WO2001030669A1

WO2001030669A1 - Optical disk storing body

Info

Publication number: WO2001030669A1
Application number: PCT/JP2000/006954
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hiromichi Uchida
Original assignee: Toyo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 1999-10-28
Filing date: 2000-10-05
Publication date: 2001-05-03
Also published as: JP3328883B2; AU7557100A; JP2001122373A

Abstract

An optical disk storing body capable of surely storing an optical disk while maintaining a high reliability without damaging the optical disk, storing and removing the optical disk rapidly and smoothly, and also being assembled by a robot, wherein a box-shaped storing body (4) comprises a bottom plate part (6) where an optical disk holding body (5) is slid and a cover part (7), guide members (16) extending in the direction of the bottom plate part are installed projectedly on the inner wall surface both sides of a cover part opposed to both side parts of the optical disk holding body where the bottom plate part is slid so that the optical disk holding body can be slid smoothly on the bottom plate part, a guide groove is formed between the guide member and the bottom plate part, and both side parts of the optical disk holding body are moved through the inside of the guide groove.

Description

Specification

Optical disc housing Technical field

The present invention relates to a storage unit for storing an optical disk such as a compact disk for music or a CD-ROM for a computer, and more particularly to a storage unit that maintains high reliability without damaging the optical disk. In addition, the optical disk can be quickly and smoothly stored and unloaded, and the robot can be assembled by robot. Background art

Conventionally, as a storage body for storing an optical disk, a holding plate for holding a center hole of the optical disk with an engagement projection, a storage base for engaging the holding plate, and one side of the storage base are described. There is an openable and closable lid that matches. Since this optical disk housing has a simple structure, it is often used for compact disks for music, CD_R〇M, and the like.

However, in the above-described conventional optical disk storage body, no consideration has been given to the convenience in use in taking out and storing the optical disk. In other words, in order to use the conventional optical disk storage, a three-stage operation of holding the holding plate with one hand, opening and closing the lid with the other hand, and removing and storing the optical disk with that hand is also required. It required a lot of trouble. Furthermore, when engaging with the optical disk holding plate, the inner periphery of the center hole may be rubbed against the engaging projection and may be damaged. If the inner circumference of the center hole of this optical disk is slightly damaged, a gap is formed between the center hole and the spindle that rotates the optical disk by engaging the center hole, and the optical disk is damaged. The rotation of the disk is eccentric, and the optical disk is inclined with respect to the original rotation surface, which has been a fatal problem that the reading and writing of information on the optical disk are incomplete. . Also, when removing the optical disk, the finger often touched the recording surface, which had to be avoided from touching, and was often damaged or soiled.

Therefore, the inventor of the present application has devised an optical disc storage body according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 9-41058. This optical disk housing is for movably storing an optical disk holder for engaging the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk in a box-shaped housing. The optical disk holder can be easily and quickly mounted without fear of damaging or soiling the recording surface. Not only can it be taken out and stored, but also in a car or the like, it is very convenient that the optical disk can be taken out and stored very quickly and easily even with one hand.

An object of the present invention is to provide an optical disk storage body which can improve the above-mentioned optical disk storage body more easily and can be used, and can greatly reduce the number of components required for automatic assembly by a robot. It is the purpose. Disclosure of the invention

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the optical disk storage body of the present invention comprises an optical disk holding portion for detachably holding an outer peripheral edge of the optical disk and a stopper for preventing the optical disk from coming off in the distal direction. An optical disk holder provided for the optical disk holder, and a box-shaped storage member having the optical disk holder movably housed in the horizontal direction and having an opening for inserting the optical disk at one side thereof. An urging means for urging the optical disk holder in a direction to protrude from the opening, a locking means for locking the optical disk holder in the box-shaped housing, Optical disk protection by hooking means In an optical disk storage unit provided with a release unit for releasing the holding state of the holder and projecting the optical disk holder from the opening, the box-shaped storage unit is a bottom plate portion and a lid portion on which the optical disk holder slides. In order to smoothly slide the optical disk holder on the bottom plate part on one side wall or both side wall inner surfaces of the lid part facing one side part or both side parts of the optical disk holder sliding the bottom plate part, A guide member protrudes in the direction of the bottom plate to form a guide groove with the bottom plate, and one or both sides of the optical disk holder move in the guide groove. is there.

Also, a lid member for covering the opening when the optical disc holder is stored in the box-shaped storage body is protruded from a leading edge of the optical disc holder in the direction of the opening. Is what you do.

