accommodating a video cassette 100 is formed immediately below the opening main body 12. A slide member 18 slidably supported in the vertical direction, a compression spring 28 for urging the slide member 18 upward, and a latch plate 30 integrally arranged at the lower end of the slide member 18. The video cassette 100 is disposed on the upper end of the slide member 18, and the video cassette 100 is attached to the case body 12.
When the video cassette 100 is not inside, the display member 32 projects outward from the upper end portion of the case body 12, and is drawn into the case body 12 when the video cassette 100 is inside the case body 12.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a case for a video cassette in which it can be visually confirmed from the outside whether or not the video cassette is housed, and whether the video software is being rented, which is used particularly in a video software rental shop or the like. The present invention relates to a presence / absence display case for a video cassette, which can be easily determined.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, at video software rental shops, etc., the jacket when the video software is being sold is displayed as it is on the display shelf, and the user gives the jacket to the clerk to request that the software be borrowed. Was showing. However, since the jacket is closed when it is displayed on the display shelf, the user must check whether the video software is rented unless the jacket is taken out of the display shelf and opened. However, there was a problem that it took time to select the video software to borrow.

As a conventional method for solving this, for example, a plate showing the inside of the rental is attached to the jacket with a rubber band, or only the soft jacket being rented is placed on another shelf. , The method of distinguishing it from the rentable one was taken. However, the method of attaching the plate to the jacket being rented has a problem that it takes time to attach the plate one by one, and the method of putting the jacket being rented on another shelf has a problem. However, there was a problem that it was difficult to know whether the software you wanted to borrow was not originally placed in the store, or whether it was just being rented out.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to lend video software to a user at a glance, without the trouble of attaching a plate to a jacket. It is to provide a presence / absence display case for a video cassette, which can be easily determined whether or not it is present.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and to achieve the object, the presence / absence display case for a video cassette of the present invention is a presence / absence display for a video cassette, which allows external visibility of whether or not the video cassette is housed. A case body having an opening at an upper end surface into which the video cassette can be inserted, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space portion capable of accommodating the video cassette is formed immediately below the opening. And is supported on the side wall of the space and is slidable in the vertical direction between a first position located above the case body and a second position located below the case body. Slide member, an urging spring that urges the slide member upward so that the slide member is always located at the first position, and the slide member is integrally arranged at the lower end of the slide member. The video cassette is opened. When the slide member is inserted into the space through the slide portion, it is pushed by the lower end surface of the video cassette and moves the slide member against the urging force of the urging spring to the second position. When the slide member is located at the first position, it is arranged on the upper end portion of the slide member and the protruding member for causing the video cassette to protrude outward from the upper end portion of the case body. A display indicating that the video cassette is not inside the case body, and when the slide member is located at the second position, the slide member is pulled into the case body and the video cassette is inside the case body. And a member.

In the video cassette presence / absence display case according to the present invention, a photograph attached to the jacket of the video soft cassette is attached to the outer wall surface of the case body. Further, the presence / absence display case for a video cassette of the present invention is a presence / absence display case for a video cassette in which it can be visually confirmed from the outside whether or not the video cassette is housed inside. A case main body having an opening portion into which the video cassette can be housed, and a case main body having an opening portion into which the video cassette can be stored, and a side wall of the space portion. A slide member movably supported in a vertical direction between a first position located above the case body and a second position located below the case body, and a side wall of the space portion. A seesaw member that is disposed downward in a substantially horizontal direction and has an intermediate portion rotatably supported by the side wall, the seesaw member having one end connected to the lower end of the slide member. And the slide member When the slide member is located at the end and the slide member is in the second position, it is drawn into the case body to indicate that the video cassette is not in the case body, and the seesaw is displayed. When the other end of the member is pushed by the lower end of the video cassette and the slide member moves to the first position, it projects outward from the upper end of the case and the video cassette It is characterized in that it is provided with a display member for displaying that it is inside the case body.

In the video cassette presence / absence display case according to the present invention, the photograph attached to the jacket of the video software cassette is attached to the outer wall surface of the case body.

