JPH10338285A - Cd holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a CD holder which is simple in shape, low in manufacturing cost, inexpensive in the mailing cost, and can be sent safely. SOLUTION: In a long sheet-like article as wide as the diameter of a CD, a plurality of fold lines (a)-(d) including two hold lines (a) and (b) to demarcate a loading area 12 shorter than the diameter of the CD are formed in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, a circle which is larger than the CD around the intersection of the longitudinal center line located in the middle of two fold lines (a) and (b) and the transverse center line to divide the sheet- like article into two in the width direction is assumed, and the arc part located outside two fold lines of the circle is punched as the cut line α. The CD is placed in the loading area 12 along the cut line α, and the sheet-like article is folded at the fold lines (a)-(b), and the CD is stored in the condition where the CD is not dropped in the folded article. Because the folded article is 12 cm in width, it can be stored in the regular post size.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a compact disc (CD) used for mailing a compact disc (CD).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when mailing a CD, it has been common practice to put the CD in a hard plastic case and then put it in an envelope in order to prevent cracking or damage to the recording surface. . In some cases, a special cardboard case was used for sending.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned mailing method, the CD can be sent in a safe state, but the cost of the CD packaging itself is high, and the CD itself becomes a non-standard-sized mail or a parcel. There is a problem that postage becomes high because it is treated. Therefore, when a CD is mailed to a large number of people, an inexpensive mailing means is required from the viewpoint of cost reduction, since the mailing cost is not stupid.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mailing CD holder which can be manufactured in a simple form, low in manufacturing cost and low in mailing cost. Is to do.

[0005]

To achieve the above object, a first type of CD holder according to the present invention is a CD holder.
A long sheet-like object having the same width as the diameter of
A plurality of creases including two creases that divide a placement area shorter than the diameter of D are formed in a direction orthogonal to the length direction, and are located in the middle of the two creases. Assuming a circle slightly larger than the CD centered on the intersection of the vertical center line to be divided and the horizontal center line to bisect the sheet in the width direction,
An arc portion located outside the crease of the book is punched out as a cutting line. The portion inside the arc portion of the two creases may or may not be actually bent.

In the first type of CD holder, a lid region having the same length is defined next to the mounting region, and an end region is provided further adjacent to the lid region. It is preferable that a tongue is formed on the mounting area and the cut area is provided for inserting the tongue in the end area when the placing area and the lid area are overlapped.

In the first type of CD holder having the above-described structure, a CD is placed in a mounting area along an arc-shaped cut line, and when a sheet is folded along a crease, the sheet is folded. The CD is stored without falling down.
Then, depending on the folding method, the CD can be stored in a state where a part of the CD surface can be seen.

A second type of the CD holder according to the present invention is a long sheet-like material having the same width as the diameter of the CD, and defines a mounting area having a length shorter than the diameter of the CD. A plurality of creases including two creases are formed in a direction orthogonal to the length direction, and contact with one of the two creases and divide the sheet-like material in the width direction into two. A circle slightly larger than a CD whose center is on the horizontal center line is cut out, and an arc portion of the circle located outside the other crease is cut out as a cutting line. The portion inside the arc portion of the other crease may or may not be actually bent.

In the CD holder of the second type, a lid region having the same length is defined on one of the folding sides of the mounting region, and an end region is provided further adjacent to the lid region. It is preferable that a tongue piece is formed at the tip of the section area, and a cut line is provided for inserting the tongue piece of the end area when the placing area and the lid area are overlapped.

In the second type of CD holder having the above-mentioned structure, a CD is placed on a mounting area in contact with one of the creases and along an arc-shaped cut line, and the sheet-like material is creased. As the CD is folded, the CD is stored in the folded state without falling. Also in this case, depending on the folding method, the CD can be stored in a state where a part of the CD surface can be seen.

