NL1024255C2 - Holder, especially file for documents, has fold away support comprising hinged sections cut out of front cover, rear cover and spine - Google Patents

Abstract

The holder (1) has a fold-away support (5) comprising sections cut out of the front cover, rear cover and spine. The front and rear cover sections are joined to the front and rear covers and to the spine (2) by hinges. A holder, especially for filing documents, comprises a front cover (3), a rear cover (4), a spine, first and second linear hinges between the spine and covers, and a support (5) which can be unfolded in order to support the spine and covers in a pre-determined position. The support comprises a first section (6) cut out of the rear cover, a second section (13) cut out of the front cover and a third section (8) cut out of the spine. The first section is joined to the rear cover by a third linear hinge and the second section is joined to the front cover by a fourth linear hinge. The first and second sections are secured to the third section by fourth and fifth linear hinges respectively.

Description

HOLDER

The present invention relates to a holder, in particular a holder for storing documentation.

Many types of holders are known with which documentation can be stored. Of course, paper documentation can be stored in book form by binding the paper in a known manner and providing it with a book cover. Numerous systems are also known in which paper with or without perforations can be detachably attached to a cover. In a ring binder, for example, the holder is provided with a number of rings to be opened and closed. When the holder is a book or ring binder, the user thereof sometimes has the need to place the holder obliquely on a surface. For example, reading a book arranged obliquely on a desk may be preferable to reading a book laid flat on the desk. However, the known containers are only suitable for the purpose of storing what they are designed for. There is no possibility of arranging the holders in a desired position.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution for this and to provide a container which is suitable on the one hand for storing its contents and which is supported on the other in a desired position.

This object is achieved according to the invention in a holder, in particular for storing documentation, comprising: a front cover, a back cover and a back arranged between them; 1024255-

- first and second linear hinges between the I

the back and the front and back covers respectively for the 'I

being able to open and close the holder;

- a fold-out support for the fold-out I

5 position the * I in a predetermined position

front cover, back cover and back, the folding support comprising: I

- one saved from the back cover

rear cover support part, with linear third hinge I

is attached to the back cover for folding in and out of I

10 the rear cover support member; I

- a front cover part recessed from the front cover, I

which is attached to the I with a linear fourth hinge

front cover for folding in and out of the I

front cover support part;

- a back support part recessed from the back which inserts and I

is foldable; I

the front cover support part and the back cover support part I

respectively attached to the back support part by I

by means of fifth and sixth hinges. I

By connecting the support parts together in this way I

When the holder is closed, the support always stays folded. Moreover, because the support parts

cut out from the covers and the back make the support parts I

just be part of the covers and the back of the holder. This I

25 means that the appearance of the container can be virtually intact

stay. Only when the container is opened can I

support parts can be folded out. In the unfolded position of the I

these support members form a support with which the holder in an I

predetermined position on a surface can be set up.

In a preferred embodiment, the fifth and sixth are I

hinges formed by a part of the I respectively

first and the second hinge. The first and second I

The hinge therefore have a dual function, namely the I

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3 making the covers pivotable with respect to the back and making the front cover and back cover parts pivotable relative to the back support part. One of the advantages of this is that with a relatively simple construction the required pivotal movements can be realized.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the fifth and sixth hinges extend over a distance (A) of at least 0.5 cm, and preferably at least 2 cm. The fifth and sixth hinges do not have to extend over the entire length of the support. It is sufficient for the hinge effect according to the invention to be realized that the fifth and sixth hinges extend over the above-mentioned minimum distance.

In a particular preferred embodiment, the holder 15 comprises stop means for limiting the maximum fold-out position of the support. These stop means ensure that once the support has been folded out, the support has a desired position relative to the rest of the holder. The stop means ensure that the pivotal movement of the support and hence the angle at which the support is placed with respect to a substrate is limited.

According to a particular preferred embodiment, the back has a curved shape and an intermediate space is formed at the upper end of the back support part (shape and dimensions) to limit the maximum fold-out position of the support. In the maximum allowable fold-out position to be determined, the stop means are formed by the upper end of the back support part and a lower end of the back, so that the ends lie against each other when folded out.

