JPH0640136Y2 - Compact disc storage case - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention relates to a storage case for storing and storing a compact disc.

[Conventional technology]

There are two types of compact discs (hereinafter referred to simply as CDs), large and small 12 cm CD and 8 cm CD, both of which are sold in a dedicated storage case. As shown in FIG. 5, a storage case (2) for a 12 cm CD (1) includes a rectangular dish-shaped main body case (3) and a loading stand (which is separably assembled in the main body case (3). 4) and a case lid (5) that is swingably and rotatably supported on both sides of the rear end of the main body case (3). The upper surface of the loading table (4) has a recess (6) into which the CD (1) is fitted, and a circular holding projection (7) divided by a radial groove in the center of the board surface.
Is provided. The main body case (3), the case lid (5), and the loading table (4) are all plastic molded articles, and only the former two are transparent.

In FIG. 6, a storage case (9) for an 8 cm CD (8) comprises a mount (10) and a protective case (11) made of a plastic molded product corresponding to the loading base (4). There is. The protective case (11) is provided with a recess (12) into which an 8 cm CD (8) fits, and is formed in the center of the board surface.
A holding protrusion (13) having the same structure as the holding protrusion (7) for the 12 cm CD (1) is provided.

Mount (10) has a base (1) to which the protective case (11) is attached.
5) and the lid (1) that is continuously folded back to this base (15)
6) and the back of the lid (17), and the top of the protective case (11) is covered with the back of the lid (17) and the lid (16) that are folded back. On the outer surface of the base (15) and the inner and outer surfaces of the lid (16) and the back of the lid (17), the titles and lyrics of the music and images recorded on the CD (8), the usage, etc. It is printed. The title and the name of the singer or performer are printed on the outer surface of the narrow back (18) between the base (15) and the lid (16).

[Problems to be solved by the device]

As mentioned above, a storage case (2) for a 12 cm CD (1)
Can completely protect the outer surface of the stored 12 cm CD (1) with a plastic wall, and the case lid (5) rarely opens due to a drop impact, which is suitable for storing and storing the CD (1). Is.

The storage case (9) for the 8 cm CD (8) is stored in a state in which the paper lid (16) and the lid back (17) are simply put on the protective case (11), so that the CD ( Dust easily attaches to 8). Moreover, the lid (16) opens when falling and the CD
There is a problem in storage stability such that the surface of (8) is easily scratched.

Both of these CDs (1). (8) may be provided to general consumers through rental companies. When it is put on display at a rental shop, the mount (10) of the 8 cm CD (8) is folded into about half the size of the factory shipment as shown in FIG. As described above, if the outer shape of the display is small, the display is easily stolen (shoplifting) and is easily lost when carried. Further, when the CD (8) is moved back to another display position away from the original display position, it becomes difficult to find it, and there is a problem in that it easily gets mixed in with other display products.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and is 12 cm.
The 8 cm CD (8) including the mount (10) can be stored in the CD storage case (2) to improve its storability and eliminate theft at the rental store and the loss at the time of carrying. The purpose is to do.

Another object of the present invention is to mount a mount (1
The back (18) of 0) can be seen from the outside of the storage case (2) for 12 cm CD, and a group of storage cases (2)
Even if the is stored vertically in a horizontal position, the 8-cm CD (8) stored in the case can be easily identified, and the handleability during storage is improved.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

According to the present invention, as shown in FIG.
Store the 8 cm CD (8) in the storage case (2) for cm CD. Further, a notch (22) communicating with the upper and lower surfaces of the loading table (4) is formed on the peripheral side of the loading table (4), and the width and the notch depth of the notch (22) are 8 cm compact disc ( The size is set so that the spine (18) of the mount (10) forming the storage case (9) for 8) can be stored.

[Action]

Prior to mounting the mount (10), the protective case (11) attached to the mount (10) is peeled off. 12 cm
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the storage case (2) for a CD has an engagement projection (20) on the opening / closing port (23) side of the loading table (4) and an engagement hole (21) of the main body case (3). ) With the front end wall (3a) of the main body case (3) by disengaging the notch (22) at its front end.
It is lifted further upward to create a vertical gap between the bottom wall of the loading table (4) and the front end wall (3a). In this state, the mount (10) is sandwiched between the upper and lower surfaces of the loading table (4) through the notches (22), the spine (18) is housed in the notches (22), and the loading table (4) is returned to the assembled posture. Then, the back (18) faces the peripheral side wall of the storage case (2) facing the notch (22), so that it can be seen from the outer surface of the case.

[Effect of device]

In this invention, the storage case (2) for the 12 cm CD (1) is used to store and store the 8 cm CD (8), so that the 8 cm CD (8) can be stored and stored in a suitable storage state. The storage property of 8 cm CD (8) can be improved by eliminating dust adhesion during storage and scratches on the board surface during handling. Further, since the 8-cm CD (8) is stored in the large-sized storage case (2), it is possible to well prevent the theft at a rental store or the loss when carrying it.