[0011] The CD holder containing the CD is put in a film bag on which the address is printed and mailed. By the way, the size of a standard-sized mail item is 14 among the first-class (sealed) mail items in terms of size.
２３23.5 cm, width 9-12 cm, thickness up to 1 cm, and weight up to 50 g. On the other hand, CD has a diameter of just 12 cm. Therefore, the CD holder of the present invention for storing a CD by folding a long sheet-like object having the same width as the diameter of the CD with a crease perpendicular to the length direction has a length of 23.5.
By setting the rule so that it is within cm, it is possible to fit in the size of a standard mail. And, by keeping the length of the sheet-like material not too long and keeping the total weight of the folded thing containing the CD in the film bag not to be 50 g, it can be handled as a fixed form mail. Become.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to specific examples.

FIG. 1 is a development view showing an example of the first type of CD holder. As shown in the figure, the CD holder is made of a long paperboard 10 having a constant width, and its width is set to 12 cm, which is the same as the diameter of the CD. The paperboard 10 is formed with four folds a to d in the longitudinal direction, that is, in a direction orthogonal to the length direction, and the folds a to d cause the paperboard 10 to sequentially form the first region 11 and the second region 11 from the left. Area 1
2, a third area 13, a fourth area 14, and a fifth area 15, and the second area 12 defined by the creases a and b has a length shorter than the diameter of the CD. This is a mounting area for mounting a CD. Then, assuming a circle slightly larger than the CD centering on the intersection of the vertical center line located at the center of the two creases a and b and the horizontal center line bisecting the sheet in the width direction, this circle is assumed. The circular arc portions located outside the two creases a and b are punched out as cut lines α. In addition, although there is no problem even if there are portions inside the arc portions of the two creases a and b, they are omitted in the illustrated example. Although the two cut lines α are symmetrical with respect to the vertical center line, the vertical center lines may be slightly shifted left and right so that the cut lines α do not have the same length.

The CD holder made of the paperboard 10 shown in FIG.
The procedure for storing D is shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 2A, a CD 30 is placed in a second region, which is a placement region, along two opposing cut lines α in an arc shape. Next, as shown in FIG. 2B, the first area 11 is bent by the crease a and put on the CD 30, and then the first area 11 and the second area 12 are bent by the crease b to obtain the area shown in FIG. The CD 30 is inverted as shown in FIG. Further, the first area 11, the second area 12, and the third area 13 are folded along the crease c so as to obtain FIG.
The CD 30 is again inverted as shown in FIG.
Put on. Finally, the fifth area 15 is bent along the crease d and put on the back side of the third area 23 as shown in FIG. In this storage state, since the CD 30 is supported at both end portions of the two cut lines α, it does not fall out of the folded object. Thus, the paperboard 10
After storing the CD 30 by folding the CD holder, the folded product is put into a film bag on which a destination name is printed to make a mail.

FIG. 3 is a development view showing a modification of the first type CD holder. The CD holder of FIG. 3 is shown in FIG.
Therefore, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description will be omitted. The illustrated CD holder is made of a long paperboard 10 'like the CD holder of FIG.
In the developed view of FIG. 1, the first region 11 is a lid region 11 'having the same length as the second region 12, and an end region 16 is provided further adjacent to the lid region 11' via a crease e. . A tongue piece 17 is formed at the center of the end of the end region 16 by two cuts β, and the second region 12 and the lid region 1
A cutting line γ into which the tongue piece 17 is inserted when 1 ′ is overlapped is formed in the third region 13. Note that the tongue piece 17 may be formed in a protruding shape.

