KR20070045931A - Card file - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a card file according to the invention comprising a base and a lid joined by a hinge. The base includes a base panel, a front wall, a rear wall, and a side wall. Likewise, the lid includes a lid panel, front wall, back wall, and side wall. The front wall, back wall, and side wall of the base and the lid extend in a direction away from each of the base panel and the lid panel. The front wall and the rear wall are separated from each other in a direction away from the base panel or the lid panel. Likewise, the sidewalls are separated from each other in a direction away from the base panel or lid panel. A first storage space is formed between the base panel, the front wall, the rear wall, and the side walls of the base. Similarly, a second storage space is formed between the lid panel, the front wall, the back wall, and the side walls of the lid. Thus, the first and second storage spaces are generally smaller in cross section near the base panel or lid panel than near the exposed edges of the front and rear walls and side walls of the base and lid. Card files are stacked in a stacked state with similar card files.

First part, second part, base panel, front wall, rear wall, first storage space, second storage space, edge.

Description

Card file {CARD FILE}

1 is a perspective view of a card file according to the present invention.

2 is a plan view of the card pile of FIG. 1 in an open position.

3 is a side cross-sectional view of the card pile of FIG. 1 in an open position.

4 is a side cross-sectional view of the card file of FIG. 1 stacked in a stacked state with a similar card file.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

20: first part or base 22: second part or lid

24, 30: front wall 26: recessed area

32 Tongue 34: Edge

36: groove 44, 46: rear wall

52: base panel 54, 62: side wall

60: lid 66: flange

70: rib

The present invention relates to a storage device, and more particularly to a card file that can be stacked.

Card filing containers are known. Most of these containers are simply boxes with openings on or near the top surface for accessing the storage space in the container. Because these containers inherently contain almost empty space, they take up a relatively large amount of space on the shelf of a retail store and take up a lot of space when shipping.

From a retailer's point of view, the serious drawbacks of these containers appear in bulk transportation, and on display for sale. Since such containers are typically intended to hold a plurality of cards, they consist of an almost empty space surrounded by four or more walls and floors. During bulk transportation from the manufacturer to the retailer, the volume of empty space in the container becomes the responsibility of the transporter, incurring higher unit costs for the retailer. Moreover, such containers are exhibited for sale by stacking one product on top of a similar product, resulting in loss of valuable display space that becomes empty storage space within the container.

Disclosed herein is a card file according to the invention comprising a base and a lid joined by a hinge. The base includes a base panel, a front wall, a rear wall, and a side wall. Likewise, the lid includes a lid panel, front wall, back wall, and side wall. The front wall, back wall, and side wall of the base and the lid extend in a direction away from each of the base panel and the lid panel. The front wall and the rear wall are separated from each other in a direction away from the base panel or the lid panel. Likewise, the sidewalls are separated from each other in a direction away from the base panel or lid panel. A first storage space is formed between the base panel, the front wall, the rear wall, and the side walls of the base. Similarly, a second storage space is formed between the lid panel, the front wall, the back wall, and the side walls of the lid. Thus, the first and second storage spaces are generally smaller in cross section near the base panel or lid panel than near the exposed edges of the front and rear walls and side walls of the base and lid. Card files are stacked in a stacked state with similar card files.

The card file generally comprises a first part, ie a base, and a second part, ie a lid, joined together. Each of the first and second portions includes a panel and two opposing sets of walls. In the closed state, the card pile is box-shaped and includes a storage space formed between the wall and the panel of the first and second portions. The card file may have a size for storing an index card or the like. Further, the size and shape of the card file can be selected based on the object to be stored in the storage space. The card file can be manufactured in any size to accommodate the required card size. For example, the card file may be sized to accommodate a 3 "x5" card, a 4 "x6" card, a business card or any size card or document.

A card file 10 according to the invention is shown in FIG. 1. The card pile 10 is shown in the closed position and includes a first portion, namely the base 20, and a second portion, namely the lid 22. The base 20 and the lid 22 are attached to each other by a hinge and can be moved between an open position where the storage space is exposed and a closed position where the storage space is not exposed. The front wall 24 of the base 20 includes a generally concave recess 26. The front wall 30 of the lid 22 includes a corresponding tongue 32 extending from the first edge 34 of the front wall 30 and overlying the recessed area 26. The tongue portion 32 is convenient because it provides a grasping surface to the user when changing the card pile 10 from the closed position to the open position. The lid 22 also includes a groove 36 disposed on its first face 40. The groove 36 has a size and shape that supports the index card in a generally upright direction on the first surface 40 so that the user can see the index card without holding the index card. Thus, the groove 36 makes the index card easily visible while freeing the user's hand for other purposes.