The mount (10) with the title and performer's name printed can be installed with the spine (18) housed in the notch (22), so that the size of the mount (10) can be identified. At first glance, it is easy to identify that the 8 cm CD (8) is contained in the case. The notch (22) is formed on the peripheral side of the loading table (4), and the spine (18) of the mount (10) housed in the notch (22) is attached to the inner surface of the transparent peripheral side wall of the storage case (2). Since the storage case (2) is placed in the vertical direction, it is not necessary to take out the storage case (2) from the shelf even when the group of storage cases (2) is continuously stored in the vertical position.
You can check the contents of the 8 cm CD (8) in the case, you can quickly find the CD you need, and you can improve the handleability during storage or display as a whole.

With the mount (10) incorporated in the storage case (2), its base (15), lid (16) or lid back (17).
Since the loading base (4) and the main body case (3) can be sandwiched and fixed, it is possible to prevent the mount (10) from slipping out of the storage case (2) or being intentionally pulled out.
It is possible to eliminate the dissipation of 0) and the misunderstanding of others. The correspondence between the storage case (2) and the CDs stored in it can be clarified.

[First Embodiment] FIGS. 1 to 6 show an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 5 and 6 are the 12 cm CDs targeted by this invention.
The storage case (2) for (1) and the storage case (9) for 8 cm CD (8) are shown, respectively. Both storage cases (2). The schematic structure of (9) is as described above,
Only the necessary parts will be explained here.

In FIG. 1, circular engaging protrusions (20) are provided at a total of four locations on the left and right side walls of the loading table (4) near the front and rear ends, and each protrusion (20) is attached to the main body case (3). The loading table (4) is separably assembled and fixed to the main body case (3) by being fitted in the engagement holes (21) (see FIG. 4) provided in the left and right side walls. A notch (22) for incorporating the mount (10) into the case on the front wall (4a) of the main body case (3) facing the opening / closing opening (23) of the peripheral side of the loading table (4). Are formed so that the upper and lower surfaces of the loading table (4) communicate with each other.

The notch (22) is formed in a straight line by cutting the left and right central portions of the front wall (4a) to be slightly wider than the width of the mount (10), and is formed at the same time as the loading base (4). The notch depth of the notch (22) may be at least a dimension corresponding to the thickness of the mount (10) (about 0.2 mm), but is preferably set to a dimension of about 1 to 4 mm including a margin. As shown in FIG. 2, a regulation projection (5a) provided on the inner surface of the case lid (5),
The upper opening surface of the notch (22) is positioned on the same plane as the stepped upper wall (24) of the loading table (4) in order to prevent the interference of the paper piece folded back to the upper surface side of the loading table (4). .

In the figure, reference numeral (3a) is the front end wall of the main body case (3), (8a)
Is a drive hole in the center of the 8 cm CD (8), (25)
Are pivots provided on the left and right of the rear end of the case lid (5).

The 8 cm CD (8) is stored in the storage case (2) in the state shown in FIG. Specifically, the 8 cm CD (8) is housed in the recess (6) of the loading table (4), and the drive hole (8a) at the center thereof is fitted into the holding protrusion (7). In some cases, an adapter for loading an 8 cm CD (8) into a 12 cm CD (1) dedicated player can be stored at the same time, and the 8 cm CD (8) can be stored in this adapter as it is. You can also

In order to incorporate the mount (10) into the storage case (2), the protective case (11) attached to the base (15) thereof is peeled off in advance. Also, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4,
The side wall of the loading table (4) provided with the front engaging protrusion (20) is pressed inwardly of the case to engage the engaging protrusion (20) and the engaging hole (2
The engagement of 1) is released, and the notch (22) is lifted from the front end wall (3a) of the main body case (3) to form a gap between the bottom wall of the loading table (4) and the front end wall (3a). . In this state, the lid part (16) and the lid back part (17) of the mount (10) are inserted into the lower surface of the loading table (4) through the gap, and the spine (18) is cut out (22).
Located inside. After that, when the loading base (4) is pushed into the main body case (3) and returned to the original assembling posture, the engagement projections (20) engage with the engagement holes (21) again, and the mount (10). The lid portion (16) and the lid back portion (17) can be fixed by being sandwiched between the bottom wall of the loading table (4) and the inner bottom wall of the main body case (3) so as not to come off and come out.

In the above-mentioned assembled state, as shown in FIG.
The back (18) of the mount (10) faces the transparent front end wall (3a), and the base (15) and the lid (16) also have the transparent case lid (5) and the main body case (3), respectively. Located on the inside. Therefore, by distinguishing the size of the mount (10), it is possible to identify at a glance that the 8 cm CD (8) is stored in the case. The title and performer's name printed on the spine (18) can be easily read from the outer surface of the case of the front end wall (3a), so the storage case (2) of the present invention is the same as other groups of storage cases of the same size. Even if they are stored side by side, you can accurately know the contents of the 8 cm CD (8) stored in the case, and you can quickly find the CD you need without having to remove the storage case (2) from the shelf. . Of course, if necessary, the lyrics printed on the base portion (15) and the lid portion (16) and the explanation of the content can be read through the bottom wall of the main body case (3) and the top wall of the case lid (5).

