WO1996023306A1 - Boite de rangement pour disques - Google Patents

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WO1996023306A1
WO1996023306A1 PCT/CA1996/000034 CA9600034W WO9623306A1 WO 1996023306 A1 WO1996023306 A1 WO 1996023306A1 CA 9600034 W CA9600034 W CA 9600034W WO 9623306 A1 WO9623306 A1 WO 9623306A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
    • G11B33/04—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers
    • G11B33/0405—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers for storing discs
    • G11B33/0433—Multiple disc containers
    • G11B33/0444—Multiple disc containers for discs without cartridge

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  • the present Invention relates generally to storage containers for Information storage discs such as compact discs and the like.
  • the volume occupied thereby is fixed.
  • the spacing between the discs, the volume surrounding the discs that is enclosed by the container housing and the volume occupied by the housing must be minimized.
  • the discs should preferably be securely retained within the container even if the container is not particularly designed for portable use. Having a disc index system is also important so that a specific disc can be retrieved from, or replaced in, a given, known location in the storage container. Finally, it is desirable to have a container which is of economic construction, but which still satisfies the foregoing design criteria.
  • Gelardi also teaches the use of a detent mechanism in order to maintain the lever members in an open or closed position; further, there is a separate lock mechanism to lock the lever members in the closed position in the housing, to centre the distal ends of each lever arm, to substantially seal the interior of the housing.
  • this is a complex mechanism for retaining the discs in the housing and the seal by its construction would not be as effective as desired. There is no one discrete opening and no door to seal It .
  • U.S. Patent 4,753,343 which issued to Flynn on June 28, 1988 discloses a storage container which utilizes a rotatably flexible enclosed wall having an aperture for insertion and removal of discs.
  • this container suffers from drawbacks.
  • the relationship between the apertures is fixed, the spaced relationship between discs which can be retrieved simultaneously is restricted. Also, the configuration of the device with rectangular top and bottom members and generally rectangular side walls does not minimize occupied space.
  • to remove a disc it is necessary to reach through the aperture and grasp a disc; thus, the degree to which the spacing between the discs can be reduced is limited. The result is a relatively inefficient use of storage space.
  • U.S. Patent 1,188,872 issued June 27, 1919 to Woerheide relates to a holder for talking machine records.
  • This device suffers from the drawbacks of having a hinged door, which in a confined space makes access to records stored therein cumbersome. Also, the space required to locate the device is relatively large, as sufficient space is required to pivot the door. When inserting or retrieving a record, it is likely that the record surface would contact the holder. With respect to the pivot mechanism, the pivot rod is centrally located in the storage area.
  • Each of the semi ⁇ circular record holders is connected to the pivot rod at the base of the circumferential arc and the holder is raised well above the floor. To pivot the holder outwards, the record holder follows a downward path.
  • the design is such that there is a relatively large amount of unused space within the container between the floor and the record holder pivot point. Furthermore, by providing rectangular walls, as opposed to arcuate walls, results in a lot of unused space enclosed by the container. Additionally, a separate lock mechanism is required to retain each record holder In the normal position, requiring complexity in construction.
  • U.S. Patent to Werwin issued September 3, 1963 discloses a container for a record comprising a record holder and an outer cover which is pivotable in relation thereto.
  • the inner record holder would appear to contact the surface of the disc, and thus put at risk the integrity of the surface.
  • the container clearly Is not sealed from contaminants and furthermore, the pivot point between the holder and the cover is not fixed. Importantly, there is nothing to restrict the pivoting movement such as an outer housing.
  • a storage container for a plurality of discs comprisingi a housing partially enclosing a disc storage space having a base and an opening; a door movably mounted on said housing, said door movable relative to said housing between a closed position of blocking relationship with said opening and an open position wherein said opening is unblocked; a plurality of cradle members, each cradle member adapted to releasably engage a portion of a circumferential edge of a disc, each cradle member being mounted proximate said opening and said base portion for independent, free transverse pivoting movement, upon application of an external force, through said opening between a first stored position wherein a disc engaged by a cradle and said cradle are positioned wholly in said disc storage space, and a second disc access position wherein said cradle and said disc are partly displaced from said disc storage space to permit removal and replacement of a disc from and into said cradle, each said cradle
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a storage device
  • Figure IA is also a similar perspective view of the storage device of Figure 1 «
  • Figure 2 is a front view of the storage device of Figure
  • Figure 3 is another front view of the storage device of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view along the line 4-4 shown in Figure 2;
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view similar to Figure 4;
  • Figure 5a is a front view of an alternate embodiment of part of a storage device constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 5b is a top view of the part of a storage device shown in Figure 5a;
  • Figure 6 Is a sectional view along line 6-6 shown in Figure 4;
  • Figure 7 is a sectional view of detail 7 in Figure 3.