When the optical disk holder protrudes from the box-shaped housing, the tip of the optical disk holder is formed so as to be separated from the optical disk and to be bent downward, and the lid member of the optical disk holder is inserted when the optical disk is inserted or removed. The optical disk is characterized in that the optical disk can be smoothly moved in and out without hindrance. The optical disk is located on the inner peripheral wall of the optical disk holding part on the side opposite to the opening, in the direction of the upper surface of the optical disk holding part and the counter opening. A locking piece is provided to prevent escape in the direction of the part.

In addition, the optical disk holding portion is provided with a convex portion which comes into contact with only the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk to be stored. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state where an optical disk is stored in an optical disk storage body of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a state where an optical disk is stored in the optical disk storage body of the present invention. It is a top view showing a state.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which the optical disc in the optical disc housing of the present invention is projected.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view showing a hook portion and a hook release portion in the optical disk storage body of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state where the optical disk in the optical disk storage body of the present invention is projected.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a main part of the optical disk storage body of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

FIGS. 1 to 7 show an optical disk housing of the present invention, in which 1 is an optical disk housing made of synthetic resin for storing an optical disk such as a music compact disk. The optical disk storage 1 has a box-shaped storage 4 provided with an opening 3 for inserting the optical disk 2 on one side, and the optical disk 2 is held and stored in the box-shaped storage 4. The optical disk holder 5 is movable in the housing 4 and can project the optical disk 2 from the opening 3.

The box-shaped container 4 is pivotally supported on the bottom plate 6 on which the back surface of the optical disk holder 5 slides, and on the other side of the bottom plate 6 opposite to the opening 3 of the box-shaped container 4, and can be opened and closed. Lid 7. The bottom plate 6 and the lid 7 may be formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so that the jacket optical disk housed therein can be seen through.

On one surface, which is the surface of the optical disk holder 5, an optical disk holder 8 having a width and a depth that engages at least half of the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk 2 is formed. As shown in FIG. 7, an optical disc is In order to prevent the recording portion of the disk 2 from being damaged by contacting the bottom surface of the optical disk holding portion 8, a convex section having a triangular cross section that lifts the optical disk 2 from the bottom surface by contacting only the outer peripheral edge, which is a non-recording portion of the optical disk 2. Part 9 is provided around. The central portion of the optical disk holding portion 8 is largely notched because it does not touch the optical disk 2 and has no relation to the storage / removal of the optical disk 2, and an inverted τ-shaped extending member 10 is integrally formed from the front end portion. The cover member 11 for covering the opening 3 is integrally or separately provided at the tip of the extension member 10.

The lid member 11 covers the opening 3 when the optical disk holder 5 is stored in the box-shaped storage body 4 and, when the optical disk holder 5 protrudes from the box-shaped storage body 4, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the distal end of the extension member 10 is formed so as to be separated from the optical disc 2 and bend downward so as not to hinder removal and storage of the optical disc 2.

Further, on the back side of the box-shaped storage body 4 in the optical disk holding section 8, that is, on the side opposite to the opening section 3, a locking piece 12 for holding the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk 2 between the convex section 9 is provided. It is provided in three places protruding into the part 8. Also, at the tip of the optical disk holder 5, two studs 13 are protruded at intervals smaller than the diameter of the optical disk 2 in order to prevent the optical disk 2 from slipping out in the direction of the tip. I have.

As shown in FIG. 7, on both sides of the inner surface of the bottom plate 6 of the box-shaped storage body 4 where the optical disk holder 5 slides, minute steps 14 are formed to form the optical disk holder 5 and the bottom plate. The contact area with the part 6 is reduced to make the optical disk holder 5 slide and muffle. Also, on both sides of the inner surface of the lid 7 of the box-shaped storage body 4 opposite to each other, there are four hooking pieces 15 for storing a jacket, a liner notebook, a manual, etc. corresponding to an optical disk to be stored. It is protruding. Then, connect the two hanging pieces 1 4 on one side, The optical disk holder 5 that slides the part 6 The lid 7 that faces both sides 7 Both sides The inner surface of the optical disk holder 5 should slide smoothly on the bottom plate 6 and the guide member that faces the bottom plate 6 A guide groove 17 having a width slightly exceeding the thickness of the optical disk holder 5 is formed between the base plate 6 and the bottom plate 6. In this manner, the guide grooves 17 having a constant width are formed on both sides of the box-shaped storage body 4, so that the optical disk holder 5 is stable without being inclined or rattling and being caught in the middle. In this state, the inside of the guide groove 17 can be reliably slid. This structure is easier to assemble than a method in which a fixed groove is formed in the side wall in advance and both sides of the optical disc holder are engaged therewith. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the guide member 16 is set so as to rub against the inner wall surface of the bottom plate portion 6 so that the bottom plate portion 6 and the lid portion 7 are engaged with each other. It can also exert its function as a member.