The angle ^ 0 between the third and fifth hinge and the angle i 2 between the fourth and sixth hinge are preferably between 30 and 150 degrees and preferably between 1024255

45 and 135 degrees. Through an angle within the stated ranges I

to choose, said linear hinges extend I

at a sufficiently large angle with respect to each other about I

keep the support folded when the holder is not open I

5. I

In a particularly suitable embodiment, I

the third and fourth hinge are substantially transverse to the I

fifth and sixth hinge. In this embodiment the I

support collapsed until the holder is completely or almost completely I

10 is open. This means that the I

aid when the container is partially opened, I

avoidedV, Additional measures are included in this implementation I

desired support has been folded out since the support is the I

has a tendency to expand too far. One of the possible I

15 measures has already been described above and concerns provision I

of the back and the support of restraining means with which maximum I

fold-out book β of the aid. I

In another preferred embodiment, the angle αχ I

between the third and fifth hinge and the angle ots between the I

The fourth and sixth hinges, however, have a value between approximately 30 l

and 80 degrees for limiting the maximum fold-out position I

of the aid. In this embodiment, it is I tilt

the third and fourth hinge that ensures that the support I

gets a certain maximum slope angle β, without I

25 also with special provisions, such as the above I

abovementioned means of assessment. I

In the maximum fold-out position of the support the I is

angle β between the support and back between approximately 20 and approximately 45 I

degrees. In this way the holder can be tilted stably I

30 be placed on a surface. I

In certain preferred embodiments, the covers and the spine form a sandwich structure, with the hinges

are formed by and or more of the materials from which the I

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The core of the sandwich construction is constructed. In this way a holder provided with the correct hinges * can be provided relatively quickly and simply. Moreover, in this embodiment the holder can be manufactured from one piece of material, which benefits the stiffness of the construction and thus the operation of the support.

A particularly suitable container comprises - a sheet made of flexible material; - at least three first plate-shaped elements mounted on the surface of the sheet 10 and at least three corresponding second plate-shaped elements mounted on the opposite surface of the sheet; wherein the first and corresponding second plate-shaped elements form the front cover, back cover and back, and wherein the flexible material forms the hinges at the location of intermediate spaces provided between the plate-shaped elements.

The plate-shaped elements are made of relatively poorly flexible material, for example aluminum. The relatively flexible material preferably comprises a thermoplastic material, and even more preferably polypropylene. This material is not only sufficiently flexible, but is also practically unbreakable. This latter property is particularly important when the flexible material is also used to form the hinges. Even after frequent use, no wear of the hinges occurs.

A particularly suitable material from which the container can be constructed is the material known under the brand name hylitetB.

In another embodiment, the covers and back are made of a piece of cardboard or similar material and the line-shaped hinges are formed by arranging crease lines in the cardboard. Although cardboard is generally 1024255

I 6 I

I is relatively difficult to bend, this does not apply to the cardboard I

I at the location of the score lines. This means that on simple I

I and quickly the desired hinges in the material to I

I can bring. I

I 5 Further benefits, features and details of the I

The present invention will be clarified on the I

I hand from the description of two preferred I

I embodiments thereof. Reference is made to I in the description

I to the accompanying figures, in which: I

Figure 1 is a side view in perspective of an I

First embodiment; I

Figure 2 shows a rear view in perspective of the I

The first embodiment, with the support folded in; I

Figure 3 shows the perspective view of Figure 2, I

I 15 but now with the support folded out; I

Figure 4 is a rear perspective view of an I

Second preferred embodiment; I

Figure 5 shows a rear view in perspective of the I

I preferred embodiment of figure 4, with a support in I

I unfolded state; I

Figure 6 shows a side view in perspective of the second I

I preferred embodiment; and I

Figure 7 shows a cross section through one on one I

Embodiment of the container manufactured in a preferred manner

According to the invention. I

The embodiment shown in figures 1-3 relates to an I

I holder 1, which is provided with a number of annular I

Elements R to which sheets of paper P te I

I confirm. The holder or ring binder 1 consists of an I

I front cover 3, a back cover 4 and one between the two covers I

I provided back 2. Between the front cover 3 and the back 2 and between I

The back cover 4 and the back 2 are hinges I, respectively

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7, 10, 11, which enable pivotal movement of the respective elements 3,4 relative to the back 2.

Such hinges can be designed in many different ways. In a particular preferred embodiment 5, the covers 3, 4 and the spine 2 are made up of a single piece of cardboard, and hinges are formed by locally pressing (shivering) the cardboard. The resulting crease lines form relatively flexible intermediate pieces between the respective elements that are not very flexible (front cover, back cover, back, possibly support). Due to their relatively high flexibility, the creases can fulfill the function of a hinge.