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view similar to Figures 4 and 5.
  • a storage container 10 has a base 12, a pair of side walls 14 and 16 upstanding vertically from the base, and a rear wall 18 which also is upstanding from base 12 and extends longitudinally between side walls 14 and 16 and is connected thereto. Apart from a lower portion 21, rear wall 18 is inwardly arcuate (concave), and has a radius of curvature, about a central longitudinal axis Ql.
  • Base 12 has a lower planar surface 13 upon which the container rests.
  • Base 12, side walls 14,16 and rear wall 18 form a housing.
  • a door member 20 also extends between side wall members 14 and 16 and is Inwardly arcuate (concave), and has a radius of curvature, about central axis Ql.
  • Door 20 is mounted between side walls 14 and 16 for arcuate transverse movement about axis Ql as described hereinafter.
  • FIG. 1 Two sets of multiple longitudinal ridges 13 are provided on the outer surface of door 20.
  • the positioning is such that when the door is in the closed position shown in Figure 1, the ridges 17 are readily accessible to the user.
  • the ridges 17 provide traction for a users thumb or fingers to assist in opening door 2 ⁇ and also obscure unsightly thumb and fingerprints on the outer surface of the transparent door.
  • FIGs IA, 4 and 5 rear wall 18 has a longitudinally extending rear edge 18a which is attached to base 12 proximate its rear edge 12a.
  • a planar, longitudinally extending, extension portion 22 extends upwards from base 12 at rear edge 12a to provide a longitudinally extending slotted pocket 24 located between extension portion 22 and planar portion 21 of rear wall 18.
  • Pocket 24 Is configured to receive one or more index cards 26.
  • front edge 12b of base 12 there is also a longitudinally upstanding extension portion forming a front wall 28.
  • An opening 30 to a disc storage space 38 is defined by arcuate edge portions 14b, 16b of side wall members 14 and 16 respectively, front edge 18b of rear wall 18 and the longitudinal edge 28b of front wall 28.
  • Door 20 is mounted for arcuate t ansverse movement by having its side edges 2 ⁇ c and 20d mounted in an arcuate groove 32 in side wall 16, and in a corresponding groove (not shown) in side wall member 14, respectively.
  • Door 20 has at its leading edge, a lip 36 with a surface 36c.
  • Door 20 slides within the arcuate grooves in the side walls between a first closed position shown in Figures 1,2 and 4 wherein opening 30 is completely blocked by door 20, and a second fully open position shown in Figures 1A,3 and 5 wherein opening 30 is unblocked. In the unblocked (uncovered) open position shown in Figure 5, the door is retracted into a nesting, overlapping relationship beneath rear wall 18.
  • rear wall 18 has a radius of curvature about central axis Ql which is only a little larger than the radius of curvature of the door 20.
  • Base 12, side walls 14 and 16, rear wall 18 and door 20 in the closed position define and enclose the disc storage space 38, which is thereby effectively sealed from outside contaminants when the door is closed.
  • a plurality of disc cradle support members 40 are pivotly mounted on a longitudinally extending rod 42.
  • Rod 42 is mounted between side wall members 14 and 16 and each cradle support member 40 can independently and freely pivot on rod 42 as detailed in Figure 7.
  • Rod 42 is positioned within the disc storage space 38 just above base 12 and proximate front edge 12b. The positioning of pivot rod 52 close to the front of the base is Important, as it allows the cradle members 40 to be mounted close to the base 12 while at the same time permitting pivoting of the cradles free of interference with the base.
  • Cradle members 40 each are inward arcuate (concave) and have a radius of curvature about axis Ql. Also the radius of curvature corresponds approximately with the radius of the outer circumferential edge 46 of a disc 44 to be held. Thus, each cradle support member 40 is able to releasably engage a portion of the circumferential edge 46 of a disc 44 to support and hold a disc. Although not shown as such, a plurality of cradle members 40 are positioned along the entire length of rod 42.
  • Each cradle member 40 has an inner arm portion 4 ⁇ a and an outer arm portion 40b.
  • the length of arm portion 4 ⁇ a is sufficient so that when the container is resting horizontally on base 12, a cradle in the stored position shown in Figure 4 has its inner arm portion 40a resting on the floor.
  • a disc In the stored position, a disc has its centre aligned with central axis Ql.
  • the cradle 40 In the stored position can support and hold a disc in the stored position and when the cradle is pivoted to the disc access position shown in Figure 5, arm portion 40a can exert the necessary leverage upon disc 44 to lift and carry it to the position shown in Figure 5, without the disc falling out of the cradle.
  • outer arm portion 40b must extend sufficiently far around the circumferential edge of the disc so that a disc placed in cradle 40 when the cradle is in the access position shown in Figure 5 remains stable In the cradle, and remains held In the cradle when the cradle is pivoted back to the stored position in Figure 4.