Reference numeral 18 denotes an elastic panel unit integrally provided at the rear end of the optical disk holder 5, and the optical disk holder 5 is always opened by pushing the inner part of the box-shaped storage unit 4. It biases in the direction protruding from the part 3. In order to prevent the optical disk holder 5 from dropping out of the opening 4 of the box-shaped storage body 4, at least one of the steps 14 is raised to the end on the opening side to function as a stopper. ing. Then, a step formed in the middle of the side surface of the optical disk holder 5 is brought into contact with the stopper.

As shown in FIG. 5, the locking means 19 for locking the optical disk holder 5 in the box-shaped storage body 4 includes a locking step 2 突 protruding from one inner surface of the box-shaped storage body 4. And a hook 21 disposed on one side of the rear side of the optical disk holder 5. The locking piece 21 has a substantially rectangular base end 21 a fixed to the optical disk holder 5 by bonding or the like, and the elongated bent portion 21 b except for the base end 21 a is Without being fixed, the light The disk holder 5 is bent on the plane of the disk holder 5 and finely moved. In addition, the tip of the bent portion 2 lb is positioned to be hooked on the hook step portion 20 when not biased.

Reference numeral 2 2 denotes a latch release member which presses and biases the distal end of the bent portion 2 1 b of the latch piece 21, and has a base end connected to the side surface of the box-shaped housing 4. It consists of a freely bendable operating rod that projects into the box-shaped housing 4 by pushing the finger hook 22 a formed at the tip. In a state where the optical disk holder 5 is locked in the box-shaped storage body 4, when the distal end of the locking release member 22 is pressed and urged in a direction of pushing the tip of the locking release member 22 into the box-shaped storage body 4, the locking step portion is formed. The distal end of the bent portion 21b that has been hooked at 20 passes over the hook step 20. Then, since the optical disk holder 5 is constantly urged by the panel portion 18, the optical disk holder 5 protrudes in a direction protruding from the opening 3. Conversely, in order to lock the optical disk holder 5 in the box-shaped storage unit 4, a lid member 11 protruding from the opening 3 in a direction in which the optical disk holder 5 is stored in the box-shaped storage unit 4. When the is pushed, the tip of the bending portion 21b of the hooking piece 21 bends along the slope while moving on the hooking step portion 20. When the tip of the bent portion 21b goes over the hooking step 20, the bias of the hooking step 20 is eliminated, and the tip of the bending step 21b returns to the initial position. The end of the bent portion 21b is hooked on the hooking step 20 even when the urging for pushing into the container 4 is stopped, and the optical disk holder 5 is hooked in the box-shaped container 4. It is stored at

Then, a method of taking out the optical disk 2 stored in the optical disk holding portion 8 of the optical disk holding member 5 will be described. First, the latch release member 22 is pushed to cause the optical disk holding member 5 to protrude from the box-shaped storage member 4. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the cover member 11 and the tip of the optical disk 2 are made to protrude. Avoid the lid member 1 1 located at the tip of this protruding optical disc 2 And the center hole 2a is grasped by a finger, and the outer peripheral edge of the optical disc 2 is put on the upper surface of the stopper part 13 while lifting the front end side of the optical disc 2. As a result, the optical disk 2 is detached from the part 13 of the sleeve, and the optical disk 2 can be easily taken out from the optical disk holding section 8 by pulling out the optical disk 2 horizontally in the tip direction.

In order to store the optical disk 2 in the optical disk housing 1, the center hole 2a and the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk 2 are gripped with fingers, and one end of the optical disk 2 is slid onto the protruding optical disk holder 8. As described above, when the optical disk 2 is inserted while climbing over the lid member 11 and the stopper portion 13 in a slightly inclined state, the optical disk 2 holds the optical disk holding portion 8 with its tip engaged with the hooking piece 12. It is stored and held in In this state, the optical disk holder 5 is pushed into the back while pushing the lid member 11 slightly upward with fingers. Then, the hook piece 21 is hooked on the hook step 20 to house the optical disk holder 5 in the box-shaped housing 4. In the above-described conventional optical disk housing, the structure is such that the tip of the optical disk is pushed in, but in the present embodiment, the lid member 11 integrated with the optical disk holder 5 is pushed directly. Therefore, the optical disk holder 5 can be stored more securely in the box-shaped storage member 4.