2 is a plan view of the card pile 10 in the open position. The base 20 and the lid 22 are attached by hinges along the first edges 40, 42 of each rear wall. In this embodiment, the base 20 and the lid 22 are attached to each other via a hinge 50. Of course, any type of hinge can be used to attach the base 20 and the lid 22. The base 20 includes a base panel 52, front and rear walls 24 and 44, and a pair of side walls 54. The front and rear walls 24 and 44 of the base 20 extend in a direction away from the base panel 52, and the front and rear walls 24 and 44 of the base 20 in a direction away from the base panel 52. Extends slightly apart from each other. Similarly, the two side walls 54 of the base 20 extend apart from each other while extending in a direction away from the base panel 52. The storage space 56 of the base 20 is formed between the front, rear and side walls 24, 44, 54 of the base 20. The storage space 56 of the base 20 has a smaller cross-sectional area near the base panel 52 than near the distal edges of the front, back and side walls 24, 44, 54 of the base 20.

Likewise, lid 22 includes lid panel 60, front and rear walls 30, 46, and a pair of sidewalls 62. The front and rear walls 30, 46 of the lid 22 extend slightly apart from each other while extending in a direction away from the lid panel 60. Similarly, the two side walls 62 of the lid extend away from each other while extending in a direction away from the lid panel 60. The storage space 64 of the lid 22 is formed between the front, rear and side walls 30, 46, 62 of the lid 22. The storage space 64 of the lid 22 has a smaller cross-sectional area near the lid panel 60 than near the front, rear and end edges of the side walls 30, 46, 62 of the lid 22.

The groove 36 in this embodiment generally extends from one side wall 62 to the other side wall 62 of the lid 22. Thus, the index card can be supported on the lid 22 so that it can be easily seen. Also, in this example, the groove 36 is substantially parallel to the front wall 30 of the lid 22. Of course, the groove 36 may be set in size and direction according to the needs of the user.

A plurality of flanges 66 are disposed on the base panel 52 and the lid panel 60. Each flange 66 is each forward or rear wall 24, 44 of the base 20 or each front or lid 22 in a direction away from the base panel 52 or lid panel 60. It extends to a height lower than the rear walls 30, 46. The flange 66 acts as a foam stop when similar card piles 10 are overlaid. This interaction is described in detail below.

In addition, the card pile 10 may include a plurality of ribs 70 disposed on the base panel 52 and the lid panel 60. The rib 70 prevents the card from sliding to one side of the storage space 56 to facilitate alignment of the cards stored in the card file 10. The rib 70 also makes it convenient to store the card in the generally upright direction within the card file 10. In addition, the tapered front, rear, and sidewalls 24, 44, 54 of the base 20 provide greater space near the top of the card, allowing the tops of the cards to be spaced apart from each other for easy viewing by the user. To be able.

3 is a side cross-sectional view of the card pile 10 of FIG. 1 in the open position. The lid 22 and the base 20 are joined by a hinge along the first edge 40 of the rear wall of the base 20 and the first edge 42 of the rear wall of the lid 22. In this embodiment, the rear wall 44 of the base 20 and the rear wall 46 of the lid have substantially the same height, which form when the card pile 10 is in the open position. Allow 52 and lid panel 60 to lie in substantially the same plane. Laying the base panel 52 and the lid panel 60 substantially in the same plane makes the initial state where the card piles 10 begin to be stacked relatively stable.

Sidewalls 54 of the base 20 taper from the front wall 24 of the base 20 toward the rear wall 44 of the base 20. In other words, the side wall 54 of the base 20 is higher in height near the front wall 24 of the base 20 than near the rear wall 44 of the base 20. Conversely, the side wall 62 of the lid 22 is tapered from the rear wall 46 of the lid 22 toward the front wall 30 of the lid 22. That is, the side wall 62 of the lid 22 is higher in height near the rear wall 46 of the lid 22 than near the front wall 30 of the lid 22. Of course, the side wall 54 of the base 20 and the side wall 62 of the lid 22 can be configured by varying the height and taper. However, the tapering of the side walls 54 and 62 from the front wall 24 of the base 20 toward the front wall 30 of the lid 22 makes it easier for the user to see the card stored in the card file 10. To be. When the card pile 10 is filled by or close to the capacity, the card is easy to see, especially by the taper of the side walls 54 and 62.

