JPH11245980A - Recording-medium storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To record writing characters into a label recording-area and prevent stain of a writing receptive ink layer, by forming a transparent or translucent layer with a lattice or net pattern onto the surface of the writable recording area for recording the contents of a recording medium, which is provided on the surface of a recording-medium storage case. SOLUTION: On the base material of a storage case 13 for storing video cassette tape or the like a writing receptive ink layer 7 is printed, and onto it a transparent or translucent ink layer 8 is printed with a lattice or net pattern, thereby forming a label recording-area 14. In the transparent ink layer 8, a large number of round small dots, for example, are arranged in the lattice pattern, and varnish which is different from or the same as one printed, as a stainproof purpose, on areas except label recording-area 14 is used. According to it, the writable part of the recording area 14 is reduced due to the transparent ink layer 8, however, recorded characters and so on can be read without problems. Also, because the transparent ink is partially printed on the recording area 14, the parts with the transparent ink printed on them are made difficult to stain.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a case for storing a dull recording medium such as a video cassette tape or a magneto-optical disk.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a storage case for a recording medium such as a video cassette tape is typically punched into a single sheet 1 (blank) in a developed shape of a finished storage case as shown in FIG. A predetermined folding line 2 at the same time or before and after it
Is formed by crimping, and then bent at the folding line 2 to assemble it into the shape of the storage case 3 as shown in FIG. The recording medium 6 is stored. Such a sheet 1
Is usually made of a paperboard or a plastic sheet having a thickness of about 500 μm. The main purpose of the storage case is
It has a function of preventing dust from adhering and a library function for classifying a plurality of recording media. The conventional library function can be obtained by providing a label entry area 4 on the outer surface of the storage case 3 as shown in FIG.
The entry is difficult because the stain prevention process is performed by resin coating or the like, or the stain prevention effect is given by the plastic sheet itself. The entry area 4 for the library may be formed by sticking a writable label 5 such as paper on a plastic storage case 3 as shown in FIG. As described above, there is a case in which a coat layer that enables writing and erasing is directly provided in a storage case.

[0003]

The outer surface of the storage case is
It is always exposed to various environments and is easy to get dirty. Causes of dirt are dust, food, and hand grease. Since the entry area of the storage case is a place for writing, if the stain prevention process is performed, the writing property is inferior and writing becomes difficult. As a method of protecting the entry area from dirt, there is a method in which a desired entry is made in the entry area, and a transparent film label is attached thereon. Although the transparent film label has a sufficient stain prevention function, it becomes a separate member and leads to an increase in cost. Positioning is difficult when sticking a transparent film label, and when sticking, it deviates or bends from a regular position, and if it is not stuck, a dirt prevention effect cannot be expected. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an entry area of a storage case that can be written and prevented from being stained.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention prints a fine mesh or grid transparent ink layer on a writing area having a writable surface. That is, according to the present invention, in a storage case for a recording medium, a writable writing area for writing the contents of the recording medium is provided on the surface of the case, and a grid-like or net-like transparent or translucent layer is provided on the surface of the writing area. The problem has been solved by a storage case for a recording medium, wherein Here, as the writable entry area, if the storage case is made of paper, it may be used as it is, if the storage case is made of plastic, the writing receiving layer may be printed, or a paper-like writing area may be used. It may be a sticky label.

[0005]

The written area of the writing area is reduced due to the transparent ink layer, but the written characters and symbols can be read without any major problems. Further, since the transparent ink is partially printed in the entry area, the portion where the transparent ink is printed is hardly stained. Furthermore, by applying this method, it is possible to make a label that is hardly soiled. On the other hand, the writing area is slightly degraded in writing since the transparent ink layer is printed, but the writing property can be maintained by selecting the printing thickness and the material.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples. A desired design is printed on one flat sheet according to a known method. Simultaneously or separately, a desired portion other than the entry area is subjected to varnish printing for preventing contamination. Varnish printing is performed by printing or applying a transparent protective resin or ink. The resin or ink is selected from materials conventionally used for this purpose, such as thermoplastic resins. Simultaneously or separately,
A writable writable ink layer is printed on the writing area. Further, simultaneously or separately, a dot-like, net-like, or grid-like transparent ink is printed on the entry area. The order of printing the stain prevention varnish and the transparent ink may be changed.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the configuration of the label entry area will be described. The label entry area 14 is formed by printing a writing receiving ink layer 7 on a base material (plastic sheet) 10 of a recording medium storage case. And a transparent or translucent ink layer 8 printed thereon in a grid or net shape. In the illustrated example, a large number of round small points are arranged in a grid pattern. Reference numeral 11 denotes a frame of the entry area printed with color ink or the like, but is not essential. The transparent ink layer 8 has a varnish 12 to be printed on the area other than the label entry area 14 to prevent contamination.
Different or identical ones can be used.
When the same material is used, the effect of preventing stains other than the written portion can be obtained, and the process can be simplified. After printing each layer, punching and creasing are performed and assembled to complete the recording medium storage case shown in FIG. The base material of the storage case is mainly made of a paper material that is easily soiled, but the same effect can be obtained by applying the processing of the present invention to a white plastic sheet or a plastic sheet whose entry area is printed in white, where the soil is easily noticeable. Can be expected. Since it is not possible to write on a plastic sheet with a writing instrument such as a pencil or a water-based ink, it is necessary to perform writing acceptance printing on the lower layer. Next, the sheet thus configured is bent to form a storage case 13 having a label entry area as shown in FIG.

[0008] Alternatively, the transparent ink layer 8 may be printed in a grid or net on a label having the writing-acceptable ink layer carried on a sticking label and then stuck to the label sticking area. If the application level has a paper-like receptivity such as paper, the sticking label is used as a writing-reception layer, the transparent ink layer 8 is printed in a grid or net shape, and then applied to the label entry area of the recording medium storage case. You may wear it.

[0009]

As described above, an oil-based pen, a water-based pen or, to a lesser extent, a pencil is used for the writing-receiving ink layer 7 in the label entry area 14 of the recording medium storage case of the present invention. Write letters 9 can be entered. At the same time, the transparent ink layer 8 can prevent contamination of the writing receiving ink layer 7 or the writing receiving layer.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a recording medium is stored in a storage case of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a writing area according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a writing area according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a conventional storage case partially separated.

FIG. 5 is a development view of a conventional storage case.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a recording medium is stored in a conventional storage case.

[Explanation of symbols]

 7 Writing Ink Layer 8 Transparent Ink Layer 9 Writing Character 10 Base Material 11 Frame for Writing Area 12 Varnish 13 Storage Case 14 Label Writing Area

Claims (3)

[Claims] In a storage case for a recording medium, an entry area for writing the contents of the recording medium is provided on the surface of the case, and a lattice or net-like transparent or translucent layer is applied to the surface of the entry area. A storage case for a recording medium. 2. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein the writing area is a writable layer. 3. The storage case according to claim 1, wherein the entry area is a writable sticking label.