In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the configuration in which the guide members 16 are provided on the inner surfaces of both sides of the lid 7 facing the both sides of the optical disk holder 5 .The force is not limited to this. For example, the guide member 16 may be formed only on the inner surface on the side of the lid 7, and a guide groove may be formed on the other side using means other than the guide member 16. Things.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the panel section 18 has been described as being integrally formed with the optical disk holder 5, but other than that, the panel panel and the like can be easily connected to the optical disk holder. The configuration may be combined. Industrial applicability

According to the optical disk housing of the present invention, not only can the optical disk be taken out and stored without damaging the important center hole of the optical disk, but also the recording surface of the optical disk can be damaged. The optical disk holder can be removed very easily without getting dirty, and the optical disk holder moves in the guide groove formed between the guide member and the bottom plate. Can slide extremely smoothly in a stable state without being tilted or rattled and not caught in the middle. Furthermore, the structure in which the guide member is provided on the lid side is extremely easy to assemble as compared with a method in which a fixed concave groove is formed in the side wall in advance and the both sides of the optical disk holder are engaged therewith. That is.

Further, a lid member that covers the opening when the optical disk holder is stored in the box-shaped storage body is protrudingly provided at the leading edge of the optical disk holder in the direction of the opening. The number of parts in the optical disk holder, lid and bottom plate, optical disk holder, and the number of parts can be greatly reduced to only three, which makes it possible to support automatic assembly by robots, and in the manufacturing process. This is to achieve a significant rationalization.

When the optical disk holder protrudes from the box-shaped housing, the tip of the optical disk holder is formed so as to be separated from the optical disk and to be positioned radially downward. The optical disk can be smoothly inserted and removed without any obstacles. In addition, a locking piece for preventing the optical disk from coming off in the upper surface direction and the anti-opening direction of the optical disk holding portion is provided in a region on the inner peripheral wall of the optical disk holding portion on the side opposite to the opening, so that the optical disk can be accommodated in the optical disk holding portion. Transfer in the body It is stored in a state where it is securely held without moving.

Also, by providing a step around the outer edge of the optical disk housed in the optical disk holding portion, the outer edge of the optical disk, which is a non-recording portion in the storage state, comes into contact with the step, and the optical disk has a recording portion. By lifting and holding the optical disk without contacting the optical disk holding portion, there is no possibility that the recording portion of the optical disk is damaged.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. An optical disk holder having an optical disk holder for detachably holding the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk, a stopper for preventing the optical disk from coming off in the distal direction, and an optical disk holder having the optical disk holder. A box-shaped storage body which is housed in the horizontal direction and has an opening through which the optical disk is inserted on one side thereof, and wherein the optical disk holding body is provided in the box-shaped storage body. Urging means for urging the optical disc holder in a direction to protrude from the opening; hooking means for hooking the optical disk holder in the box-shaped housing; and releasing the hooking state of the optical disk holder by the hooking means. In the optical disk housing provided with a latch release means for projecting the optical disk holder from the opening, the box-shaped housing includes a bottom plate portion and a lid portion on which the optical disk holder slides, and the bottom plate. Part On the inner surface of one side or both sides of the lid facing one side or both sides of the optical disk holder to be guided, a guide facing the bottom plate is provided so that the optical disk holder can smoothly slide on the bottom plate. An optical disc storage body characterized in that a guide member is protruded to form a guide groove between itself and a bottom plate portion, and one or both sides of the optical disc holder move in the guide groove.

2. A lid member for covering the opening when the optical disk holder is stored in the box-shaped storage body is protruded from a leading edge of the optical disk holder in the opening direction. The optical disc storage body according to claim 1.

3. When the optical disk holder protrudes from the box-shaped housing, the tip of the optical disk holder is formed so as to be separated from the optical disk and to be positioned radially downward. 3. The optical disk storage body according to claim 2, wherein the optical disk can be smoothly inserted and removed without causing any trouble.

4. In the area of the inner peripheral wall of the optical disk holding part on the side opposite to the opening, there is provided a locking piece for preventing the optical disk from coming off in the upper surface direction and the direction opposite to the opening of the optical disk holding part. The optical disc housing according to claim 1, wherein

5. The optical disk holder according to claim 1, wherein the optical disk holding portion is provided with a convex portion that comes into contact with only the outer peripheral edge of the optical disk to be stored.