  • the arm portions are configured so that they can perform the aforesaid functions with an adequate degree of safety.
  • each cradle subtend an angle of more than 180° of the circumferential edge of a disc ? Indeed the cradle arm portions should be as short as reasonably possible, while still adequately performing their functions. In the preferred embodiment where the cradle is substantially rigid, if more than 180 degrees were subtended, insertion and removal of a disc into and out of a cradle would be difficult, if not impossible. In Figures 4 and 5, the cradle subtends an angle of approximately 133 degrees.
  • the actual orientation chosen for the cradles in the access position shown in Figure 5 is determined by the configuration of the front wall 28 upon which outer arm portion 4 ⁇ b rests. It is desirable that the access position be such that in combination with the configuration of outer arm portion 40b, there is a reasonable margin of safety with respect to the tendency of a disc held in a cradle, or a cradle alone, upon being Inadverten ly knocked, to return to the stored position. It is also desirable that when a disc is in the access position the disc is sufficiently pivoted transversely relative to adjacent discs positioned in the stored position, to expose at least a portion of the central aperture 90, as shown in Figure 8. This enables a user to grasp the disc held in the cradle at the outer circumferential edge and through the aperture, thus avoiding contact with the portion of the surface area of the displaced disc where the information is stored.
  • Cradle arm portions 4 ⁇ a and 40b are configured of such shape, size and weight that when the container is resting horizontally on its base a cradle which is unloaded (not holding a disc) will remain in the stored position, if that is the position it is placed by a person, and no external force is applied to it.
  • the cradle will preferably also remain in the access position when placed Into that position and no external force is applied, making the replacement of discs into a cradle easier.
  • the relative weight of the disc 44 to the arm portions 40a and 40b and the position of the centre of gravity are such that when the container rests horizontally on base 12, a loaded cradle 4 ⁇ will remain in both the stored position and the unloading position when placed in those positions and no external force Is applied. In both positions, the cradle and disc remain in a state of equilibrium.
  • Each cradle 40 has a radial axis Z which passes through the centre of the disc 44.
  • the arcuate path A of the edge of the disc about pivot 36 is between the stored position inside the disc storage area 38 to the disc access position, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
  • axis Z of cradle 40 lies to the left of vertical axis Y y an angle alpha 1.
  • the pivoting of the cradle results In the axis Z rotating through angles alpha 1 and alpha 2.
  • the path A of the disc 44 between the stored and the access positions is unobstructed by rear wall 18.
  • the radius of curvature of the rear wall about axis Ql is slightly larger than the radius of a disc 44, it is not necessary that the opening subtend an angle of less than 180 degrees.
  • the front edge 18b of rear wall 18 forms and angle alpha 4 of approximately 11 degrees with the vertical and a total angle subtended by the opening of alpha 6 equal to approximately 145 degrees.
  • a groove 92 in base 12 permits door 20 to be retracted slightly further than otherwise would be possible. This assists in achieving the overall objective of minimizing the total space occupied by the container.
  • a circumferential edge 46 of disc 44 is received into and engaged by a channel 48 defined by two side walls 51 and 52 and a base 54 so as to freely engage the disc (width wl is slightly wider than the width of a disc) .
  • the discs rest freely in the channels and the height of side walls 50 and 52 of each cradle is restricted so that the side walls will not touch that part of the disc on which the information is stored. It is preferred that the cradle, including each wall, be rigid. Consequently, no frictional force is exerted on the circumferential edge of the disc.
  • the channel 48 Is a truncated V-shape (le width wl is smaller than width w2) facilitating the reception of a disc into the channel. Also, the outer surface 55 is U-shaped which assists in a cradle being re-inserted between two adjacent cradles when a cradle is returned from the disc access position to the stored position.
  • a bumper bar 60 also extends longitudinally between side wall members 14 and 16. It has been found that a preferable location is to position the bar 60 at angle alpha 3 of approximately 38 degrees. Bumper bar 60 is positioned to permit unobstructed transverse movement of door 20. In the stored position shown in Figure 4, a disc 44 has an outer edge which may rest against bumper bar 60. Alternately, a very small gap may typically exist between a disc edge 46 and the bar 60. The disc is stable because the weight of the disc and cradle maintains the disc in a rest state as inner arm portion 40a rests on the base 12. Once door 20 is closed, the discs are substantially immobilized, trapped between the cradles and the bumper bar 60.
  • bumper bar 60 is positioned so that when a cradle and disc are pivoted from the disc access position to the stored position, the bumper bar 60 will prevent the disc from bouncing out of the cradle. Without bumper bar 60, once inner arm portion 4 ⁇ a Impacts base 12, the shock might otherwise result in dislodg ent of discs from the cradles.
  • Bumper bar 161 has spaced parallel grooves, each groove being wide enough and positioned near to the rear wall as shown In Figures 4 and 5, to receive part of the circumferential edge of the discs when the discs are in the disc storage position shown in Figure 4.