FIG. 4 shows a procedure for storing a CD in the CD holder made of the paperboard 10 'of FIG. In this case as well, first, as shown in FIG. 4A, the CD is placed in the second area 12 which is the mounting area along the two opposing cut lines α in an arc shape.
Is placed. Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the lid region 11 'and the end region 16 are folded along the creases a so that the CD3
And the tongue piece 17 of the end region 16 is inserted into the cut line γ of the third region 13. Next, the second area 12 and the third area 13 are folded by the creases b, and the lid area 11 'and the end area 16 are folded by the creases e, and the CD 30 is inverted as shown in FIG. Further, the overlapped area is bent by the crease rule c, and the CD 30 is again folded as shown in FIG.
Is inverted and put on the fourth region 14. Finally, the fifth
The area 15 is bent along the crease d and put on the back side of the third area 23 as shown in FIG. In this storage state, since the CD 30 is supported at both end portions of the two cut lines α, it does not fall out of the folded object. After the CD holder made of the paperboard 10 'is folded and the CD 30 is stored in this way, the folded product is put into a film bag on which the address is printed to make a mail. And
Even if the user opens and unfolds the fifth area 15, the CD 30 does not fall because the state shown in FIG. 4B is obtained.

FIG. 5 is a developed view showing another example of the second type CD holder. This CD holder is also made of a long paperboard 20 having a constant width, and its width is set to 12 cm, which is the same as the diameter of the CD. The paperboard 20 is formed with four folds a to d in the vertical direction, that is, in a direction orthogonal to the length direction.
Is divided into a first region 21, a second region 22, a third region 23, a fourth region 24, and a fifth region 25 in order from the left side, and the second region divided by the fold line a and the fold line b among them. 1
Numeral 2 is shorter than the diameter of the CD and is a mounting area for mounting the CD. Then, assuming a circle which is slightly larger than a CD which is in contact with one of the two creases a and b and whose center is on a horizontal center line which bisects the paperboard 20 in the width direction, and The arc portion located outside the crease line b is cut out as a cutting line α. It is to be noted that a portion inside the arc portion of the other crease b may be present without any problem, but is omitted in the illustrated example.

The CD holder made of the paperboard 20 shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 shows the procedure for storing D. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, the CD is placed in the second area 22 which is the mounting area so as to be in contact with one of the creases a and along the arc-shaped cut line α.
Is placed. Next, as shown in FIG.
After folding the area 21 with the crease a and putting it on the CD 30,
The first area 21 and the second area 22 are bent at the creases b to obtain FIG.
The CD 30 is inverted as shown in FIG. Further, the first area 21, the second area 22 and the third area 23 are folded by the crease c, and the CD 30 is turned over again as shown in FIG. Finally, the fifth area 25 is bent by the crease d and put on the back side of the third area 23 as shown in FIG. In this storage state,
Since the CD 30 is supported by both end portions of the cut line α and the bent portion of the crease a, it does not fall out of the folded object. After the CD holder made of the paperboard 20 is folded and the CD 30 is stored in this way, the folded product is put into a film bag on which a destination name is printed to make a mail.

FIG. 7 is a developed view showing a modification of the second type CD holder. The CD holder of FIG. 7 is shown in FIG.
Therefore, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description will be omitted. The illustrated CD holder is made of a long paperboard 20 'like the CD holder of FIG.
In the developed view of FIG. 1, the first region 21 is a lid region 21 'having the same length as the second region 22, and an end region 26 is provided further adjacent to the lid region 21' via a crease e. . A tongue 27 is formed at the center of the tip of the end region 26 by two cuts β, and the second region 22 and the lid region 2
A cutting line γ into which the tongue piece 27 is inserted when 1 ′ is overlapped is formed in the third region 23. Note that the tongue piece 27 may be formed in a protruding shape.

FIG. 8 shows a procedure for storing a CD in the CD holder made of the paperboard 20 'of FIG. In this case as well, first, as shown in FIG. 8A, a CD 30 is placed on the second area 22 which is the mounting area so as to be in contact with one of the creases a and along the arc-shaped cut line α. Place. Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the lid region 21 'and the end region 26 are folded by the crease a to cover the CD 30, and the tongue piece 2 of the end region 26 is formed.
7 is inserted into the cut line γ in the third region 23. Next, the second region 22 and the third region 23 are folded with the creases b, and the cover region 21 'and the end region 26 are each folded with the creases e, and the CD 30 is inverted as shown in FIG. 8C. Further, the overlapped area is bent by the crease c, and the CD 30 is turned over again as shown in FIG.
Finally, the fifth region 25 is bent at the crease rule d to form the fifth region 25 as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the storage is completed by covering the back side of the third area 23. In this stored state, the CD 30 is supported by both end portions of the cut line α and the bent portion of the crease a, so that the CD 30 does not fall out of the folded object. Thus, paperboard 2
After the CD holder made of 0 'is folded and the CD 30 is stored, the folded product is put into a film bag on which the address is printed to make a mail. Then, even when the user opens and opens the fifth area 25 and turns it apart, FIG.
, The CD 30 does not fall.