In the assembled state, the base (15) of the mount (10) covers approximately half of the upper surface of the 8-cm CD (8) housed in the case. However, since the base (15) can be easily raised outside the case around the folding line at the upper end of the spine (18), it does not hinder the attachment / detachment of the 8 cm CD (8).

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which notches (22)
Formed on the rear wall (4b) side of the loading table (4) so that the spine (18) of the mount (10) can be seen from outside the case through the rear end wall (3b) of the main body case (3) Is.

Specifically, the mount (10) is attached to the rear upper surface wall (27) of the loading base (4) exposed outside the case with the case lid (5) closed.
A recess (28) that is slightly wider than the width of the
8) Cut the trailing edge to form a notch (22). Recess (2
8) is placed on the same plane as the stepped upper wall (24) of the loading table (4). Further, a partition wall (29) for preventing entry of dust is provided on the inner surface of the upper wall of the case lid (5) so as to project downward.

In the second embodiment, the engagement protrusion (20) at the rear of the case is separated from the engagement hole (21) and the mount (10) is incorporated in the same manner as described in the first embodiment. The same members as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

[Third Embodiment] FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b) show a third embodiment of the present invention in which the mounting form of the mount (10) is changed.

FIG. 8 (a) shows the base (15) of the mount (10), together with the lid 16 and the lid back (17), sandwiched under the lower surface of the loading table (4). Part (16) spine (1
The paper surface (16a) adjacent to 8) is folded back along the spine (18). Since the thickness of the mount (10) is only about 0.2 mm and the vertical gap between the loading stand (4) and the main case (3) or between the loading stand (4) and the case lid (5) is sufficiently large, Even the three-folded mount (10) can be easily sandwiched and does not hinder the opening and closing of the case lid (5).

In FIG. 8 (b), the lid part (16) and the lid back part (17) are separated from the spine (18), and only the spine (18) and the base part (15) are incorporated into the storage case (2). . This is in consideration of the case where the lid part (16) and the lid back part (17) are used as a lyrics card, and the separated lid part (1
6) and the lid back (17) are housed on the side of the recess (6).

[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 9 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a notch (22) is formed in a side wall (4c) of a loading table (4) to mount a mount (10) in a sideways posture. It is designed to be incorporated in 2). Of the side end wall (3c) of the body case (3), the notch (2
Remove the part facing 2). Notches (22)
The side wall (5c) of the case lid (5) located on the outer surface is formed as a transparent wall by omitting the continuous concavo-convex processing on the outer surface.

In the fourth embodiment, the storage case (2) is stored with the side wall (5c) of the case lid (5) being vertically long, and in this storage position, the mount is mounted via the side wall (5c) of the case lid (5). The back (18) of (10) will be seen from the outside of the case.

[Another embodiment example]

The notch (22) may be formed anywhere as long as it is a peripheral edge portion of the loading table (4). For example, it can be formed in a state of being biased to adjacent side portions or over substantially the entire length of the corresponding side portions.

The depth of the notch (22) can be set freely. For example, the depth of the notch (22) can be set so that the inner edge of the notch (22) opens linearly in the recess (6) of the loading table (4). In this case, the mount (10) can be assembled with the loading stand (4) still in the main body case (3).

In order to make the mounting or removing operation of the mount (10) easier, the loading base (4) may be configured to be swingable and openable similarly to the case lid (5). For example, the pair of engaging projections (20) at the front of the case are eliminated, and the front wall (4a) and the front end wall (3
An engaging claw and an engaging groove that are separably engaged are provided on the joint surface with a), and the front wall (4a) or notch (22) is caused to operate in the front end wall (3a) near these engaging means. To form a finger-holding concave portion. The swinging fulcrum at the time of opening and closing can use the engaging projection (20) at the rear of the case as it is.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 6 show a first embodiment according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 is a plan view of the inside, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a case. Vertical side view of the front part, Fig. 4 is a vertical side view showing the mounting state of the mount, Fig. 5 is a vertical side view of a storage case for a 12 cm CD, and Fig. 6 is a vertical side view of a storage case for an 8 cm CD. It is a side view. FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional side view of a rear portion of a case showing a second embodiment of the storage case according to the present invention. FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b) are vertical side views showing a third embodiment of the storage case according to the present invention in which the mount state of the mount is changed. FIG. 9 is a plan view of the inside of the storage case according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 1 …… 12 cm CD, 2.9 …… storage case, 3 …… main body case, 4 …… loading stand, 4a …… front wall, 4b …… rear wall, 4c …… side wall, 5 …… case lid, 8 …… 8 cm CD, 10 …… mount, 15 …… base, 16 …… cover, 17 …… back cover, 18 …… back, 22 …… notch.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A 12 cm compact having a main body case (3) and a case lid (5) each formed of transparent plastic material, and a loading table (4) separably incorporated in the main body case (3). A storage case (2) for a disc (1), in which a notch (22) communicating with the upper and lower surfaces of the loading table (4) is formed in a peripheral edge portion of the loading table (4), and the notch (22) The width and the notch depth of the compact disc are set so as to accommodate the spine (18) of the mount (10) forming the storage case (9) for the compact disc (8). Case.