[0008]

[Action]

 As described above, since the presence / absence display case for the video cassette according to the present invention is configured, the display that is projected into the case or pulled into the case when the video cassette is inserted into the case body. Whether or not the videocassette is stored in the case can be easily judged from the outside of the case simply by looking at the state of the members.

[0009]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing the structure of a presence / absence display case for a video cassette according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. 1 viewed from above.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a case body 12 constituting an outer shell portion of the presence / absence display case 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped space portion 14 for accommodating a video tape cassette 100 therein. There is. Further, the case main body 12 is formed in a shape that is opened upward, and the video cassette 100 is inserted from above the case main body 12 into the space 14 through the opening 16 as shown by a two-dot chain line. Is inserted.

On the side wall 12 a of the case body 12, guide protrusions 20, 22, 24 for slidably supporting a slide member 18 made of a small-diameter rod-shaped member in the vertical direction are provided in the upward and downward directions. They are formed side by side. Fitting holes 20a, 22a, 24a that fit into the outer diameter of the sliding member 18 are formed in the guide protrusions 20, 22, 24. The fitting holes 20a, 22a, 24a form the fitting members 20a, 22a, 24a. Is guided so that it can slide vertically.

A disk-shaped flange member 26 is fixed below the slide member 18, and a coil is provided between the lower surface of the flange member 26 and the upper surface of the guide projection 24 located at the lowermost side. Shaped compression spring 28 is arranged. Therefore, due to the compression spring 28, the slide member 18 is constantly biased upward. However, the upward biasing force of the compression spring is set to a force sufficiently smaller than the weight of the video cassette 100. On the other hand, at the lower end portion of the slide member 18, a locking plate 30 that is in contact with the lower surface of the video cassette 100 is attached. By contacting the lower surface of the guide protrusion 24 with this locking plate 30, the sliding member is slid. 18 is prevented from coming out above the guide protrusion 24.

Above the slide member 18, for example, a plate-shaped display member 32 on which characters such as “rental” are described is attached. As shown in FIG. 1, when the video cassette 100 is not inserted into the case main body 12 and the slide member 18 is urged upward by the compression spring 28 as shown in FIG. 12 is projected above. This allows the user to know that the video cassette 100 is not housed in the case 10 and the video cassette 100 is being rented.

On the other hand, when the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case body 12 from above the opening 16, the video cassette 100 is further lowered by its own weight from the state shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. It falls, the latch plate 30 is moved downward against the biasing force of the compression spring 28, and is pushed down to the position shown by the chain double-dashed line. Along with this, the slide member 18 slides downward, the display member 32 at the upper end is drawn into the case body 12, and the display member 32 becomes invisible from the outside. That is, the character “rental” cannot be seen from the outside of the case 10. This allows the user to know that the video cassette 100 is stored in the case 10 and the video cassette 100 is not rented.

It should be noted that slide guides 12 b and 12 c are formed on the inner wall of the case main body 12, and when the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 12, the video cassette 100 has a slide member 18 and guide protrusions 20, Care is taken not to interfere with 22 and 24. Next, FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing a state before the video cassette 100 is housed in the case 10 and a state after the video cassette 100 is housed, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 3, in a state before the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case body 12, the display member 32 projects above the case body 12, and the video cassette 100 is rented. It shows that it is inside. Here, in the above description, the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 12 as it is, but actually, in the sense of protecting the video cassette 100, the transparent case as shown in FIG. 3 is used. It is preferable to store in the case main body 12 after storing in the case main body 102. The transparent case 102 is used by making the title affixed to the body of the video cassette 100 visible from the outside and comparing it with the jacket picture attached to the outer wall of the case body 12 as described later. This is to prevent the video cassette from being inserted incorrectly.

On the outer peripheral surface of the case main body 12, a photograph attached to the outside of the jacket stored when the video cassette 100 (video software) is sold can be attached. That is, the height of the case main body 12 is almost the same as the height of the jacket in which the video cassette 100 was originally placed, and the photograph attached to the jacket is taken as it is. Can be attached to. In the photograph of the jacket, after it is attached to the outer wall surface of the case body 12, it is covered with a transparent vinyl or the like (not shown).