In another, more preferred, preferred embodiment, however, the holder 1 is constructed as a sandwich construction, as is shown in Figure 7. On a flexible sheet 30, which is preferably made of polypropylene, a number of relatively rigid plates 24-29 are applied. Plates 24, 25 are attached on either side of the flexible layer 30 to form the back cover 4, plates 28, 29 are provided on either side of the flexible layer 30 to form the front cover 3, while plates 26, 27 are against the flexible layer 30 are attached to thereby form a back 2/20. The space between plates 24.26 and between plates 25.27 ensures that a hinge 10 is formed between the back cover 4 and the back 2/20, while the space between the plate 26.28 and between plate 27.29 ensures that a hinge 11 is formed. The other hinges (12,13,14,15,21-23) to be discussed below are also formed in a similar manner.

In the embodiment shown, the relatively rigid plates 24-29 can be made from a wide variety of materials. A material that is particularly suitable for this application is aluminum. This material is 1024255

I 8 I

I rather poorly flexible and can be machined easily and efficiently I

I become. In particular, the material is * hylite "I

I (manufactured by Hoogovens, Corus Hylite B.V. the Netherlands) I

I suitable. This material offers the holder an attractive appearance I

And furthermore has a degree of bending stiffness, which is in the I

I is particularly suitable for use in a container according to I

The invention. I

In another preferred embodiment, not shown

I become relatively rigid plates, in particular plates I

I 10 made of wood, copper, brass, aluminum, etc., compared to I

I hinged to each other by enveloping it with I

Sheets of relatively flexible material, such as PVC, I

I polypropylene or material with similar properties. I

The sheets are pressed against the plates and are laid out in I

Location of the interstices between the plates against each other I

I pressed on. Subsequently, the circumference of the plates I

I in general and at the location of the gaps in the I

In particular the sheets adhered or welded together, I

Whereby the plates are completely between the plastic sheets

I 20 locked up. Due to the aforementioned bonding or weld-on I

I again weld seams, which can act as hinges between I

I the different plates. An example of such a type I

I holder is described in Dutch patent NL 1 006 374 I

I from the same inventor. I

Returning to the I shown in Figures 1-3

I preferred embodiment of the invention may be noted I

I that the holder 1 is provided with a support 5. With the support 5 I

I is the holder 1 in a certain predefined position I

I relative to the substrate. When the I

Holder for example a holder for a book or a book itself I

I, the holder can be in such a position on a horizontal I

I put it flat, that a person can do the book better

I read. For example, if the holder has an advertisement I

I 1024255 9, it can be shown to the public. For example, if the holder contains music in writing, it is preferable to tilt the holder as a music stand in order to make it possible to simultaneously read the music and play an instrument. For example, if the container is a cooking pitch, the cook can study the contents of the cookbook while cooking. The holder can also be suitable for holding a computer (such as a laptop) in a certain position.

Figure 2 shows how the support 5 is made up of a left part 6 recessed from a back cover, a right part 13 recessed from the front cover and a back part 8 recessed from the back. The left part 6 is relative to the back cover 4 by means of a hinge 12 can be hinged, while the right-hand part 7 can be hinged relative to the front cover 3 with the aid of a hinge 13. The left-hand part is also pivotable relative to the back 2 by means of a hinge 14 and the right-hand part 7 is pivotable relative to the back by means of a hinge 15.

Due to the design of the hinges 12-15, the support remains collapsed at all times when the holder 1 is at least closed. When the holder is a book and, for example, we hold the book in such a position that the back cover 4 points downwards, the left-hand part 6 of the support cannot pivot downwards, since this is retained by a combination of the other hinges 13, 14. and 15. When we hold the holder 1 in such a position that the back 2 points downwards, the back part 8 of 30 will not fold down the support since the back part 8 is retained by hinges 12-15. When we finally hold the holder 1 in such a position that the front cover 3 points downwards, the right support 7 will not be able to fold downwards, since it is retained by the combination of hinges 12, 14 and 15.

The same applies if we open the container 1 from the closed position. During the folding open, the support 5 will always remain collapsed (i.e. I extend in the respective plane of the back cover 4, the back 2 and the front cover 3). If we open the container 1 further, however, at a given moment a situation will arise I in which the support 5 does indeed pop out. Such a situation arises when the right-hand part 7, the left-hand part 6 and the middle part 6 extend substantially parallel to each other. The support which is folded outwards now offers the possibility of arranging the holder obliquely with respect to a base.

In the embodiment shown in Figs. 1-3, the back 2 has a curved shape. In order to enable the pivoting movement of the back part 8 relative to the back 2, a recess 16 is provided in the middle part 8 of the support and a recess 17 is provided in the back 2 itself. The shape and dimensions of this recess are here designed such that in the folded-out state the edge of the H recess 16 and the edge of the recess 17 form stop surfaces with which the maximum fold-out position, as defined by the angle β in Figure 1, is fixed. 25.