It should be noted that any of the above-mentioned types of CD holders can be stored in a state where a part of the CD can be seen depending on the folding method. Therefore, if such a folded state is put in a transparent film bag and mailed, it becomes interesting in design that a part of the CD can be seen from the outside.

[0022]

As described above, the CD holder of the present invention is folded so that the final shape is rectangular and the length of the short side is 12 cm, which is the same size as the diameter of the CD, and the CD does not drop. Because it can be stored in the state,
The mail can be sent as it is in a film bag as it is at a fixed mail rate, and the mailing cost can be reduced.

Further, since the CD holder of the present invention is made of a long sheet-like material, information such as the contents of the CD to be stored and how to handle the CD can be described, and it is necessary to attach another explanation sheet. Absent. Moreover, by increasing the length of the sheet, the number of times of folding increases, but the writing space can be increased as required.

Further, since the CD holder of the present invention is formed of a long sheet having a constant width, when the sheet is cut from the base paper, it can be cut without any punching allowance. Therefore, the base paper can be used effectively.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a development view showing an example of a first type CD holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a procedure for storing a CD in the CD holder shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a development view showing a modification of the first type CD holder.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a procedure for storing a CD in the CD holder shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a development view showing an example of a second type of CD holder according to the present invention.

6 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for storing a CD in the CD holder shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a development view showing a modification of the second type CD holder.

8 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for storing a CD in the CD holder shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10 'paperboard 11 first area 11' lid area 12 second area 13 third area 14 fourth area 15 fifth area 16 end area 17 tongue piece 20, 20 'paperboard 21 first area 21' lid area 22 Second area 23 Third area 24 Fourth area 25 Fifth area 26 End area 27 Tongue piece 30 CD a, b, c, d, e Crease α Cut line β Cut line γ Cut line

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A long sheet-like material having the same width as the diameter of a CD, wherein a plurality of rules including two rules defining a mounting area having a length shorter than the diameter of the CD are provided. It is formed in a direction perpendicular to the length direction, and is formed from a CD centered on an intersection of a vertical center line located in the middle of the two creases and a horizontal center line bisecting the sheet in the width direction. A CD holder characterized in that a slightly large circle is assumed, and an arc portion located outside of two creases in this circle is cut as a cutting line. 2. The CD holder according to claim 1, wherein a portion inside the arc portion of the two creases is omitted. 3. A lid region having the same length is defined next to the mounting region, an end region is provided further adjacent to the lid region, and a tongue piece is formed at the tip of the end region. 3. The CD holder according to claim 1, further comprising a cut line into which a tongue piece of the end region is inserted when the cover region and the cover region are overlapped. 4. A plurality of creases, including two creases, which are a long sheet-like material having the same width as the diameter of a CD, and which define a mounting area having a length shorter than the diameter of the CD. A circle that is formed in a direction perpendicular to the length direction and that is slightly larger than a CD that is in contact with one of the two creases and that is centered on the horizontal center line that bisects the sheet in the width direction. A CD holder characterized in that a circular arc portion of the circle located outside the other crease is cut out as a cutting line. 5. The CD holder according to claim 4, wherein a portion inside the arc portion of the other crease is omitted. 6. A lid region having the same length is defined on one of the folding sides of the placing region, an end region is provided further adjacent to the lid region, and a tongue piece is formed at the tip of the end region. 6. The CD holder according to claim 4, further comprising a cut line into which a tongue piece of the end area is inserted when the mounting area and the lid area are overlapped.