  • the discs are held In alignment and in space relation to and separated from adjoining discs. This may be of assistance particularly when one cradle is unoccupied and adjacent occupied cradles on the rod may have discs which tend to be displaced and move towards the unoccupied space. This would make the replacement to the storage position of the cradle which was unoccupied but is subsequently filled with a disc, more difficult and perhaps result in contact between disc surfaces.
  • bumper bar 161 spaced from the rear wall at a position such as shown as 161 in Figure 5.
  • a bumper bar (not shown) may be provided which extends between the angle subtended by bumper bars 60 and 161, having grooves such as that shown in Figures 5a and 5b.
  • the cradle members 40 When door member 20 is in the open position such that the opening 3 ⁇ is unblocked, the cradle members 40 may be pivoted about pivot rod 42 from the stored position shown in Figure 4 wherein a disc supported by cradle support 40 is wholly within the disc storage space 38 to the disc access position in Figure 5 wherein a disc is partially outside of the disc storage space and removal of a disc from the cradle is possible. Pivoting of the cradle is accomplished by applying a torque to the cradle in a clockwise direction about rod 42. The application of such a torque to a particular cradle 40 is more easily facilitated by a tab 50 located on the outward facing surface of the outer arm portion of the cradle.
  • tabs 50a-50h are arranged in an alternating staggered relationship to facilitate easier selection of a particular cradle and the disc retained therein. It would otherwise be difficult to select a particular cradle and disc if all the tabs were aligned, because of the typically large size of a finger compared to the tab spacing.
  • the cradles associated with tabs 50a, 50b, 50d, 50e, 50g and 50h are all shown with the cradles in the position wherein the disc is fully wholly retained within the disc retention space.
  • the cradles associated with tabs 5 ⁇ c and 50f are shown in a position wherein the cradles associated therewith have been pivoted to the disc access position.
  • the index card 26 typically provides a descriptive list by title and/or artist relating to each disc to be stored in the container. Each title is accorded a number/letter. Corresponding labelled numbers/letters are positioned on surface 36c of lip 36, so that each number/letter aligns with a cradle in which the corresponding disc is to be held.
  • Front wall 28 may be extended (not shown) at edge 28b to provide a longitudinally extending, upward facing, surface which when door 18 is closed, mates with and is parallel to surface 36c. Index numbers/letters may also be placed on this surface to provide a user with more lines of sight by which to view the indexing of the cradle members.
  • the numbering/lettering on either of the surfaces may be done on alternating dark and light coloured background.
  • the cradle members may also be correspondingly coloured dark and light; thus a dark cradle is matched with a dark coloured Indexing letter/number, and light with light. This increases the ability of a user to discriminate between adjacent cradle members and assists in utilization of the indexing system (eg. it is easier for a user to match a number/letter with a particular cradle).
  • a person desiring to select one or more discs 44 may need to consult the index card 26 to identify the specific cradle number/letter for the desired disc. They would then open the door 20 and then by noting the number/letter displayed on surface 36c, look down to select the aligned disc and cradle in which lt is stored.
  • the cradle 40 is pivoted from the stored position to the disc access position. Once the cradle and disc are in the disc access position, they will remain there and the disc stored in the cradle can be removed by the user In a manner such as shown in Figure 8 by grasping a disc with a finger through the central aperture and a thumb gripping the edge 46.
  • each of the base, side walls, rear wall and door, as well as the cradle supports are made of plastic.
  • the elements may be formed as separate components and attached together in a conventional manner such as by sonic welding.
  • some parts such as the base, side walls and rear wall could be formed as one unitary component.
  • the door is transparent, permitting viewing of the interior of the container, and the discs stored therein. The user can ascertain the status of discs at a glance; for example the user can see if any discs are missing.
  • the container it would be possible for the container to be designed to permit the door to be retracted over the outside surface of the rear wall, instead of beneath the same rear wall.

Abstract

Une boîte de rangement pour disques compacts et similaire comprend une enceinte de forme cylindrique dans laquelle se trouve une ouverture. Une porte courbée peut pivoter en glissant suivant une trajectoire courbe entre une position bloquée et une position débloquée par rapport à l'ouverture. Plusieurs logements courbés se trouvent dans la boîte et pivotent en un point proche de l'ouverture. Chaque logement est agencé pour supporter et retenir librement un disque. Chaque logement peut pivoter librement entre une position de rangement dans laquelle le disque et le logement se trouvent dans la boîte, et une position permettant de sortir le disque du logement. Quand la porte est fermée, les logements et les disques sont immobilisés dans la boîte à l'aide d'une barre de blocage qui bloque le disque et l'empêche également de sortir de son logement quand le logement chargé est pivoté vers la position de rangement.
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