Angle β is set depending on the specific application. For example, when used as music standard I, the angle β will generally be smaller than when the holder 1 is used as a book / bookkeeper.

It is noted that for a correct operation of the invention, the hinges 14, 15 need only extend over part of the interface between the left support 6 and the back 2 and between the right support 7 and the back 2. This is indicated in figure 3. If the distance A over which a hinge is provided is greater than approximately 0.5 centimeters, this is sufficient in most cases to enable a correct folding action of the support. It is only important that the support parts 6, 7 each with two hinges extending at a certain angle are fixed to the remaining part of the holder.

Figures 4-6 show a second preferred embodiment of the invention. In this preferred embodiment, the back cover 20 has a flat rather than curved shape. In such an embodiment, the recesses 16, 17 in the back cover can be omitted. In this preferred embodiment, however, the angle β at which the support 5 can fold out to a maximum is determined by the angles a1 and a2 between the longitudinal hinges 14,15 and the hinges 21,23 between the support 5 and the back cover 4 and front cover 3, respectively.

By choosing these angles in such a way that the upper edges of the left and right support parts are pointed slightly obliquely upwards (that is to say with an angle of a1 and a2 of less than 20 degrees), it is ensured that the support on folding out cannot expand further at a given moment. By adjusting angles a 1 and a 2, the angle of inclination β can thus be adjusted as desired.

It is noted that the term "holder" used herein is to be understood as including any type of device, such as a ring binder, diary, book, book cover, music stand, laptop holder, etc., with which to store elements such as sheets of paper, a laptop, etc. to be.

The rights sought are not determined by the preferred embodiments of the invention described above, but are determined by the following claims, within the scope of which many modifications are conceivable.

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Claims (18)

A holder, in particular for storing I documentation, comprising: a front cover, a back cover and a spine arranged between them; - first and second linear hinges between the back and the front cover and the back cover, respectively, for being able to open and close the holder; 10. a fold-out support for placing the front cover, back cover and back in a predetermined position in the folded-out position, the fold-out support comprising: is on the back cover for folding in and out of I the back cover support part; - a front cover support part recessed from the front cover, which is attached to the front cover with a fourth fourth hinge to fold in and out of the front cover support part; I - a back support part recessed from the back which is foldable in and out; I wherein the front cover support part and the back cover support part I are respectively attached to the back support part by means of fifth and sixth hinges. I Holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fifth and I sixth hinges are formed by a part of I, the first and the second hinge respectively. I 3. Holder as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the fifth hinge and sixth hinge extend over a distance (A) of at least 0.5 cm, and preferably at least 2 cm. I 1024255-I 4. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, comprising stop means for limiting the maximum folding position of the support. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the back has a curved shape and the space formed at the upper end of the back support part is formed to limit the maximum folding position of the support. 6. Holder as claimed in claims 4 and 5, wherein the stop means are formed by the upper end of the back support part and a lower end of the back, so that the ends lie against each other when folded out. 7. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the angle between the third and fifth hinge and the angle a2 between the fourth and sixth hinge are between 30 and 150 degrees and preferably between 45 and 135 degrees. . 8. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the angle between the third and fifth hinge and the angle α3 between the fourth and sixth hinge are between approximately 30 and 80 degrees for thereby limiting the maximum folding position of the support. 9. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the third and fourth hinge extend substantially transversely of the fifth and sixth hinge. 10. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein in maximum fold-out position of the support the angle β between the support and back is between approximately 20 and approximately 45 degrees. 11. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein in the collapsed state the front cover support part, the back cover support part and the back support part extend in the respective face of the front cover, back cover and back. 1024255- 12. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the covers and the back form a sandwich construction and wherein the hinges are formed by and or more of the materials from which the core of the sandwich construction is built up. I 12 I CONCLUSIONS I 13. Container as claimed in any of the claims 1-12, wherein the covers and back are made of a piece of cardboard or similar material and the line-shaped hinges are formed by arranging score lines in the cardboard. I 14. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, comprising: I - a sheet made of flexible material; At least three first plate-shaped elements mounted on the surface of the sheet I and at least three second plate-shaped elements mounted on the opposite surface of the sheet; Wherein the first and corresponding second plate-shaped elements form the front cover, back cover and back, and wherein the flexible material forms the hinges at the area provided between the plate-shaped elements. I 14 I 15. Holder as claimed in claim 14, wherein the plate-shaped elements consist of aluminum. I The container of claim 14, wherein the flexible material comprises polypropylene. I 17. Container as claimed in claims 15 and 16, which is built up from hylitem material. I 18. Holder as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, comprising a storage holder for storing a number of sheets of paper. I 1024255 I