In addition, the flange 66 generally extends in a direction away from each of the base panel 52 and the lid panel 60. In addition, the flange 66 is attached to one of the front walls 24 and 30 of the base 20 or the lid 22 and the rear walls 44 and 46 of the base 20 or the lid 22. However, the flange 66 extends only from the base panel 52 or the lid panel 60 and can be freely upright. In addition, the flange 66 may be removed if necessary. The flange 66 generally provides an upper surface 72 that abuts the bottom panel 52 or the lid panel 60 of the similar card pile 10 when the similar card piles 10 are stacked in a stacked state. do. In this way, the flange 66 acts as a foaming stop that prevents friction locking between adjacent card piles when the card pile is folded. Alternatively, the one or more ribs 70 may extend to provide a similar top surface for engaging the other base panel 52 or the lid panel 60.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a stack 74 of similar card piles 10 in a stacked state. In this structure, the first card file 10 is partially inserted into the storage spaces 56 ', 64' of the second card file 10 '. The base panel 52 of the first card file 10 abuts the flange 66 'of the second card file. Similarly, the lid panel 60 of the first card pile 10 abuts the flange 66 'of the second card pile 10'. Therefore, the first card file 10 may be inserted only to a predetermined depth into the second card file 10 '. Thus, frictional locking is prevented, and the user can easily separate the individual card piles 10, 10 from the stack of card piles. The two card files 10, 10 ′ can similarly be overlaid with the third card file 10 ″. The volume of space occupied by the stack of card piles 74 is much smaller than the sum of the volumes occupied by the individual card piles. Therefore, the shipment and storage of the card file 10 in the stacked and stacked state is more effective than the shipment and storage of the conventional card file. By increasing shipping and storage efficiency, the overall cost of the product is reduced.

The disclosed embodiments are generally made of molded plastic, but can be constructed by any suitable manufacturing method from any suitable material as well as card piles. For example, the card pile may consist of polystyrene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, engineering grade plastics, ABS, TPE, thermoplastics, metals, wood, organic materials, laminates, leather, glass, and / or combinations thereof. Can be. One example of a card file may be made of plastic through injection molding. The materials and methods of manufacture can be chosen by those skilled in the art depending on the form, cost, and / or ease of manufacture required of the various considerations.

The disclosed card file enhances maximizing shelf space in retail stores, accommodates variable shelf space and structure, and improves the loading of products for display for shipment, inventory storage, and sales. Product stacking is accomplished by stacking each card file vertically upward relative to the previous card file upon stacking. Since the product is firmly stacked, the stacked card files can be displayed and shipped without damaging the product due to rubbing, scratching, or the like. Additional packing between adjacent card piles 10 may also be considered.

In addition, the Freight cube size can be optimized and significantly reduced using the disclosed nested card file structure. Products shipped in bulk can be unloaded directly from a master carton or shipping box to a retail store shelf. There is no need to change the direction of the product further, so that the seller of the product can easily handle the product. The nested file also helps to maintain the card file displayed on the retail shelf space. The card file also appears to be better organized when nested as disclosed herein. This reduces the work required for the customer and the merchandise seller to keep the display on the shelf well organized. The organized shelf space helps the customer to recognize and influences the customer's decision to purchase the exhibited product.

In addition, because more products can be displayed for sale on a given shelf, retailers need less reorder time and inventory space. If more products are available and displayed for sale at any one moment, the frequency of taking the products out of the inventory can be reduced, so that customers do not go to other retailers to find the products they need.

Although specific card files that can be superimposed in accordance with the present invention have been described, the scope of the appended claims is not limited thereto. Rather, the claims cover all embodiments of the present disclosure that may fall within the range of acceptable equivalents.

Shipment and storage of card files in a stacked and stacked state is more effective than shipping and storage of conventional card files. By increasing shipping and storage efficiency, the overall cost of the product is reduced.