Next, when the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case body 12 from the state shown in FIG. 3, the display member 32 is drawn into the case body 12 as shown in FIG. The word "rented" will not be visible from the outside. As described above, in the video cassette presence / absence display case of the first embodiment, when the video cassette is not inserted into the case, the video cassette is projected outside the case and the video cassette is inserted into the case. Since the display member is sometimes pulled inside the case, it is possible to easily judge from outside the case whether the video cassette (that is, video software) is rented. Second Embodiment Next, FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing the structure of a video cassette presence / absence display case according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view of FIG. 5 seen from above.

5 and 6, the case main body 42, which constitutes the outer shell of the presence / absence display case 40, has a rectangular parallelepiped space 44 for accommodating the video tape cassette 100 therein. There is. Further, the case main body 42 is formed in a shape that is opened upward, and the video cassette 100 is inserted into the space 44 from above the case main body 42 through the opening 46 on the upper side, as indicated by a chain double-dashed line. Is inserted.

Guide protrusions 50, 52, 54 for vertically slidably supporting a slide member 48, which is a rod-shaped member having a small diameter, are provided on the side wall 42 a of the case main body 42 in the upward and downward directions. They are formed side by side. Fitting holes 50a, 52a, 54a that fit into the outer diameter of the sliding member 48 are formed in the guide protrusions 50, 52, 54. The fitting members 50a, 52a, 54a form the fitting holes 50a, 52a, 54a. Is guided so that it can slide vertically.

On the other hand, on the other inner wall 42b of the case body 42, a seesaw member 56 extending in a substantially horizontal direction is rotatably supported around a rotation shaft 58, and this seesaw member 56 is provided. One end 56a of the above is flexibly connected to the lower end of the slide member 48. When the video cassette 100 is not inserted into the case main body 42, the slide member 48 is lowered downward by its own weight as shown in FIG. Therefore, the other end portion 56b of the seesaw member 56 is lifted upward. When the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 42, the other end portion 56b of the seesaw member 56 is pushed down by the lower end of the video cassette 100, and accordingly, the one end portion 56a of the seesaw member 56 is lifted. The slide member 48 is pushed upward.

Above the slide member 48, a plate-shaped display member 62 on which characters such as “rental OK” are described is attached. As shown in FIG. 5, when the video cassette 100 is not inserted into the case main body 42 and the slide member 48 is lowered downward by its own weight, the display member 62 has an internal structure of the case main body 42. Have been attracted to. Thus, the user can know that the video cassette 100 is not housed in the case 40 and the video cassette 100 is rented.

On the other hand, when the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 42 from above the opening 46, the video cassette 100 falls from the state shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. To do. Along with this, the other end 56b of the seesaw member is pushed down, and at the same time, the one end 56a of the seesaw member 56 is lifted, and the slide member 48 slides upward. Then, the display member 62 at the upper end projects outside the case main body 42, and the display member 62 becomes visible from the outside. That is, the characters “Rental OK” are visible from the outside of the case 40. This allows the user to know that the video cassette 100 is stored in the case 40 and that the video cassette 100 is not rented.

It should be noted that slide guides 42 c and 42 d are formed on the inner wall of the case main body 42, and when the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 42, the video cassette 100 slides on the slide member 48 and the guide protrusions 50. Care is taken not to interfere with 52 and 54. Next, FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing a state before the video cassette 100 is housed in the case 40 and a state after the video cassette 100 is housed, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 7, in a state before the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 42, the display member 62 is pulled inside the case main body 42, and the video cassette 100 is It indicates that it is rented. Here, in the above description, the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 42 as it is, but actually, in the sense of protecting the video cassette 100, the transparent case as shown in FIG. 7 is used. It is preferable to store in the case main body 42 after storing in the case 102. The transparent case 102 is used by making the title affixed to the body of the video cassette 100 visible from the outside and comparing it with the jacket picture attached to the outer wall of the case body 12 as described later. This is to prevent the video cassette from being inserted incorrectly.

On the outer peripheral surface of the case body 42, a photograph attached to the outside of the jacket stored when the video cassette 100 (video software) is sold can be attached. That is, the height of the case main body 42 is almost the same as the height of the jacket in which the video cassette 100 was originally placed, and the photograph attached to the jacket is taken as it is. Can be attached to. In the photograph of the jacket, after it is attached to the outer wall surface of the case body 42, it is covered with a transparent vinyl (not shown) or the like.

Next, when the video cassette 100 is inserted into the case main body 42 from the state shown in FIG. 7, the display member 62 projects to the outside of the case main body 42 as shown in FIG. The words "Rental OK" will be visible from the outside. As described above, in the video cassette presence / absence display case of the second embodiment, when the video cassette is not inserted into the case, the video cassette is pulled into the case and the video cassette is inserted into the case. Since the display member that protrudes to the outside of the case when it is present, it is possible to easily determine from the outside of the case whether or not the video cassette, that is, the video software, is rented.

The present invention can be applied to modifications and variations of the above embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the second embodiment described above, it was explained that the slide member lowers due to its own weight when the video software is rented. However, in order to ensure this lowered state, the biasing force of the spring or the like is applied. You may make it provide a member.

[0029]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the presence / absence display case for a video cassette of the present invention, the state of the display member that protrudes out of the case or is pulled into the case in accordance with the operation of inserting the video cassette into the case body is described. It is possible to easily determine from the outside of the case whether or not the video cassette is stored in the case simply by looking.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a structure of a presence / absence display case for a video cassette according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. 1 seen from above.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state of the case before the video cassette is inserted.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state of the case after inserting the video cassette.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing the structure of the presence / absence display case for a video cassette of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of FIG. 5 seen from above.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state of the case before the video cassette is inserted.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state of the case after inserting the video cassette.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 40 Presence / Absence Display Case 12, 42 Case Main Body 14, 44 Space Section 16, 46 Opening Section 18, 48 Sliding Member 20, 22, 24, 50, 52, 54 Guide Protrusion 26 Flange Member 28 Compression Spring 30 Locking Plate 32, 62 display member 56 seesaw member 58 rotating shaft 100 video cassette 102 case

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A video cassette presence / absence display case capable of visually recognizing whether or not a video cassette is housed inside, wherein the upper end surface has an opening through which the video cassette can be inserted. A case body in which a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space portion capable of accommodating the video cassette is formed immediately below the opening portion, and a side wall of the space portion, which is located above the case body. And a slide member vertically slidably supported between a first position and a second position located below, and a slide member directed upward so that the slide member is always located at the first position. And a biasing spring for biasing the video cassette, the video cassette being disposed integrally with the slide member at a lower end portion of the slide member, and the video cassette being inserted into the space through the opening. On the bottom edge of And a protrusion member for moving the slide member to the second position against the urging force of the urging spring, and the protrusion member is disposed at an upper end portion of the slide member, and the slide member is the first member. When the slide member is located at the second position, it indicates that the video cassette is not inside the case body by projecting outward from the upper end portion of the case body. A presence / absence display case for a video cassette, comprising: a display member that is drawn into the case main body to display that the video cassette is inside the case main body. 2. The presence / absence display case for a video cassette according to claim 1, wherein a photograph attached to a jacket of the video soft cassette is attached to an outer wall surface of the case body. 3. A presence / absence display case for a video cassette capable of visually recognizing whether or not the video cassette is housed inside, the upper end surface having an opening into which the video cassette can be inserted, A case main body in which a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space part capable of accommodating the video cassette is formed immediately below the opening, and a side wall of the space part, which is located above the case main body. A slide member vertically slidably supported between a first position and a second position located below, and arranged in a state of extending in a substantially horizontal direction below a side wall of the space portion. A seesaw member having an intermediate portion rotatably supported by the side wall, the seesaw member having one end connected to a lower end portion of the slide member, and the seesaw member disposed at an upper end portion of the slide member, The slide member is in front In the state of being located in the second position, it is drawn into the case main body to indicate that the video cassette is not inside the case main body, and the other end of the seesaw member is located at the lower end of the video cassette. And a display member which, when pushed and moves the slide member to the first position, projects outward from the upper end of the case to indicate that the video cassette is inside the case body. The presence / absence display case for a video cassette. 4. The presence / absence display case for a video cassette according to claim 3, wherein a photograph attached to a jacket of the video soft cassette is attached to an outer wall surface of the case body.