In addition, because more products can be displayed for sale on a given shelf, retailers need less reorder time and inventory space. If more products are available and displayed for sale at any one moment, the frequency of taking the products out of the inventory can be reduced, so that customers do not go to other retailers to find the products they need.

Claims (24)

A first portion and a second portion including a base panel, front and rear walls extending in a direction away from the base panel, and sidewalls extending in a direction away from the base panel, respectively, joined by hinges; A first storage space formed generally between said front and rear walls of said first portion and said side walls, and A second storage space formed generally between said front and rear walls of said second portion and said side walls Including; The front and rear walls of the first part are spaced apart from the base panel of the first part toward the exposed edges of the front and rear walls of the first part, so as to be closer to the first panel than the base panel of the first part. The first storage space is wider in a direction away from the negative base panel, The front and rear walls of the second part are spaced apart from the base panel of the second part toward the exposed edges of the front and rear walls of the second part, so that the second part is closer than the base panel of the second part. Forming a wider second storage space in a direction away from the negative base panel Card file, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, And the first portion and the second portion are hinged to each other along a portion of the exposed edge of the rear wall of the first portion and the second portion. The method of claim 1, And the base panel of the first part comprises a groove formed along a portion of the base panel. The method of claim 3, And the groove has a length sufficient to receive the card in a generally upright direction. The method of claim 1, And the front wall of the first portion includes a generally concave recessed portion therein. The method of claim 5, And the front wall of the second portion includes a tongue portion formed along the first edge of the front wall. The method of claim 6, And when the card file is in the closed position, the tongue portion overlaps over a portion of the recessed area. The method of claim 1, And at least one rib disposed on a first surface of the base panel of any one of the first portion and the second portion. The method of claim 8, And a plurality of ribs arranged on the first surface. The method of claim 9, And the plurality of ribs are generally oriented perpendicular to the base panel of either the first portion or the second portion. The method of claim 1, And a flange attached to the first surface of the base panel of any one of the first portion and the second portion. The method of claim 11, The card file further comprises a plurality of flanges attached to the first surface. The method of claim 12, And the plurality of flanges prevent friction locking between the similar card files when the similar card files are stacked in a stacked state. The method of claim 11, And the flange is attached to the first surface and the front wall of any one of the first portion and the second portion. The method of claim 1, And the first portion and the second portion are attached by hinges. The method of claim 1, And in the first open position, the card file can be superimposed on the similar card file such that the first card file partially lies in the first and second storage spaces of the second card file. The method of claim 16, The base panels of the first and second portions of the first card file partially lie in a plurality of flanges disposed in the base panels of the first and second portions of the second card file. Card file. The method of claim 17, And the volume occupied by the overlapped first card file and the second card file is smaller than the sum of the volumes of the first space and the second space of the first card file and the second card file. . The method of claim 1, And the sidewalls of the first portion and the second portion are tapered. The method of claim 19, And the sidewalls taper from the front wall of the first part toward the front wall of the second part when the card file is in the open position. The method of claim 1, The rear wall of the first part and the rear wall of the second part have substantially the same height so that the base panel of the first part and the base panel of the second part are substantially when the card pile is in the open position. Card file, characterized in that placed on the same plane. In the method of laminating the storage containers, The storage container includes a first portion and a second portion joined together by a hinge, Each of the first and second portions includes a base panel, a front wall and a rear wall extending from the base panel to be separated from each other, and sidewalls extending from the base panel to be separated from each other, A first storage space is formed between the front wall, the rear wall, and the sidewalls of the first portion, and a second storage space is formed between the front wall, the rear wall, and the sidewalls of the second portion. Formed, The method, Providing a plurality of said storage containers, Positioning each of the plurality of storage containers in an open position, and Forming a stack of storage containers by partially inserting a first storage container into the first storage space and the second storage space of a second storage container. Including; The stack of storage containers occupies a volume less than the sum of the volumes of the first and second storage spaces of the first and second storage containers. A method for stacking storage containers, characterized in that. The method of claim 22, At least one flange is disposed on one of the base panel of the first part and the base panel of the second part. The method of claim 23, wherein Forming a stack of storage containers, wherein one of the base panel of the first portion of the first storage container and the base panel of the second portion is in contact with a surface of the at least one flange. How to stack storage containers.

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